Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Craig Wilson, M.D.
Orthopedic Surgery · Galesburg, IL
Practice pattern: Mixed Practice
— Diverse clinical practice across multiple procedure types
Low-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.
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What this data tells you about Dr. Wilson
Dr. Craig Wilson is an orthopedic surgery specialist in Galesburg, IL, with 11 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Wilson performed 3,769 Medicare services across 1,140 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Wilson received a total of $22,363 from 12 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 181 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in orthopedic surgery. Most payments are for meals and travel — low-value interactions common across virtually all practicing physicians. Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.
The Data Coverage level for Dr. Wilson 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.
✓ 11 years in practice
▲ Top 21% volume in IL
$22,363 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗3,769
Medicare services
Top 21% in IL for orthopedic surgery
1,140
Unique beneficiaries
$39
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~343 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. |
1,216 | $13 | $37 |
| Joint lubricant injection (Synvisc) | 736 | $7 | $62 |
| Steroid injection (triamcinolone) A 10 mg injection of triamcinolone acetonide, a corticosteroid medication. This code specifies the drug and dosage administered. |
494 | $1 | $11 |
| 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. |
197 | $84 | $282 |
| 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. |
177 | $59 | $200 |
| Joint injection, major joint Removal of fluid from a large joint and/or injection of medication into the joint space. |
167 | $50 | $425 |
| Knee X-ray, 4 or more views An imaging test using X-rays to create multiple pictures of the knee joint from different angles. |
115 | $21 | $218 |
| 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. |
101 | $115 | $410 |
| 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. |
87 | $22 | $222 |
| Methylprednisolone acetate injection, 80 mg An injection of 80 mg of methylprednisolone acetate, a corticosteroid medication. |
75 | $9 | $38 |
| 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. |
66 | $15 | $157 |
| Wrist X-ray, minimum 3 views An imaging test using X-rays to capture at least three different angles of the wrist bones and joints. |
54 | $22 | $200 |
| 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. |
36 | $20 | $196 |
| 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 | $100 | $374 |
| 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. |
32 | $18 | $161 |
| X-ray of hand, minimum of 3 views An X-ray imaging test of the hand that captures at least three different angles to visualize the bones and joints. |
24 | $17 | $173 |
| 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. |
23 | $38 | $124 |
| Ankle X-ray, minimum 3 views An X-ray imaging test of the ankle that captures at least three different angles to evaluate the bones and joints. |
22 | $16 | $175 |
| Total knee replacement | 20 | $1,007 | $6,927 |
| Elbow X-ray, minimum 3 views An X-ray imaging test of the elbow joint that captures at least three different angles to visualize the bones and surrounding structures. |
18 | $15 | $148 |
| 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. |
16 | $61 | $274 |
| Surgical repair of broken thigh bone with implant A surgical procedure to fix a fractured femur by using a bone implant to stabilize the broken bone. |
15 | $967 | $6,614 |
| Initial hospital admission, high complexity Initial hospital inpatient or observation care for a new patient involving high-level medical decision making, with at least 75 minutes total time on the date of the encounter. |
15 | $135 | $547 |
| Surgical repair of broken thigh bone with stabilization or replacement This procedure involves surgically treating the upper part of a fractured femur by inserting a device to stabilize the bone or replacing it with a prosthetic implant. |
14 | $940 | $6,434 |
| Total hip replacement Surgical procedure to replace the thigh bone and hip joint with artificial components. |
13 | $1,015 | $6,934 |
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.
1.2% high complexity
71.3% medium
27.4% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$22,363
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $3,195/year across 7 years
Top 18% in IL for orthopedic surgery
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
12
Companies
181
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.
Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$20,001 (89.4%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$2,363 (10.6%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$4,009
2023
$1,307
2022
$4,166
2021
$1,129
2020
$4,979
2019
$5,426
2018
$1,347
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Zimmer Biomet Holdings, Inc.
$3,945
Stryker Corporation
$64
Top 3 companies account for 100.0% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Zimmer Biomet Holdings, Inc.
$12,897
Medical Device Business Services, Inc.
$5,055
WARDLOW ENTERPRISES
$2,363
DePuy Synthes Sales Inc.
$889
Stryker Corporation
$798
KCI USA, Inc
$135
AbbVie Inc.
$72
Heron Therapeutics, Inc.
$48
Pacira Therapeutics, Inc.
$40
Flexion Therapeutics, Inc.
$37
Bioventus LLC
$15
Tactile Systems Technology Inc
$13
Top 3 companies account for 90.8% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ACCOLADE · ACTIS · ADAPTIC · ATTUNE · AUGMENT INJECTABLE · AXSOS · Avenir · Comprehensive Primary Stem · DALVANCE · Durolane · Flexitouch Plus · G7 · GAMMA · HTX-011 · Hip Product Portfolio · Hips Product Portfolio · Hips-None · Juggerknot-Sports Medicine · Kincise Surgical Automated System · Knee Product Portfolio · Knees Product Portfolio · OSSEOTI RECONSTRUCTIVE SYSTEM · OSSEOTITE · PANGEA · PRIME SERIES · Persona · Persona Revision · ROSA · Robotics-Knees · Sports Medicine-None · TRIDENT · Tapestry · Trabecular Metal · Trauma Product Portfolio · VARIAX · Zilretta · mymobility Platform
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 →
Most payments (89%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.
Geographic Context
Orthopedic surgeons within 10 mi
5
Per 100K population
10.1
County median income
$53,291
Nearest hospital
ST MARY MEDICAL CENTER
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. Wilson is a mixed practice specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 21% in IL), with low-engagement industry engagement in the top 18% of IL peers.
This summary is auto-generated from federal data, describing data availability and patterns. Read our methodology →
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Dr. Wilson experienced with extended-release steroid injection (zilretta)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Wilson performed 1,216 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. Wilson receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Wilson received a total of $22,363 from 12 companies across 181 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. Wilson's costs compare to other orthopedic surgeons in Galesburg?
Dr. Wilson's average Medicare payment per service is $39. 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. Wilson) 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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