Medicare Enrolled
Dr. George Nijmeh, M.D.
Cardiovascular Disease · Winfield, 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
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What this data tells you about Dr. Nijmeh
Dr. George Nijmeh is a cardiovascular disease specialist in Winfield, IL, with 19 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Nijmeh performed 15,469 Medicare services across 4,925 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Nijmeh received a total of $5,819 from 24 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 303 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in cardiovascular disease. 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. Nijmeh 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.
✓ 19 years in practice
▲ Top 1% volume in IL
$5,819 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗15,469
Medicare services
Top 1% in IL for cardiovascular disease
4,925
Unique beneficiaries
$27
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~814 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Contrast dye for imaging (iodine-based) A contrast agent containing 300-399 mg/ml of iodine used to enhance imaging studies. It is administered per milliliter to improve the visibility of internal structures. |
8,700 | $0 | $2 |
| 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. |
1,299 | $6 | $28 |
| 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. |
747 | $91 | $229 |
| Regadenoson injection (Lexiscan) for heart stress test An injection of regadenoson, a medication used to stress the heart during diagnostic testing. |
700 | $44 | $105 |
| Technetium Tc-99m sestamibi diagnostic injection A diagnostic injection of technetium Tc-99m sestamibi used for imaging studies. |
540 | $95 | $360 |
| Blood draw (venipuncture) Insertion of a needle into a vein to collect a blood sample. |
433 | $8 | $20 |
| 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. |
316 | $11 | $72 |
| Prothrombin time test (blood clotting) A laboratory test that measures how long it takes for blood to clot. This procedure evaluates the body's coagulation process. |
310 | $4 | $20 |
| Lipid panel (cholesterol and triglycerides) A blood test that measures cholesterol and triglyceride levels. |
297 | $13 | $69 |
| Basic metabolic blood panel A blood test that measures a group of basic chemicals, including total calcium levels. |
269 | $8 | $44 |
| 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. |
269 | $46 | $325 |
| 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. |
268 | $358 | $1,634 |
| Hospital follow-up visit, high complexity Subsequent hospital inpatient or observation care for an existing patient involving high-level medical decision making, with at least 50 minutes total time on the date of the encounter. |
172 | $96 | $218 |
| Echocardiogram, transthoracic An ultrasound of the heart that uses color to show blood flow, rate, direction, and valve function. |
156 | $152 | $940 |
| 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. |
96 | $64 | $151 |
| 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. |
88 | $139 | $431 |
| CT scan of heart blood vessels and grafts with contrast A CT scan that uses contrast dye to create detailed images of the heart's blood vessels and any surgical grafts. |
79 | $237 | $1,207 |
| 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. |
72 | $8 | $40 |
| 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. |
62 | $124 | $359 |
| Comprehensive metabolic blood panel A blood test that measures a group of chemicals, including glucose, electrolytes, and kidney and liver function markers. |
54 | $10 | $55 |
| Unclassified drug A medication that does not fit into standard HCPCS or CPT classification categories. |
53 | $1 | $73 |
| 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. |
43 | $5 | $26 |
| Intravenous drug injection A procedure involving the administration of a medication or substance directly into a vein. |
42 | $31 | $138 |
| CT heart vessel analysis for artery disease Analysis of CT scan data from heart blood vessels to assess the severity of heart artery disease, including interpretation and report. |
40 | $808 | $3,171 |
| Office visit for established patient An office visit for an existing patient that may not require the healthcare professional to be present. |
31 | $19 | $43 |
| Thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) test A blood test that measures the level of thyroid stimulating hormone to evaluate thyroid function. |
28 | $16 | $86 |
| 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. |
28 | $11 | $41 |
| 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. |
27 | $97 | $295 |
| Natriuretic peptide level test A blood test that measures the level of natriuretic peptide, a protein produced by the heart and blood vessels. |
26 | $38 | $146 |
| 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. |
26 | $134 | $307 |
| 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. |
25 | $17 | $61 |
| Continuous external EKG monitoring, 48 hours to 7 days This procedure involves recording the heart's electrical activity continuously using an external device for a period exceeding 48 hours but not more than 7 days. |
23 | $9 | $49 |
| Continuous EKG monitoring review, 48-7 days Review and interpretation of continuous external EKG recordings lasting more than 48 hours up to 7 days. |
23 | $19 | $77 |
| Continuous external EKG monitoring, 8-15 days This procedure involves recording heart rhythm continuously using an external EKG device over a period of 8 to 15 days. |
22 | $9 | $49 |
| External EKG monitoring, 8-15 days Continuous external electrocardiogram recording and review over a period of 8 to 15 days to monitor heart rhythm. |
22 | $21 | $84 |
| Blood urea nitrogen test A blood test that measures the amount of urea nitrogen to assess kidney function. |
21 | $4 | $20 |
| Liver function blood test panel | 20 | $8 | $42 |
| Intravenous injection of additional new drug or substance Administration of an additional new medication or substance directly into a vein. |
18 | $13 | $54 |
| New patient office visit, complex (60-74 min) | 13 | $182 | $443 |
| Magnesium level test A blood test to measure the amount of magnesium in your body. This helps check for magnesium deficiency or excess. |
11 | $7 | $34 |
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.
1.0% high complexity
69.0% medium
30.0% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$5,819
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $831/year across 7 years
Top 33% in IL for cardiovascular disease
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
24
Companies
303
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
$5,819 (100.0%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$1,187
2023
$1,253
2022
$990
2021
$636
2020
$463
2019
$492
2018
$799
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Medtronic, Inc.
$136
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$126
ZOLL Services LLC (A/K/A ZOLL LifeCor Corp)
$115
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$109
HEARTFLOW, INC.
$105
Amgen Inc.
$95
PFIZER INC.
$86
Boston Scientific Corporation
$79
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$68
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$53
Kiniksa Pharmaceuticals International, plc
$50
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$49
Kestra Medical Technology Services, Inc.
$40
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$24
SCPHARMACEUTICALS INC.
$21
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$15
Esperion Therapeutics, Inc.
$15
Top 3 companies account for 31.8% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Novartis Pharma AG
$747
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$676
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$498
PFIZER INC.
$487
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$434
Abbott Laboratories
$356
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$325
Boston Scientific Corporation
$317
Amgen Inc.
$310
HeartFlow, Inc.
$251
Medtronic, Inc.
$237
ZOLL Services LLC (A/K/A ZOLL LifeCor Corp)
$226
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$223
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$201
HEARTFLOW, INC.
$105
Chiesi USA, Inc.
$88
SCPHARMACEUTICALS INC.
$79
Kestra Medical Technology Services, Inc.
$64
Kiniksa Pharmaceuticals International, plc
$50
Kiniksa Pharmaceuticals, Ltd.
$43
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$40
Esperion Therapeutics, Inc.
$30
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$15
Amarin Pharma Inc.
$15
Top 3 companies account for 33.0% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
Arcalyst · Assure WCD · BRILINTA · CAMZYOS · CARDIOMEMS · CHANTIX · CLEVIPREX · Corlanor · ELIQUIS · ENTRESTO · FARXIGA · FFRct · FUROSCIX · JARDIANCE · KENGREAL · Kerendia · LCZ696B · LEQVIO · LYNPARZA · LifeVest · MULTAQ · Mitra Clip system · NEXLETOL · Repatha · Resolute · SYMPLICITY G3 · VERQUVO · VYNDAQEL · Vascepa · WAINUA · WATCHMAN Access System · 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 →
Most payments (100%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.
Geographic Context
Cardiologists within 10 mi
453
Per 100K population
48.9
County median income
$110,502
Nearest hospital
NORTHWESTERN MEDICINE CENTRAL DUPAGE HOSPITAL
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. Nijmeh is a mixed practice specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 1% in IL), with low-engagement industry engagement, with 19 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. Nijmeh experienced with contrast dye for imaging (iodine-based)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Nijmeh performed 8,700 contrast dye for imaging (iodine-based) 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. Nijmeh receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Nijmeh received a total of $5,819 from 24 companies across 303 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. Nijmeh's costs compare to other cardiologists in Winfield?
Dr. Nijmeh's average Medicare payment per service is $27. 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. Nijmeh) 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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