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Dr. Robert W. Coats, MD

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Specializes in: Orthopedics/Orthopedic Surgery and Hand Surgery

University of Toledo College of Medicine

730 45th Avenue
Munster, IN 46321

(219) 924-3300

Dr. Robert W. Coats, MD is an orthopedist in Merrillville, IN specializing in orthopedics/orthopedic surgery and hand surgery. He graduated from University of Toledo College of Medicine. Dr. Robert W. Coats, MD is affiliated with Advocate Health Care, Franciscan Health System, PRIMUS ORTHOPEDICS SC and THE METHODIST HOSPITALS INC.

Office Locations

Franciscan Health System

101 East 87th Avenue
Merrillville, IN 46410

(219) 738-6670

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Advocate Health Care

1301 E 47th Street
Chicago, IL 60653

(708) 263-2000

(708) 263-2023

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Franciscan Health System

20201 South Crawford Avenue
Olympia Fields, IL 60461

(708) 747-4000

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Franciscan Health System

701 Superior Avenue
Munster, IN 46321

(219) 922-4200

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730 45th Avenue
Munster, IN 46321

(219) 924-3300

(219) 934-2658

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Advocate Health Care

7543 183rd Street
Tinley Park, IL 60477

(708) 263-2000

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In The News

“Dr. Robert Coats, an orthopedist with Community Healthcare System, noted such innovations as neuro-monitoring, in-office diagnostics and an injection to treat Dupuytren's contracture, a condition...”—"Orthopedists tap innovative procedures to treat patients", The Washington Times, July 2017

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Robert W. Coats, MD in 2023

Click on any procedure below to see further details on volume and pricing among Medicare patients.

Top 5%

By Volume:

manual therapy

rehabilitation

In 2023, Dr. Robert W. Coats, MD performed more manual therapy, and rehabilitation procedures for Medicare patients than 95% of providers in related specialties within Indiana.

Top 10%

By Affordability:

arm immobilization

In 2023, Dr. Robert W. Coats, MD had a list price for arm immobilization that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 90% of providers in related specialties within Indiana. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Top 25%

By Volume:

inpatient hospital care

splinting

By Affordability:

carpal tunnel injection

immobilization

immobilization treatment

In 2012, among providers in related specialties within Indiana, Dr. Robert W. Coats, MD performed more inpatient hospital care (for patient admitted to hospital), and splinting (splint application) procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of them and he also had a list price for carpal tunnel injection, immobilization, and immobilization treatment that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 75% of them. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Robert W. Coats, MD treated as an orthopedist in Merrillville, IN during 2012 were injections, aspiration, hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert W. Coats, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	141
closed (non-surgical) treatment of fracture	11
decompression surgery	15
doctor visit	647
hospital care	52
injections	244
inpatient care	52
nerve procedures	15
open surgery	15
upper extremity surgery	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Robert W. Coats, MD treated as an orthopedist in Merrillville, IN during 2013 were injections, aspiration, inpatient care and hospital care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert W. Coats, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	112
closed (non-surgical) treatment of fracture	22
decompression surgery	29
doctor visit	689
fracture surgery	18
hospital care	62
injections	233
inpatient care	62
joint surgery	12
lower extremity surgery	18
minimally invasive procedures	12
nerve procedures	17
open surgery	17
tendon surgery	17
upper extremity surgery	46

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert W. Coats, MD.

**Gender**
Male	165
Female	346

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	311
Black	165
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	210
From 75 to 84	134
85 and over	77
Less than 65	90

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert W. Coats, MD in 2013

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	66
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	42
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	24
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	21
Diabetes	40
Dementia	14
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Robert W. Coats, MD treated as an orthopedist in Merrillville, IN during 2014 were injections, aspiration, hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert W. Coats, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	101
decompression surgery	14
doctor visit	612
hospital care	37
injections	210
inpatient care	37
nerve procedures	14
open surgery	14
upper extremity surgery	14

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert W. Coats, MD.

**Gender**
Male	156
Female	279

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	253
Black	149
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	178
From 75 to 84	117
85 and over	54
Less than 65	86

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert W. Coats, MD in 2014

Hypertension	74
High Cholesterol	65
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	40
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	27
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	24
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	18
Diabetes	40
Dementia	16
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Robert W. Coats, MD treated as an orthopedist in Merrillville, IN during 2015 were injections, aspiration, nerve procedures and open surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert W. Coats, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	44
decompression surgery	12
doctor visit	190
injections	78
nerve procedures	12
open surgery	12
upper extremity surgery	12

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert W. Coats, MD.

**Gender**
Male	92
Female	158

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	194
Black	26
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	112
From 75 to 84	58
85 and over	28
Less than 65	52

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert W. Coats, MD in 2015

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	41
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	30
Asthma	18
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	20
Diabetes	41
Dementia	14
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Robert W. Coats, MD treated as an orthopedist in Merrillville, IN during 2016 were injections and aspiration.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert W. Coats, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	81
doctor visit	300
injections	146

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert W. Coats, MD.

**Gender**
Male	58
Female	125

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	138
Black	27
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	73
From 75 to 84	45
85 and over	22
Less than 65	43

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert W. Coats, MD in 2016

Hypertension	72
High Cholesterol	55
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	36
Asthma	25
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	21
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	21
Diabetes	42
Dementia	10
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Robert W. Coats, MD treated as an orthopedist in Merrillville, IN during 2017 were injections, aspiration, manual therapy and rehabilitation.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert W. Coats, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	131
decompression surgery	12
doctor visit	380
injections	168
manual therapy	61
nerve procedures	12
open surgery	12
rehabilitation	53
upper extremity surgery	12

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert W. Coats, MD.

**Gender**
Male	96
Female	165

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	201
Black	36
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	110
From 75 to 84	67
85 and over	27
Less than 65	57

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert W. Coats, MD in 2017

Hypertension	74
High Cholesterol	55
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	36
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	34
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	5
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	23
Diabetes	33
Dementia	13
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Robert W. Coats, MD treated as an orthopedist in Merrillville, IN during 2018 were injections, aspiration, upper extremity surgery and nerve procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert W. Coats, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	131
decompression surgery	15
doctor visit	470
hospital care	14
injections	219
inpatient care	14
nerve procedures	15
open surgery	15
tendon surgery	14
upper extremity surgery	29

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert W. Coats, MD.

**Gender**
Male	119
Female	192

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	234
Black	43
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	134
From 75 to 84	86
85 and over	27
Less than 65	64

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert W. Coats, MD in 2018

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	38
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	26
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	19
Diabetes	31
Dementia	9
Cancer	6

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Robert W. Coats, MD treated as an orthopedist in Merrillville, IN during 2019 were injections, rehabilitation, manual therapy and aspiration.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert W. Coats, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	144
decompression surgery	19
doctor visit	523
hospital care	28
injections	245
inpatient care	28
manual therapy	224
nerve procedures	19
open surgery	19
rehabilitation	225
upper extremity surgery	19

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert W. Coats, MD.

**Gender**
Male	169
Female	237

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	311
Black	50
Hispanic	31
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	184
From 75 to 84	110
85 and over	56
Less than 65	56

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert W. Coats, MD in 2019

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	68
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	41
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	33
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	24
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	23
Diabetes	35
Dementia	12
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Robert W. Coats, MD treated as an orthopedist in Merrillville, IN during 2020 were injections, aspiration, rehabilitation and hospital care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert W. Coats, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	41
doctor visit	209
fracture surgery	14
hospital care	36
injections	85
inpatient care	36
lower extremity surgery	14
rehabilitation	37

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert W. Coats, MD.

**Gender**
Male	75
Female	146

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	152
Black	43
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	91
From 75 to 84	59
85 and over	28
Less than 65	43

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert W. Coats, MD in 2020

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	46
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	35
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	28
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	22
Diabetes	44
Dementia	14
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Robert W. Coats, MD treated as an orthopedist in Merrillville, IN during 2021 were rehabilitation, injections, hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert W. Coats, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	22
doctor visit	325
hospital care	35
immobilization	15
injections	55
inpatient care	35
rehabilitation	174

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert W. Coats, MD.

**Gender**
Male	92
Female	174

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	103
Black	147
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	94
From 75 to 84	71
85 and over	38
Less than 65	63

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert W. Coats, MD in 2021

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	60
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	38
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	38
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	31
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	20
Diabetes	43
Dementia	17
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Robert W. Coats, MD treated as an orthopedist in Merrillville, IN during 2022 were rehabilitation, injections, X-rays and hospital care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert W. Coats, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	19
doctor visit	382
fracture surgery	12
hospital care	23
immobilization	23
injections	84
inpatient care	23
lower extremity surgery	12
musculoskeletal imaging	23
rehabilitation	177
X-rays	23

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert W. Coats, MD.

**Gender**
Male	103
Female	203

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	130
Black	160
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	122
From 75 to 84	89
85 and over	35
Less than 65	60

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert W. Coats, MD in 2022

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	70
Stroke	13
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	28
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	17
Atrial Fibrilation	18
Heart Failure	26
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	18
Diabetes	42
Dementia	12
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert W. Coats, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Robert W. Coats, MD treated as an orthopedist in Merrillville, IN were injections, manual therapy, rehabilitation and aspiration.

aspiration	87
closed (non-surgical) treatment of fracture	16
decompression surgery	16
doctor visit	429
fracture surgery	14
hospital care	35
immobilization	19
injections	160
inpatient care	35
joint surgery	12
lower extremity surgery	14
manual therapy	142
minimally invasive procedures	12
musculoskeletal imaging	23
nerve procedures	14
open surgery	14
rehabilitation	133
tendon surgery	15
upper extremity surgery	21
X-rays	23

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert W. Coats, MD.

**Gender**
Male	102
Female	184

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	76
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	184
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	2
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	76
85 and over	35
Less than 65	55
65 to 74	118

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert W. Coats, MD From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Robert W. Coats, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	56
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	28
Asthma	11
Osteoporosis	10
Heart Failure	21
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	18
Diabetes	35
Atrial Fibrillation	10
Dementia	11
Cancer	9

Education & Training

Dr. Robert W. Coats, MD graduated from University of Toledo College of Medicine. He completed residency at Wayne State University Affiliated Hospitals. He is certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery and has a state license in Illinois.

Medical School: University of Toledo College of Medicine

Residency: Wayne State University Affiliated Hospitals

Board Certification: American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery

Licensed In: Illinois

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Robert W. Coats, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Advocate Health Care

Franciscan Health System

PRIMUS ORTHOPEDICS SC

THE METHODIST HOSPITALS INC

Insurance Information

Please note: Insurance information may change at any time, and the provider may accept your insurance plan even if it is not listed below. Please contact the provider's office to confirm that your insurance is accepted.

Dr. Robert W. Coats, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: CIGNA Choice Fund PPO, United Healthcare Select Plus POS, United Healthcare Select HMO, United Healthcare Select EPO, United Healthcare Options PPO, United Healthcare Indemnity, Aetna POS, Aetna QPOS, TRICARE Prime, Aetna Open Choice PPO, Aetna Open Access HMO, Aetna Medicare HMO, Golden Rule, TRICARE, Coventry, Aetna Open Access Aetna Select, Aetna Select, Aetna EPO, Aetna HMO, Blue Advantage PPO, Aetna Medicare PPO, United Healthcare Select Plus HMO, United Healthcare Choice Plus PPO, AARP, Medicare Advantage, Humana Medicare Choice PPO, United Healthcare Choice Plus HMO, Blue Cross PPO, Blue Advantage HMO, Blue Cross Medicare Advantage PPO, Coventry PPO, United Healthcare, Medicaid, Humana, Cigna, United Healthcare Navigate HMO, First Health, HealthLink PPO, HFN EPO, HFN PPO, HFN Platinum EPO, HFN, PHCS PPO, MultiPlan PPO, SEIU - Local 4 PPO, Union Medical (Local 1546) HMO, Aetna Medicare Prime HMO-POS, Union Medical Care PPO, Aetna Elect Choice HMO (includes Aetna Health Funds), AAH UMR Select - Team Member Plan, Aetna Medicare POS, Aetna State of Illinois Open Access Plus, Aetna Open Choice POS, Health Services and Technology, HST Care Connect PPO, Aetna Open Choice PPO - State of Illinois - SOI, United Surest (previously Bind), Aetna Managed Choice (MC) POS, Union Health Services, Inc., Aetna Open Choice POS II, Aetna State of Illinois PPO, Aetna Health Network Option, Health Services and Technology, HST Care Connect EPO, AAH UMR Preferred - Team Member Plan, Aetna Signature Administrators PPO (ASA or SRC) PPO, Aetna Upfront Advantage, Aetna Signature Administrators PPO, SEIU - Local 4 HMO, Aetna Open Access Elect Choice (includes Aetna Health Funds), Aetna NAP - PPO, Aetna Value Performance Network, Aetna Premier Care Plus Network, Blue Cross Community MMAI, BlueCare Direct HMO, Aetna Health Network Only, Aetna Premier Care Network, Blue Cross Medicare Supplement PPO and SIHO PPO.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. Robert W. Coats, MD accepts the following insurance providers:

CIGNA Choice Fund PPO

United Healthcare Select Plus POS

United Healthcare Select HMO

United Healthcare Select EPO

United Healthcare Options PPO

United Healthcare Indemnity

Aetna POS

Aetna QPOS

TRICARE Prime

Aetna Open Choice PPO

Aetna Open Access HMO

Aetna Medicare HMO

Golden Rule

TRICARE

Coventry

Aetna Open Access Aetna Select

Aetna Select

Aetna EPO

Aetna HMO

Blue Advantage PPO

Aetna Medicare PPO

United Healthcare Select Plus HMO

United Healthcare Choice Plus PPO

AARP

Medicare Advantage

Humana Medicare Choice PPO

United Healthcare Choice Plus HMO

Blue Cross PPO

Blue Advantage HMO

Blue Cross Medicare Advantage PPO

Coventry PPO

United Healthcare

Medicaid

Humana

Cigna

United Healthcare Navigate HMO

First Health

HealthLink PPO

HFN EPO

HFN PPO

HFN Platinum EPO

HFN

PHCS PPO

MultiPlan PPO

SEIU - Local 4 PPO

Union Medical (Local 1546) HMO

Aetna Medicare Prime HMO-POS

Union Medical Care PPO

Aetna Elect Choice HMO (includes Aetna Health Funds)

AAH UMR Select - Team Member Plan

Aetna Medicare POS

Aetna State of Illinois Open Access Plus

Aetna Open Choice POS

Health Services and Technology, HST Care Connect PPO

Aetna Open Choice PPO - State of Illinois - SOI

United Surest (previously Bind)

Aetna Managed Choice (MC) POS

Union Health Services, Inc.

Aetna Open Choice POS II

Aetna State of Illinois PPO

Aetna Health Network Option

Health Services and Technology, HST Care Connect EPO

AAH UMR Preferred - Team Member Plan

Aetna Signature Administrators PPO (ASA or SRC) PPO

Aetna Upfront Advantage

Aetna Signature Administrators PPO

SEIU - Local 4 HMO

Aetna Open Access Elect Choice (includes Aetna Health Funds)

Aetna NAP - PPO

Aetna Value Performance Network

Aetna Premier Care Plus Network

Blue Cross Community MMAI

BlueCare Direct HMO

Aetna Health Network Only

Aetna Premier Care Network

Blue Cross Medicare Supplement PPO

SIHO PPO

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Robert W. Coats, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 1 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Robert W. Coats, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Merrillville, IN.

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Overall Rating: 5.0 2024-04-14

I HAD SURGERY ON MY RIGHT HAND LAST YEAR DONE BY DR ROBERT COATS. IT WAS VERY PAINFUL FOR ABOUT A MONTH BUT NOW I AM COMPLETELY HEALED . THANK GOD FOR DR COATS

General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Robert W. Coats, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Endo Pharmaceuticals Inc.	$358,675 XIAFLEX $358,675
Auxilium Pharmaceuticals, Inc.	$30,449 XIAFLEX $30,449
Medical Device Business Services, Inc.	$9,638 INHANCE $146	NA $104	LCP $93	$9,295
MicroAire Surgical Instruments LLC	$4,615 SMARTRELEASE SYSTEM $3,015	$1,600
Medwest Associates	$3,741 $3,741
Other	$7,320 Pyro MCP $2,252	AxoGuard Nerve Protector $1,529	Elbow Plating System $150	CORAIL $146	SPEED $128	Other $3,114

**Types of Payments**
Compensation for services other than consulting, including serving as faculty or as a speaker at a venue other than a continuing education program	$225,319
Consulting Fee	$118,445
Travel and Lodging	$48,162
Food and Beverage	$14,985
Honoraria	$4,000
Other	$3,527

Biography

Dr. Robert Coats' medical specialty is hand surgery and orthopedics/orthopedic surgery. Dr. Coats is professionally affiliated with Advocate South Suburban Hospital, Advocate Trinity Hospital, and Franciscan Health System. Aetna EPO, Blue California, and Coventry seem to be the insurance carriers that Dr. Coats accepts. He welcomes new patients at his office inMunster, IN as reported by Franciscan Health. Dr. Coats attended the University of Toledo College of Medicine for medical school and subsequently trained at a hospital affiliated with Wayne State University for residency.