Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Sergey Kachar, DO
Orthopedic Surgery · Arlington Hts, 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. Kachar
Dr. Sergey Kachar is an orthopedic surgery specialist in Arlington Hts, IL, with 20 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Kachar performed 18,870 Medicare services across 4,876 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Kachar received a total of $1,683 from 9 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 23 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in orthopedic surgery. 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. Kachar 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 in practice
▲ Top 2% volume in IL
$1,683 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗18,870
Medicare services
Top 2% in IL for orthopedic surgery
4,876
Unique beneficiaries
$35
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~944 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steroid injection (triamcinolone) A 10 mg injection of triamcinolone acetonide, a corticosteroid medication. This code specifies the drug and dosage administered. |
4,910 | $1 | $5 |
| Physical therapy exercise, per 15 min A therapy session using exercises to improve strength, endurance, range of motion, and flexibility. Each 15-minute unit is billed separately. |
4,104 | $20 | $80 |
| Manual therapy (hands-on treatment), per 15 min | 2,007 | $17 | $73 |
| Joint injection, major joint Removal of fluid from a large joint and/or injection of medication into the joint space. |
787 | $62 | $326 |
| Ketorolac injection, per 15 mg An injection of ketorolac tromethamine, a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug, administered in doses measured per 15 mg. |
744 | $0 | $4 |
| 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. |
738 | $100 | $214 |
| Viscosupplementation injection for joint An injection of hyaluronic acid or a derivative into a joint to provide lubrication and cushioning. |
681 | $58 | $250 |
| Knee X-ray, 1-2 views An X-ray imaging test of the knee joint using one to two different angles to visualize the bones and surrounding structures. |
582 | $28 | $133 |
| 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. |
542 | $71 | $148 |
| 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. |
387 | $144 | $343 |
| Functional activity therapy A therapy procedure that utilizes functional activities as part of the treatment process. |
347 | $29 | $67 |
| Contrast dye for imaging, lower concentration | 290 | $0 | $40 |
| Neuromuscular re-education therapy, per 15 min A therapy procedure designed to re-educate the functional connection between the brain, nerves, and muscles. It is billed in 15-minute increments. |
280 | $25 | $78 |
| Knee X-ray, 3 views An X-ray imaging test of the knee joint that captures three different angles to evaluate the bones and surrounding structures. |
242 | $33 | $150 |
| Electrical stimulation therapy Application of electrical stimulation to one or more body areas as part of a therapy plan. This procedure is used for indications other than wound care. |
234 | $7 | $54 |
| 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. |
204 | $129 | $319 |
| MRI of leg joint, without contrast A magnetic resonance imaging scan of a joint in the leg performed without the use of contrast dye. |
178 | $162 | $1,900 |
| Hip X-ray, 2-3 views An X-ray imaging test of the hip joint using two to three different angles to visualize the bones and surrounding structures. |
135 | $38 | $140 |
| 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. |
116 | $11 | $66 |
| MRI of lower spine, without contrast A magnetic resonance imaging scan of the lower spinal canal that does not use contrast dye to create detailed images of the spine. |
110 | $156 | $2,200 |
| X-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views An X-ray imaging test that captures 2 to 3 views of the lower back and sacral spine to visualize the bones and joints in this area. |
100 | $32 | $154 |
| Shoulder X-ray, 2+ views An X-ray imaging test of the shoulder joint using at least two different angles to visualize the bones and surrounding structures. |
98 | $29 | $166 |
| New patient office visit, complex (60-74 min) | 97 | $173 | $431 |
| X-ray of shoulder, 1 view An X-ray image of the shoulder joint taken from a single angle. This imaging test is used to visualize the bones and surrounding structures of the shoulder. |
87 | $18 | $116 |
| Evaluation for physical therapy, typically 20 minutes | 80 | $76 | $186 |
| Orthopedic device training, 15 minutes Training on how to use an orthopedic device for the arm, leg, or trunk. The session lasts for 15 minutes. |
66 | $39 | $87 |
| 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. |
65 | $43 | $75 |
| Wrist X-ray, minimum 3 views An imaging test using X-rays to capture at least three different angles of the wrist bones and joints. |
59 | $33 | $139 |
| X-ray of both hips, 3-4 views An X-ray imaging test that captures 3 to 4 views of both hip joints to visualize the bones and surrounding structures. |
57 | $42 | $170 |
| Fluoroscopic guidance for needle placement Use of real-time X-ray imaging to guide the precise placement of a needle during a medical procedure. |
52 | $97 | $390 |
| Total knee replacement | 48 | $1,122 | $9,458 |
| Evaluation for physical therapy, typically 30 minutes | 46 | $70 | $186 |
| X-ray of hand, minimum of 3 views An X-ray imaging test of the hand that captures at least three different angles to visualize the bones and joints. |
41 | $31 | $138 |
| Home health plan of care re-certification A physician reviews the patient's status and contacts the home health agency to re-certify the plan of care without the patient being present. |
40 | $33 | $63 |
| X-ray of both hips, minimum of 5 views An X-ray imaging test that captures at least five different views of both hip joints to evaluate bone structure and alignment. |
38 | $49 | $190 |
| MRI of arm joint, without contrast An MRI scan uses magnetic fields and radio waves to create detailed images of the arm joint. This specific procedure is performed without the use of a contrast dye. |
36 | $164 | $1,900 |
| Ankle X-ray, minimum 3 views An X-ray imaging test of the ankle that captures at least three different angles to evaluate the bones and joints. |
35 | $28 | $140 |
| Hip joint contrast injection for imaging A contrast dye is injected into the hip joint to enhance visibility during medical imaging procedures. |
28 | $199 | $829 |
| Tendon or ligament injection A procedure involving the injection of medication into a tendon or ligament. |
21 | $47 | $246 |
| Knee arthroscopy with synovectomy A minimally invasive procedure using a small camera to remove the inflamed lining of the knee joint. |
21 | $511 | $4,100 |
| Joint fluid aspiration or injection, small joint Removal of fluid from a small joint or injection of medication into a small joint. |
20 | $43 | $259 |
| Arthroscopic removal of knee cartilage A minimally invasive surgical procedure to remove damaged or loose pieces of cartilage from the knee joint using a small camera and instruments inserted through tiny incisions. |
18 | $113 | $4,000 |
| Closed treatment of broken shin bone Non-surgical setting of a fractured tibia bone. The physician manually aligns the broken bone fragments without making an incision. |
17 | $231 | $1,304 |
| Foot X-ray, 3+ views An X-ray imaging test of the foot that captures at least three different views to evaluate the bones and joints. |
16 | $29 | $137 |
| Joint fluid aspiration or injection, medium joint Removal of fluid from a medium-sized joint or injection of medication into the joint space. |
14 | $44 | $238 |
| Total hip replacement Surgical procedure to replace the thigh bone and hip joint with artificial components. |
14 | $1,147 | $15,651 |
| Closed treatment of broken lower end of thigh bone Non-surgical realignment of a fractured lower end of the thigh bone (femur). This procedure involves manipulating the bone fragments back into proper position without making an incision. |
13 | $462 | $1,701 |
| X-ray of middle spine, 2 views An X-ray imaging test that produces two views of the middle section of the spine to visualize the bones and joints. |
13 | $25 | $151 |
| X-ray of upper spine, 2-3 views An X-ray imaging test of the upper spine using two to three different angles to visualize the bones and structures. |
12 | $33 | $150 |
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.
0.3% high complexity
42.1% medium
57.6% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2023 ↗$1,683
Total received (2018-2023)
Avg $280/year across 6 years
Bottom 39% in IL for orthopedic surgery
9
Companies
23
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
$1,683 (100.0%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2023
$25
2022
$238
2021
$14
2020
$189
2019
$1,170
2018
$47
Payments by company (2023)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$25
Top 3 companies account for 100.0% of 2023 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2023) ›
Zimmer Biomet Holdings, Inc.
$1,238
DePuy Synthes Sales Inc.
$155
Medtronic USA, Inc.
$85
Stryker Corporation
$75
Ethicon US, LLC
$40
ABIOMED
$34
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$25
Amgen Inc.
$16
FIDIA PHARMA USA INC.
$14
Top 3 companies account for 87.8% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ANCHORAGE · AQUAMANTYS · AccuFill · BME NITINOL CONTINUOUS COMPRESSION IMPLANTS · DERMABOND PRINEO · Extremities Product Portfolio · G7 · HYALGAN · Impella · NA · Prineo 42 · Prolia · ROSA · SYNVISC-ONE
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
Orthopedic surgeons within 10 mi
518
Per 100K population
10.0
County median income
$81,797
Nearest hospital
NORTHWEST COMMUNITY HOSPITAL 1
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 2023 |
| 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. Kachar is a mixed practice specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 2% in IL), with low-engagement industry engagement, 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. Kachar experienced with steroid injection (triamcinolone)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Kachar performed 4,910 steroid injection (triamcinolone) 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. Kachar receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Kachar received a total of $1,683 from 9 companies across 23 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. Kachar's costs compare to other orthopedic surgeons in Arlington Hts?
Dr. Kachar's average Medicare payment per service is $35. 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. Kachar) 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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