Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Brian Cole, M.D.
Sports Medicine (Orthopaedic Surgery) Physician · Chicago, IL
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology
— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Mixed 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.
This page presents federal public records about Dr. Cole from CMS (NPPES, Open Payments, Medicare Provider Utilization, PECOS). It is not medical advice, an endorsement, or a judgment of clinical quality. Always consult the provider directly and a licensed clinician for medical decisions. Read methodology →
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What this data tells you about Dr. Cole
Dr. Brian Cole is a sports medicine physician in Chicago, IL, with 20 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Cole performed 1,440 Medicare services across 857 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Cole received a total of $1,722,647 from 40 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 769 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in sports medicine (orthopaedic surgery) physician. The majority of payments are classified as financial or ownership interests (royalties, licensing fees, or investment interests). Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.
The Data Coverage level for Dr. Cole 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
▲ 1,440 Medicare services
$1,722,647 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗1,440
Medicare services
Bottom 44% in IL for sports medicine (orthopaedic surgery) physician
857
Unique beneficiaries
$56
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~72 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Extended-release steroid injection (Zilretta) An injection of triamcinolone acetonide using a preservative-free, extended-release microsphere formulation. The dosage is measured in milligrams. |
448 | $13 | $68 |
| 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. |
153 | $27 | $150 |
| 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. |
108 | $73 | $215 |
| Knee X-ray, 4 or more views An imaging test using X-rays to create multiple pictures of the knee joint from different angles. |
106 | $33 | $173 |
| Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 40 mg | 102 | $6 | $30 |
| Joint injection, major joint Removal of fluid from a large joint and/or injection of medication into the joint space. |
95 | $57 | $309 |
| 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. |
76 | $26 | $139 |
| New patient office visit (30-44 min) An initial office visit for a new patient lasting between 30 and 44 minutes. This code is used when the total time spent on the date of the encounter falls within this range. |
69 | $90 | $320 |
| 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. |
33 | $131 | $490 |
| Pelvis X-ray, 1-2 views An X-ray imaging test of the pelvic area using one to two different angles to visualize the bones and joints. |
29 | $17 | $100 |
| CT scan of arm, without contrast A CT scan of the arm that uses X-rays to create detailed images of the arm's internal structures without the use of contrast dye. |
29 | $107 | $1,197 |
| 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. |
29 | $106 | $318 |
| 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. |
27 | $158 | $2,288 |
| Hip X-ray, minimum 4 views An X-ray imaging test of the hip joint using at least four different angles to visualize the bones and surrounding structures. |
24 | $38 | $200 |
| Total shoulder joint prosthetic repair Surgical replacement of the shoulder joint with a prosthetic device. This procedure involves removing damaged joint components and inserting artificial parts to restore function. |
19 | $1,141 | $10,574 |
| Office visit, established patient (10-19 min) An office visit for an existing patient lasting 10 to 19 minutes. The visit involves medical evaluation and management of the patient's condition. |
17 | $47 | $129 |
| 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. |
15 | $30 | $158 |
| Ultrasound-guided large joint aspiration or injection This procedure uses ultrasound imaging to guide the removal of fluid from or the injection of medication into a large joint. |
13 | $92 | $472 |
| Arthroscopic shoulder debridement A minimally invasive procedure to remove damaged or excess tissue from the shoulder joint using a small camera and instruments inserted through tiny incisions. |
12 | $186 | $4,623 |
| Arthroscopic shoulder surgery for bone shaving and ligament repair A minimally invasive procedure using a small camera to shave part of the shoulder bone and repair a ligament. |
12 | $146 | $4,817 |
| 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. |
12 | $33 | $172 |
| 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. |
12 | $28 | $146 |
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.
0.8% high complexity
49.6% medium
49.6% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$1,722,647
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $246,092/year across 7 years
Top 4% in IL for sports medicine (orthopaedic surgery) physician
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
40
Companies
769
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.
Financial / Ownership
Ownership or investment interests, royalties, and licensing fees
$820,709 (47.6%)
Consulting
Expert advisory fees, typically reflecting recognized clinical expertise
$715,063 (41.5%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$178,322 (10.4%)
Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$8,553 (0.5%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$337,475
2023
$256,461
2022
$304,110
2021
$294,970
2020
$208,622
2019
$186,237
2018
$134,771
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Arthrex, Inc.
$296,719
DJO, LLC
$35,262
Averitas Pharma Inc.
$2,012
OSSIO INC
$1,548
Anika Therapeutics, Inc.
$750
Smith+Nephew, Inc.
$350
Linvatec Corporation
$244
Aesculap Biologics, LLC
$237
Vericel Corporation
$188
Joint Restoration Foundation, Inc.
$83
Goode Surgical Inc
$64
PFIZER INC.
$17
Top 3 companies account for 99.0% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Arthrex, Inc.
$1,530,656
DJO, LLC
$60,791
Vericel Corporation
$35,772
Bioventus LLC
$25,449
ACUMED LLC
$15,271
Aesculap Biologics, LLC
$14,555
Acumed LLC
$5,750
Endo Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$5,489
Terumo BCT, Inc.
$5,250
Pacira Pharmaceuticals Incorporated
$4,000
OSSIO LTD
$3,500
OSSIO INC
$3,435
GE Healthcare
$2,459
Averitas Pharma Inc.
$2,012
Anika Therapeutics, Inc.
$1,500
GE HEALTHCARE
$1,352
Medwest Associates
$1,130
Flexion Therapeutics, Inc.
$938
Stryker Corporation
$640
Smith+Nephew, Inc.
$427
ORGANOGENESIS INC.
$250
Linvatec Corporation
$244
Summit Surgical Corp.
$218
Joint Restoration Foundation, Inc.
$214
Trice Medical, Inc.
$199
IlluminOss Medical, Inc.
$132
EXACTECH, INC.
$125
BREG, INC
$125
SportsTek Medical, Inc
$124
Zimmer Biomet Holdings, Inc.
$124
ENCORE MEDICAL, LP
$121
Pinnacle, Inc
$103
PAVmed Inc.
$97
Goode Surgical Inc
$64
Pylant Medical
$55
Active Medical, LLC
$23
PFIZER INC.
$17
Ferring Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$14
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$13
Orthofix Medical, Inc.
$7
Top 3 companies account for 94.5% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ACUMED · AIRCAST · ARTHREX · ARTHROPLASTY IMPLANTS SHOULDER ARTHROPLASTY & FRACTURE REVERS · AccuFill · Agili-C · Arthrex · BIOBRACE 23MM · BIOLOGICS CONSUMABLES AUTOLOGOUS BLOOD PRODUCTS AUTOLOGOUS THROMBIN · BIOLOGICS CONSUMABLES AUTOLOGOUS BLOOD PRODUCTS PLATELET RICH PLASMA · BIOLOGICS CONSUMABLES AUTOLOGOUS FAT PRODUCTS ADIPOSE · BIOLOGICS CONSUMABLES CARTILAGE REPAIR ACCESSORIES · BIOLOGICS CONSUMABLES CARTILAGE REPAIR BIOCARTILAGE · BIOLOGICS CONSUMABLES CARTILAGE REPAIR GRAFTNET · BIOLOGICS CONSUMABLES SOFT TISSUE REPAIR ARTHROFLEX · BRIDION · Bone Marrow Aspirate Concentrate System · CARPX · Clavicle Plating System · DISTAL EXTREMITIES IMPLANTS FOOT & ANKLE ANKLE ARTHROPLASTY · DJO Surgical AltiVate Anatomic System · DONJOY · EQUINOXE · EUFLEXXA · EXPAREL · Exparel · FLEXIBLE GUIDE PIN (STRYKER ACL VERSITOMIC) · GELFOAM · HARVEST BMAC · HIPCHECK · Hyaff · Iovera System · KNEE & HIP IMPLANTS INTERFERENCE SCREWS OTHER · MACI · MACI _ PEAK Study · NA · NANOTACK FLEX · NONE · NOVOCART 3D · Nexobrid · Other · PROCARE · Photodynamic Bone Stabilization Procedure Pack · Physio-Stim Osteogenesis Stimulator · Puraply · Regeneten · SHOULDER IMPLANTS OTHER OTHER · SHOULDER IMPLANTS OTHER TISSUETAK · SHOULDER IMPLANTS PUSHLOCKS COMPOSITE ANCHORS · SHOULDER INSTRUMENTS CANNULAS RIGID · SHOULDER SUTURE FIBERWIRE OTHER · VPULSE · XIAFLEX · Zilretta · mi-eye
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 →
Payments are distributed across multiple categories with no single dominant type. Total industry engagement is in the top 4% for sports medicine (orthopaedic surgery) physician in IL.
Geographic Context
Sports medicine physicians within 10 mi
70
Per 100K population
1.3
County median income
$81,797
Nearest hospital
JESSE BROWN VA MEDICAL CENTER - VA CHICAGO HEALTHCARE SYSTEM
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. Cole is a clinical cardiology specialist, with moderate Medicare volume, with mixed engagement industry engagement in the top 4% of IL peers, 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. Cole experienced with extended-release steroid injection (zilretta)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Cole performed 448 extended-release steroid injection (zilretta) 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. Cole receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Cole received a total of $1,722,647 from 40 companies across 769 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. Cole's costs compare to other sports medicine physicians in Chicago?
Dr. Cole's average Medicare payment per service is $56. 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. Cole) 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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About this page
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.
This page is not medical advice, an endorsement, a recommendation, or a quality rating. Data Coverage reflects data completeness — how much federal information exists for this provider — not clinical performance, patient outcomes, or quality of care. Always verify information directly with the provider and consult a licensed clinician before making medical decisions.
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