Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Sara Baig, M.D.
Internal Medicine · Quincy, IL
Practice pattern: Cardiac & Cardiac
— Practice combining cardiac and cardiac services
Low-engagement
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
Measures public federal data availability — not provider quality
Informational, not a quality rating.
This page presents federal public records about Dr. Baig from CMS (NPPES, Open Payments, Medicare Provider Utilization, PECOS). It is not medical advice, an endorsement, or a judgment of clinical quality. Always consult the provider directly and a licensed clinician for medical decisions. Read methodology →
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What this data tells you about Dr. Baig
Dr. Sara Baig is an internal medicine specialist in Quincy, IL, with 19 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Baig performed 3,513 Medicare services across 2,655 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Baig received a total of $10,540 from 51 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 673 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in internal medicine. Most payments are for meals and travel — low-value interactions common across virtually all practicing physicians. Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.
The Data Coverage level for Dr. Baig is Very High — reflecting how much public federal data is available about this provider. Patients are encouraged to use this data as one of several factors when choosing a healthcare provider.
✓ 19 years in practice
▲ Top 7% volume in IL
$10,540 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗3,513
Medicare services
Top 7% in IL for internal medicine
2,655
Unique beneficiaries
$52
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~185 Medicare services per year of practice
Top procedures by volume
Ranked by number of services performed for Medicare patients. Avg. submitted charge is what the provider billed; avg. Medicare payment is what CMS paid.
| Procedure | Volume | Avg. paid | Avg. submitted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Office visit, established patient (30-39 min) A follow-up office visit for an existing patient lasting between 30 and 39 minutes. The visit involves medical evaluation and management of the patient's condition. |
723 | $90 | $213 |
| Echocardiogram, transthoracic An ultrasound of the heart that uses color to show blood flow, rate, direction, and valve function. |
662 | $53 | $134 |
| Nuclear stress test of heart muscle A nuclear medicine imaging test that evaluates blood flow to the heart muscle at rest and during stress using a special camera. |
285 | $59 | $158 |
| Remote cardiac rhythm monitor evaluation, up to 30 days Review and analysis of data from a remote cardiac rhythm monitoring system over a period of up to 30 days. |
190 | $19 | $56 |
| Remote monitoring of implantable heart rhythm device Evaluation of data transmitted remotely from an implantable cardiovascular monitor, such as a loop recorder or subcutaneous cardiac rhythm monitor, over a period up to 30 days. |
189 | $55 | $195 |
| Electrocardiogram (EKG), 12-lead A standard heart rhythm test using at least 12 leads to record electrical activity. A healthcare provider interprets the results and provides a written report. |
178 | $10 | $47 |
| Hospital follow-up visit, moderate complexity Follow-up hospital visit for an existing patient involving moderate medical decision making. The visit requires at least 35 minutes of time spent on the date of service. |
121 | $62 | $146 |
| New patient office visit (45-59 min) An initial office visit for a new patient lasting between 45 and 59 minutes. This code covers the total time spent by the physician or qualified healthcare professional on the date of the encounter. |
105 | $118 | $327 |
| Initial hospital admission, moderate complexity Initial hospital inpatient or observation care for a new patient involving moderate-level medical decision making, with at least 55 minutes total time on the date of the encounter. |
101 | $101 | $275 |
| Echocardiogram with color Doppler An ultrasound of the heart that uses color imaging to visualize blood flow, measure flow rate, and assess valve function. |
99 | $2 | $8 |
| Follow-up ultrasound of heart blood flow, valves and chambers An ultrasound exam that follows up on the heart's blood flow, valves, and chambers. It uses sound waves to create images of the heart's structure and function. |
98 | $6 | $60 |
| Remote pacemaker monitoring, 90 days Remote assessment of a pacemaker system, including single, dual, multiple lead, or leadless devices, performed up to 90 days apart. |
91 | $21 | $69 |
| Remote pacemaker/defibrillator monitoring, 90 days Remote evaluation of a pacemaker or implantable defibrillator system within 90 days of the last check. |
91 | $15 | $64 |
| Follow-up heart ultrasound An ultrasound of the heart performed to monitor or reassess a previously identified condition or treatment progress. |
83 | $20 | $54 |
| Exercise or drug-induced heart stress test with ECG A heart stress test performed using exercise or medication while an electrocardiogram is monitored under physician supervision. |
79 | $17 | $46 |
| Exercise or drug-induced heart stress test with ECG A heart stress test performed using exercise or medication while monitoring the electrocardiogram, with physician review of the results. |
79 | $11 | $31 |
| 2-day continuous ECG with professional review A two-day continuous electrocardiogram recording that includes a review by a healthcare professional. |
60 | $12 | $54 |
| Office visit, established patient (20-29 min) An office visit for an existing patient lasting between 20 and 29 minutes. The visit involves medical evaluation and management of the patient's condition. |
46 | $71 | $145 |
| Transesophageal echocardiogram An ultrasound of the heart performed using a probe inserted into the esophagus to obtain detailed images of heart structures and function. |
38 | $84 | $219 |
| External shock to heart to regulate heart beat A procedure that delivers an electric shock to the heart from outside the body to restore a normal heart rhythm. |
34 | $85 | $314 |
| EKG interpretation and report A standard electrocardiogram test that records the heart's electrical activity using at least 12 leads. The service includes a professional interpretation of the results and a written report. |
34 | $6 | $18 |
| Continuous ECG monitoring with transmission and review Continuous electrocardiogram monitoring for up to 30 days with symptom tracking. The data is transmitted and reviewed by a healthcare professional who provides a report. |
30 | $19 | $52 |
| Heart muscle strain imaging | 30 | $9 | $80 |
| Pacemaker programming, dual lead system Adjustment and configuration of a dual-lead pacemaker device to ensure proper operation and settings. |
19 | $36 | $89 |
| Stress echocardiogram An ultrasound of the heart performed while at rest and during exercise or drug-induced stress to evaluate heart function under different conditions. |
19 | $54 | $151 |
| External EKG monitoring, 8-15 days Continuous external electrocardiogram recording and review over a period of 8 to 15 days to monitor heart rhythm. |
17 | $20 | $54 |
| Ultrasound of heart with contrast injection An ultrasound of the heart is performed while injecting an X-ray contrast agent to improve the clarity of the images. |
12 | $27 | $71 |
How to read this data: This reflects Medicare patients only (typically 65+). Payment amounts are what Medicare paid the provider, not your out-of-pocket cost. A higher procedure volume generally indicates more experience with that procedure.
27.4% high complexity
20.6% medium
52.0% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$10,540
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $1,506/year across 7 years
Top 7% in IL for internal medicine
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
51
Companies
673
Individual payments
All payments are legal and publicly reported · Not evidence of wrongdoing · How to interpret →
Payment profile
Industry payments classified by relationship type. Not all payments are equal — research and consulting reflect different relationships than speaking programs or meals.
Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$10,265 (97.4%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$275 (2.6%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$1,818
2023
$2,037
2022
$1,840
2021
$1,964
2020
$935
2019
$1,065
2018
$882
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Boston Scientific Corporation
$207
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$184
Kiniksa Pharmaceuticals International, plc
$175
Amgen Inc.
$169
PFIZER INC.
$159
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$108
Esperion Therapeutics, Inc.
$103
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$100
ZOLL Services LLC (A/K/A ZOLL LifeCor Corp)
$93
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$79
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$72
Impulse Dynamics (USA) Inc.
$68
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$56
Abbott Laboratories
$46
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$46
HEARTFLOW, INC.
$43
SCPHARMACEUTICALS INC.
$41
LANTHEUS MEDICAL IMAGING, INC.
$27
ABIOMED
$24
CVRx, Inc.
$19
Top 3 companies account for 31.1% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$1,379
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$977
ZOLL Services LLC (A/K/A ZOLL LifeCor Corp)
$753
PFIZER INC.
$659
Amgen Inc.
$622
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$542
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$539
Amarin Pharma Inc.
$471
Boston Scientific Corporation
$461
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$367
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$353
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$312
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$295
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$225
Esperion Therapeutics, Inc.
$224
Kiniksa Pharmaceuticals International, plc
$175
Impulse Dynamics (USA) Inc.
$161
Lundbeck LLC
$153
Kiniksa Pharmaceuticals, Ltd.
$150
Actelion Pharmaceuticals US, Inc.
$140
Daiichi Sankyo Inc.
$138
Gilead Sciences, Inc.
$130
CHIESI USA, INC.
$128
CVRx, Inc.
$121
Abbott Laboratories
$107
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$92
Kowa Pharmaceuticals America, Inc.
$83
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
$61
Chiesi USA, Inc.
$58
iRhythm Technologies, Inc.
$55
Medtronic, Inc.
$54
Alnylam Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$53
HEARTFLOW, INC.
$43
SCPHARMACEUTICALS INC.
$41
Kestra Medical Technology Services, Inc.
$37
Lexicon Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$37
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$30
Bardy Diagnostics, Inc.
$30
Amryt Pharma Holdings Ltd
$30
Inari Medical, Inc.
$30
Medtronic Vascular, Inc.
$29
Relypsa, Inc.
$29
LANTHEUS MEDICAL IMAGING, INC.
$27
ABIOMED
$24
ARBOR PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
$24
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$19
LifeWatch Services Inc
$18
CHF Solutions, Inc
$18
Arbor Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$13
Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc.
$13
AngioDynamics, Inc.
$11
Top 3 companies account for 29.5% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
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Should you be concerned? Payments from pharmaceutical and device companies are legal and common — 57% of U.S. physicians receive at least one. They often reflect legitimate consulting, research, or education. What matters is whether a recommended drug or device appears in your doctor's payment records. If so, consider asking your doctor about it. How to interpret this data →
Most payments (97%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians. Total industry engagement is in the top 7% for internal medicine in IL.
Geographic Context
Internal medicine physicians within 10 mi
54
Per 100K population
82.9
County median income
$64,962
Nearest hospital
BLESSING HOSPITAL
0.0 mi
0.0 mi
Data Sources
| Provider Registry | ✓ NPPES | Weekly updates |
| Medicare Enrollment | ✓ PECOS | Monthly updates |
| Practice Data | ✓ Medicare Util. | Annual (CY lag) |
| Industry Payments | ✓ Open Payments | CY 2024 |
| Disciplinary History | — Not public | N/A |
This provider has data in 4 of 4 available federal datasets, with a Data Coverage level of Very High. This reflects how much public data is available about a provider. How we calculate this →
Summary
Dr. Baig is a cardiac & cardiac specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 7% in IL), with low-engagement industry engagement in the top 7% of IL peers, with 19 years of NPI registration.
This summary is auto-generated from federal data, describing data availability and patterns. Read our methodology →
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Dr. Baig experienced with office visit, established patient (30-39 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Baig performed 723 office visit, established patient (30-39 min) services. Research suggests that higher procedure volume is often associated with better outcomes, particularly for complex procedures. Note that Medicare data only captures patients aged 65 and older, so the total practice volume across all patients is likely higher.
Does Dr. Baig receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Baig received a total of $10,540 from 51 companies across 673 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common among physicians — 57% of all U.S. physicians receive at least one industry payment. Patients may wish to ask their doctor about these relationships, especially if a recommended drug or device appears in the payment records.
How do Dr. Baig's costs compare to other internal medicine physicians in Quincy?
Dr. Baig's average Medicare payment per service is $52. Note that these figures represent what Medicare pays, not your out-of-pocket cost, which depends on your specific insurance plan and deductible. Procedure-level data above shows both what was submitted and what Medicare paid for each service type.
What does Data Coverage mean?
Data Coverage (currently Very High for Dr. Baig) measures how much public federal data is available about a provider. It is not a quality rating. A "Very High" or "High" level means the provider has data across multiple federal sources (NPPES, PECOS, Medicare Utilization, Open Payments), indicating a long track record of practice, Medicare participation, and industry disclosure. A "Low" or "Moderate" level may simply mean the provider is newer, does not see Medicare patients, or has not received any industry payments — none of which are inherently negative. Read our full methodology →
Is this data up to date?
Each data source has its own update cycle. Provider registry data (NPPES) is updated weekly. Medicare enrollment (PECOS) is updated monthly. Medicare practice data has a ~2 year lag — the most recent available is typically 2 years prior. Industry payment data (Open Payments) is published annually, usually in June, covering the prior calendar year. We display the data date prominently on each section so you always know how current it is. See our data freshness policy →
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All data on this page is sourced verbatim from public federal records published by the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS): NPPES ↗, Open Payments ↗, Medicare Provider Utilization ↗, and PECOS. Publication is mandated by the Physician Payments Sunshine Act (§6002 ACA, 42 U.S.C. §1320a-7h) and the Freedom of Information Act.
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