Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Jeffrey Visotsky, MD

Orthopedic Surgery · Morton Grove, IL
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology — Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Mixed engagement
9000 WAUKEGAN RD, Morton Grove, IL 60053
8473753000
In practice since 2006 (20 years)
NPI: 1669428538 verify on NPPES ↗
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. Visotsky 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. Visotsky

Dr. Jeffrey Visotsky is an orthopedic surgery specialist in Morton Grove, IL, with 20 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Visotsky performed 8,637 Medicare services across 4,347 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Visotsky received a total of $1,139,108 from 14 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 41 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. Visotsky 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 in practice ▲ Top 7% volume in IL $1,139,108 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
8,637
Medicare services
Top 7% in IL for orthopedic surgery
4,347
Unique beneficiaries
$38
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~432 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
Betamethasone steroid injection
An injection containing a combination of betamethasone acetate and betamethasone sodium phosphate.
3,601 $5 $17
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.
1,490 $69 $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.
574 $81 $255
Joint injection, major joint
Removal of fluid from a large joint and/or injection of medication into the joint space.
568 $51 $284
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.
462 $29 $147
Tendon or ligament injection
A procedure involving the injection of medication into a tendon or ligament.
358 $39 $243
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.
278 $36 $148
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.
252 $36 $147
Joint fluid aspiration or injection, small joint
Removal of fluid from a small joint or injection of medication into a small joint.
245 $39 $254
Injection of carpal tunnel 106 $74 $434
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.
80 $113 $1,255
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.
77 $31 $119
Joint fluid aspiration or injection, medium joint
Removal of fluid from a medium-sized joint or injection of medication into the joint space.
74 $34 $292
X-ray of upper spine, 2-3 views
An X-ray imaging test of the upper spine using two to three different angles to visualize the bones and structures.
74 $31 $129
Elbow X-ray, minimum 3 views
An X-ray imaging test of the elbow joint that captures at least three different angles to visualize the bones and surrounding structures.
68 $25 $133
Hand nerve release or relocation
A surgical procedure to release or reposition a nerve in the hand.
67 $338 $2,229
Elbow to finger cast application
Application of a cast extending from the elbow to the fingers to immobilize the arm.
40 $70 $361
Adult short arm fiberglass cast supplies
Materials used to apply a short arm cast made of fiberglass for patients aged 11 and older.
37 $17 $89
Tendon injection at attachment site
A procedure involving the injection of medication into a tendon where it attaches to bone or muscle.
34 $41 $224
Orthovisc intra-articular injection
An injection of hyaluronan or its derivative into a joint space to provide lubrication and cushioning.
34 $101 $349
Incision of finger tendon sheath
A surgical procedure to cut open the protective covering of a finger tendon.
26 $191 $2,298
MRI of upper spine without contrast
An MRI scan of the upper spinal canal that does not use contrast dye. This imaging test uses magnetic fields and radio waves to create detailed pictures of the spine.
19 $76 $1,386
Knee X-ray, 4 or more views
An imaging test using X-rays to create multiple pictures of the knee joint from different angles.
18 $42 $181
Arthroscopic rotator cuff repair
A minimally invasive surgery to repair torn shoulder tendons using a small camera and instruments inserted through tiny incisions.
17 $877 $6,077
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.
15 $75 $852
Adult fiberglass short arm splint supplies
Materials for creating a fiberglass splint for an adult's short arm.
12 $11 $31
X-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views
An X-ray imaging test that captures 2 to 3 views of the lower back and sacral spine to visualize the bones and joints in this area.
11 $33 $138
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 ↗
$1,139,108
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $162,730/year across 7 years
Top 2% in IL for orthopedic surgery
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
14
Companies
41
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
$978,009 (85.9%)
Other
Charitable contributions, space rental, and other categories
$159,956 (14.0%)
Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$1,142 (0.1%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$140
2023
$29,865
2022
$11,232
2021
$119,093
2020
$978,156
2019
$227
2018
$396

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Amgen Inc.
$140
Top 3 companies account for 100.0% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Medtronic Vascular, Inc.
$978,009
Medtronic, Inc.
$159,956
Horizon Pharma plc
$277
AXOGEN
$227
Horizon Therapeutics plc
$168
Amgen Inc.
$140
Bioventus LLC
$113
DePuy Synthes Sales Inc.
$67
Janssen Biotech, Inc.
$50
PFIZER INC.
$27
Egalet US Inc
$23
Pacira Pharmaceuticals Incorporated
$19
Janssen Scientific Affairs, LLC
$17
ERMI Inc.
$15
Top 3 companies account for 99.9% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
Avance Nerve Graft · AxoGuard Nerve Connector · DUEXIS · Durolane · ELLIPSYS VASCULAR ACCESS SYSTEM · Ellipsys · Exogen · Exparel · FLECTOR PATCH · KRYSTEXXA · NO_PRODUCT · PRIMARY CARE - DISEASE STATE · SIMPONI ARIA · SPRIX · Versalok Orthocord
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 2% for orthopedic surgery in IL.

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Geographic Context

Orthopedic surgeons within 10 mi
509
Per 100K population
9.8
County median income
$81,797
Nearest hospital
ADVOCATE LUTHERAN GENERAL HOSPITAL
3.5 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. Visotsky is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 7% in IL), with mixed engagement industry engagement in the top 2% of IL peers, 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. Visotsky experienced with betamethasone steroid injection?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Visotsky performed 3,601 betamethasone steroid injection 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. Visotsky receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Visotsky received a total of $1,139,108 from 14 companies across 41 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. Visotsky's costs compare to other orthopedic surgeons in Morton Grove?
Dr. Visotsky's average Medicare payment per service is $38. 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. Visotsky) 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 →
About this page

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.

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. Payments from industry are legal and do not indicate wrongdoing. 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 →