Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Robert Hozman, M.D.
Rheumatology · Skokie, IL
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology
— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
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. Hozman
Dr. Robert Hozman is a rheumatology specialist in Skokie, IL, with 20 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Hozman performed 805 Medicare services in 2023. These records do not provide a deduplicated patient total.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Hozman received a total of $143,457 from 75 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 3133 payment records. A record can group multiple payments. These transfers are publicly reported through CMS Open Payments. Disclosure alone does not establish their effect on care. A reliable breakdown by payment category is not available in this snapshot. Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.
The Data Coverage level for Dr. Hozman 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.
✓ 20 years of NPI registration
▲ 805 Medicare services
$143,457 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary — 2023
Medicare Utilization ↗805
Medicare services
Bottom 43% in IL for rheumatology
Not available
Unique patients (not deduplicated)
$68
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
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 (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. |
516 | $75 | $150 |
| Office visit, established patient (10-19 min) An office visit for an existing patient lasting 10 to 19 minutes. The visit involves medical evaluation and management of the patient's condition. |
223 | $47 | $125 |
| Home health plan of care certification Certification by a physician or allowed practitioner for Medicare-covered home health services under a home health plan of care. This includes contacting the home health agency and reviewing reports of patient status required by physicians. |
42 | $44 | $100 |
| 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. |
24 | $143 | $250 |
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. These counts do not measure clinical quality or years of experience.
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$143,457
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $20,494/year across 7 years
Top 3% in IL for rheumatology
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
75
Companies
3,133
Payment records
Payments are publicly reported; disclosure does not establish legality · Not evidence of wrongdoing · How to interpret →
Payment categories are unavailable while the source breakdown is being rebuilt. Company and year totals do not identify how much belongs to each category.
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$18,659
2023
$16,765
2022
$15,045
2021
$16,014
2020
$32,480
2019
$34,063
2018
$10,432
Payments by company (2024)
Amgen Inc.
$7,952
Janssen Biotech, Inc.
$2,357
ABBVIE INC.
$1,763
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$914
PFIZER INC.
$712
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$666
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$640
ANI Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$523
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$417
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$385
UCB, Inc.
$327
Novo Nordisk Inc
$321
Mallinckrodt Hospital Products Inc.
$299
Octapharma USA, Inc.
$279
Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$226
Janssen Scientific Affairs, LLC
$146
Lilly USA, LLC
$137
Kiniksa Pharmaceuticals International, plc
$87
Genentech USA, Inc.
$80
Lundbeck LLC
$75
Sandoz Inc.
$55
Fresenius Kabi USA, LLC
$47
IRONWOOD PHARMACEUTICALS, INC
$44
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$44
Biocon Biologics Inc
$42
HOSPIRA, INC.
$42
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$30
Aurinia Pharma U.S., Inc.
$25
Celgene Corporation
$23
Top 3 companies account for 64.7% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Amgen Inc.
$46,517
Horizon Therapeutics plc
$19,892
Celgene Corporation
$11,762
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$9,984
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$9,919
PFIZER INC.
$4,867
ABBVIE INC.
$4,650
Horizon Pharma plc
$4,369
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$3,451
Janssen Biotech, Inc.
$3,060
UCB, Inc.
$2,941
AbbVie Inc.
$2,751
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$2,146
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$1,846
Novo Nordisk Inc
$1,759
Mallinckrodt Hospital Products Inc.
$1,748
AbbVie, Inc.
$1,505
Lilly USA, LLC
$1,163
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$1,041
GENZYME CORPORATION
$1,034
ANI Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$659
Octapharma USA, Inc.
$578
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$444
Hikma Pharmaceuticals USA
$403
Biohaven Pharmaceutical Holding Company Ltd.
$398
Supernus Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$386
Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$333
Mallinckrodt Enterprises LLC
$242
Radius Health, Inc.
$227
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$224
Mallinckrodt LLC
$221
Exeltis, USA Inc.
$211
Ironwood Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$199
Biohaven Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$192
HOSPIRA, INC.
$161
Janssen Scientific Affairs, LLC
$146
Allergan, Inc.
$127
Antares Pharma, Inc.
$126
Bio Products Laboratory USA, Inc.
$112
Lundbeck LLC
$107
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc.
$97
Sandoz Inc.
$94
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$92
Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical Inc.
$88
Kiniksa Pharmaceuticals International, plc
$87
Genentech USA, Inc.
$80
IRONWOOD PHARMACEUTICALS, INC
$75
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$65
Biocon Biologics Inc
$63
TerSera Therapeutics LLC
$63
Actelion Pharmaceuticals US, Inc.
$53
FIDIA PHARMA USA INC.
$52
Allergan Inc.
$51
MEDEXUS PHARMA, INC.
$51
Aurinia Pharma U.S., Inc.
$51
Fresenius Kabi USA, LLC
$47
Arcutis Biotherapeutics, Inc.
$41
Fidia Pharma USA Inc.
$41
Eyevance Pharmaceuticals LLC
$40
Amarin Pharma Inc.
$38
Eisai Inc.
$37
Kowa Pharmaceuticals America, Inc.
$32
ARBOR PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
$25
MEDAC PHARMA, INC.
$23
West-Ward Pharmaceuticals
$20
Avanos Medical
$18
Scilex Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$18
Pernix Therapeutics Holdings, Inc.
$17
Orthogenrx Inc.
$17
Sanofi Pasteur Inc.
$16
Boston Scientific Corporation
$15
Sebela Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$14
Zyla Life Sciences
$14
Mylan Institutional Inc.
$14
Esperion Therapeutics, Inc.
$11
Top 3 companies account for 54.5% of all-time payments
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Should you be concerned? Industry payments are disclosed through CMS Open Payments. Disclosure alone does not establish their purpose, legality, or effect on care. 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 →
Geographic Context
Rheumatologists in nearby ZIP areas
160
County median income
$81,797
Nearest hospital to ZIP centroid (approximate)
SAINT FRANCIS HOSPITAL-EVANSTON
2.3 mi
2.3 mi
Data Sources
| Provider Registry | ✓ NPPES | NPPES snapshot; verify current record |
| Medicare Enrollment | ✓ PECOS | PECOS snapshot |
| Practice Data | ✓ Medicare Util. | Annual (CY lag) |
| Industry Payments | ✓ Open Payments | CY 2024 |
| Disciplinary History | — Not included | 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. Hozman is a clinical cardiology specialist, with moderate Medicare volume, with 20 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. Hozman experienced with office visit, established patient (20-29 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Hozman performed 516 office visit, established patient (20-29 min) services. These records cover Medicare fee-for-service activity, including eligible younger beneficiaries; they do not measure total practice volume or clinical quality.
Does Dr. Hozman receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Hozman received a total of $143,457 from 75 companies across 3,133 payment records. A record can group multiple payments. These transfers are publicly disclosed through CMS Open Payments. Disclosure alone does not establish their legality or effect on care. 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. Hozman's costs compare to other rheumatologists in Skokie?
Dr. Hozman's average Medicare payment per service is $68. 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. Hozman) 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 the presence of registry, enrollment, activity or payment records, not verified experience or clinical quality. 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 →
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This page combines public CMS records with calculated summaries and explanatory procedure labels. These transformations are not verbatim federal records. Sources: 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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