Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Adam Young, MD
Anesthesiology · Chicago, IL
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology
— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
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. Young
Dr. Adam Young is an anesthesiology specialist in Chicago, IL, with 18 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Young performed 7,419 Medicare services in 2023. These records do not provide a deduplicated patient total.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Young received a total of $28,484 from 23 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 255 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. Young 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 of NPI registration
▲ Top 1% volume in IL
$28,484 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary — 2023
Medicare Utilization ↗7,419
Medicare services
Top 1% in IL for anesthesiology
Not available
Unique patients (not deduplicated)
$52
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Betamethasone steroid injection An injection containing a combination of betamethasone acetate and betamethasone sodium phosphate. |
2,516 | $5 | $17 |
| 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. |
1,743 | $0 | $1 |
| 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. |
813 | $100 | $285 |
| Injection into lower spine canal with imaging guidance A procedure where a substance is injected into the lower part of the spinal canal. The injection is performed using imaging guidance to ensure accurate placement. |
377 | $204 | $1,215 |
| Dexamethasone injection (steroid) An injection of dexamethasone sodium phosphate, a corticosteroid medication, administered in a dose of 1 milligram. |
370 | $0 | $1 |
| 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. |
331 | $129 | $377 |
| 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. |
240 | $63 | $205 |
| Spine facet joint injection with imaging guidance, single level An injection is administered into a single facet joint of the lower or sacral spine while using imaging guidance to ensure accurate placement. |
109 | $191 | $1,159 |
| Joint injection, major joint Removal of fluid from a large joint and/or injection of medication into the joint space. |
105 | $60 | $308 |
| Facet joint injection, second level, with imaging guidance An injection into a lower or sacral spine facet joint using imaging guidance for the second level treated. |
105 | $98 | $593 |
| 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. |
103 | $102 | $1,394 |
| Spinal injection with imaging guidance A procedure where medication is injected into the middle or upper part of the spinal canal. Imaging technology is used to guide the needle to the correct location. |
76 | $212 | $1,232 |
| Fluoroscopic guidance for needle placement Use of real-time X-ray imaging to guide the precise placement of a needle during a medical procedure. |
74 | $93 | $375 |
| Facet joint nerve destruction, single joint A procedure to destroy nerves in a single lower or sacral spinal facet joint using imaging guidance to target pain signals. |
59 | $385 | $2,768 |
| Facet joint nerve destruction, additional joint This procedure uses imaging guidance to destroy nerves in an additional lower or sacral spinal facet joint. |
51 | $219 | $1,061 |
| Spinal neurostimulator electrode insertion A procedure to place an electrode array into the spine through the skin. The electrode is used to deliver electrical stimulation to the nervous system. |
43 | $261 | $10,977 |
| Sacral spine nerve root injection with imaging guidance An injection of anesthetic and/or steroid medication into a sacral spine nerve root. The procedure uses imaging guidance to ensure accurate placement. |
37 | $217 | $1,068 |
| X-ray of lower and sacral spine, minimum of 4 views An X-ray imaging test of the lower back and sacrum using at least four different angles to visualize the bones and joints. |
30 | $41 | $212 |
| Additional sacral spine nerve root injection with imaging An injection of anesthetic and/or steroid medication into an additional sacral spine nerve root level, guided by imaging. |
29 | $93 | $494 |
| Injection of anesthetic or steroid into sacroiliac joint with imaging guidance This procedure involves injecting an anesthetic or steroid medication into the joint connecting the lower spine and hip bone. Imaging guidance is used to ensure accurate placement of the injection. |
26 | $148 | $1,036 |
| X-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views with bending An X-ray imaging test of the lower back and sacrum using 2 to 3 views, including bending positions. |
25 | $34 | $201 |
| Minimally invasive spine decompression, lower spine A minimally invasive procedure to remove bone from the lower spine to relieve pressure on nerve tissue, guided by imaging and accessed through the skin. |
23 | $460 | $4,588 |
| MRI of upper spine without contrast An MRI scan of the upper spinal canal that does not use contrast dye. This imaging test uses magnetic fields and radio waves to create detailed pictures of the spine. |
23 | $97 | $1,353 |
| Injection of anesthetic agent and/or steroid into other nerve or branch | 22 | $57 | $364 |
| Destruction of peripheral nerve or branch | 19 | $164 | $937 |
| 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. |
16 | $29 | $130 |
| Knee X-ray, 4 or more views An imaging test using X-rays to create multiple pictures of the knee joint from different angles. |
16 | $48 | $199 |
| Telephone medical discussion, 5-10 minutes A phone conversation with a physician lasting between 5 and 10 minutes to discuss medical matters. |
14 | $41 | $125 |
| 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. |
13 | $33 | $142 |
| Spinal neurostimulator generator insertion Surgical placement of a spinal neurostimulator generator or receiver device. |
11 | $175 | $3,662 |
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. These counts do not measure clinical quality or years of experience.
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$28,484
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $4,069/year across 7 years
Top 2% in IL for anesthesiology
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
23
Companies
255
Payment records
Payments are publicly reported; disclosure does not establish legality · Not evidence of wrongdoing · How to interpret →
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.
2024
$2,956
2023
$14,603
2022
$1,039
2021
$1,361
2020
$5,101
2019
$1,034
2018
$2,389
Payments by company (2024)
Boston Scientific Corporation
$1,059
Abbott Laboratories
$732
Saluda Medical Americas, Inc.
$236
PAINTEQ LLC
$222
Averitas Pharma Inc.
$173
Stryker Corporation
$160
BIOTRONIK NRO, Inc.
$158
Pacira Pharmaceuticals Incorporated
$111
SI-BONE, INC.
$31
VERTEX PHARMACEUTICALS INCORPORATED
$27
Ipsen Biopharmaceuticals, Inc
$24
Vertos Medical, Inc.
$16
SPR Therapeutics, Inc
$8
Top 3 companies account for 68.6% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Vertos Medical, Inc.
$12,006
Abbott Laboratories
$5,969
Baxter Healthcare
$4,000
Boston Scientific Corporation
$1,724
Saluda Medical Americas, Inc.
$1,334
Nevro Corp.
$726
Medtronic USA, Inc.
$608
PAINTEQ LLC
$323
Averitas Pharma Inc.
$259
Pacira Pharmaceuticals Incorporated
$247
SPR Therapeutics, Inc
$225
Stryker Corporation
$160
BIOTRONIK NRO, Inc.
$158
Medtronic, Inc.
$158
Novo Nordisk Inc
$116
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
$95
Integra LifeSciences Corporation
$91
Vertiflex, Inc.
$89
Relievant Medsystems, Inc.
$71
Bard Access Systems, Inc.
$44
SI-BONE, INC.
$31
VERTEX PHARMACEUTICALS INCORPORATED
$27
Ipsen Biopharmaceuticals, Inc
$24
Top 3 companies account for 77.1% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
Axium Sheath Braided DRG · DRG IPGs · Dysport · ETERNA · EXPAREL · Evoke · Evoke SCS · Exparel · Fluid Systems - Infusion Systems · Fluid Systems - Research Devel · GENERAL - PAIN MANAGEMENT · GENERAL PAIN MANAGEMENT · INTELLIS · IONICRF · Intracept · Iovera · MILD DEVICE KIT · Neuromodulation Dspsbls and Accs · Octrode SCS Leads · Omnia · PAINTEQ · PROCLAIM · Proclaim Family of SCS IPGs · Proclaim IPG · Prodigy Family of SCS IPGs · Prospera · QUTENZA · RESTORE · Rybelsus · SCS IPGs · SCS leads · SPECTRA WAVEWRITER · SPRINT PNS System · SURGIMEND · SYNCHROMED · Senza · Senza Spinal Cord Stimulation System · Superion ISS · Superion Indirect Decompression System · SureScan · WaveWriter Alpha Prime 16 · mild Device Kit
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Geographic Context
Anesthesiologists in nearby ZIP areas
1,718
County median income
$81,797
Nearest hospital to ZIP centroid (approximate)
JESSE BROWN VA MEDICAL CENTER - VA CHICAGO HEALTHCARE SYSTEM
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0.0 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. Young is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 1% in IL), 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. Young experienced with betamethasone steroid injection?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Young performed 2,516 betamethasone steroid injection services. These records cover Medicare fee-for-service activity, including eligible younger beneficiaries; they do not measure total practice volume or clinical quality.
Does Dr. Young receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Young received a total of $28,484 from 23 companies across 255 payment records. A record can group multiple payments. These transfers are publicly disclosed through CMS Open Payments. Disclosure alone does not establish their legality or effect on care. 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. Young's costs compare to other anesthesiologists in Chicago?
Dr. Young's average Medicare payment per service is $52. 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. Young) 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 the presence of registry, enrollment, activity or payment records, not verified experience or clinical quality. 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 →
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About this page
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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