Dr. Helen Plavnik, M.D.
What this data tells you about Dr. Plavnik
Dr. Helen Plavnik is an obstetrics & gynecology specialist in Wheeling, IL, with 20 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Plavnik performed 3,239 Medicare services in 2023. These records do not provide a deduplicated patient total.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Plavnik received a total of $6,062 from 33 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 232 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. Plavnik 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.
Medicare Practice Summary — 2023
Medicare Utilization ↗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. |
710 | $70 | $124 |
| 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. |
544 | $96 | $350 |
| Complete pelvic ultrasound An imaging test using sound waves to create pictures of the organs and structures within the pelvis. |
510 | $88 | $300 |
| Pelvic and clinical breast exam for cancer screening A physical examination of the pelvis and breasts to screen for cervical or vaginal cancer. This procedure involves a clinical assessment performed by a healthcare provider. |
317 | $42 | $153 |
| Pap smear screening test A screening test to collect and prepare a cervical or vaginal sample for laboratory analysis. |
311 | $45 | $75 |
| 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. |
281 | $100 | $170 |
| Telephone medical discussion, 11-20 minutes A phone conversation with a physician lasting between 11 and 20 minutes. |
133 | $74 | $130 |
| Telephone or internet referral service, 30 minutes A 30-minute service conducted via telephone or internet to arrange a referral for medical care. |
93 | $27 | $51 |
| 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. |
84 | $131 | $250 |
| Blood draw (venipuncture) Insertion of a needle into a vein to collect a blood sample. |
58 | $8 | $40 |
| Urinalysis, manual A manual laboratory examination of a urine sample to check for various substances and cells. |
38 | $3 | $25 |
| Hysterosalpingogram with contrast An X-ray of the uterus and fallopian tubes performed after inserting a tube and introducing contrast dye to visualize the reproductive organs. |
30 | $206 | $800 |
| Radiologist review of uterine tube and ovary image A radiologist examines and interprets medical images of the uterine tubes and ovaries to assess their condition. |
30 | $80 | $300 |
| Ultrasound of uterus and uterine cavity This procedure uses sound waves to create images of the uterus and the inside of the uterine cavity. |
30 | $96 | $325 |
| Endometrial biopsy A procedure to remove a small sample of tissue from the lining of the uterus for examination. |
28 | $44 | $270 |
| Telephone medical discussion, 5-10 minutes A phone conversation with a physician lasting between 5 and 10 minutes to discuss medical matters. |
16 | $46 | $121 |
| Cervical biopsy and scraping via endoscope This procedure involves using an endoscope to visualize the cervix while performing a biopsy and scraping to collect tissue samples for examination. |
14 | $147 | $397 |
| Incision and drainage of external female genital abscess A procedure to cut open and drain an abscess located on the external female genitals. |
12 | $111 | $400 |
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗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.
Payments by company (2024)
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
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Geographic Context
5.2 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. Plavnik is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 1% in IL), with 20 years of NPI registration.
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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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