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- 1050 Essington Rd Ste C, Joliet, IL 60435
About Dr. Ragona
Brian P. Ragona, M.D. practices geriatric medicine in Joliet, IL. Brian is a 1983 graduate of Chicago College of Medicine and Surgery. Medicare claims data shows Brian provided 5,089 services to 3,556 patients. The services billed most often include insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample, blood test, lipids (cholesterol and triglycerides), and established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more. The provider's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1992701015.
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
- (815) 729-0129
- Email not available
Practice Locations
1050 ESSINGTON RD STE C
Joliet, IL 60435
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Geriatric Medicine 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
- Alzheimer's disease
- Dementia
- Frequent falls
- Managing multiple medications
- Memory loss
- Osteoporosis
Balance & Mobility
- Senior Dizziness
- Walking Problems
Blood Health
- Senior Anemia
Bones & Joints
- Broken Hip Recovery
- Osteoarthritis
Brain & Nerves
- Delirium
- Dementia with behavioral symptoms
- Essential tremor
- Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus
- Parkinson's disease
Cardiovascular
Cognitive Health
- Dementia Wandering
- Mild cognitive impairment
Digestive
- Constipation
- Fecal incontinence
- Poor Appetite In Seniors
- Swallowing difficulties
Ears & Hearing
General Health
- Dehydration In Seniors
- Elderly Frailty
- Senior Malnutrition
- Unexplained Weight Loss
Hormone Health
- Underactive Thyroid In Seniors
Infections
Joints & Pain
- Gout
- Polymyalgia rheumatica
Lung Health
Men's Health
Mental Health
- Caregiver burnout
- Restlessness And Agitation
- Senior Anxiety
- Senior Depression
Mobility
- Balance Problems and Fall Risk
- Muscle Loss And Weakness
Oral Health
Pain
- Chronic Pain In Seniors
Skin & Wounds
- Bedsores
- Diabetic Foot Sores
- Non-Healing Wounds
- Thinning and Tearing Skin
Sleep
- Senior Insomnia
Spine & Pain
Urinary & Bladder
Urinary Health
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
- Comprehensive geriatric assessment
- Fall risk assessment
- Memory testing
Bone Health
- Osteoporosis Medication Consultation
Cardiovascular
- Orthostatic Blood Pressure Check
Care Placement
- Nursing Home Placement Assessment
Caregiver Support
- Dementia Caregiver Training
Chronic Disease Management
- Senior Diabetes Target Adjustment
Cognitive Health
- Dementia Wandering Safety Plan
Digestive
- Constipation And Bowel Management
- Swallowing safety evaluation coordination
Ear Care
End-of-Life Planning
- POLST Or DNR Consultation
Foot Care
- Routine Senior Foot And Nail Care
General Geriatric Care
- Senior Telehealth Consultation
General Health
- Outpatient IV Hydration
Home Care
- Home Health Certification
- In-Home Care Needs Assessment
Legal & Cognitive
- Mental Competency Evaluation
Medication Management
- Deprescribing consultation
Mental Health
- Agitation And Behavior Management Planning
- Senior Depression Screening
Mobility
Mobility & Equipment
- Walker Or Wheelchair Prescription
Nutrition
- High-Calorie Senior Nutrition Plan
- Senior Nutrition Assessment
Outpatient Care
- In-Home Doctor Visit
- Post-hospital transitional care
Pain & Injections
Pain Management
- Safe Senior Pain Management Plan
Palliative & Hospice
- Comfort care transition
- Hospice Eligibility Evaluation
Patient Safety
- Elder Abuse And Neglect Assessment
Planning & Support
- Advance Care Planning
- Assisted Living Placement Assessment
- Caregiver Counseling
- Long-Term Care Insurance Evaluation
- Medical Power Of Attorney Consultation
Preventive Care
- Chronic Illness Checkup
- Medicare annual wellness visit
- Shingles And Senior Vaccinations
Respiratory
- Oxygen Therapy Evaluation
Safety & Daily Function
- Daily Living Activities Evaluation
- Home Safety Evaluation
- Senior Driving Safety Assessment
Sensory Health
- Hearing Aid Fitting Referral
Surgical Clearance
- Senior Pre-Surgery Clearance
Urinary & Bladder
- Postvoid residual measurement
- Urinary Catheter Change And Care
Urinary Health
- Scheduled Toileting Program
Wound Care
- Surgical Wound Care
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
5,089 services · 3,556 patients · 25 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample | Procedure | 36415 |
481 | More often than most peers in Geriatric Medicine |
| Influenza vaccine, inactivated | Treatment | 90653 |
24 | As often as other peers in Geriatric Medicine |
| Blood test, lipids (cholesterol and triglycerides) | Lab test | 80061 |
448 | More often than most peers in Geriatric Medicine |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more | Office visit | 99214 |
440 | More often than most peers in Geriatric Medicine |
| Blood test, basic group of blood chemicals (calcium, total) | Lab test | 80048 |
401 | More than most peers in Geriatric Medicine |
| Creatinine level to test for kidney function or muscle injury | Lab test | 82570 |
399 | More than most peers in Geriatric Medicine |
| Urine microalbumin (protein) level | Lab test | 82043 |
399 | More than most peers in Geriatric Medicine |
| Magnesium level | Lab test | 83735 |
246 | Too few peers to compare |
| Blood test, thyroid stimulating hormone (tsh) | Lab test | 84443 |
244 | More often than most peers in Geriatric Medicine |
| Visit complexity inherent to evaluation and management associated with medical care services that serve as the continuing focal point for all needed health care services and/or with medical care services that are part of ongoing care related to a patient' | Billing code | G2211 |
243 | More often than most peers in Geriatric Medicine |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
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Related specialists at this location 2
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Also at this address 3
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More connections — 16 related providers in 3 groups
Trained at Chicago College of Medicine and Surgery 1
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1983 at Chicago College of Medicine and Surgery 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample 7
Providers in IL who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What kind of doctor is Brian P. Ragona?
Brian P. Ragona is a geriatrician in Joliet, IL. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Geriatric Medicine”.
NPI registry
What is Brian P. Ragona's address?
Brian P. Ragona is listed at 1050 Essington Rd Ste C, Joliet, IL 60435. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
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How can I make an appointment with Brian P. Ragona?
The number on file is (815) 729-0129. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
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What is the NPI for Brian P. Ragona?
Brian P. Ragona's National Provider Identifier is 1992701015. 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 Brian P. Ragona train?
Brian P. Ragona attended Chicago College of Medicine and Surgery, graduating in 1983. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Brian P. Ragona have?
Brian P. Ragona has 43 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1983, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What procedures does Brian P. Ragona perform?
According to Medicare billing data, Brian P. Ragona performs procedures including insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample; provides treatments such as influenza vaccine, inactivated, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
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