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- 7 Blanchard Cir, Wheaton, IL 60189
About Dr. Klem
David A. Klem, MD is a healthcare provider in Wheaton, IL specializing in surgery. David trained at Rush Medical College of Rush University, graduating in 1991. Medicare claims data shows David provided 202 services to 188 patients. The services billed most often include new patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more, initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes, and subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes. This provider record is associated with NPI 1487628475.
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
- (630) 668-0833
- Email not available
Practice Locations
7 BLANCHARD CIR
Wheaton, IL 60189
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Surgery (Unspecified) 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
Breast conditions
Cancer
- Colon cancer
- Esophageal cancer
- Liver cancer
- Neuroendocrine Tumors
- Pancreatic cancer
- Soft-tissue sarcoma
- Stomach cancer
- Thyroid cancer
Colorectal
- Anal fissure
- Anal fistula
- Hemorrhoids
- Lower gastrointestinal bleeding
- Rectal prolapse
Digestive
- Abdominal adhesions
- Acid reflux
- Acute pancreatitis
- Bowel obstruction
- Colon polyps
- Diverticulitis
- Gastroparesis
- Peptic ulcer disease
Digestive & blood
Digestive health
- Crohn's disease
- Fecal incontinence
- Perforated bowel
- Severe chronic constipation
- Swallowing difficulties
- Ulcerative colitis
Endocrine
Infections
- Gangrene
- Skin and soft-tissue abscess
Lumps & bumps
Lymphatic
Minor surgery
Skin & scars
Skin & soft tissue
- Epidermoid cyst
- Lipoma
- Pilonidal cyst
- Skin lump or bump
Skin cancer
Vascular
- Carotid Artery Blockage
- Deep vein thrombosis
- Peripheral artery disease
- Varicose veins
Weight & metabolism
Wound care
- Bedsores
- Post-surgery fever or infection
Wounds
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
Abdominal
Abdominal surgery
- Small-bowel resection
- Stomach removal surgery
Bariatric
- Lap band removal
- Weight loss surgery revision
Breast surgery
Cancer
- Mastectomy
- Sentinel lymph-node biopsy
- Whipple procedure
Cancer surgery
- Esophagus removal surgery
- Liver tumor removal
Colorectal
- Anal fistula surgery
- Anal Sphincter Repair
- Colon resection
- Hemorrhoid removal
- Ostomy reversal
- Ostomy surgery
- Rectal prolapse repair
- Surgery for chronic anal fissure
Consultations
- Pre-Op Clearance Exam
- Robotic surgery consultation
Diagnostic
- Colonoscopy
- Skin lump biopsy
Digestive
Digestive health
- Endoscopy
- Peroral endoscopic myotomy
Endocrine
Infections
Minor surgery
- Fishhook or embedded splinter removal
- Ingrown toenail removal
Post-op care
- Suture removal
Reconstruction
- Skin graft
Skin & soft tissue
- Cyst Removal
- Lipoma removal
- Mole removal
- Pilonidal cyst surgery
- Scar revision surgery
- Skin Tag Removal
Skin cancer
- Excision of skin cancer
Vascular
- Blood Clot Removal Surgery
- Carotid endarterectomy
- Leg bypass surgery
- Varicose vein removal
Vascular & cancer
Weight loss
- Gastric bypass surgery
- Gastric sleeve surgery
Wound care
- Bed sore surgery
- Negative pressure wound therapy
Wounds
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
202 services · 188 patients · 9 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Repair of groin hernia using an endoscope | Procedure | 49650 |
19 | More often than most peers in Surgery |
| Removal of gallbladder using an endoscope | Procedure | 47562 |
11 | Less often than most peers in Surgery |
| New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more | Office visit | 99204 |
42 | More often than most peers in Surgery |
| Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes | Office visit | 99222 |
34 | More often than most peers in Surgery |
| Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes | Office visit | 99232 |
23 | Less often than most peers in Surgery |
| New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more | Office visit | 99203 |
22 | As often as other peers in Surgery |
| Subsequent hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 25 minutes | Office visit | 99231 |
20 | Less often than most peers in Surgery |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more | Office visit | 99214 |
19 | Less often than most peers in Surgery |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more | Office visit | 99213 |
12 | Less often than most peers in Surgery |
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 general surgeons at this location 2
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Related specialists at this location 3
Clinically related specialties at the same address — the people this provider most likely works alongside.
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.
More connections — 27 related providers in 4 groups
Other general surgeons in Wheaton 4
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at Rush Medical College of Rush University 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1991 at Rush Medical College of Rush University 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Repair of groin hernia using an endoscope 7
Providers in IL who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What does Dr. Klem specialize in?
Dr. Klem is a general surgeon in Wheaton, IL. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Surgery”.
NPI registry
Where is Dr. Klem located?
Dr. Klem is listed at 7 Blanchard Cir, Wheaton, IL 60189. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Klem's phone number?
The number on file is (630) 668-0833. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Dr. Klem?
Dr. Klem's National Provider Identifier is 1487628475. 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. Klem go to medical school?
Dr. Klem attended Rush Medical College of Rush University, graduating in 1991. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Dr. Klem have?
Dr. Klem has 35 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1991, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What does Dr. Klem do most often?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Klem performs procedures including repair of groin hernia using an endoscope and removal of gallbladder using an endoscope, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Is Dr. Klem's profile verified?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Klem. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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