Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Kyle Macgillis, MD
Orthopaedic Hand Surgery Physician · Palos Heights, 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. Macgillis
Dr. Kyle Macgillis is an orthopaedic hand surgery physician in Palos Heights, IL, with 14 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Macgillis performed 2,294 Medicare services across 1,542 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Macgillis received a total of $8,194 from 21 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 89 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in orthopaedic hand surgery physician. 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. Macgillis 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.
✓ 14 years in practice
▲ Top 23% volume in IL
$8,194 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗2,294
Medicare services
Top 23% in IL for orthopaedic hand surgery physician
1,542
Unique beneficiaries
$44
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~164 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Physical therapy exercise, per 15 min A therapy session using exercises to improve strength, endurance, range of motion, and flexibility. Each 15-minute unit is billed separately. |
364 | $18 | $104 |
| 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. |
361 | $65 | $207 |
| Functional activity therapy A therapy procedure that utilizes functional activities as part of the treatment process. |
206 | $27 | $91 |
| Steroid injection (triamcinolone) A 10 mg injection of triamcinolone acetonide, a corticosteroid medication. This code specifies the drug and dosage administered. |
201 | $1 | $40 |
| Joint fluid aspiration or injection, small joint Removal of fluid from a small joint or injection of medication into a small joint. |
151 | $37 | $259 |
| Manual therapy (hands-on treatment), per 15 min | 141 | $16 | $92 |
| 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. |
130 | $27 | $150 |
| 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. |
123 | $30 | $151 |
| 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. |
117 | $80 | $291 |
| Neuromuscular re-education therapy, per 15 min A therapy procedure designed to re-educate the functional connection between the brain, nerves, and muscles. It is billed in 15-minute increments. |
86 | $24 | $102 |
| 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. |
65 | $26 | $111 |
| Incision of finger tendon sheath A surgical procedure to cut open the protective covering of a finger tendon. |
38 | $149 | $3,509 |
| Hand nerve release or relocation A surgical procedure to release or reposition a nerve in the hand. |
38 | $333 | $3,500 |
| 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. |
36 | $25 | $159 |
| Joint fluid aspiration or injection, medium joint Removal of fluid from a medium-sized joint or injection of medication into the joint space. |
28 | $45 | $268 |
| 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. |
24 | $107 | $300 |
| 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. |
24 | $110 | $379 |
| Hospital follow-up visit, low complexity Follow-up hospital visit for an established patient with straightforward or low-level medical decision making. The visit requires at least 25 minutes of time spent on the day of service. |
23 | $43 | $140 |
| Electrical stimulation therapy Application of electrical stimulation to one or more body areas as part of a therapy plan. This procedure is used for indications other than wound care. |
23 | $8 | $53 |
| 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. |
18 | $26 | $180 |
| Evaluation for physical therapy, typically 30 minutes | 16 | $73 | $236 |
| 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. |
16 | $71 | $281 |
| 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. |
15 | $146 | $465 |
| Joint injection, major joint Removal of fluid from a large joint and/or injection of medication into the joint space. |
14 | $48 | $317 |
| Hospital follow-up visit, high complexity Subsequent hospital inpatient or observation care for an existing patient involving high-level medical decision making, with at least 50 minutes total time on the date of the encounter. |
13 | $100 | $281 |
| Imaging guidance for procedure, 60 minutes or less Use of imaging technology to guide a medical procedure. This service lasts 60 minutes or less. |
12 | $14 | $632 |
| Closed treatment of broken forearm bone at wrist without manipulation This procedure involves setting a broken forearm bone near the wrist without moving the bone fragments out of place. It is performed without manipulation to align the fracture. |
11 | $288 | $1,242 |
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 ↗$8,194
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $1,171/year across 7 years
Top 25% in IL for orthopaedic hand surgery physician
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
21
Companies
89
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
$5,343 (65.2%)
Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$1,616 (19.7%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$1,235 (15.1%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$260
2023
$339
2022
$5,435
2021
$1,561
2020
$221
2019
$290
2018
$89
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Endo USA, Inc.
$97
Stryker Corporation
$62
Kerecis Limited
$29
DePuy Synthes Sales Inc.
$26
Endo Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$24
Amgen Inc.
$22
Top 3 companies account for 72.3% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Endo Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$5,929
Medwest Associates
$1,200
AXOGEN
$188
Integra LifeSciences Corporation
$138
Stryker Corporation
$119
ExsoMed Corporation
$107
Endo USA, Inc.
$97
Orthofix Medical, Inc.
$83
DePuy Synthes Sales Inc.
$54
Checkpoint Surgical, Inc
$41
Kowa Pharmaceuticals America, Inc.
$29
Kerecis Limited
$29
Smith+Nephew, Inc.
$28
ACUMED LLC
$25
Amgen Inc.
$22
Horizon Therapeutics plc
$21
PolyNovo North America LLC
$20
Sonex Health, Inc.
$19
Wright Medical Technology, Inc.
$19
Aroa Biosurgery Incorporated
$14
Medartis Inc.
$14
Top 3 companies account for 89.3% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
AM SURGICAL · APTUS · Avance Nerve Graft · AxoGuard Nerve Connector · AxoGuard Nerve Protector · BILAYER WOUND MATRIX (BWM) · Checkpoint Stimulators · EVOS · Elbow Plating System · Evos Mini · GAMMA · INTEGRA MESHED BILAYER WOUND MATRIX · INnate Implant · Integra · KRYSTEXXA · Kerecis Omega3 SurgiClose · NA · ORTHOLOC 3DI · Physio-Stim · Physio-Stim Osteogenesis Stimulator · SEGLENTIS · SX-ONE MICROKNIFE · T2 · VA-LCP · XIAFLEX
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 (65%) are consulting fees, which typically reflect recognized clinical expertise sought by manufacturers.
Geographic Context
Orthopaedic hand surgery physicians within 10 mi
46
Per 100K population
0.9
County median income
$81,797
Nearest hospital
PALOS COMMUNITY 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. Macgillis is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 23% in IL), with consulting-driven industry engagement.
This summary is auto-generated from federal data, describing data availability and patterns. Read our methodology →
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Dr. Macgillis experienced with physical therapy exercise, per 15 min?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Macgillis performed 364 physical therapy exercise, per 15 min 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. Macgillis receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Macgillis received a total of $8,194 from 21 companies across 89 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. Macgillis's costs compare to other orthopaedic hand surgery physicians in Palos Heights?
Dr. Macgillis's average Medicare payment per service is $44. 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. Macgillis) 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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