Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Matthew Colman, MD
Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine Physician · Chicago, IL
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology
— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Consulting-driven
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. Colman
Dr. Matthew Colman is an orthopaedic surgery of the spine physician in Chicago, IL, with 18 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Colman performed 2,508 Medicare services across 1,965 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Colman received a total of $288,642 from 18 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 247 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in orthopaedic surgery of the spine physician. The majority of payments are for consulting, which typically reflects recognized clinical expertise sought by manufacturers. Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.
The Data Coverage level for Dr. Colman 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 in practice
▲ Top 8% volume in IL
$288,642 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗2,508
Medicare services
Top 8% in IL for orthopaedic surgery of the spine physician
1,965
Unique beneficiaries
$222
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~139 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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. |
465 | $68 | $215 |
| 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. |
325 | $30 | $173 |
| 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. |
250 | $125 | $490 |
| 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. |
214 | $38 | $230 |
| Spinal fusion of additional segment A surgical procedure to join an additional section of the spine to the existing fusion. This is performed as a separate or subsequent step to stabilize more of the spinal column. |
174 | $332 | $3,449 |
| 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. |
159 | $99 | $318 |
| Spine fusion with cage or mesh device insertion A surgical procedure to fuse spine bones by inserting a cage or mesh device into the disc space. |
102 | $210 | $3,423 |
| Partial removal of spine bone with nerve release, 1 segment A surgical procedure involving the partial removal of a bone segment in the spine to relieve pressure on the spinal cord or nerves. This is performed on a single spinal segment. |
97 | $623 | $10,545 |
| 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. |
85 | $148 | $2,272 |
| Partial removal of spine bone with nerve release, each additional segment This procedure involves the partial removal of spinal bone to relieve pressure on the spinal cord or nerves. It is billed for each additional spinal segment treated beyond the initial segment. |
79 | $171 | $3,395 |
| Lower spine bone segment removal A surgical procedure to cut into or remove a segment of bone from the lower spine. |
69 | $754 | $15,471 |
| 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. |
69 | $30 | $172 |
| Lower back spinal fusion with bone and disc removal A surgical procedure to fuse vertebrae in the lower back. It involves removing part of the spine bone and a disc to stabilize the area. |
60 | $1,587 | $26,983 |
| Spinal stabilization device placement, 3-6 segments Surgical placement of a device to stabilize three to six vertebrae in the back. |
56 | $635 | $8,377 |
| X-ray of upper spine, 4-5 views An X-ray imaging test of the upper spine using 4 to 5 different views to visualize the bones and structures in that area. |
47 | $40 | $230 |
| X-ray of entire middle and lower spine, 2-3 views An X-ray imaging test that captures 2 to 3 views of the entire middle and lower spine to visualize the bones and structures in these areas. |
42 | $53 | $306 |
| Additional spine bone segment removal Surgical removal of an additional segment of bone from the spine during the same procedure. |
36 | $309 | $4,256 |
| 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. |
32 | $134 | $2,241 |
| Fusion of spine in lower back | 26 | $1,425 | $17,082 |
| X-ray of entire middle and lower spine, minimum of 6 views An X-ray imaging procedure that captures at least six views of the entire middle and lower spine to visualize the bones and structures in these regions. |
26 | $76 | $428 |
| Placement of stabilizing device to back of 1 spine bone in neck A procedure involving the placement of a stabilizing device on the back of a single vertebra in the neck. |
25 | $627 | $7,085 |
| Spinal stabilization device placement, 2-3 segments Surgical placement of a device to stabilize the front of two to three spinal segments. |
17 | $591 | $7,341 |
| 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. |
14 | $86 | $320 |
| Spinal fusion with disc removal and nerve release, 1 disc This surgery connects two or more vertebrae in the upper spine to stabilize the area. It involves removing a damaged disc and relieving pressure on the spinal cord or nerve. |
13 | $1,384 | $11,714 |
| Spinal fusion with partial bone and disc removal A surgical procedure to join additional segments of the spine. It involves the partial removal of spine bone and disc tissue. |
13 | $373 | $5,972 |
| MRI of middle spinal canal, without contrast This procedure uses magnetic resonance imaging to create detailed pictures of the middle section of the spinal canal. It is performed without the use of contrast dye. |
13 | $105 | $1,766 |
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.
15.5% high complexity
5.2% medium
79.3% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$288,642
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $41,235/year across 7 years
Top 11% in IL for orthopaedic surgery of the spine physician
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
18
Companies
247
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.
Consulting
Expert advisory fees, typically reflecting recognized clinical expertise
$249,041 (86.3%)
Financial / Ownership
Ownership or investment interests, royalties, and licensing fees
$22,609 (7.8%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$14,095 (4.9%)
Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$2,898 (1.0%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$44,473
2023
$58,802
2022
$31,912
2021
$65,166
2020
$47,159
2019
$19,328
2018
$21,802
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Alphatec Spine, Inc
$25,323
Stryker Corporation
$12,993
icotec Medical Inc.
$5,199
Augmedics Inc.
$750
Carlsmed, Inc.
$184
Orthofix Medical, Inc.
$24
Top 3 companies account for 97.8% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Alphatec Spine, Inc
$119,452
Stryker Corporation
$89,450
Orthofix Medical, Inc.
$47,015
K2M, Inc.
$10,828
Augmedics Inc.
$5,362
icotec Medical Inc.
$5,199
HT Medical, LLC
$3,840
Synthes GmbH
$3,266
SPINAL ELEMENTS, INC.
$3,236
Carlsmed, Inc.
$469
NuVasive, Inc.
$222
Onkos Surgical, Inc.
$127
Spinal Elements, Inc.
$81
Medicrea USA, Corp.
$35
Medtronic USA, Inc.
$22
Zimmer Biomet Holdings, Inc.
$21
Misonix Inc
$15
PFIZER INC.
$4
Top 3 companies account for 88.7% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
AERO-LL · AIRO · ALIF · ALLOGRAFT BIO-IMPLANTS · ASCENT · ASCENT;ASCENT LE;FIREBIRD SFS;ICON SFS;SFS · AVIATOR · All Cervical Products · All Thorocolumbar Products · BACS · Battalion TLIF - PC · BoneScalpel · Breckenride Interbody · CAPRI · CAPRI CORPECTOMY CAGE SYSTEM · CASCADIA INTERBODY SYSTEM · CASCADIA Interbody System · Cervical-Stim · ES2 · EVEREST SPINAL SYSTEM · EVEREST Spinal System · FORZA PTC Spacer System · Firebird · Firebird Deformity Correction System · GELFOAM · General K2M Product Discussion · IdentiTi · Invictus OPEN · LIF · LONESTAR Cervical Stand Alone (CSA) · LUCENT XP · M6-C · M6-C Artificial Cervical Disc · MONTEREY AL · Medical Device · N/A · NONE · NewBridge · O-ARM-Spine · OsseoScrew · Other - Miscellaneous · PASS-LP · PHOENIX · Phoenix · RAVINE LATERAL ACCESS SYSTEM · RAVINE Lateral Access System · SERRATO · Solus ALIF · Spinal-Stim Osteogenesis Stimulator · TRITANIUM · Ti3D · Ti3D Banana TLIF · Vader Pedicle System · XIA 3 · XLIF · Xvision · YUKON OCT SPINAL SYSTEM · aprevo · icotec BlackArmor Spine System
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 →
The majority of payments (86%) are consulting fees, which typically reflect recognized clinical expertise sought by manufacturers.
Geographic Context
Orthopaedic surgery of the spine physicians within 10 mi
46
Per 100K population
0.9
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. Colman is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 8% in IL), with consulting-driven industry engagement in the top 11% of IL peers, 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. Colman experienced with office visit, established patient (20-29 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Colman performed 465 office visit, established patient (20-29 min) 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. Colman receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Colman received a total of $288,642 from 18 companies across 247 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. Colman's costs compare to other orthopaedic surgery of the spine physicians in Chicago?
Dr. Colman's average Medicare payment per service is $222. 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. Colman) 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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