Scott Cordes, MD
Orthopaedic Trauma Orthopaedic Surgery
Scott Cordes is an Orthopaedic Trauma Orthopaedic Surgery specialist based in Chicago, IL with over 43 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
With over 43 years in orthopaedic surgery, Scott Cordes, MD is a long-established orthopaedic trauma orthopaedic surgery specialist in Chicago. With 43+ years of experience, he has been practicing in the Chicago area. CMS Medicare data shows his patients commonly have high cholesterol, hypertension, and arthritis. CMS MIPS quality score: 93.09/100 (2023).
At a glance
- Federal MIPS score higher than 32% of MIPS-scored doctors in Illinois
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
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Contact & Location
Practice Location
680 N Lake Shore Dr Ste 924, Chicago, IL 60611-8701
How Does This Doctor Compare?
MIPS Score
202393.09/100
Illinois avg: 88.6 · US avg: 83.6
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+9.5 pts)
How the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better46.15%
Illinois avg: 4.5 · US avg: 5.1
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(+41 pts)
46.15% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Medicare Patients
559
Unique beneficiaries
High volumePrescription Recipients
117
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
234
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $3k
Percentile rankings compared against 2,844 reporting peers in Illinois.
Data Note: Sourced from CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data. Percentile rankings compare this provider against all peers with reported data in the same state. Updated annually to reflect the latest federal reporting cycle.
What This Doctor Treats Most
Based on Medicare claims data — here's what patients commonly see this doctor for
Based on Medicare data, this doctor primarily manages High Cholesterol, Hypertension, and Arthritis.
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↑ More patients than average (+3%) — a focus area for this doctor
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↑ More patients than average (+24%) — a focus area for this doctor
Weakened bones that are more prone to fractures, common in older adults
US avg: 18.1%↑ More patients than average (+14%) — a focus area for this doctor
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
US avg: 31.7%↓ Fewer patients than average (-4%) — less common here
A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities
US avg: 31.8%↓ Fewer patients than average (-5%) — less common here
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↓ Fewer patients than average (-7%) — less common here
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$10.3k received from industry
4 transactions reported in 2024 ·High tier
Payments include consulting fees, speaking honoraria, food & beverage, travel, research support, and ownership interests from drug and medical device manufacturers. Disclosure is required by the federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act. These payments do not necessarily indicate conflicts of interest. National median: $338 across 136 000 tracked providers.
Tiers — Low: under $500 · Moderate: $500-5 000 · High: $5 000-25 000 · Very High: $25 000+. Source: CMS Open Payments 2024, attributed to Scott Cordes's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Board certified · Aug 14, 2023
Self-reported via NPPES
43 years in practice
Senior practitioner
Recognized by several state medical boards as a fellowship subspecialty program of orthopaedic surgery, orthopaedic trauma surgeons deal with the evaluation and management of acute orthopaedic injuries, evaluation and treatment of post-traumatic deformities and nonunions, acute and delayed reconstruction of pelvic and acetabular fractures, as well as osteotomy in the adult hip for treatment of hip arthritis.
Taxonomy: 207XX0801X
Mailing address
2650 Ridge Ave Ste 1223, Evanston, IL 60201-1700
Differs from practice location
Virtual Orthopaedic Trauma Care With Scott Cordes
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Scott Cordes for cholesterol management, blood pressure monitoring, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Chicago required. The office sends a secure video link before your appointment. Most visits take 15–30 minutes. Medicare enrolled per CMS records.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Scott Cordes
NPI records show Dr. Cordes as active with telehealth listed in Chicago, IL. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (847) 866-7846.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Scott Cordes
Practice Location
680 N Lake Shore Dr Ste 924, Chicago, IL 60611-8701
Mailing Address
2650 Ridge Ave Ste 1223, Evanston, IL 60201-1700
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