Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Evan Dougherty, M.D.
Orthopedic Surgery · Hinsdale, IL
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology
— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Consulting-driven
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
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What this data tells you about Dr. Dougherty
Dr. Evan Dougherty is an orthopedic surgery specialist in Hinsdale, IL, with 16 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Dougherty performed 1,240 Medicare services across 788 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Dougherty received a total of $18,290 from 20 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 82 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. Dougherty 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.
✓ 16 years in practice
▲ 1,240 Medicare services
$18,290 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗1,240
Medicare services
Bottom 46% in IL for orthopedic surgery
788
Unique beneficiaries
$85
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~78 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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. |
153 | $25 | $114 |
| Steroid injection (triamcinolone) A 10 mg injection of triamcinolone acetonide, a corticosteroid medication. This code specifies the drug and dosage administered. |
133 | $1 | $3 |
| 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. |
129 | $71 | $205 |
| 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. |
102 | $96 | $285 |
| 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. |
100 | $143 | $453 |
| 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 | $33 | $138 |
| 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. |
74 | $24 | $108 |
| X-ray of upper arm, minimum of 2 views An X-ray imaging test of the upper arm that captures at least two different views to evaluate the bones and surrounding structures. |
62 | $22 | $109 |
| 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. |
43 | $20 | $114 |
| 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. |
43 | $23 | $106 |
| Joint injection, major joint Removal of fluid from a large joint and/or injection of medication into the joint space. |
39 | $50 | $247 |
| Pelvis X-ray, 1-2 views An X-ray imaging test of the pelvic area using one to two different angles to visualize the bones and joints. |
37 | $18 | $106 |
| 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. |
34 | $29 | $120 |
| 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. |
32 | $28 | $141 |
| 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. |
27 | $1,055 | $6,083 |
| 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. |
23 | $128 | $377 |
| 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. |
19 | $43 | $125 |
| 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. |
19 | $108 | $310 |
| 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. |
17 | $23 | $119 |
| 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. |
16 | $998 | $5,417 |
| 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. |
15 | $137 | $400 |
| 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 | $87 | $255 |
| Knee X-ray, 4 or more views An imaging test using X-rays to create multiple pictures of the knee joint from different angles. |
11 | $31 | $138 |
| New patient office visit, complex (60-74 min) | 11 | $183 | $495 |
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.
1.3% high complexity
13.9% medium
84.8% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$18,290
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $2,613/year across 7 years
Top 21% in IL for orthopedic surgery
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
20
Companies
82
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
$14,730 (80.5%)
Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$3,560 (19.5%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$14,952
2023
$1,047
2022
$250
2021
$224
2020
$1,177
2019
$208
2018
$432
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Globus Medical, Inc.
$14,730
Ferring Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$82
BIOCOMPOSITES INC
$65
ILLUMINOSS MEDICAL, INC.
$32
Kerecis Limited
$23
SI-BONE, INC.
$20
Top 3 companies account for 99.5% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Globus Medical, Inc.
$14,745
Medical Device Business Services, Inc.
$1,338
NuVasive Specialized Orthopedics, Inc.
$832
DePuy Synthes Sales Inc.
$346
Smith & Nephew, Inc.
$247
Stryker Corporation
$182
Ferring Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$107
Orthofix Medical, Inc.
$88
BIOCOMPOSITES INC
$65
Smith+Nephew, Inc.
$59
SI-BONE, INC.
$50
Biocomposites Inc
$47
SI-BONE, Inc.
$42
ILLUMINOSS MEDICAL, INC.
$32
Kerecis Limited
$23
Boston Scientific Corporation
$23
OsteoCentric Technologies, Inc.
$19
Paragon 28, Inc.
$17
Medartis Inc.
$15
Integra LifeSciences Corporation
$15
Top 3 companies account for 92.5% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
A/R Femoral Nail · ACTIS · ADAPT · APTUS · AXSOS · Anthem · Autobahn · BME NITINOL CONTINUOUS COMPRESSION IMPLANTS · Distal Femur Plate System · Distal Radius II · EUFLEXXA · EVO Antegrade · EVO Retrograde · EVOS · EVOS SMALL · GENERAL PAIN MANAGEMENT · IFUSE IMPLANT · INTEGRA MESHED BILAYER WOUND MATRIX · Kerecis Omega3 SurgiClose · NA · OsteoCentric 4.0 x 130mm LOCKING BONE SCREW FASTENER ST · PRECICE Intramedullary Limb Lengthening System · Photodynamic Bone Stabilization Procedure Pack · Physio-Stim · Physio-Stim Osteogenesis Stimulator · Portfolio · Proximal Humerus Strut · STIMULAN · Stimulan · TFN ADVANCED · TRIGEN INTERTAN · Taylor Spatial Frame · Tibial Nail · Troch Nail · iFuse Implant
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 (80%) are consulting fees, which typically reflect recognized clinical expertise sought by manufacturers.
Geographic Context
Orthopedic surgeons within 10 mi
580
Per 100K population
62.5
County median income
$110,502
Nearest hospital
UCHICAGO MEDICINE ADVENTHEALTH HINSDALE
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. Dougherty is a clinical cardiology specialist, with moderate Medicare volume, with consulting-driven industry engagement, with 16 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. Dougherty experienced with x-ray of thigh bone, minimum 2 views?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Dougherty performed 153 x-ray of thigh bone, minimum 2 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. Dougherty receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Dougherty received a total of $18,290 from 20 companies across 82 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. Dougherty's costs compare to other orthopedic surgeons in Hinsdale?
Dr. Dougherty's average Medicare payment per service is $85. 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. Dougherty) 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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