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- 2150 Pfingsten Rd Ste 1200, Glenview, IL 60026
About Dr. Ro
Based in Glenview, IL, Alex S. Ro, MD is listed in the NPI registry under cardiac electrophysiology. Alex graduated from Northwestern University Feinberg Medical School in 1997. Alex is also listed as specializing in clinical cardiac electrophysiology and cardiovascular disease. According to Medicare claims data, Alex cared for 2,756 Medicare patients across 3,331 services. The services billed most often include evaluation of single, dual, multiple lead or leadless pacemaker system, remote up to 90 days, evaluation of single, dual, multiple lead or leadless pacemaker system, remote up to 90 days, and routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report only. NPI 1568559458 identifies this record in the national registry.
Factual summary compiled by Guide.md from public records; not written by this provider.
Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
Medicare information
Exactly as CMS reports it (National Downloadable File, Opt-Out Affidavits, Order & Referring). Not an insurance directory; confirm coverage with the office.
Contact Information
- (847) 657-1819
- Email not available
Practice Locations
2150 PFINGSTEN RD STE 1200
Glenview, IL 60026
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology generally. Availability varies by clinician, training and location — this profile has not been claimed, so nothing here is a personal claim by the provider.
Conditions
Most searched conditions
- AFib
- Arrhythmias
- Coronary artery disease
- Heart attack
Abnormal heart rhythms
- Atrial Tachycardia
- Premature atrial contractions
Autonomic disorders
- Orthostatic hypotension
- Postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome
Conduction disorders
- Bundle Branch Block
- Heart block
- Junctional Rhythm
- Tachy-Brady Syndrome
Dangerous heart rhythms
- Cardiac Arrest
- Ventricular Fibrillation
- Ventricular tachycardia
Device complications
Device issues
- Frequent Defibrillator Shocks
- Pacemaker Syndrome
Fainting & reflex disorders
- Carotid Sinus Hypersensitivity
Genetic heart conditions
- Arrhythmogenic Right Ventricular Dysplasia
- Brugada Syndrome
- Catecholaminergic Polymorphic Ventricular Tachycardia
- Long QT syndrome
Heart failure and muscle
- Weak Heart Muscle
Heart muscle conditions
- Cardiac Sarcoidosis
- Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy
Heart rhythm disorders
- Inappropriate Sinus Tachycardia
- Supraventricular tachycardia
- Wolff-Parkinson-White Syndrome
Inherited rhythm disorders
- Short QT Syndrome
Structural heart conditions
- Arrhythmic Mitral Valve Prolapse
Symptoms
- Dizziness and Lightheadedness
- Fainting and syncope
- Heart palpitations
- Premature ventricular contractions
- Slow heart rate (bradycardia)
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
- AFib ablation
- Angioplasty and stenting
- Cardiac catheterization
- Pacemaker implantation
- Watchman procedure
Advanced therapies
- Stereotactic Cardiac Radioablation (STAR)
Catheter ablation
- AV Node Ablation
- Cardioneuroablation
- Cryoablation
- Epicardial Catheter Ablation
- Heart Flutter Ablation
- Pulsed Field Ablation
- PVC Ablation
- Ventricular Tachycardia Ablation
Device care
- Pacemaker Check
- Remote Device Monitoring
Device management
- Pacemaker or Defibrillator Reprogramming
Device placement
- Extravascular Defibrillator Placement (EV-ICD)
Device procedures
- Cardiac resynchronization therapy device placement
- Conduction System Pacing
- Implantable cardioverter-defibrillator placement
- Leadless Pacemaker Placement
- Pacemaker Battery Replacement
- Pacemaker Lead Removal
- Subcutaneous Defibrillator Placement
Diagnostic imaging
- Cardiac MRI for Heart Scarring
- Transesophageal echocardiogram
Diagnostic monitoring
- 24-Hour Holter Monitor
- Exercise Stress Test for Arrhythmia
Diagnostic testing
- Brugada Drug Challenge Test
- Carotid Sinus Massage
Diagnostic tests
- 30-Day Cardiac Event Monitor
- Electrophysiology study
- Genetic Arrhythmia Testing
- Heart monitor
- Implantable Loop Recorder (Cardiac Monitor Implant)
- Tilt Table Test
- Wearable Heart Patch Monitor
External devices
- LifeVest Fitting
Heart rhythm treatments
- AED Shock or Defibrillation
Medication management
- Heart Rhythm Medication Management
Minor device procedures
- Loop Recorder Removal
Rhythm restoration
- Electrical cardioversion
Stroke prevention
- Left atrial appendage closure
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
3,331 services · 2,756 patients · 25 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Insertion of pacemaker and upper and lower heart chamber electrode | Procedure | 33208 |
49 | More often than most peers in Cardiac Electrophysiology |
| Removal and replacement of dual lead permanent pacemaker | Procedure | 33228 |
26 | More often than most peers in Cardiac Electrophysiology |
| Evaluation of single, dual, multiple lead or leadless pacemaker system, remote up to 90 days | Treatment | 93294 |
709 | More than most peers in Cardiac Electrophysiology |
| Evaluation of single, dual, multiple lead or leadless pacemaker system, remote up to 90 days | Treatment | 93294 |
289 | More than most peers in Cardiac Electrophysiology |
| Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report only | Treatment | 93010 |
264 | As often as other peers in Cardiac Electrophysiology |
| Evaluation of single, dual, or multiple lead implantable defibrillator system, remote up to 90 days | Treatment | 93295 |
258 | More often than most peers in Cardiac Electrophysiology |
| Heart rhythm review and interpretation of continous external ekg over 8-15 days | Treatment | 93248 |
211 | More than most peers in Cardiac Electrophysiology |
| Evaluation of cardiac rhythm monitor system, remote up to 30 days | Treatment | 93298 |
154 | As often as other peers in Cardiac Electrophysiology |
| Use of a drug to induce depression of consciousness by physician performing a procedure (5 years or older), initial 15 minutes | Treatment | 99152 |
122 | More than most peers in Cardiac Electrophysiology |
| Programming of dual lead pacemaker system | Treatment | 93280 |
120 | More often than most peers in Cardiac Electrophysiology |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
Connections drawn from the registry and from what providers have told us. A link here is not a referral or an endorsement.
Other cardiac electrophysiology specialists at this location 2
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Also at this address 4
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
Trained at Northwestern University Feinberg Medical School 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
More connections — 15 related providers in 2 groups
Class of 1997 at Northwestern University Feinberg Medical School 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Insertion of pacemaker and upper and lower heart chamber electrode 7
Providers in IL who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What kind of doctor is Dr. Ro?
Dr. Ro is a cardiac electrophysiology in Glenview, IL. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Ro's address?
Dr. Ro is listed at 2150 Pfingsten Rd Ste 1200, Glenview, IL 60026. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How can I make an appointment with Dr. Ro?
The number on file is (847) 657-1819. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Ro's NPI number?
Dr. Ro's National Provider Identifier is 1568559458. It is issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and is unique and permanent — it does not change if they move practice.
NPI registry
Where did Dr. Ro train?
Dr. Ro attended Northwestern University Feinberg Medical School, graduating in 1997. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Dr. Ro been practicing?
Dr. Ro has 29 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1997, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What procedures does Dr. Ro perform?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Ro performs procedures including insertion of pacemaker and upper and lower heart chamber electrode and removal and replacement of dual lead permanent pacemaker; provides treatments such as evaluation of single, dual, multiple lead or leadless pacemaker system, remote up to 90 days and routine electrocardiogram using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report only, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Has Dr. Ro confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Ro. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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