Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Thomas Burns, M.D.
Urology Physician · Joliet, IL
Practice pattern: Mixed Practice
— Diverse clinical practice across multiple procedure types
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. Burns
Dr. Thomas Burns is an urology physician in Joliet, IL, with 20 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Burns performed 17,626 Medicare services in 2023. These records do not provide a deduplicated patient total.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Burns received a total of $8,243 from 68 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 355 payment records. A record can group multiple payments. These transfers are publicly reported through CMS Open Payments. Disclosure alone does not establish their effect on care. A reliable breakdown by payment category is not available in this snapshot. Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.
The Data Coverage level for Dr. Burns 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.
✓ 20 years of NPI registration
▲ Top 4% volume in IL
$8,243 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary — 2023
Medicare Utilization ↗17,626
Medicare services
Top 4% in IL for urology physician
Not available
Unique patients (not deduplicated)
$20
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Testosterone injection An injection of testosterone cypionate, a form of testosterone hormone. The dose is measured in milligrams. |
9,600 | $0 | $0 |
| Infectious disease DNA/RNA test A laboratory test that uses a specific technique to detect the genetic material of an organism. This method amplifies the target DNA or RNA to identify the presence of the organism. |
1,509 | $34 | $95 |
| 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. |
1,213 | $2 | $17 |
| Bladder ultrasound after voiding An ultrasound scan performed after urination to measure the amount of urine remaining in the bladder. |
944 | $8 | $85 |
| 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. |
813 | $94 | $203 |
| Blood draw (venipuncture) Insertion of a needle into a vein to collect a blood sample. |
573 | $8 | $19 |
| Chronic care management, first 20 min/month This service covers the first 20 minutes of clinical staff time directed by a healthcare professional each calendar month to manage chronic conditions. |
309 | $51 | $110 |
| PSA test (prostate cancer screening) | 307 | $18 | $79 |
| 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. |
186 | $65 | $141 |
| 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. |
173 | $42 | $113 |
| 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. |
137 | $65 | $134 |
| Cystourethroscopy A diagnostic exam of the bladder and urethra using an endoscope to visually inspect the urinary tract. |
128 | $197 | $765 |
| Yeast/candida DNA test A laboratory test that uses an amplified probe technique to detect the presence of Candida species, a type of yeast, in a patient sample. |
117 | $34 | $95 |
| Staphylococcus aureus DNA test A laboratory test that uses DNA amplification to detect the presence of Staphylococcus aureus bacteria in a sample. |
117 | $34 | $95 |
| Group B Strep DNA test A laboratory test that uses DNA amplification to detect the presence of Group B Streptococcus bacteria. |
117 | $34 | $95 |
| 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. |
115 | $124 | $284 |
| Cefazolin sodium injection, 500 mg An injection of 500 mg of cefazolin sodium, an antibiotic medication, administered into the body. |
90 | $1 | $5 |
| Free PSA test A blood test that measures the amount of unbound prostate-specific antigen in the blood. |
75 | $18 | $55 |
| Tissue staining for diagnosis, initial A laboratory test where special stains are applied to tissue slides to help examine the cells and identify specific characteristics. |
73 | $28 | $220 |
| Electronic assessment of bladder emptying A test that uses electronic monitoring to evaluate how well the bladder empties urine. |
71 | $8 | $262 |
| 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. |
66 | $108 | $249 |
| Cell examination with selective cellular enhancement A laboratory test that examines cells from a specimen using a technique to selectively enhance specific cellular features for detailed analysis. |
65 | $51 | $296 |
| Transrectal ultrasound of the pelvis An ultrasound imaging procedure where a probe is inserted into the rectum to visualize pelvic structures. |
62 | $115 | $432 |
| Tissue staining for diagnosis, additional An extra laboratory procedure to apply special stains to tissue slides for detailed examination. |
62 | $23 | $124 |
| Total testosterone level test A blood test that measures the total amount of testosterone in your body. This hormone is important for various bodily functions in both men and women. |
60 | $25 | $75 |
| Drug injection, under skin or into muscle A procedure involving the administration of a medication or substance via injection into the subcutaneous tissue or muscle. |
58 | $12 | $68 |
| PSA test (prostate cancer screening) A blood test that measures the level of prostate-specific antigen to screen for prostate cancer. |
51 | $19 | $35 |
| Ertapenem sodium injection, 500 mg An injection of ertapenem sodium, an antibiotic medication, administered at a dose of 500 mg. |
49 | $11 | $141 |
| 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. |
48 | $68 | $191 |
| Imaging of urinary tract with contrast An imaging test of the urinary tract performed after a contrast agent is injected to enhance visibility of the structures. |
41 | $20 | $382 |
| Non-needle muscle activity measurement of bladder and bowel openings This procedure measures and records the electrical activity of muscles at the bladder and bowel openings without using needles. |
38 | $27 | $658 |
| Prostate gland biopsy A procedure to remove small samples of tissue from the prostate gland for laboratory examination. |
32 | $205 | $684 |
| Ultrasound guidance for needle placement Use of ultrasound imaging to guide the precise placement of a needle during a medical procedure. |
30 | $49 | $495 |
| Implantable tissue marker, each A small marker is implanted into tissue to serve as a reference point for future medical imaging or procedures. |
30 | $106 | $600 |
| 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. |
29 | $51 | $264 |
| Prostate needle biopsy pathology exam Laboratory examination of prostate tissue samples obtained via needle biopsy. The pathologist inspects the tissue both visually and under a microscope to identify any abnormalities. |
24 | $296 | $2,850 |
| Complex urodynamic pressure flow study A test that measures the pressure of urine flow in the bladder during voiding to evaluate how well the bladder and urethra are functioning. |
20 | $312 | $1,024 |
| Subcutaneous or intramuscular chemotherapy injection This procedure involves administering anti-cancer hormonal medication through an injection into the tissue under the skin or into a muscle. |
20 | $26 | $164 |
| 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. |
20 | $145 | $314 |
| Urine culture, bacterial colony count A laboratory test that measures the number of bacteria growing in a urine sample to help identify infections. |
19 | $8 | $43 |
| 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. |
18 | $118 | $1,365 |
| Other procedure on male genital system A surgical or medical intervention performed on the male genital organs that does not fall under other specific categories. |
18 | $235 | $1,120 |
| Abdominal device insertion with pressure and urine flow study A procedure involving the placement of a device into the abdomen, accompanied by a study to measure pressure and urine flow rate. |
16 | $166 | $645 |
| 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 | $95 | $201 |
| Shock wave crushing of kidney stones A procedure that uses shock waves to break kidney stones into smaller pieces so they can pass more easily from the body. |
15 | $464 | $4,551 |
| Prostate radiation therapy device placement A device is placed in the prostate to facilitate radiation therapy. This procedure involves positioning the device to aid in the delivery of radiation treatment. |
14 | $65 | $660 |
| CT scan of abdomen and pelvis, without contrast A computed tomography scan that creates detailed images of the abdominal and pelvic organs. The procedure is performed without the use of intravenous contrast dye. |
14 | $152 | $888 |
| Injection of biodegradable material next to prostate A procedure involving the injection of a biodegradable substance into the tissue surrounding the prostate gland. |
13 | $2,305 | $9,677 |
| 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. |
11 | $358 | $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. These counts do not measure clinical quality or years of experience.
0.2% high complexity
62.4% medium
37.5% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$8,243
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $1,178/year across 7 years
Top 22% in IL for urology physician
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
68
Companies
355
Payment records
Payments are publicly reported; disclosure does not establish legality · Not evidence of wrongdoing · How to interpret →
Payment categories are unavailable while the source breakdown is being rebuilt. Company and year totals do not identify how much belongs to each category.
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$1,533
2023
$1,499
2022
$1,816
2021
$648
2020
$669
2019
$1,074
2018
$1,003
Payments by company (2024)
Olympus America Inc.
$253
Sumitomo Pharma America, Inc.
$235
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$112
ABBVIE INC.
$109
COLOPLAST CORP
$93
PROCEPT BioRobotics Corporation
$81
Teleflex LLC
$69
Endo USA, Inc.
$58
ACCORD HEALTHCARE, INC.
$53
Verity Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$50
Boston Scientific Corporation
$45
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$41
Janssen Biotech, Inc.
$40
Antares Pharma, Inc.
$34
Dendreon Pharmaceuticals LLC
$34
Myriad Genetic Laboratories, Inc.
$30
Tempus AI, Inc
$29
180 Medical, Inc.
$26
UROGEN PHARMA, INC.
$24
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$20
Calyxo, Inc.
$18
PFIZER INC.
$18
Cook Medical LLC
$17
BLUEWIND MEDICAL
$17
Tolmar, Inc.
$16
LANTHEUS MEDICAL IMAGING, INC.
$14
Top 3 companies account for 39.1% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$1,471
NeoTract Inc.
$470
Boston Scientific Corporation
$422
Olympus America Inc.
$399
Janssen Biotech, Inc.
$333
Axonics, Inc.
$306
Myriad Genetic Laboratories, Inc.
$297
Sumitomo Pharma America, Inc.
$268
Verity Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$261
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$247
Endo Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$238
ABBVIE INC.
$214
Antares Pharma, Inc.
$174
Myovant Sciences Inc.
$167
Coloplast Corp
$147
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$145
Laborie Medical Technologies Corp.
$134
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$124
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$113
PFIZER INC.
$113
COLOPLAST CORP
$107
PROCEPT BioRobotics Corporation
$105
Ferring Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$105
Rochester Medical Corporation
$102
Dendreon Pharmaceuticals LLC
$96
GENZYME CORPORATION
$89
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$88
Teleflex LLC
$84
Allergan, Inc.
$82
AbbVie Inc.
$76
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
$66
Baxter Healthcare
$63
C. R. Bard, Inc. & Subsidiaries
$63
Supernus Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$61
Endo USA, Inc.
$58
Axonics Modulation Technologies, Inc.
$57
Avadel Specialty Pharmaceuticals, LLC
$57
ACCORD HEALTHCARE, INC.
$53
CARDINAL HEALTH 414 LLC
$53
TOLMAR Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$46
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$43
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$40
Progenics Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$39
Medtronic, Inc.
$38
Cook Medical LLC
$35
Medtronic USA, Inc.
$34
Becton, Dickinson and Company
$33
HealthTronics Mobile Solutions, LLC
$32
Tolmar, Inc.
$31
Tempus AI, Inc
$29
Allergan Inc.
$29
ROCHESTER MEDICAL CORPORATION
$28
Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc.
$26
180 Medical, Inc.
$26
Mission Pharmacal Company
$24
UROGEN PHARMA, INC.
$24
Telix Pharmaceuticals
$21
Calyxo, Inc.
$18
Foundation Medicine, Inc.
$17
BLUEWIND MEDICAL
$17
Accord Healthcare, Inc.
$16
Osiris Therapeutics Inc.
$16
Blue Earth Diagnostics Limited
$16
Egalet US Inc
$16
LANTHEUS MEDICAL IMAGING, INC.
$14
DENTSPLY IH Inc.
$13
Cook Incorporated
$13
Travere Therapeutics, Inc.
$2
Top 3 companies account for 28.7% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
AQUABEAM ROBOTIC SYSTEM · AQUABEAM SYSTEM · Advantage System · Axonics · Axonics r-SNM System · Axumin · BOTOX · BOTOX - UROLOGY · Bard Urinary Drainage Bag · Bulkamid · CAMCEVI · COOK · COOK MEDICAL WIRE GUIDES · CVAC ASPIRATION SYSTEM · CYSTO-NEPHRO VIDEOSCOPE · Coloplast TFL Drive · EDEX · ELIGARD · ERLEADA · Erleada · FIRMAGON · FOUNDATIONONE · GEMTESA · GENERAL MALE SUI · GENERAL ONCOLOGY · GENERAL THERAPIES · GRAFIX/GRAFIXPL/STRAVIX · ILLUCCIX · INTERSTIM · JELMYTO · JEVTANA · KEYTRUDA · LITHOVUE · LUPRON DEPOT · LYNPARZA · Lithostat · LoFric · MAGIC3 · MYRBETRIQ · Mobile Cryoblation Services · Myrbetriq · NOCDURNA · Noctiva · Nubeqa · ORGOVYX · PLUVICTO · PROLARIS · PROVENGE · PYLARIFY · Porges Coloplast · Prolaris · RESONANCE · REVI · REZUM · Rezum Generator · SOLTIVE · SPEEDICATH · SPRIX · SUTENT · Soltive · Solyx SIS System · SpaceOAR VUE System - 10mL · SpeediCath · TITAN · TLANDO · TOVIAZ · Thiola · Titan · Trelstar · URIBEL · UROLIFT · UroLift · UroLift System · VIRTUE · Varian CRYOCARE TOUCH System · XARELTO · XIAFLEX · XTANDI · XYOSTED · Xofigo · Xtandi · ZYTIGA · iTIND System
Should you be concerned? Industry payments are disclosed through CMS Open Payments. Disclosure alone does not establish their purpose, legality, or effect on care. 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 →
Geographic Context
Urology physicians in nearby ZIP areas
46
County median income
$107,799
Nearest hospital to ZIP centroid (approximate)
SAINT JOSEPH MEDICAL CENTER
4.2 mi
4.2 mi
Data Sources
| Provider Registry | ✓ NPPES | NPPES snapshot; verify current record |
| Medicare Enrollment | ✓ PECOS | PECOS snapshot |
| Practice Data | ✓ Medicare Util. | Annual (CY lag) |
| Industry Payments | ✓ Open Payments | CY 2024 |
| Disciplinary History | — Not included | 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. Burns is a mixed practice specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 4% in IL), with 20 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. Burns experienced with testosterone injection?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Burns performed 9,600 testosterone injection services. These records cover Medicare fee-for-service activity, including eligible younger beneficiaries; they do not measure total practice volume or clinical quality.
Does Dr. Burns receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Burns received a total of $8,243 from 68 companies across 355 payment records. A record can group multiple payments. These transfers are publicly disclosed through CMS Open Payments. Disclosure alone does not establish their legality or effect on care. 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. Burns's costs compare to other urology physicians in Joliet?
Dr. Burns's average Medicare payment per service is $20. 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. Burns) 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 the presence of registry, enrollment, activity or payment records, not verified experience or clinical quality. 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 →
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This page combines public CMS records with calculated summaries and explanatory procedure labels. These transformations are not verbatim federal records. Sources: 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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