Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Neeraj Desai, MD
Critical Care Medicine · Schaumburg, IL
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology
— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Consulting-driven
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
Measures public federal data availability — not provider quality
Informational, not a quality rating.
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What this data tells you about Dr. Desai
Dr. Neeraj Desai is a critical care medicine specialist in Schaumburg, IL, with 19 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Desai performed 2,790 Medicare services across 1,912 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Desai received a total of $55,926 from 54 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 551 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in critical care medicine. The majority of payments are for consulting, which typically reflects recognized clinical expertise sought by manufacturers. Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.
The Data Coverage level for Dr. Desai 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 8% volume in IL
$55,926 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗2,790
Medicare services
Top 8% in IL for critical care medicine
1,912
Unique beneficiaries
$92
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~147 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. |
890 | $94 | $307 |
| Hospital follow-up visit, high complexity Subsequent hospital inpatient or observation care for an existing patient involving high-level medical decision making, with at least 50 minutes total time on the date of the encounter. |
512 | $93 | $326 |
| Office visit, established patient, complex (40-54 min) An office or outpatient visit for an existing patient lasting between 40 and 54 minutes. This level of service is determined by the total time spent on the date of the encounter. |
308 | $135 | $477 |
| 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. |
108 | $118 | $545 |
| Initial hospital admission, high complexity Initial hospital inpatient or observation care for a new patient involving high-level medical decision making, with at least 75 minutes total time on the date of the encounter. |
97 | $137 | $633 |
| Pulmonary gas exchange test A test to examine how well the lungs exchange gases. |
80 | $41 | $315 |
| 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. |
80 | $60 | $228 |
| Lung volume test using sensors A test that measures the amount of air in the lungs using sensors. |
76 | $40 | $317 |
| Computer-assisted navigation of lung airways This procedure uses computer technology to guide an endoscope through the airways of the lungs for precise navigation. |
67 | $77 | $1,525 |
| Bronchoscopy with ultrasound and growth treatment A procedure using a flexible tube with a camera and ultrasound to examine the lung airways and treat any growths found. |
67 | $53 | $386 |
| Lung biopsy via endoscope, 1 lobe A procedure to remove a small sample of lung tissue from one lobe using an endoscope for examination. |
64 | $32 | $717 |
| Endoscopic needle biopsy of windpipe, airway, or lung A procedure where a needle is inserted through an endoscope to collect tissue samples from the windpipe, airway, or lung. |
64 | $137 | $1,905 |
| Online digital E/M service, established patient, 21+ minutes An online digital evaluation and management service for an established patient. This service requires a total time of 21 or more minutes over a period of up to 7 days. |
62 | $34 | $190 |
| 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. |
58 | $67 | $242 |
| Spirometry test before and after medication A test that measures the amount of air you can exhale and the speed of your breathing before and after taking a medication. |
53 | $30 | $317 |
| Bronchoscopy with ultrasound and lymph node sampling A procedure using an endoscope and ultrasound to examine the lung airways and collect samples from 1 to 2 lymph nodes. |
52 | $116 | $1,500 |
| New patient office visit, complex (60-74 min) | 34 | $168 | $605 |
| Expiratory airflow and volume test A test that measures the amount of air you can exhale and the speed at which you can breathe it out. It evaluates lung function by assessing expiratory airflow and volume. |
32 | $17 | $190 |
| Chest fluid aspiration with imaging guidance This procedure involves removing fluid from the chest cavity using imaging technology to guide the needle placement. |
22 | $87 | $1,754 |
| Placement of radiation therapy markers in lung airways A procedure where small markers are placed into the airways of the lung using an endoscope to assist with radiation therapy targeting. |
19 | $91 | $784 |
| Insertion of chest tube for lung fluid drainage A procedure to place a tube into the chest cavity to drain excess fluid from around the lungs. |
15 | $168 | $1,713 |
| Radiologist review of drainage imaging A radiologist reviews medical images to assess the drainage of fluid. |
15 | $44 | $474 |
| Exercise-induced lung stress test A test performed to evaluate how the lungs function during physical exertion. It helps identify breathing difficulties or lung conditions that occur specifically when exercising. |
15 | $27 | $130 |
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.
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$55,926
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $7,989/year across 7 years
Top 4% in IL for critical care medicine
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
54
Companies
551
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.
Consulting
Expert advisory fees, typically reflecting recognized clinical expertise
$26,033 (46.5%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$18,771 (33.6%)
Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$11,122 (19.9%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$5,092
2023
$7,078
2022
$10,494
2021
$7,220
2020
$776
2019
$10,298
2018
$14,968
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
INTUITIVE SURGICAL, INC.
$3,852
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$485
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$154
PFIZER INC.
$121
GENZYME CORPORATION
$84
Boston Scientific Corporation
$78
Electromed, Inc.
$49
Olympus America Inc.
$49
Genentech USA, Inc.
$44
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$42
Pinnacle Biologics, Inc
$30
Pulmonx Corporation
$30
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$23
ANI Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$20
Melinta Therapeutics, LLC
$17
Mylan Specialty L.P.
$16
Top 3 companies account for 88.2% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Veran Medical Technologies, Inc.
$13,052
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$10,974
Boston Scientific Corporation
$7,488
Intuitive Surgical, Inc.
$6,976
INTUITIVE SURGICAL, INC.
$3,852
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$2,445
STEELHEAD SURGICAL INC
$2,400
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
$2,400
Pulmonx Corporation
$1,004
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$952
Auris Health, Inc.
$504
Electromed, Inc.
$353
Grifols USA, LLC
$347
PFIZER INC.
$324
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$321
ERBE USA Inc
$242
Harmony Biosciences LLC
$224
Mylan Specialty L.P.
$207
Cook Medical LLC
$200
Genentech USA, Inc.
$196
Sunovion Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$153
GENZYME CORPORATION
$118
Shionogi Inc
$116
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$106
Mallinckrodt Hospital Products Inc.
$75
Advanced Respiratory, Inc
$71
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$67
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$59
Philips Electronics North America Corporation
$53
Actelion Pharmaceuticals US, Inc.
$51
Olympus America Inc.
$49
Ethicon Inc.
$43
Vapotherm Inc
$39
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$38
Vanda Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$34
Baxter Healthcare
$33
Pinnacle Biologics, Inc
$30
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$28
Gilead Sciences, Inc.
$26
Covis Pharma GmBH
$26
Paratek Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$23
Nabriva Therapeutics, plc
$22
Ambu Inc.
$20
ANI Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$20
EISAI INC.
$19
Insmed, Inc.
$19
Mayne Pharma Inc.
$18
JAZZ PHARMACEUTICALS INC.
$18
Melinta Therapeutics, LLC
$17
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$17
Circassia Pharmaceuticals Inc
$16
HARMONY BIOSCIENCES LLC
$15
Kaleo, Inc.
$14
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$13
Top 3 companies account for 56.3% 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 →
The majority of payments (46%) are consulting fees, which typically reflect recognized clinical expertise sought by manufacturers. Total industry engagement is in the top 4% for critical care medicine in IL.
Geographic Context
Critical care medicines within 10 mi
171
Per 100K population
3.3
County median income
$81,797
Nearest hospital
ST ALEXIUS MEDICAL CENTER
3.0 mi
3.0 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. Desai is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 8% in IL), with consulting-driven industry engagement in the top 4% 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. Desai experienced with office visit, established patient (30-39 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Desai performed 890 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. Desai receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Desai received a total of $55,926 from 54 companies across 551 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. Desai's costs compare to other critical care medicines in Schaumburg?
Dr. Desai's average Medicare payment per service is $92. 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. Desai) 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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