Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Steven Young, MD
Orthopedic Surgery · Herrin, IL
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology
— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Mixed 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.
This page presents federal public records about Dr. Young from CMS (NPPES, Open Payments, Medicare Provider Utilization, PECOS). It is not medical advice, an endorsement, or a judgment of clinical quality. Always consult the provider directly and a licensed clinician for medical decisions. Read methodology →
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What this data tells you about Dr. Young
Dr. Steven Young is an orthopedic surgery specialist in Herrin, IL, with 19 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Young performed 2,159 Medicare services across 1,532 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Young received a total of $216,245 from 29 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 124 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in orthopedic surgery. The majority of payments are classified as financial or ownership interests (royalties, licensing fees, or investment interests). Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.
The Data Coverage level for Dr. Young 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.
✓ 19 years in practice
▲ Top 36% volume in IL
$216,245 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗2,159
Medicare services
Top 36% in IL for orthopedic surgery
1,532
Unique beneficiaries
$88
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~114 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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. |
340 | $24 | $178 |
| 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. |
180 | $24 | $145 |
| X-ray of finger, minimum of 2 views An X-ray imaging test of a finger using at least two different angles to visualize the bones and surrounding structures. |
177 | $23 | $126 |
| 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. |
168 | $92 | $426 |
| Hand nerve release or relocation A surgical procedure to release or reposition a nerve in the hand. |
119 | $270 | $2,730 |
| 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. |
103 | $64 | $302 |
| Dexamethasone injection (steroid) An injection of dexamethasone sodium phosphate, a corticosteroid medication, administered in a dose of 1 milligram. |
98 | $0 | $30 |
| Incision of finger tendon sheath A surgical procedure to cut open the protective covering of a finger tendon. |
94 | $182 | $1,976 |
| 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. |
93 | $19 | $144 |
| 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. |
92 | $21 | $155 |
| 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. |
90 | $26 | $155 |
| Blood draw (venipuncture) Insertion of a needle into a vein to collect a blood sample. |
52 | $8 | $25 |
| Routine 12-lead electrocardiogram (ECG) A test that records the electrical activity of the heart using at least 12 leads to produce a tracing. |
51 | $5 | $73 |
| 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. |
49 | $23 | $144 |
| 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. |
49 | $66 | $375 |
| Elbow nerve release or relocation A surgical procedure to free or reposition a nerve in the elbow area. This is done to relieve pressure or irritation on the nerve. |
47 | $453 | $3,241 |
| 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. |
42 | $19 | $112 |
| Elbow X-ray, 2 views An X-ray imaging test of the elbow joint using two different angles to visualize the bones and surrounding structures. |
37 | $17 | $100 |
| 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. |
33 | $19 | $153 |
| 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 | $115 | $560 |
| 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 | $53 | $583 |
| 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. |
28 | $79 | $1,071 |
| Tendon transfer to back of hand A surgical procedure where a tendon is moved to a new location on the back of the hand to restore function. |
23 | $331 | $2,666 |
| 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. |
21 | $934 | $6,380 |
| Wrist to finger joint removal Surgical removal of the bones forming the joints between the wrist and the fingers. |
19 | $655 | $3,855 |
| 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. |
18 | $968 | $6,800 |
| Stress imaging of joint A physician applies stress to a joint while performing imaging to evaluate its stability or function. |
17 | $41 | $184 |
| 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. |
16 | $97 | $453 |
| Sling procedure A surgical procedure to support weakened pelvic organs or tissues using a sling material. |
16 | $8 | $20 |
| 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. |
13 | $30 | $250 |
| Wrist X-ray, 2 views An X-ray imaging test of the wrist using two different angles to visualize the bones and joints. |
12 | $17 | $111 |
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.
1.0% high complexity
8.0% medium
91.1% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$216,245
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $30,892/year across 7 years
Top 5% in IL for orthopedic surgery
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
29
Companies
124
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.
Financial / Ownership
Ownership or investment interests, royalties, and licensing fees
$214,607 (99.2%)
Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$1,638 (0.8%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$36,926
2023
$36,603
2022
$33,120
2021
$33,403
2020
$27,111
2019
$26,688
2018
$22,393
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Smith+Nephew, Inc.
$36,820
Stryker Corporation
$57
Endo USA, Inc.
$19
Endo Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$16
Amgen Inc.
$15
Top 3 companies account for 99.9% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Smith+Nephew, Inc.
$192,642
Smith & Nephew, Inc.
$21,965
DePuy Synthes Sales Inc.
$501
Amgen Inc.
$239
Endo Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$168
Stryker Corporation
$151
Ferring Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$94
ZIMVIE INC.
$68
Elite Orthopedics, LLC
$45
Flexion Therapeutics, Inc.
$36
FIDIA PHARMA USA INC.
$31
PFIZER INC.
$29
Allergan, Inc.
$28
Bioventus LLC
$26
Zimmer Biomet Holdings, Inc.
$25
Arthrosurface Incorporated
$20
KCI USA, Inc.
$19
Endo USA, Inc.
$19
Orthofix Medical, Inc.
$17
AbbVie Inc.
$16
Allergan Inc.
$16
Osiris Therapeutics Inc.
$14
ABBVIE INC.
$14
Sonex Health, Inc.
$13
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$12
Joint Active Systems, Inc.
$11
Horizon Therapeutics plc
$11
PolyNovo North America LLC
$10
Kerecis Limited
$4
Top 3 companies account for 99.5% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
361 System Assembly · Biomet EBI Bone Healing System · COLLAGENASE SANTYL · DALVANCE · DUEXIS · EUFLEXXA · EVENITY · Exogen · FLECTOR · GELSYN 3 · GRAFIX/GRAFIXPL/STRAVIX · HYALGAN · HemiCAP Wrist · Hymovis · KRYSTEXXA · Kerecis Omega3 SurgiClose · MAKO · MONOVISC · ORTHOVISC · Physio-Stim · Q-FIX · Q-FIX Hip · Q-Fix · SYNVISC-ONE · Spinal Pak 2 · TRIATHLON · Tegaderm · ULTRAGUIDECTR · VARIAX · XIAFLEX · Zilretta
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 →
Payments are distributed across multiple categories with no single dominant type. Total industry engagement is in the top 5% for orthopedic surgery in IL.
Geographic Context
Orthopedic surgeons within 10 mi
13
Per 100K population
19.4
County median income
$65,521
Nearest hospital
HERRIN HOSPITAL
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. Young is a clinical cardiology specialist, with moderate Medicare volume, with mixed engagement industry engagement in the top 5% of IL peers, with 19 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. Young experienced with wrist x-ray, minimum 3 views?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Young performed 340 wrist x-ray, minimum 3 views 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. Young receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Young received a total of $216,245 from 29 companies across 124 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. Young's costs compare to other orthopedic surgeons in Herrin?
Dr. Young's average Medicare payment per service is $88. 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. Young) 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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