Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Danil Rybalko, M.D.

Orthopaedic Hand Surgery Physician · Palos Hills, IL
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology — Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Mixed engagement
10330 S ROBERTS RD, Palos Hills, IL 60465
7082377200
In practice since 2014 (12 years)
NPI: 1164841631 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 Dr. Rybalko

Dr. Danil Rybalko is an orthopaedic hand surgery physician in Palos Hills, IL, with 12 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Rybalko performed 3,603 Medicare services across 1,024 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Rybalko received a total of $28,304 from 17 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 68 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 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. Rybalko 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.

✓ 12 years in practice ▲ Top 11% volume in IL $28,304 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
3,603
Medicare services
Top 11% in IL for orthopaedic hand surgery physician
1,024
Unique beneficiaries
$29
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~300 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.
1,189 $20 $75
Steroid injection (triamcinolone)
A 10 mg injection of triamcinolone acetonide, a corticosteroid medication. This code specifies the drug and dosage administered.
674 $1 $6
Manual therapy (hands-on treatment), per 15 min 404 $17 $75
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.
333 $68 $165
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.
141 $32 $116
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.
135 $27 $134
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.
116 $83 $199
Application of whirlpool therapy 113 $10 $45
Joint injection, major joint
Removal of fluid from a large joint and/or injection of medication into the joint space.
111 $45 $228
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.
63 $31 $101
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.
46 $25 $103
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.
43 $95 $201
Evaluation for occupational therapy, typically 30 minutes 36 $78 $150
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.
32 $31 $85
Knee X-ray, 4 or more views
An imaging test using X-rays to create multiple pictures of the knee joint from different angles.
29 $38 $144
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.
25 $132 $262
Adult short arm fiberglass cast supplies
Materials used to apply a short arm cast made of fiberglass for patients aged 11 and older.
25 $18 $112
Elbow to finger cast application
Application of a cast extending from the elbow to the fingers to immobilize the arm.
24 $73 $209
Tendon or ligament injection
A procedure involving the injection of medication into a tendon or ligament.
21 $39 $208
Joint fluid aspiration or injection, medium joint
Removal of fluid from a medium-sized joint or injection of medication into the joint space.
17 $37 $143
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.
14 $175 $1,250
Hand nerve release or relocation
A surgical procedure to release or reposition a nerve in the hand.
12 $320 $2,783
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 ↗
$28,304
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $4,717/year across 6 years
Top 12% in IL for orthopaedic hand surgery physician
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
17
Companies
68
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
$15,000 (53.0%)
Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$7,065 (25.0%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$4,773 (16.9%)
Consulting
Expert advisory fees, typically reflecting recognized clinical expertise
$1,467 (5.2%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$17,140
2023
$737
2022
$3,441
2021
$4,300
2020
$2,665
2018
$22

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
ACUMED LLC
$15,000
Becton, Dickinson and Company
$1,467
Stryker Corporation
$453
DePuy Synthes Sales Inc.
$74
Globus Medical, Inc.
$69
Kerecis Limited
$30
Linvatec Corporation
$26
Amgen Inc.
$22
Top 3 companies account for 98.7% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
ACUMED LLC
$16,358
Medwest Associates
$4,927
TriMed, Inc.
$2,205
Becton, Dickinson and Company
$1,467
Acumed LLC
$1,135
Stryker Corporation
$1,046
Arthrex, Inc.
$479
Catalyst OrthoScience
$247
ACELL, INC.
$111
DePuy Synthes Sales Inc.
$74
Integra LifeSciences Corporation
$72
Globus Medical, Inc.
$69
Kerecis Limited
$30
Linvatec Corporation
$26
Medtronic USA, Inc.
$22
Amgen Inc.
$22
Musculoskeletal Transplant Foundation Inc.
$16
Top 3 companies account for 83.0% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ACUMED · ALPHAVENT · AQUAMANTYS · Acu-Loc Wrist Plating System · BIOBRACE 23MM · BLUEPRINT PATIENT SPECIFIC INSTRUMENTATION · CSR & R1 Reverse Total Shoulder Systems · Catalyst Total CSR · Distal Radius II · Elbow Plating System · GAMMA · HEALIX KNOTLESS PEEK · Hand Fracture System · Integra · KRYSTEXXA · Kerecis Omega3 SurgiClose · NA · T2 · T2 ALPHA · TENOGLIDE · VARIAX
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.

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Geographic Context

Orthopaedic hand surgery physicians within 10 mi
48
Per 100K population
0.9
County median income
$81,797
Nearest hospital
PALOS COMMUNITY HOSPITAL
3.2 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. Rybalko is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 11% in IL), with mixed engagement industry engagement in the top 12% of IL peers.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dr. Rybalko experienced with physical therapy exercise, per 15 min?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Rybalko performed 1,189 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. Rybalko receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Rybalko received a total of $28,304 from 17 companies across 68 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. Rybalko's costs compare to other orthopaedic hand surgery physicians in Palos Hills?
Dr. Rybalko's average Medicare payment per service is $29. 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. Rybalko) 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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