Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. John Stirton, MD

Orthopaedic Surgery Physician (CMS: Orthopedic Surgery) · Alton, IL

  • NPI 1851598429
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 19 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
4 Memorial Dr, Ste 130B
Alton, IL 620026751
(618) 463-7600
fax (618) 463-7601
Mailing address
670 Mason Ridge Center Dr, Ste 300
Saint Louis, MO 631418573

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
June 2007 — 19 yrs on file
Profile last updated
February 28, 2021
Year of graduation
2007 — 19 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207X00000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Illinois #036.133675

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1851598429. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
2,385
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$268,719
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
J3304 Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, preservative-free, extended-release, microsphere formulation, 1 mg 672 13 $17
J1040 Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 80 mg 387 189 $12
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint 337 201 $71
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 237 213 $125
73502 X-ray of hip, 2-3 views 235 131 $31
73562 X-ray of knee, 3 views 119 79 $29
73564 X-ray of knee, 4 or more views 89 81 $50
27447 Replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee 66 62 $1,322
27130 Replacement of thigh bone and hip joint with prosthesis 63 63 $1,322
72170 X-ray of pelvis, 1-2 views 54 50 $23

In context: peer comparison

Among 3 peers in Alton Orthopaedic Surgery Physician, average services per provider: 145. This provider delivers 16× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$509
Transactions
12
Manufacturers
7
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
DePuy Synthes Sales INC. 5 $310.79
Pacira Pharmaceuticals Incorporated 2 $65.88
Zimmer Biomet Holdings, INC. 1 $49.43
Skeletal Dynamics INC 1 $31.88
Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated 1 $20.96
Bioventus LLC 1 $15.52
Ferring Pharmaceuticals INC. 1 $14.65

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$509

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
318
Patients
163
Total drug cost
$2,083
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Amoxicillin Generic 145 82 $164
Naproxen Generic 73 31 $530
Meloxicam Generic 41 13 $173
Clindamycin Hcl Generic 33 21 $69
Celecoxib Generic 26 16 $1,147

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. John Stirton's medical specialty?
Dr. John Stirton practices Orthopaedic Surgery Physician in Alton, IL.
Where does Dr. John Stirton practice?
Dr. John Stirton practices at 4 Memorial Dr, Alton, IL 620026751. Office phone: 6184637600.
What is Dr. John Stirton's NPI?
Dr. John Stirton's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1851598429, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. John Stirton accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. John Stirton accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. John Stirton commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, preservative-free, extended-release, microsphere formulation, 1 mg (HCPCS J3304); Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 80 mg (HCPCS J1040); Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint (HCPCS 20610). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.