Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Eric Simpson, D.O.

Urology Physician · Dixon, IL
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology — Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Consulting-driven
215 E 1ST ST STE 153, Dixon, IL 61021
8152855484
In practice since 2008 (18 years)
NPI: 1134381650 verify on NPPES ↗
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
Measures public federal data availability — not provider quality
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What this data tells you about Dr. Simpson

Dr. Eric Simpson is an urology physician in Dixon, IL, with 18 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Simpson performed 1,277 Medicare services across 1,074 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Simpson received a total of $12,810 from 10 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 20 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in urology 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. Simpson 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 ▲ 1,277 Medicare services $12,810 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
1,277
Medicare services
Bottom 42% in IL for urology physician
1,074
Unique beneficiaries
$81
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~71 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
Automated urinalysis
An automated laboratory test performed on a urine sample to analyze its chemical and physical properties. The procedure uses machinery to detect various substances and cells within the urine.
331 $2 $15
Cystourethroscopy
A diagnostic exam of the bladder and urethra using an endoscope to visually inspect the urinary tract.
153 $174 $1,288
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.
139 $87 $282
Bladder ultrasound after voiding
An ultrasound scan performed after urination to measure the amount of urine remaining in the bladder.
111 $8 $54
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.
96 $65 $200
Simple insertion of temporary bladder tube
A procedure to place a temporary tube into the bladder. This allows for the drainage of urine from the bladder.
79 $46 $329
Ureteral stent insertion via endoscope
A flexible tube is inserted into the ureter using an endoscope to keep the passage open and allow urine to flow from the kidney to the bladder.
55 $113 $3,025
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.
42 $116 $410
Ureteral stone crushing with stent insertion
An endoscope is used to break up a stone in the ureter, followed by the placement of a stent to keep the ureter open.
41 $345 $2,574
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.
36 $131 $400
Initial hospital admission, moderate complexity
Initial hospital inpatient or observation care for a new patient involving moderate-level medical decision making, with at least 55 minutes total time on the date of the encounter.
36 $103 $374
Endoscopic removal of foreign body, stone, or stent from urethra or bladder
A procedure to remove a foreign object, stone, or stent from the urethra or bladder using an endoscope. The endoscope is a thin tube with a camera inserted into the urinary tract to locate and extract the item.
31 $239 $1,710
Ureteral stent insertion via cystoscopy
A tube is placed into the ureter using an endoscope inserted through the bladder.
25 $63 $1,633
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.
25 $87 $274
Prostate gland biopsy
A procedure to remove small samples of tissue from the prostate gland for laboratory examination.
17 $143 $1,294
Ultrasound guidance for needle placement
Use of ultrasound imaging to guide the precise placement of a needle during a medical procedure.
17 $45 $454
Endoscopic destruction of bladder/urethra growth, less than 0.5 cm
A procedure to remove abnormal tissue growths from the bladder or urethra using an endoscope. This specific code applies when the growths are smaller than 0.5 centimeters.
16 $147 $4,212
Hospital follow-up visit, moderate complexity
Follow-up hospital visit for an existing patient involving moderate medical decision making. The visit requires at least 35 minutes of time spent on the date of service.
15 $62 $197
Endoscopic removal of kidney or ureter stone
A procedure to remove or manipulate a stone in the kidney or ureter using an endoscope. The endoscope is a thin, lighted tube inserted into the body to visualize and treat the stone.
12 $179 $1,909
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.
11.9% high complexity
11.4% medium
76.7% routine

Industry Payment Transparency

Open Payments through 2024 ↗
$12,810
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $2,135/year across 6 years
Top 14% in IL for urology physician
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
10
Companies
20
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
$12,158 (94.9%)
Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$652 (5.1%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$148
2023
$11,058
2022
$101
2020
$1,311
2019
$32
2018
$160

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Laborie Medical Technologies Corp.
$105
Boston Scientific Corporation
$43
Top 3 companies account for 100.0% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
GENZYME CORPORATION
$10,908
Boehringer Ingelheim International GmbH
$1,250
Boston Scientific Corporation
$311
Laborie Medical Technologies Corp.
$105
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$104
Coloplast Corp
$61
180 Medical, Inc.
$25
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc.
$17
PFIZER INC.
$17
AbbVie, Inc.
$12
Top 3 companies account for 97.3% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
AUSTEDO · DUPIXENT · Flexiva · LITHOCLAST · LITHOVUE · LithoVue · Lupron · MYRBETRIQ · Optilume BPH Drug Coated Balloon Catheter · REZUM · ROCHESTER MAGIC3 · Rezum Generator · Solyx SIS System · TITAN · TOVIAZ · XTANDI
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 (95%) are consulting fees, which typically reflect recognized clinical expertise sought by manufacturers.

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Geographic Context

Urology physicians within 10 mi
5
Per 100K population
14.7
County median income
$68,459
Nearest hospital
OSF SAINT KATHARINE MEDICAL CENTER
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. Simpson is a clinical cardiology specialist, with moderate Medicare volume, with consulting-driven industry engagement in the top 14% 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. Simpson experienced with automated urinalysis?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Simpson performed 331 automated urinalysis 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. Simpson receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Simpson received a total of $12,810 from 10 companies across 20 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. Simpson's costs compare to other urology physicians in Dixon?
Dr. Simpson's average Medicare payment per service is $81. 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. Simpson) 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 →
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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Data Disclaimer — Data sourced from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS): National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES), Open Payments program, Medicare Provider Utilization and Payment Data, and Provider Enrollment & Certification data (PECOS). Published under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA). This website is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or authorized by CMS, HHS, or the U.S. Government. Data may contain errors as reported to CMS by providers and reporting entities. Payments from industry are legal and do not indicate wrongdoing. Medicare data reflects only patients aged 65+ or those with qualifying disabilities. For corrections, contact CMS directly. This information does not constitute medical advice and should not be used as the sole basis for choosing a healthcare provider. Procedure descriptions use plain language and do not reference CPT® codes, which are copyrighted by the American Medical Association. Full methodology → · Report a data error → · Privacy policy →