Physician Profile
Ricardo Salgado, M.D.
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Salgado
Ricardo Salgado, M.D. practices family practice in Chicago, IL. Ricardo is a 2015 graduate of University of Illinois College of Med (Chi/Peor/Rock/Chm-Urb). Ricardo is also listed as specializing in family medicine. Medicare claims data shows Ricardo provided 606 services to 596 patients. The services billed most often include established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more, insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample, and x-ray of chest, 2 views. The provider's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1982059937.
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
- (312) 694-2127
- Email not available
Practice Locations
635 N DEARBORN ST STE 100
Chicago, IL 60654
2900 N Lake Shore Dr
Chicago, IL 60657
15 S McHenry Rd
Buffalo Grove, IL 60089
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Family 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
- Allergies
- Diabetes
- Flu
- Hypothyroidism
- Strep throat
- UTI
Cardiometabolic
Digestive
Genitourinary and reproductive
Musculoskeletal and pain
Neurologic and behavioral
Respiratory and infectious
Skin
Common childhood and ear conditions
Pain & Joints
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
- Annual physical
- Blood test
- Flu shot
- Medicare wellness visit
- Sick visit
- TB test
- Well-woman exam
Preventive interventions
Screening and testing
- Cholesterol screening
- Depression screening
- Diabetes and prediabetes screening
- EKG
Diagnostic Tests
- COVID-19 testing
- Rapid Strep and Flu Swabs
- Urine Drug Screen
Exams & Screenings
- Camp and School Physical
- Pre-Op Clearance Exam
Foot and Leg Pain
- Toenail Fungus Treatment
Heart & Circulation
Injections
Lungs & Breathing
Minor Procedures
- Burn and Wound Care
- Ingrown toenail removal
- Suture removal
Occupational Health
Office procedures
- Earwax removal
- Incision and drainage of an abscess
- Superficial foreign-body removal
Pain Management
Preventive Care
- Chronic Illness Checkup
- Routine Vaccines
- Travel Vaccines And Consult
Respiratory
Senior Care
Sexual & Reproductive Health
Skin Procedures
- Cyst Removal
- Precancerous Sun Spot Freezing
- Skin Tag Removal
- Wart Removal
Sleep Health
- At-Home Sleep Study Order
Urgent Care Procedures
- Stitches and Laceration Repair
Wellness & Weight
- Weight Management Consult
Women's Health
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
606 services · 596 patients · 13 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample | Procedure | 36415 |
79 | As often as other peers in Family Practice |
| X-ray of chest, 2 views | Imaging | 71046 |
54 | More often than most peers in Family Practice |
| Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with tracing | Treatment | 93005 |
31 | More often than most peers in Family Practice |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more | Office visit | 99213 |
172 | More often than most peers in Family Practice |
| Amplifed dna or rna probe detection of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (covid-19) antigen | Lab test | 87635 |
52 | More often than most peers in Family Practice |
| New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more | Office visit | 99203 |
48 | More often than most peers in Family Practice |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more | Office visit | 99214 |
42 | Less often than most peers in Family Practice |
| Detection test by immunoassay with direct visual observation for streptococcus, group a (strep) | Lab test | 87880 |
32 | More often than most peers in Family Practice |
| Automated urinalysis test | Lab test | 81003 |
31 | As often as other peers in Family Practice |
| Detection test by nucleic acid for multiple types influenza virus | Lab test | 87502 |
29 | More often than most peers in Family Practice |
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 family practices at this location 7
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.
Other family practices in Chicago 8
Same specialty, same city.
More connections — 22 related providers in 3 groups
Trained at University of Illinois College of Med (Chi/Peor/Rock/Chm-Urb) 6
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 2015 at University of Illinois College of Med (Chi/Peor/Rock/Chm-Urb) 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 8
Providers in IL who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What kind of doctor is Ricardo Salgado?
Ricardo Salgado is a family practice in Chicago, IL. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry.
NPI registry
What is Ricardo Salgado's address?
Ricardo Salgado is listed at 635 N Dearborn St Ste 100, Chicago, IL 60654. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How can I make an appointment with Ricardo Salgado?
The number on file is (312) 694-2127. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Ricardo Salgado?
Ricardo Salgado's National Provider Identifier is 1982059937. 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 Ricardo Salgado train?
Ricardo Salgado attended University of Illinois College of Med (Chi/Peor/Rock/Chm-Urb), graduating in 2015. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Ricardo Salgado have?
Ricardo Salgado has 11 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2015, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What procedures does Ricardo Salgado perform?
According to Medicare billing data, Ricardo Salgado performs procedures including insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample; reads or performs imaging such as x-ray of chest, 2 views; provides treatments such as routine electrocardiogram using at least 12 leads with tracing, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Is Ricardo Salgado's profile verified?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Ricardo Salgado. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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