Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Christopher Graves, MD
Orthopedic Surgery · Springfield, IL
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology
— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
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What this data tells you about Dr. Graves
Dr. Christopher Graves is an orthopedic surgery specialist in Springfield, IL, with 16 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Graves performed 3,421 Medicare services in 2023. These records do not provide a deduplicated patient total.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Graves received a total of $94,439 from 15 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 119 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. Graves 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.
✓ 16 years of NPI registration
▲ Top 24% volume in IL
$94,439 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary — 2023
Medicare Utilization ↗3,421
Medicare services
Top 24% in IL for orthopedic surgery
Not available
Unique patients (not deduplicated)
$156
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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. |
890 | $92 | $266 |
| 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. |
289 | $26 | $183 |
| 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. |
266 | $24 | $175 |
| 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. |
219 | $63 | $183 |
| 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. |
199 | $114 | $457 |
| Spine fusion with cage or mesh device insertion A surgical procedure to fuse spine bones by inserting a cage or mesh device into the disc space. |
138 | $211 | $1,489 |
| Spinal fusion of additional segment A surgical procedure to join an additional section of the spine to the existing fusion. This is performed as a separate or subsequent step to stabilize more of the spinal column. |
117 | $316 | $3,546 |
| 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. |
112 | $86 | $2,497 |
| MRI of lower spine, without contrast A magnetic resonance imaging scan of the lower spinal canal that does not use contrast dye to create detailed images of the spine. |
109 | $88 | $2,694 |
| 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. |
103 | $30 | $257 |
| X-ray of middle spine, 2 views An X-ray imaging test that produces two views of the middle section of the spine to visualize the bones and joints. |
101 | $20 | $178 |
| Partial removal of spine bone with nerve release, each additional segment This procedure involves the partial removal of spinal bone to relieve pressure on the spinal cord or nerves. It is billed for each additional spinal segment treated beyond the initial segment. |
84 | $172 | $4,444 |
| MRI of middle spinal canal, without contrast This procedure uses magnetic resonance imaging to create detailed pictures of the middle section of the spinal canal. It is performed without the use of contrast dye. |
84 | $54 | $2,734 |
| CT scan of lower spine, without contrast A computed tomography scan that creates detailed images of the lower spine using X-rays without the use of contrast dye. |
76 | $41 | $1,878 |
| Office visit, established patient (10-19 min) An office visit for an existing patient lasting 10 to 19 minutes. The visit involves medical evaluation and management of the patient's condition. |
74 | $43 | $111 |
| Computer-assisted spinal procedure A surgical or diagnostic procedure involving the spine that utilizes computer technology to assist with planning, navigation, or execution. |
65 | $192 | $993 |
| Fusion of upper spine bone with removal of disc and release of spinal cord or nerve, each additional disc | 53 | $326 | $4,067 |
| Lower back spinal fusion with bone and disc removal A surgical procedure to fuse vertebrae in the lower back. It involves removing part of the spine bone and a disc to stabilize the area. |
38 | $1,476 | $16,441 |
| Spinal stabilization device placement, 3-6 segments Surgical placement of a device to stabilize three to six vertebrae in the back. |
38 | $626 | $6,927 |
| Spinal stabilization device placement, 2-3 segments Surgical placement of a device to stabilize the front of two to three spinal segments. |
38 | $597 | $6,586 |
| Spinal fusion with disc removal and nerve release, 1 disc This surgery connects two or more vertebrae in the upper spine to stabilize the area. It involves removing a damaged disc and relieving pressure on the spinal cord or nerve. |
36 | $1,394 | $14,212 |
| Partial removal of spine bone with nerve release during fusion This procedure involves removing part of the bone in a single segment of the lower spine to release the spinal cord or nerves, performed during a spinal fusion. |
33 | $212 | $1,435 |
| CT scan of upper spine, without contrast A CT scan uses X-rays to create detailed images of the upper spine. This procedure is performed without the use of contrast dye. |
30 | $46 | $1,886 |
| X-ray of entire middle and lower spine, 2-3 views An X-ray imaging test that captures 2 to 3 views of the entire middle and lower spine to visualize the bones and structures in these areas. |
28 | $47 | $301 |
| Partial removal of spine bone with nerve release, 1 segment A surgical procedure involving the partial removal of a bone segment in the spine to relieve pressure on the spinal cord or nerves. This is performed on a single spinal segment. |
27 | $634 | $8,396 |
| X-ray of upper spine, 4-5 views An X-ray imaging test of the upper spine using 4 to 5 different views to visualize the bones and structures in that area. |
26 | $26 | $255 |
| Spinal fusion with partial bone and disc removal A surgical procedure to join additional segments of the spine. It involves the partial removal of spine bone and disc tissue. |
24 | $397 | $4,434 |
| Spinal fusion exploration A surgical procedure to examine the site of a previous spinal fusion. The surgeon inspects the area to assess the status of the fusion and surrounding structures. |
23 | $342 | $7,739 |
| Partial bone removal of additional lower back spine segment during fusion This procedure involves the partial removal of bone from an additional segment of the lower spine to release the spinal cord or nerves. It is performed as part of a spinal fusion surgery in the lower back. |
21 | $187 | $1,070 |
| Partial removal of spine bone with nerve release A surgical procedure involving the partial removal of spinal bone to release pressure on the lower spinal cord or nerves, and/or the removal of a spinal disc. |
15 | $1,026 | $15,902 |
| Partial removal of spine bone with nerve release, 1 segment A surgical procedure involving the partial removal of a spinal bone segment to relieve pressure on the spinal cord or nerves. This decompression is performed on a single spinal level. |
15 | $645 | $10,092 |
| Reinsertion of spinal fixation device This procedure involves the reinsertion of a device used to stabilize the spine. It is performed to restore spinal fixation. |
14 | $608 | $6,224 |
| Spinal fusion, upper back A surgical procedure to join two or more vertebrae in the upper back to eliminate motion between them. |
13 | $602 | $9,420 |
| Spinal fusion of neck, posterior approach A surgical procedure to join two or more vertebrae in the cervical spine using a back approach to stabilize the neck. |
12 | $986 | $7,738 |
| 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. |
11 | $87 | $287 |
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.
14.8% high complexity
12.0% medium
73.1% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$94,439
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $13,491/year across 7 years
Top 9% in IL for orthopedic surgery
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
15
Companies
119
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
$35,546
2023
$2,526
2022
$37,429
2021
$4,398
2020
$3,042
2019
$6,809
2018
$4,688
Payments by company (2024)
Orthofix Medical, Inc.
$18,470
Medtronic, Inc.
$16,854
Kuros Biosciences USA, Inc
$153
Baxter Healthcare
$41
DePuy Synthes Sales Inc.
$14
Molnlycke Health Care US, LLC
$14
Top 3 companies account for 99.8% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Orthofix Medical, Inc.
$42,997
Medtronic, Inc.
$36,052
Medtronic USA, Inc.
$14,486
Stryker Corporation
$215
icotec Medical Inc.
$207
Kuros Biosciences USA, Inc
$153
Osseus Fusion Systems, LLC
$99
Baxter Healthcare
$58
PRECISION SPINE, INC.
$50
Globus Medical, Inc.
$30
SI-BONE, Inc.
$30
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$23
DePuy Synthes Sales Inc.
$14
Molnlycke Health Care US, LLC
$14
Ferring Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$11
Top 3 companies account for 99.0% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ANATOMIC PEEK PTC CERVICAL FUSION SYSTEM · ARTiC-L · ASCENT · ASCENT;ASCENT LE;FIREBIRD SFS;ICON SFS;SFS · CD HORIZON · CD HORIZON SPINAL SYSTEM · DIVERGENCE ANTERIOR CERVICAL FUSION SYSTEM · DIVERGENCE-L ANTERIOR/OBLIQUE LUMBAR FUSION SYSTEM · ENDOSKELETON TC NANOLOCK SURFACE TECHNOLOGY · EUFLEXXA · EVEREST SPINAL SYSTEM · Excelsius Robotics System · FLOSEAL · INFINITY OCT System · M6-C · MAGNETOS · MARINER MIS TLIF RETRACTOR · MAZOR X SYSTEM · Mariner · Mazor X Stealth Edition · MazorX - Renaissance · Mepilex Border Post-Op Ag · NEXGEN ANTERIOR CERVICAL PLATE SYSTEM · O-ARM-Spine · ORTHOVISC · PHOENIX · PIVOX OBLIQUE LATERAL SPINAL SYSTEM · PIVOX Oblique Lateral Spinal System · Physio-Stim · SPACE-D SYSTEM 5.5/6.0 VOYAGER INSTRUMENT SET · STEALTHSTATION S8 PLATFORM · STRYKER NAV3 · SYNVISC-ONE · UNID_PASS · ZEVO ANTERIOR CERVICAL PLATE SYSTEM · iFuse Implant · icotec BlackArmor Spine System · nanoLOCK-C
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
Orthopedic surgeons in nearby ZIP areas
39
County median income
$74,114
Nearest hospital to ZIP centroid (approximate)
ANDREW MCFARLAND MENTAL HLTH CTR
5.4 mi
5.4 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. Graves is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 24% in IL), with 16 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. Graves experienced with office visit, established patient (30-39 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Graves performed 890 office visit, established patient (30-39 min) 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. Graves receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Graves received a total of $94,439 from 15 companies across 119 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. Graves's costs compare to other orthopedic surgeons in Springfield?
Dr. Graves's average Medicare payment per service is $156. 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. Graves) 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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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.
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