Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Brian Cole, M.D.
Sports Medicine (Orthopaedic Surgery) Physician · 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. 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 in 2023. These records do not provide a deduplicated patient total.
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 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. 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 of NPI registration
▲ 1,440 Medicare services
$1,722,647 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary — 2023
Medicare Utilization ↗1,440
Medicare services
Bottom 44% in IL for sports medicine (orthopaedic surgery) physician
Not available
Unique patients (not deduplicated)
$56
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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. These counts do not measure clinical quality or years of experience.
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
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
$337,475
2023
$256,461
2022
$304,110
2021
$294,970
2020
$208,622
2019
$186,237
2018
$134,771
Payments by company (2024)
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
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Geographic Context
Sports medicine physicians in nearby ZIP areas
70
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. Cole is a clinical cardiology specialist, with moderate Medicare volume, 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. These records cover Medicare fee-for-service activity, including eligible younger beneficiaries; they do not measure total practice volume or clinical quality.
Does Dr. Cole receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Cole received a total of $1,722,647 from 40 companies across 769 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. 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 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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