Medicare Enrolled
Dr. John Milner, MD
Urology Physician · Skokie, IL
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology
— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
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. Milner
Dr. John Milner is an urology physician in Skokie, IL, with 19 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Milner performed 10,733 Medicare services in 2023. These records do not provide a deduplicated patient total.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Milner received a total of $1,271 from 29 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 60 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 Dr. Milner 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.
✓ 19 years of NPI registration
▲ Top 10% volume in IL
$1,271 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary — 2023
Medicare Utilization ↗10,733
Medicare services
Top 10% in IL for urology physician
Not available
Unique patients (not deduplicated)
$37
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| BCG treatment for bladder cancer | 3,600 | $2 | $10 |
| Automated urinalysis An automated laboratory test performed on a urine sample to analyze its chemical and physical properties. The procedure uses machinery to detect various substances and cells within the urine. |
1,254 | $2 | $20 |
| 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. |
809 | $101 | $228 |
| 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. |
770 | $68 | $163 |
| Bladder ultrasound after voiding An ultrasound scan performed after urination to measure the amount of urine remaining in the bladder. |
681 | $8 | $100 |
| Electronic assessment of bladder emptying A test that uses electronic monitoring to evaluate how well the bladder empties urine. |
559 | $10 | $240 |
| Blood draw (venipuncture) Insertion of a needle into a vein to collect a blood sample. |
432 | $8 | $20 |
| Chronic care management, first 20 min/month This service covers the first 20 minutes of clinical staff time directed by a healthcare professional each calendar month to manage chronic conditions. |
398 | $45 | $129 |
| Hospital follow-up visit, moderate complexity Follow-up hospital visit for an existing patient involving moderate medical decision making. The visit requires at least 35 minutes of time spent on the date of service. |
278 | $66 | $140 |
| PSA test (prostate cancer screening) | 227 | $18 | $90 |
| Simple change of bladder tube | 196 | $79 | $500 |
| Cystourethroscopy A diagnostic exam of the bladder and urethra using an endoscope to visually inspect the urinary tract. |
188 | $201 | $930 |
| 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. |
148 | $129 | $302 |
| Manual urinalysis with microscopic examination A urine test performed manually without automated equipment. The sample is examined under a microscope to check for abnormalities. |
100 | $4 | $20 |
| Telephone medical discussion, 21-30 minutes A telephone conversation with a physician lasting between 21 and 30 minutes. This code covers the time spent discussing medical matters over the phone. |
93 | $98 | $243 |
| Imaging of urinary tract with contrast An imaging test of the urinary tract performed after a contrast agent is injected to enhance visibility of the structures. |
88 | $20 | $580 |
| 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. |
88 | $110 | $260 |
| Transrectal ultrasound of the pelvis An ultrasound imaging procedure where a probe is inserted into the rectum to visualize pelvic structures. |
87 | $97 | $590 |
| Chronic care management, additional 20 min/month This service covers an extra 20 minutes of clinical staff time directed by a healthcare professional for managing two or more chronic conditions each calendar month. |
86 | $40 | $154 |
| Office visit, established patient, complex (40-54 min) An office or outpatient visit for an existing patient lasting between 40 and 54 minutes. This level of service is determined by the total time spent on the date of the encounter. |
73 | $146 | $324 |
| Bladder instillation of anti-cancer drug A procedure where an anti-cancer medication is introduced directly into the bladder. This method delivers the treatment locally to the bladder tissue. |
72 | $72 | $530 |
| Telephone medical discussion, 11-20 minutes A phone conversation with a physician lasting between 11 and 20 minutes. |
70 | $74 | $177 |
| Ureteral stent insertion via endoscope A flexible tube is inserted into the ureter using an endoscope to keep the passage open and allow urine to flow from the kidney to the bladder. |
60 | $114 | $2,140 |
| Leuprolide acetate (for depot suspension), 7.5 mg | 57 | $135 | $2,000 |
| Prostate gland biopsy A procedure to remove small samples of tissue from the prostate gland for laboratory examination. |
47 | $164 | $1,010 |
| Non-needle muscle activity measurement of bladder and bowel openings This procedure measures and records the electrical activity of muscles at the bladder and bowel openings without using needles. |
40 | $28 | $560 |
| Subcutaneous or intramuscular chemotherapy injection This procedure involves administering anti-cancer hormonal medication through an injection into the tissue under the skin or into a muscle. |
35 | $29 | $251 |
| Endoscopic removal of foreign body, stone, or stent from urethra or bladder A procedure to remove a foreign object, stone, or stent from the urethra or bladder using an endoscope. The endoscope is a thin tube with a camera inserted into the urinary tract to locate and extract the item. |
30 | $259 | $1,130 |
| Bladder irrigation and/or instillation This procedure involves flushing the bladder with fluid to clear it or introducing medication directly into the bladder. |
24 | $65 | $380 |
| Simple insertion of temporary bladder tube A procedure to place a temporary tube into the bladder. This allows for the drainage of urine from the bladder. |
24 | $53 | $340 |
| Other procedure on male genital system A surgical or medical intervention performed on the male genital organs that does not fall under other specific categories. |
22 | $234 | $1,240 |
| Ureteral stone crushing with stent insertion An endoscope is used to break up a stone in the ureter, followed by the placement of a stent to keep the ureter open. |
21 | $346 | $1,800 |
| Waterjet prostate destruction via urethra A procedure that uses a high-pressure water jet to destroy prostate tissue, accessed through the urethra. |
19 | $667 | $2,450 |
| Complex urodynamic pressure flow study A test that measures the pressure of urine flow in the bladder during voiding to evaluate how well the bladder and urethra are functioning. |
19 | $308 | $1,240 |
| Limited retroperitoneal ultrasound A focused ultrasound exam of the area behind the abdominal cavity to evaluate specific structures. |
15 | $46 | $490 |
| Abdominal device insertion with pressure and urine flow study A procedure involving the placement of a device into the abdomen, accompanied by a study to measure pressure and urine flow rate. |
12 | $165 | $420 |
| New patient office visit, complex (60-74 min) | 11 | $171 | $400 |
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.
1.0% high complexity
8.9% medium
90.1% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$1,271
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $182/year across 7 years
Bottom 40% in IL for urology physician
29
Companies
60
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
$535
2023
$192
2022
$225
2021
$19
2020
$14
2019
$146
2018
$140
Payments by company (2024)
Antares Pharma, Inc.
$74
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$59
Teleflex LLC
$55
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$33
ACCORD HEALTHCARE, INC.
$29
UROGEN PHARMA, INC.
$29
Laborie Medical Technologies Corp.
$26
IMMUNITYBIO, INC.
$26
PFIZER INC.
$25
SUN PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRIES INC.
$23
ConvaTec Inc.
$22
Abbott Laboratories
$22
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$21
PROCEPT BioRobotics Corporation
$20
180 Medical, Inc.
$19
ABC Home Medical Supply, Inc.
$18
ABBVIE INC.
$17
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$15
Top 3 companies account for 35.2% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$241
PROCEPT BioRobotics Corporation
$105
Olympus America Inc.
$97
Antares Pharma, Inc.
$74
ABBVIE INC.
$66
PFIZER INC.
$66
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$59
UROVANT SCIENCES INC
$59
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$56
Teleflex LLC
$55
ACCORD HEALTHCARE, INC.
$29
UROGEN PHARMA, INC.
$29
Laborie Medical Technologies Corp.
$26
IMMUNITYBIO, INC.
$26
SUN PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRIES INC.
$23
Becton, Dickinson and Company
$23
Accord Healthcare, Inc.
$22
ConvaTec Inc.
$22
Abbott Laboratories
$22
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$21
MEDIVATION FIELD SOLUTIONS LLC
$21
180 Medical, Inc.
$19
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$19
ABC Home Medical Supply, Inc.
$18
NxThera, Inc.
$18
Hollister Incorporated
$17
UroGen Pharma, Inc.
$14
Sumitomo Pharma America, Inc.
$13
Myriad Genetic Laboratories, Inc.
$11
Top 3 companies account for 34.8% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ANKTIVA · AQUABEAM ROBOTIC SYSTEM · AQUABEAM SYSTEM · BOTOX · Bard Urinary Drainage Bag · CAMCEVI · GEMTESA · GENTLECATH GLIDE · JELMYTO · KEYTRUDA · LUPRON DEPOT · LYNPARZA · Myrbetriq · Nubeqa · Olympus · Optilume BPH Drug Coated Balloon Catheter · PLUVICTO · PROCLAIM · Padcev · Prolaris · Rezum · SUTENT · UGN Laser Capital · UROLIFT · VaPro · XTANDI · XYOSTED · Xofigo · YONSA · iTIND System
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 →
Geographic Context
Urology physicians in nearby ZIP areas
339
County median income
$81,797
Nearest hospital to ZIP centroid (approximate)
SAINT FRANCIS HOSPITAL-EVANSTON
2.3 mi
2.3 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
Dr. Milner is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 10% in IL), with 19 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. Milner experienced with bcg treatment for bladder cancer?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Milner performed 3,600 bcg treatment for bladder cancer services. These records cover Medicare fee-for-service activity, including eligible younger beneficiaries; they do not measure total practice volume or clinical quality.
Does Dr. Milner receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Milner received a total of $1,271 from 29 companies across 60 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 Dr. Milner's costs compare to other urology physicians in Skokie?
Dr. Milner's average Medicare payment per service is $37. 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. Milner) 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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