Medicare Enrolled

Brian Schwartz

Orthopedic Surgery · Libertyville, IL
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology — Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
720 FLORSHEIM DR, Libertyville, IL 60048
8472474000
Registered in NPPES since 2011
NPI: 1104116151 verify on NPPES ↗
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 Schwartz

Brian Schwartz is an orthopedic surgery specialist in Libertyville, IL, with 15 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Schwartz performed 6,402 Medicare services in 2023. These records do not provide a deduplicated patient total.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Schwartz received a total of $36,140 from 19 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 44 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 Schwartz 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.

✓ 15 years of NPI registration ▲ Top 10% volume in IL $36,140 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary — 2023

Medicare Utilization ↗
6,402
Medicare services
Top 10% in IL for orthopedic surgery
Not available
Unique patients (not deduplicated)
$71
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
Steroid injection (triamcinolone)
A 10 mg injection of triamcinolone acetonide, a corticosteroid medication. This code specifies the drug and dosage administered.
2,284 $1 $3
Joint injection, major joint
Removal of fluid from a large joint and/or injection of medication into the joint space.
640 $56 $308
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.
547 $96 $285
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.
529 $36 $158
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.
466 $27 $114
Knee X-ray, 4 or more views
An imaging test using X-rays to create multiple pictures of the knee joint from different angles.
323 $40 $174
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.
309 $68 $205
Hyaluronan injection (Euflexxa) for joint
An injection of hyaluronan or its derivative, specifically Euflexxa, administered directly into a joint space.
203 $99 $320
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.
158 $116 $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.
142 $40 $125
Contrast dye for imaging (iodine-based)
A contrast agent containing 300-399 mg/ml of iodine used to enhance imaging studies. It is administered per milliliter to improve the visibility of internal structures.
137 $0 $1
Total knee replacement 125 $1,089 $8,165
X-ray for bone length assessment
An X-ray image is taken to measure and evaluate the length of bones.
103 $37 $205
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.
82 $75 $255
Total hip replacement
Surgical procedure to replace the thigh bone and hip joint with artificial components.
79 $1,086 $8,351
Ultrasound-guided large joint aspiration or injection
This procedure uses ultrasound imaging to guide the removal of fluid from or the injection of medication into a large joint.
60 $76 $520
MRI of leg joint, without contrast
A magnetic resonance imaging scan of a joint in the leg performed without the use of contrast dye.
49 $112 $1,296
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.
47 $21 $124
MRI of lower spine, without contrast
A magnetic resonance imaging scan of the lower spinal canal that does not use contrast dye to create detailed images of the spine.
34 $100 $1,435
X-ray of both hips, 3-4 views
An X-ray imaging test that captures 3 to 4 views of both hip joints to visualize the bones and surrounding structures.
19 $36 $187
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.
19 $25 $121
Hyaluronan gel injection for joint
An injection of hyaluronan gel into a joint to supplement joint fluid. This procedure is administered as a single dose.
18 $399 $1,326
X-ray of both hips, 2 views
An X-ray imaging test that captures two views of both hip joints to evaluate bone structure and alignment.
16 $33 $151
Computer-assisted surgical navigation
Use of computer technology and fluoroscopic imaging to guide orthopedic surgical procedures with precision.
13 $135 $500
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.
3.2% high complexity
53.5% medium
43.3% routine

Industry Payment Transparency

Open Payments through 2024 ↗
$36,140
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $6,023/year across 6 years
Top 15% in IL for orthopedic surgery
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
19
Companies
44
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
$12,835
2023
$10,574
2022
$271
2021
$341
2019
$11,380
2018
$738

Payments by company (2024)

LinkBio Corp
$12,788
Pacira Pharmaceuticals Incorporated
$48
Top 3 companies account for 100.0% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
LinkBio Corp
$17,843
MEDACTA USA, INC.
$10,499
Medical Device Business Services, Inc.
$5,986
DePuy Synthes Sales Inc.
$620
Medacta USA, Inc.
$332
Stryker Corporation
$167
Medtronic USA, Inc.
$135
Argentum Medical
$107
OMNIlife science, Inc
$102
Smith & Nephew, Inc.
$101
Smith+Nephew, Inc.
$97
Pacira Pharmaceuticals Incorporated
$48
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$23
Horizon Pharma plc
$17
Ferring Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$15
Horizon Therapeutics plc
$13
Amgen Inc.
$12
Next Science LLC
$11
Intellijoint Surgical Inc.
$11
Top 3 companies account for 95.0% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ACTIS · AMIStem · AQUAMANTYS · ATTUNE · DUEXIS · EUFLEXXA · EVENITY · Exparel · GMK · GMK SPHERE · Intellijoint HIP · JARDIANCE · MPACT · NEXTAR · OMNIBotics 3.0 · PICO · REAL INTELLIGENCE · SIGMA · SurgX · TRIATHLON · Velys
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 →
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Geographic Context

Orthopedic surgeons in nearby ZIP areas
209
County median income
$108,917
Nearest hospital to ZIP centroid (approximate)
ADVOCATE CONDELL MEDICAL CENTER
0.0 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

Schwartz is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 10% in IL), with 15 years of NPI registration.

This summary is auto-generated from federal data, describing data availability and patterns. Read our methodology →

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Schwartz experienced with steroid injection (triamcinolone)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Schwartz performed 2,284 steroid injection (triamcinolone) services. These records cover Medicare fee-for-service activity, including eligible younger beneficiaries; they do not measure total practice volume or clinical quality.
Does Schwartz receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Schwartz received a total of $36,140 from 19 companies across 44 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 Schwartz's costs compare to other orthopedic surgeons in Libertyville?
Schwartz's average Medicare payment per service is $71. 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 Schwartz) 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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About this page

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.

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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Data Disclaimer — Data sourced from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS): National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES), Open Payments program, Medicare Provider Utilization and Payment Data, and Provider Enrollment & Certification data (PECOS). Published under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA). This website is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or authorized by CMS, HHS, or the U.S. Government. Data may contain errors as reported to CMS by providers and reporting entities. Industry payment disclosure alone establishes neither wrongdoing nor legality. Medicare data reflects only patients aged 65+ or those with qualifying disabilities. For corrections, contact CMS directly. This information does not constitute medical advice and should not be used as the sole basis for choosing a healthcare provider. Procedure descriptions use plain language and do not reference CPT® codes, which are copyrighted by the American Medical Association. Full methodology → · Report a data error → · Privacy policy →