Medicare Enrolled

Dr. John Berry, D.O.

Rheumatology · Skokie, IL
Practice pattern: Mixed Practice — Diverse clinical practice across multiple procedure types
Low-engagement
4709 GOLF RD STE 300, Skokie, IL 60076
8478697233
In practice since 2016 (10 years)
NPI: 1417319690 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. Berry

Dr. John Berry is a rheumatology specialist in Skokie, IL, with 10 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Berry performed 26,789 Medicare services across 1,069 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Berry received a total of $1,213 from 7 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 23 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in rheumatology. Most payments are for meals and travel — low-value interactions common across virtually all practicing physicians. Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.

The Data Coverage level for Dr. Berry 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.

✓ 10 years in practice ▲ Top 27% volume in IL $1,213 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
26,789
Medicare services
Top 27% in IL for rheumatology
1,069
Unique beneficiaries
$13
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~2,679 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
Certolizumab injection (Cimzia)
An injection of certolizumab pegol administered under the direct supervision of a physician.
12,800 $4 $18
Golimumab infusion (Simponi Aria)
Administration of golimumab medication directly into a vein. This code specifies the dosage amount of 1 milligram for intravenous delivery.
8,650 $10 $72
Abatacept infusion (Orencia)
An injection of abatacept administered under the direct supervision of a physician. This code is used for Medicare when the drug is not self-administered.
1,425 $34 $90
Denosumab injection (Prolia/Xgeva) 1,080 $19 $33
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.
616 $18 $59
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.
536 $102 $225
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.
316 $24 $55
Manual therapy (hands-on treatment), per 15 min 285 $17 $53
Functional activity therapy
A therapy procedure that utilizes functional activities as part of the treatment process.
221 $29 $55
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.
191 $130 $290
Steroid injection (triamcinolone)
A 10 mg injection of triamcinolone acetonide, a corticosteroid medication. This code specifies the drug and dosage administered.
126 $1 $15
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.
92 $73 $175
Intravenous chemotherapy infusion, 1 hour or less
Administration of chemotherapy medication directly into a vein. The procedure takes one hour or less to complete.
84 $107 $320
Non-hormonal chemotherapy injection
This procedure involves administering non-hormonal anti-neoplastic chemotherapy medication via injection into the skin or muscle tissue.
62 $60 $225
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.
56 $94 $371
Betamethasone steroid injection
An injection containing a combination of betamethasone acetate and betamethasone sodium phosphate.
44 $5 $27
Methylprednisolone acetate injection, 80 mg
An injection of 80 mg of methylprednisolone acetate, a corticosteroid medication.
44 $9 $40
Evaluation for physical therapy, typically 20 minutes 26 $82 $140
Chest X-ray, 2 views
An X-ray imaging test of the chest that captures two different angles to visualize the lungs, heart, and chest wall.
25 $28 $130
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.
22 $37 $131
X-ray of lower and sacral spine, minimum of 4 views
An X-ray imaging test of the lower back and sacrum using at least four different angles to visualize the bones and joints.
21 $41 $197
Evaluation for occupational therapy, typically 30 minutes 21 $81 $140
Self-care/home management training, per 15 min
Instruction provided to help patients manage their own care or daily activities at home. The service is billed in 15-minute increments.
17 $21 $71
Knee X-ray, 4 or more views
An imaging test using X-rays to create multiple pictures of the knee joint from different angles.
16 $73 $150
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.
13 $77 $191
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.
37.9% high complexity
53.1% medium
9.0% routine

Industry Payment Transparency

Open Payments through 2024 ↗
$1,213
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $303/year across 4 years
Bottom 44% in IL for rheumatology
7
Companies
23
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.

Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$758 (62.5%)
Consulting
Expert advisory fees, typically reflecting recognized clinical expertise
$455 (37.5%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$651
2023
$286
2022
$176
2018
$100

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
ABBVIE INC.
$455
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$100
Genentech USA, Inc.
$68
Janssen Biotech, Inc.
$28
Top 3 companies account for 95.7% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
ABBVIE INC.
$478
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$267
Janssen Biotech, Inc.
$158
Amgen Inc.
$125
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$100
Genentech USA, Inc.
$68
UCB, Inc.
$17
Top 3 companies account for 74.5% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
Actemra · COSENTYX · Cimzia · EVENITY · REMICADE · RINVOQ · SIMPONI ARIA · SKYRIZI · TREMFYA · XARELTO
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 →

Most payments (62%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.

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Geographic Context

Rheumatologists within 10 mi
160
Per 100K population
3.1
County median income
$81,797
Nearest hospital
SAINT FRANCIS HOSPITAL-EVANSTON
2.3 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. Berry is a mixed practice specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 27% in IL), with low-engagement industry engagement.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dr. Berry experienced with certolizumab injection (cimzia)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Berry performed 12,800 certolizumab injection (cimzia) 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. Berry receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Berry received a total of $1,213 from 7 companies across 23 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. Berry's costs compare to other rheumatologists in Skokie?
Dr. Berry's average Medicare payment per service is $13. 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. Berry) 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 →