Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Brian Weatherford, M.D.
Orthopedic Surgery · Glenview, 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. Weatherford
Dr. Brian Weatherford is an orthopedic surgery specialist in Glenview, IL, with 17 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Weatherford performed 3,099 Medicare services across 1,826 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Weatherford received a total of $108,702 from 18 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 179 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in orthopedic surgery. 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. Weatherford 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.
✓ 17 years in practice
▲ Top 27% volume in IL
$108,702 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗3,099
Medicare services
Top 27% in IL for orthopedic surgery
1,826
Unique beneficiaries
$54
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~182 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steroid injection (triamcinolone) A 10 mg injection of triamcinolone acetonide, a corticosteroid medication. This code specifies the drug and dosage administered. |
570 | $1 | $3 |
| Foot X-ray, 3+ views An X-ray imaging test of the foot that captures at least three different views to evaluate the bones and joints. |
515 | $30 | $132 |
| 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. |
454 | $69 | $205 |
| 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. |
428 | $31 | $136 |
| 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. |
179 | $100 | $285 |
| CT scan of leg, without contrast A computed tomography scan of the leg performed without the use of contrast dye. This imaging test uses X-rays to create detailed cross-sectional images of the leg's internal structures. |
117 | $67 | $855 |
| Joint fluid aspiration or injection, medium joint Removal of fluid from a medium-sized joint or injection of medication into the joint space. |
94 | $52 | $332 |
| Fluoroscopic guidance for needle placement Use of real-time X-ray imaging to guide the precise placement of a needle during a medical procedure. |
93 | $90 | $376 |
| 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. |
69 | $132 | $377 |
| X-ray for bone length assessment An X-ray image is taken to measure and evaluate the length of bones. |
52 | $35 | $204 |
| 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. |
50 | $35 | $150 |
| X-ray of thigh bone, minimum 2 views An X-ray imaging test of the thigh bone using at least two different angles to visualize the bone structure. |
50 | $27 | $122 |
| Initial hospital admission, low complexity Initial hospital inpatient or observation care for a new patient involving straightforward or low-level medical decision making, with at least 40 minutes total time on the date of the encounter. |
44 | $71 | $230 |
| 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. |
39 | $26 | $111 |
| 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. |
38 | $77 | $255 |
| X-ray of lower leg, 2 views An X-ray imaging test of the lower leg using two different angles to visualize the bones and surrounding structures. |
34 | $23 | $116 |
| MRI of leg joint, without contrast A magnetic resonance imaging scan of a joint in the leg performed without the use of contrast dye. |
31 | $114 | $1,288 |
| 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. |
28 | $132 | $400 |
| 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. |
20 | $1,083 | $6,317 |
| Heel X-ray, minimum 2 views An X-ray imaging test of the heel bone using at least two different angles to evaluate the structure. |
20 | $21 | $92 |
| Joint fluid aspiration or injection, small joint Removal of fluid from a small joint or injection of medication into a small joint. |
19 | $38 | $239 |
| Blood draw (venipuncture) Insertion of a needle into a vein to collect a blood sample. |
18 | $8 | $19 |
| Pelvis X-ray, minimum 3 views An X-ray imaging test of the pelvic area that captures at least three different views to evaluate the bones and joints. |
18 | $35 | $171 |
| Comprehensive metabolic blood panel A blood test that measures a group of chemicals, including glucose, electrolytes, and kidney and liver function markers. |
17 | $9 | $67 |
| Complete blood count (CBC) with differential An automated laboratory test that measures the levels of red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets in the blood, including a breakdown of the different types of white blood cells. |
17 | $7 | $47 |
| Sed rate test (inflammation marker) This automated test measures how quickly red blood cells settle in a tube to detect inflammation in the body. |
17 | $2 | $31 |
| C-reactive protein test (inflammation marker) A blood test that measures the level of C-reactive protein to detect the presence of infection or inflammation in the body. |
17 | $5 | $50 |
| Ankle joint reconstruction with prosthesis Surgical procedure to reconstruct the ankle joint by replacing it with a prosthetic device. |
15 | $787 | $7,247 |
| Telephone medical discussion, 11-20 minutes A phone conversation with a physician lasting between 11 and 20 minutes. |
13 | $69 | $205 |
| 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. |
12 | $109 | $310 |
| MRI of leg, without contrast A magnetic resonance imaging scan of the leg performed without the use of contrast dye to visualize internal structures. |
11 | $136 | $1,295 |
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.
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$108,702
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $15,529/year across 7 years
Top 8% in IL for orthopedic surgery
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
18
Companies
179
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
$83,530 (76.8%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$20,938 (19.3%)
Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$4,233 (3.9%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$26,172
2023
$26,458
2022
$15,509
2021
$13,589
2020
$5,809
2019
$5,572
2018
$15,594
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Stryker Corporation
$11,920
Globus Medical, Inc.
$10,791
Synthes GmbH
$2,654
Medical Device Business Services, Inc.
$712
DePuy Synthes Sales Inc.
$59
Medline Industries LP
$37
Top 3 companies account for 96.9% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Medical Device Business Services, Inc.
$45,247
Stryker Corporation
$26,602
Synthes GmbH
$19,302
Globus Medical, Inc.
$10,791
Synthes USA Products LLC
$3,160
Arthrex, Inc.
$1,636
DePuy Synthes Sales Inc.
$742
EXACTECH, INC.
$328
Wright Medical Technology, Inc.
$292
Smith+Nephew, Inc.
$249
NuVasive Specialized Orthopedics, Inc.
$191
Zimmer Biomet Holdings, Inc.
$49
Medline Industries LP
$37
DJO, LLC
$17
Medline Industries, Inc.
$17
Exactech, Inc.
$16
Abbott Laboratories
$13
Bioventus LLC
$12
Top 3 companies account for 83.9% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
A/R Femoral Nail · ANCHORAGE · ASNIS · AUGMENT · Ankle Fracture System · Anthem · BME NITINOL CONTINUOUS COMPRESSION IMPLANTS · CMF OL1000 · DISTRACTION OSTEOGENESIS SYSTEMS · EVO Retrograde · EX NAILS · EXTERNAL FIXATION · Exogen · HAMMERLOCK · HOFFMANN · HammerLock2 · INBONE · INFINITY · INFINITY ADAPTIS · INVISION · LCP · LCP PLATES & SCREWS · MINIBUNION · NA · NCB Instruments/Plates/Screws · NT1100 NT2000iX Simplicity · ORTHOLOC · PRECICE · PRECICE Intramedullary Limb Lengthening System · PRIME SERIES · PROPHECY · Periarticular Locking Plates · SURPASS EVOLVE · T2 · TFN ADVANCED · TFN-ADVANCE · TRAUMA · Taylor Spatial Frame · VA-LCP · VANTAGE
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 (77%) are consulting fees, which typically reflect recognized clinical expertise sought by manufacturers. Total industry engagement is in the top 8% for orthopedic surgery in IL.
Geographic Context
Orthopedic surgeons within 10 mi
496
Per 100K population
9.6
County median income
$81,797
Nearest hospital
CHICAGO BEHAVIORAL HOSPITAL
4.4 mi
4.4 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. Weatherford is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 27% in IL), with consulting-driven industry engagement in the top 8% of IL peers, with 17 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. Weatherford experienced with steroid injection (triamcinolone)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Weatherford performed 570 steroid injection (triamcinolone) 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. Weatherford receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Weatherford received a total of $108,702 from 18 companies across 179 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. Weatherford's costs compare to other orthopedic surgeons in Glenview?
Dr. Weatherford's average Medicare payment per service is $54. 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. Weatherford) 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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