Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Solomon Sager, M.D.
Cardiovascular Disease · Schaumburg, IL
Practice pattern: Remote & Electrophysiology
— Practice combining remote and electrophysiology services
Speaking/Promotional
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
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What this data tells you about Dr. Sager
Dr. Solomon Sager is a cardiovascular disease specialist in Schaumburg, IL, with 19 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Sager performed 13,780 Medicare services across 4,677 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Sager received a total of $17,675 from 17 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 210 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in cardiovascular disease. The majority of payments are for speaking programs and promotional activities, reflecting participation in industry-sponsored events. Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.
The Data Coverage level for Dr. Sager 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 2% volume in IL
$17,675 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗13,780
Medicare services
Top 2% in IL for cardiovascular disease
4,677
Unique beneficiaries
$76
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~725 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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. |
2,127 | $58 | $213 |
| 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. |
1,632 | $100 | $400 |
| Remote patient monitoring device, 30 days Initial setup of devices for remote monitoring of body functions with daily data transmission or alerts. This service covers the first 30 days of the monitoring period. |
1,618 | $40 | $155 |
| 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. |
1,583 | $21 | $85 |
| Remote pacemaker/defibrillator monitoring, 90 days Remote evaluation of a pacemaker or implantable defibrillator system within 90 days of the last check. |
905 | $17 | $70 |
| 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. |
802 | $23 | $95 |
| Chronic care management, first 20 min/month This service covers the first 20 minutes of clinical staff time directed by a healthcare professional each calendar month to manage chronic conditions. |
626 | $52 | $195 |
| Remote patient monitoring management, 20 min/month Management based on results from remote vital sign monitoring for the first 20 minutes per calendar month. |
622 | $40 | $150 |
| Remote monitoring of implantable heart device, up to 30 days Remote evaluation of an implanted heart or blood vessel monitoring system over a period of up to 30 days. |
599 | $20 | $80 |
| 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. |
472 | $11 | $45 |
| Pacemaker programming, dual lead system Adjustment and configuration of a dual-lead pacemaker device to ensure proper operation and settings. |
364 | $64 | $245 |
| Remote evaluation of implantable defibrillator system Remote assessment of a single, dual, or multiple lead implantable defibrillator system within 90 days of the previous evaluation. |
320 | $28 | $115 |
| 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. |
197 | $7 | $25 |
| 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. |
195 | $102 | $375 |
| Programming of multiple lead implantable defibrillator system Adjustment and testing of the settings for an implanted heart device with multiple leads to ensure proper function. |
145 | $86 | $330 |
| Anticoagulant management for warfarin Management of anticoagulant therapy for a patient taking warfarin. This service involves monitoring and adjusting the medication regimen. |
126 | $10 | $35 |
| Sleep study with heart rate and breathing monitoring A sleep study that monitors heart rate, breathing patterns, and sleep duration. This test records physiological data while you sleep to assess your sleep quality and breathing function. |
114 | $66 | $246 |
| 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. |
109 | $72 | $280 |
| 30-day continuous ECG with patient-triggered event transmission and review This procedure involves continuous electrocardiogram monitoring for up to 30 days, including the transmission of patient-triggered events. A healthcare professional reviews the data and provides a report. |
92 | $699 | $2,580 |
| Continuous ECG monitoring, up to 30 days Continuous heart rhythm monitoring for up to 30 days, including professional review and reporting of the results. |
91 | $22 | $80 |
| Continuous external EKG monitoring, 48 hours to 7 days This procedure involves recording, analyzing, and interpreting a continuous external electrocardiogram (EKG) over a period of more than 48 hours up to 7 days. |
80 | $218 | $810 |
| Pacemaker system programming Adjustment and testing of a multi-lead pacemaker to ensure proper function and settings. |
75 | $69 | $265 |
| Sedation by physician, initial 15 minutes Administration of a drug to induce depression of consciousness by the physician performing a procedure. This code covers the initial 15 minutes of sedation for patients aged 5 years or older. |
67 | $11 | $40 |
| Insertion of implantable heart rhythm monitor A small device is placed under the skin to continuously record the heart's electrical activity. This helps detect irregular heart rhythms that may not appear during a standard office visit. |
65 | $3,612 | $13,395 |
| Programming of dual lead implantable defibrillator system Adjustment and testing of the settings for an implanted heart device with two leads to ensure proper function. |
60 | $83 | $305 |
| Remote vital sign monitoring management, each additional 20 minutes This code covers the time spent by a provider managing patient data from remote vital sign monitoring devices. It applies to each additional 20-minute increment beyond the initial monthly service period. |
53 | $33 | $125 |
| 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. |
50 | $134 | $520 |
| Pacemaker programming, single lead Adjustment and testing of a single-lead pacemaker to ensure it functions correctly. |
48 | $56 | $210 |
| Ultrasound guidance for blood vessel access Use of ultrasound imaging to help locate and access a blood vessel. This guidance assists healthcare providers in performing procedures such as inserting IV lines or drawing blood. |
46 | $13 | $50 |
| 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. |
46 | $148 | $540 |
| Remote physiologic monitoring setup and education Initial setup of remote monitoring equipment and patient education on its use. |
43 | $16 | $60 |
| Removal of subcutaneous heart rhythm monitor This procedure involves the removal of a heart rhythm monitor that has been implanted under the skin. It is a minor surgical intervention to extract the device. |
37 | $67 | $435 |
| 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. |
31 | $68 | $250 |
| Pacemaker insertion with heart chamber electrodes A surgical procedure to implant a pacemaker device and place electrodes into the upper and lower chambers of the heart to regulate heart rhythm. |
30 | $442 | $1,725 |
| New patient office visit, complex (60-74 min) | 30 | $173 | $690 |
| Atrial fibrillation ablation with pulmonary vein isolation A procedure to treat atrial fibrillation by mapping the heart's electrical activity and destroying tissue causing irregular contractions. This is done by isolating the pulmonary veins using catheter-based destruction. |
26 | $869 | $3,175 |
| Repair of left upper heart chamber with implant A surgical procedure to repair the left upper chamber of the heart using an implanted device, with review by a radiologist. |
25 | $488 | $2,605 |
| Radiologist review of arm or leg vein image A radiologist reviews an image of a vein in one arm or leg. |
25 | $42 | $155 |
| Heart catheterization to identify abnormal heart rhythm A tube is inserted into the heart chambers to record electrical activity and locate the source of an irregular heartbeat. |
25 | $245 | $895 |
| Chronic care management, additional 20 min/month This service covers an extra 20 minutes of clinical staff time directed by a healthcare professional for managing two or more chronic conditions each calendar month. |
23 | $40 | $145 |
| Sleep study with continuous airway pressure, age 6+ A sleep study conducted in a sleep lab that monitors breathing and other body functions while administering continuous airway pressure. This test is performed on patients aged 6 years or older. |
22 | $509 | $1,965 |
| 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. |
22 | $151 | $555 |
| Radiofrequency vein destruction, first vein A procedure to treat the first incompetent vein in the arm or leg using radiofrequency energy and imaging guidance. |
20 | $936 | $3,415 |
| 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. |
19 | $92 | $438 |
| Catheter ablation for abnormal heart rhythm A procedure where catheters are inserted to destroy tissue causing irregular heartbeats. |
18 | $281 | $1,025 |
| Sleep study in sleep lab (age 6+) An overnight test conducted in a sleep laboratory to monitor sleep patterns and bodily functions in patients aged 6 years or older. |
17 | $493 | $1,875 |
| Insertion of left lower heart electrode for pacemaker or defibrillator A procedure to place an electrode in the lower part of the left side of the heart. This electrode is used to connect a pacemaker or defibrillator to help regulate the heart's rhythm. |
14 | $424 | $1,550 |
| 2-day continuous ECG with review and report A two-day continuous electrocardiogram recording that includes a professional review and written report of the results. |
12 | $58 | $225 |
| Echocardiogram, transthoracic An ultrasound of the heart that uses color to show blood flow, rate, direction, and valve function. |
12 | $166 | $605 |
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.
20.6% high complexity
0.3% medium
79.0% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$17,675
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $2,525/year across 7 years
Top 16% in IL for cardiovascular disease
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
17
Companies
210
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.
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$12,859 (72.8%)
Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$4,815 (27.2%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$985
2023
$1,882
2022
$3,304
2021
$4,945
2020
$3,120
2019
$703
2018
$2,736
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Medtronic, Inc.
$423
Abbott Laboratories
$237
Boston Scientific Corporation
$226
Biosense Webster, Inc.
$99
Top 3 companies account for 90.0% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Medtronic, Inc.
$9,925
Medtronic Vascular, Inc.
$4,127
Boston Scientific Corporation
$1,471
Abbott Laboratories
$638
BIOTRONIK INC.
$369
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$235
Biosense Webster, Inc.
$183
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
$177
AtriCure, Inc.
$168
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$136
PFIZER INC.
$121
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$31
ATRICURE, INC.
$25
ZOLL Services LLC (A/K/A ZOLL LifeCor Corp)
$25
Chiesi USA, Inc.
$17
Philips Electronics North America Corporation
$16
LivaNova USA, Inc.
$11
Top 3 companies account for 87.8% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
(7999) SRC Undivided · ABILIFY · ACCOLADE · ACCOLADE SR · AMPLATZER · AMPLATZER AMULET · ATRICLIP LAA EXCLUSION SYSTEM · ATRICURE ATRICLIP LAA EXCLUSION · AZURE XT DR MRI SURESCAN · Allure Quadra RF CRT Pacemaker · CARDIOMEMS · CARTO 3 · CardioMEMS HF System · Connectivity and Remote care · DYNAGEN · ELIQUIS · EMBLEM SICD ELECTRODE DELIVERY SYSTEM · ENTRESTO · EPI-SENSE GUIDED COAGULATION SYS · Edora · Ensite Cardiac Mapping System · GENERAL BRADY · GENERAL BRADY · INGEVITY · KENGREAL · LINQ II · LUX DX · LUX-Dx Insertable Cardiac Monitor · LifeVest · Micra · MyCareLink Smart · NA · Quadra Allure MP RF CRT Pacemkr · Quadra Assura CRT Defibrillator · REPLY DR · RESONATE · REVEAL LINQ · Reveal LINQ · Reveal XT · SEEQ · SelectSecure · Soundstar · Tendril Pacing Lead · WATCHMAN · WATCHMAN Access System · WATCHMAN FLX · XARELTO
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 (73%) are for speaking programs and promotional activities, which reflect participation in industry-sponsored educational or marketing events. This is common in cardiovascular disease and does not inherently indicate bias, but patients may wish to be aware.
Geographic Context
Cardiologists within 10 mi
488
Per 100K population
9.4
County median income
$81,797
Nearest hospital
ST ALEXIUS MEDICAL CENTER
3.1 mi
3.1 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. Sager is a remote & electrophysiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 2% in IL), with speaking/promotional industry engagement in the top 16% 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. Sager experienced with remote monitoring of implantable heart rhythm device?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Sager performed 2,127 remote monitoring of implantable heart rhythm device 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. Sager receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Sager received a total of $17,675 from 17 companies across 210 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. Sager's costs compare to other cardiologists in Schaumburg?
Dr. Sager's average Medicare payment per service is $76. 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. Sager) 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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