Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Nicole Richman, M.D.
Rheumatology · Westmont, IL
Practice pattern: Mixed Practice
— Diverse clinical practice across multiple procedure types
Low-engagement
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. Richman
Dr. Nicole Richman is a rheumatology specialist in Westmont, IL, with 18 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Richman performed 102,526 Medicare services across 4,174 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Richman received a total of $1,455 from 13 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 51 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in rheumatology. 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. Richman 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.
✓ 18 years in practice
▲ Top 9% volume in IL
$1,455 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗102,526
Medicare services
Top 9% in IL for rheumatology
4,174
Unique beneficiaries
$6
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~5,696 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Certolizumab injection (Cimzia) An injection of certolizumab pegol administered under the direct supervision of a physician. |
88,800 | $4 | $19 |
| Denosumab injection (Prolia/Xgeva) | 5,100 | $19 | $27 |
| Blood draw (venipuncture) Insertion of a needle into a vein to collect a blood sample. |
802 | $8 | $20 |
| Sed rate test (inflammation marker) This automated test measures how quickly red blood cells settle in a tube to detect inflammation in the body. |
760 | $3 | $14 |
| C-reactive protein test (inflammation marker) A blood test that measures the level of C-reactive protein to detect the presence of infection or inflammation in the body. |
760 | $5 | $27 |
| Complete blood count (CBC) with differential An automated laboratory test that measures the levels of red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets in the blood, including a breakdown of the different types of white blood cells. |
738 | $8 | $40 |
| 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. |
722 | $95 | $229 |
| Liver function blood test panel | 522 | $8 | $42 |
| 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. |
493 | $5 | $26 |
| Blood urea nitrogen test A blood test that measures the amount of urea nitrogen to assess kidney function. |
489 | $4 | $20 |
| Drug injection, under skin or into muscle A procedure involving the administration of a medication or substance via injection into the subcutaneous tissue or muscle. |
316 | $11 | $62 |
| Complement and antigen measurement A laboratory test to measure levels of complement proteins and antigens in the blood. |
296 | $12 | $62 |
| Urine total protein level A laboratory test that measures the total amount of protein present in a urine sample. |
218 | $4 | $20 |
| Creatinine test (kidney function) A blood test that measures the amount of creatinine to assess kidney function or detect muscle injury. |
217 | $5 | $27 |
| Comprehensive metabolic blood panel A blood test that measures a group of chemicals, including glucose, electrolytes, and kidney and liver function markers. |
216 | $10 | $55 |
| 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. |
211 | $67 | $157 |
| Vitamin D level test A blood test to measure the amount of Vitamin D-3 in your body. |
195 | $29 | $152 |
| Autoimmune disorder antibody test A laboratory test that measures antibodies in the blood to help assess for autoimmune disorders. |
171 | $18 | $91 |
| Magnesium level test A blood test to measure the amount of magnesium in your body. This helps check for magnesium deficiency or excess. |
149 | $7 | $34 |
| Phosphate level test A blood test that measures the amount of phosphate in your body. Phosphate is a mineral that helps keep bones and teeth strong. |
147 | $5 | $25 |
| Uric acid level test A blood test that measures the level of uric acid in your body. Uric acid is a waste product formed when the body breaks down purines. |
123 | $4 | $23 |
| Cardiac enzyme level (CK-MB) test A blood test that measures the total level of creatine kinase, specifically the cardiac enzyme fraction, to help evaluate heart muscle damage. |
117 | $6 | $33 |
| Steroid injection (triamcinolone) A 10 mg injection of triamcinolone acetonide, a corticosteroid medication. This code specifies the drug and dosage administered. |
78 | $1 | $4 |
| Ferritin level test (iron stores) A blood test that measures the level of ferritin, a protein that stores iron in the body. |
72 | $13 | $70 |
| Iron level test | 60 | $6 | $33 |
| Iron binding capacity test A blood test that measures the amount of iron in the blood and the blood's ability to bind and transport iron. |
58 | $9 | $45 |
| Immunoassay substance analysis, multiple step method A laboratory test that uses an immunoassay technique to analyze a substance. The process involves multiple steps to detect or measure the target material. |
57 | $11 | $59 |
| Lactate dehydrogenase (LDH) level test A blood test that measures the amount of lactate dehydrogenase, an enzyme found in many body tissues. It helps assess tissue damage or disease. |
52 | $6 | $30 |
| 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. |
50 | $146 | $307 |
| Vitamin B-12 level test A blood test that measures the amount of vitamin B-12 in your body. |
47 | $15 | $77 |
| Thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) test A blood test that measures the level of thyroid stimulating hormone to evaluate thyroid function. |
47 | $16 | $86 |
| Beta 2 glycoprotein 1 antibody (autoantibody) measurement | 46 | $25 | $131 |
| Cardiolipin antibody (tissue antibody) measurement | 46 | $25 | $131 |
| Parathyroid hormone level test A blood test that measures the amount of parathyroid hormone in your body. This hormone helps regulate calcium levels in the blood and bones. |
43 | $40 | $212 |
| Direct bilirubin level test A blood test that measures the amount of direct bilirubin in your body. Direct bilirubin is the form of the waste product processed by the liver. |
41 | $5 | $25 |
| Haptoglobin level test A blood test that measures the amount of haptoglobin, a protein in the serum. It helps evaluate red blood cell breakdown. |
41 | $12 | $65 |
| Hepatitis B core antibody test A blood test that measures the level of antibodies to the hepatitis B core antigen. This test helps determine if a person has been infected with the hepatitis B virus. |
39 | $12 | $62 |
| Rheumatoid factor level | 36 | $6 | $29 |
| Folic acid level test A blood test that measures the amount of folic acid in the serum. |
32 | $14 | $77 |
| 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. |
31 | $123 | $359 |
| Automated red blood cell count An automated laboratory test that measures the number of red blood cells in a blood sample. |
25 | $4 | $21 |
| Joint injection, major joint Removal of fluid from a large joint and/or injection of medication into the joint space. |
19 | $47 | $465 |
| Immunoglobulin level test A blood test that measures the level of gammaglobulins, which are immune system proteins. |
18 | $9 | $48 |
| Rheumatoid arthritis antibody test A blood test to measure antibodies used in assessing rheumatoid arthritis. |
14 | $13 | $67 |
| Autoimmune disorder screening test A laboratory test used to screen for the presence of autoimmune disorders. |
12 | $12 | $62 |
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 ↗$1,455
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $242/year across 6 years
Bottom 47% in IL for rheumatology
13
Companies
51
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
$890 (61.2%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$350 (24.1%)
Consulting
Expert advisory fees, typically reflecting recognized clinical expertise
$215 (14.8%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$413
2023
$60
2022
$270
2021
$138
2019
$325
2018
$248
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
ABBVIE INC.
$350
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$46
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$17
Top 3 companies account for 100.0% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
ABBVIE INC.
$434
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$415
Cardinal Health 110 LLC
$200
AbbVie, Inc.
$96
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$69
Amgen Inc.
$65
UCB, Inc.
$44
AbbVie Inc.
$38
Horizon Pharma plc
$30
PFIZER INC.
$27
Sandoz Inc.
$15
MEDEXUS PHARMA, INC.
$13
Horizon Therapeutics plc
$11
Top 3 companies account for 72.1% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
BENLYSTA · Cimzia · Enbrel · HYRIMOZ · KRYSTEXXA · NUCALA · ORENCIA · RINVOQ · Rasuvo · Rinvoq · SKYRIZI · XELJANZ
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 (61%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.
Geographic Context
Rheumatologists within 10 mi
184
Per 100K population
19.8
County median income
$110,502
Nearest hospital
UCHICAGO MEDICINE ADVENTHEALTH HINSDALE
2.3 mi
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. Richman is a mixed practice specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 9% in IL), with low-engagement industry engagement, with 18 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. Richman experienced with certolizumab injection (cimzia)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Richman performed 88,800 certolizumab injection (cimzia) 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. Richman receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Richman received a total of $1,455 from 13 companies across 51 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. Richman's costs compare to other rheumatologists in Westmont?
Dr. Richman's average Medicare payment per service is $6. 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. Richman) 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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