Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Ghazaleh Rostami Nia, MD

Urogynecology and Reconstructive Pelvic Surgery (Obstetrics & Gynecology) Physician · Skokie, IL
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology — Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Low-engagement
9650 GROSS POINT RD STE 3900, Skokie, IL 60076
2242512374
In practice since 2014 (12 years)
NPI: 1063824027 verify on NPPES ↗
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
Measures public federal data availability — not provider quality
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What this data tells you about Dr. Rostami Nia

Dr. Ghazaleh Rostami Nia is an urogynecology and reconstructive pelvic surgery physician in Skokie, IL, with 12 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Rostami Nia performed 422 Medicare services across 362 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Rostami Nia received a total of $594 from 6 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 27 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in urogynecology and reconstructive pelvic surgery (obstetrics & gynecology) physician. 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. Rostami Nia 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.

✓ 12 years in practice ▲ Top 47% volume in IL $594 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
422
Medicare services
Top 47% in IL for urogynecology and reconstructive pelvic surgery (obstetrics & gynecology) physician
362
Unique beneficiaries
$104
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~35 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.
132 $68 $155
Cystoscopy with chemical ablation of bladder
A procedure where a camera is used to examine the bladder and a chemical agent is applied to destroy abnormal tissue.
58 $134 $431
Complex urodynamic pressure measurement
A test that measures the pressure of urine flow in the bladder and urethra to evaluate urinary function.
43 $91 $247
Transvaginal pelvic ultrasound
An ultrasound exam using a probe inserted into the vagina to image the uterus, ovaries, fallopian tubes, cervix, and surrounding pelvic structures.
34 $27 $115
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.
30 $89 $246
Telephone medical discussion, 21-30 minutes
A telephone conversation with a physician lasting between 21 and 30 minutes. This code covers the time spent discussing medical matters over the phone.
24 $81 $278
New patient office visit, complex (60-74 min) 22 $133 $361
Urethral sling procedure for female incontinence
A surgical procedure that creates a supportive sling around the urethra to help control urinary leakage in women.
19 $459 $2,499
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.
19 $114 $269
Injection of implant material into bladder or urethra
A procedure where implant material is injected beneath the lining of the bladder and/or urethra using an endoscope.
15 $172 $474
Cystourethroscopy
A diagnostic exam of the bladder and urethra using an endoscope to visually inspect the urinary tract.
15 $62 $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.
11 $46 $86
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.
13.7% high complexity
11.6% medium
74.6% routine

Industry Payment Transparency

Open Payments through 2024 ↗
$594
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $85/year across 7 years
Bottom 22% in IL for urogynecology and reconstructive pelvic surgery (obstetrics & gynecology) physician
6
Companies
27
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
$594 (100.0%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$72
2023
$225
2022
$72
2021
$17
2020
$22
2019
$156
2018
$29

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Medtronic, Inc.
$72
Top 3 companies account for 100.0% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Axonics, Inc.
$192
Boston Scientific Corporation
$185
Medtronic, Inc.
$156
Allergan, Inc.
$22
ABBVIE INC.
$21
ConvaTec Inc.
$17
Top 3 companies account for 89.9% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ADVANTAGE FIT · Axonics · BOTOX · Bulkamid · GentleCath · INTERSTIM · SOLYX · UPSYLON
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 (100%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.

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Geographic Context

Urogynecology and reconstructive pelvic surgery physicians within 10 mi
23
Per 100K population
0.4
County median income
$81,797
Nearest hospital
SAINT FRANCIS HOSPITAL-EVANSTON
2.3 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. Rostami Nia is a clinical cardiology specialist, with moderate Medicare volume, with low-engagement industry engagement.

This summary is auto-generated from federal data, describing data availability and patterns. Read our methodology →

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dr. Rostami Nia experienced with office visit, established patient (30-39 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Rostami Nia performed 132 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. Rostami Nia receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Rostami Nia received a total of $594 from 6 companies across 27 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. Rostami Nia's costs compare to other urogynecology and reconstructive pelvic surgery physicians in Skokie?
Dr. Rostami Nia's average Medicare payment per service is $104. 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. Rostami Nia) 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 →
About this page

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.

This page is not medical advice, an endorsement, a recommendation, or a quality rating. Data Coverage reflects data completeness — how much federal information exists for this provider — not clinical performance, patient outcomes, or quality of care. Always verify information directly with the provider and consult a licensed clinician before making medical decisions.

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Data Disclaimer — Data sourced from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS): National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES), Open Payments program, Medicare Provider Utilization and Payment Data, and Provider Enrollment & Certification data (PECOS). Published under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA). This website is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or authorized by CMS, HHS, or the U.S. Government. Data may contain errors as reported to CMS by providers and reporting entities. Payments from industry are legal and do not indicate wrongdoing. Medicare data reflects only patients aged 65+ or those with qualifying disabilities. For corrections, contact CMS directly. This information does not constitute medical advice and should not be used as the sole basis for choosing a healthcare provider. Procedure descriptions use plain language and do not reference CPT® codes, which are copyrighted by the American Medical Association. Full methodology → · Report a data error → · Privacy policy →