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Dr. Nileshkumar Patel, M.D.
Interventional Cardiology · Springfield, IL
Practice pattern: Cardiac & Electrophysiology
— Practice combining cardiac 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. Patel
Dr. Nileshkumar Patel is an interventional cardiology specialist in Springfield, IL, with 13 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Patel performed 7,196 Medicare services across 5,285 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Patel received a total of $19,617 from 29 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 189 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in interventional cardiology. 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. Patel 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.
✓ 13 years in practice
▲ Top 6% volume in IL
$19,617 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗7,196
Medicare services
Top 6% in IL for interventional cardiology
5,285
Unique beneficiaries
$55
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~554 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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. |
1,197 | $6 | $58 |
| 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. |
899 | $10 | $168 |
| Echocardiogram, transthoracic An ultrasound of the heart that uses color to show blood flow, rate, direction, and valve function. |
751 | $66 | $667 |
| 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. |
670 | $88 | $555 |
| Regadenoson injection (Lexiscan) for heart stress test An injection of regadenoson, a medication used to stress the heart during diagnostic testing. |
464 | $45 | $119 |
| 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. |
344 | $146 | $1,118 |
| 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. |
277 | $61 | $329 |
| 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. |
249 | $60 | $382 |
| Technetium Tc-99m tetrofosmin diagnostic injection A diagnostic injection of Technetium Tc-99m tetrofosmin used for imaging studies. |
248 | $55 | $130 |
| Blood draw (venipuncture) Insertion of a needle into a vein to collect a blood sample. |
235 | $6 | $6 |
| Exercise or drug-induced heart stress test with ECG A heart stress test performed using exercise or medication while monitoring the electrocardiogram under physician supervision and review. |
229 | $52 | $752 |
| Octafluoropropane microsphere injection An injection of octafluoropropane microspheres administered per milliliter. |
180 | $28 | $81 |
| 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. |
173 | $10 | $165 |
| Routine 12-lead electrocardiogram (ECG) A test that records the electrical activity of the heart using at least 12 leads to produce a tracing. |
142 | $5 | $110 |
| 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. |
106 | $133 | $888 |
| Cardiac catheterization | 98 | $189 | $3,579 |
| 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. |
92 | $115 | $741 |
| 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. |
75 | $33 | $240 |
| Continuous ECG monitoring, up to 30 days Continuous heart rhythm monitoring for up to 30 days, including professional review and reporting of the results. |
71 | $20 | $137 |
| Coronary stent placement A procedure to insert a stent into a coronary artery or its branch to keep it open, using balloon dilation during the process. |
57 | $473 | $3,376 |
| Ultrasound of heart blood vessel or graft An ultrasound exam to evaluate blood flow in a heart blood vessel or graft, including a radiologist's review of the initial vessel. |
46 | $76 | $1,407 |
| 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. |
43 | $611 | $3,176 |
| 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. |
42 | $11 | $213 |
| Echocardiogram with color Doppler An ultrasound of the heart that uses color imaging to visualize blood flow, measure flow rate, and assess valve function. |
37 | $2 | $62 |
| Remote pacemaker/defibrillator monitoring, 90 days Remote evaluation of a pacemaker or implantable defibrillator system within 90 days of the last check. |
35 | $17 | $166 |
| Follow-up heart ultrasound An ultrasound of the heart performed to monitor or reassess a previously identified condition or treatment progress. |
35 | $19 | $167 |
| 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. |
32 | $6 | $39 |
| Transesophageal echocardiogram An ultrasound of the heart performed using a probe inserted into the esophagus to obtain detailed images of heart structures and function. |
31 | $80 | $712 |
| 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. |
30 | $134 | $779 |
| 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. |
29 | $50 | $518 |
| Intravascular ultrasound of heart vessel, initial An ultrasound procedure used to evaluate a blood vessel within the heart during a diagnostic or treatment procedure. |
29 | $58 | $1,135 |
| 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. |
28 | $17 | $137 |
| Insertion of tube in right and left heart chambers and coronary artery for diagnosis with review by radiologist | 24 | $233 | $4,509 |
| Aminophylline injection, up to 250 mg Administration of aminophylline medication via injection for a dose of up to 250 mg. |
24 | $7 | $23 |
| 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. |
23 | $15 | $213 |
| 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. |
23 | $23 | $183 |
| 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. |
22 | $94 | $624 |
| 2-day continuous ECG with professional review A two-day continuous electrocardiogram recording that includes a review by a healthcare professional. |
20 | $13 | $141 |
| Coronary angiography A procedure to insert a tube into a coronary artery to capture diagnostic images of the heart's blood vessels. |
20 | $134 | $2,821 |
| Hospital discharge day management, 30 minutes or less This service covers the final day of hospital care when the patient is being discharged. It includes coordination of care and instructions for the patient within a time frame of 30 minutes or less. |
20 | $63 | $328 |
| 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. |
12 | $29 | $330 |
| Tube insertion in bypass graft for diagnosis A tube is inserted into a bypass graft to allow for diagnostic evaluation. A radiologist reviews the procedure. |
12 | $169 | $3,371 |
| Blood creatinine level test A blood test that measures the amount of creatinine, a waste product from muscle wear and tear, to help assess kidney function. |
11 | $5 | $58 |
| New patient office visit (30-44 min) An initial office visit for a new patient lasting between 30 and 44 minutes. This code is used when the total time spent on the date of the encounter falls within this range. |
11 | $64 | $496 |
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.
14.2% high complexity
24.5% medium
61.4% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$19,617
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $3,270/year across 6 years
Top 17% in IL for interventional cardiology
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
29
Companies
189
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
$10,683 (54.5%)
Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$8,934 (45.5%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$8,060
2023
$3,369
2022
$1,759
2021
$245
2019
$1,409
2018
$4,775
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
ABIOMED
$7,514
ShockWave Medical, Inc
$212
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$156
Boston Scientific Corporation
$38
Medtronic, Inc.
$38
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$24
Amgen Inc.
$22
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$18
Abbott Laboratories
$16
Novo Nordisk Inc
$15
ZOLL Services LLC (A/K/A ZOLL LifeCor Corp)
$7
Top 3 companies account for 97.8% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
ABIOMED
$11,991
BIOTRONIK INC.
$2,449
Abbott Laboratories
$1,232
CARDIVA MEDICAL, INC.
$547
Cardiovascular Systems Inc.
$442
Philips Electronics North America Corporation
$394
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$342
Boston Scientific Corporation
$291
ShockWave Medical, Inc
$283
ZOLL Services LLC (A/K/A ZOLL LifeCor Corp)
$225
Medtronic Vascular, Inc.
$225
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$207
Terumo Medical Corporation
$147
ACIST MEDICAL SYSTEMS, INC.
$123
Amgen Inc.
$84
United Therapeutics Corporation
$83
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$74
Inari Medical, Inc.
$70
Medtronic, Inc.
$64
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$59
PFIZER INC.
$51
Edwards Lifesciences Corporation
$49
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$40
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$36
Cook Incorporated
$30
Chiesi USA, Inc.
$23
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$20
Actelion Pharmaceuticals US, Inc.
$19
Novo Nordisk Inc
$15
Top 3 companies account for 79.9% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
AMPLATZER · Asahi Fielder coronary guide wire · CARDIOMEMS · COMET · COOK MEDICAL FLEXOR ANSEL · CRT-Ds · CVI SYSTEMS · CoreValve Evolut · Corlanor · Coronary Orbital Atherectomy System · ELIQUIS · ENTRESTO · Edwards SAPIEN 3 Transcatheter Heart Valve · FARXIGA · FIGHTER · FLOWTRIEVER CATHETER · GUIDEZILLA · GlideWire · IGT D Coronary · IGT_D Coronary · Image Guided Therapy Devices _ Coronary · Impella · JARDIANCE · KENGREAL · LEQVIO · LINQ II · LifeVest · OPSUMIT · Occluders · Perclose ProGlide suture mediated closure system · Peripheral Orbital Atherectomy System · ROTABLATOR · Repatha · S · SHOCKWAVE IVL SYSTEM WITH THE SHOCKWAVE C2 CORONARY IVL CATHETER · SYMBICORT · Sentus · Shockwave IVL System with the Shockwave C2 Coronary IVL Catheter · Stellarex · Supera peripheral stent system · THORATEC HEARTMATE 3 LVAS IMPLANT KIT · TR Band · Trilogy 100 · UPTRAVI · VERQUVO · VYNDAQEL · Vascular Closure Device · WATCHMAN Access System · Wegovy · 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 (54%) are for speaking programs and promotional activities, which reflect participation in industry-sponsored educational or marketing events. This is common in interventional cardiology and does not inherently indicate bias, but patients may wish to be aware.
Geographic Context
Interventional cardiologists within 10 mi
14
Per 100K population
7.2
County median income
$74,114
Nearest hospital
MEMORIAL MEDICAL CENTER
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. Patel is a cardiac & electrophysiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 6% in IL), with speaking/promotional industry engagement in the top 17% of IL peers.
This summary is auto-generated from federal data, describing data availability and patterns. Read our methodology →
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Dr. Patel experienced with ekg interpretation and report?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Patel performed 1,197 ekg interpretation and report 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. Patel receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Patel received a total of $19,617 from 29 companies across 189 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. Patel's costs compare to other interventional cardiologists in Springfield?
Dr. Patel's average Medicare payment per service is $55. 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. Patel) 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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