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- 610 E Roosevelt Rd, Suite 302, Wheaton, IL 60187
About Dr. Challenger
Based in Wheaton, IL, Robert J. Challenger, M.D. is listed in the NPI registry under urology. Robert graduated from Loyola University of Chicago, Stritch School of Medicine in 1993. According to Medicare claims data, Robert cared for 3,131 Medicare patients across 7,589 services. The services billed most often include bcg live intravesical instillation, 1 mg, leuprolide injectable, camcevi, 1 mg, and 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'. NPI 1710996962 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
- (630) 653-5550
- Email not available
Practice Locations
610 E ROOSEVELT RD SUITE 302
Wheaton, IL 60187
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Urology 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
- Erectile dysfunction
- Kidney stones
- Overactive bladder
- Prostate cancer
- Urinary incontinence in women
- UTI
Bladder and urethra
Kidney and ureter
Male reproductive and sexual health
- Hydrocele
- Male infertility
- Peyronie's disease
- Testicular and scrotal pain
- Testicular cancer
- Testicular torsion
- Testosterone deficiency
- Varicocele
Prostate
Urinary symptoms and infection
- Blood in the urine
- Kidney infection
- Painful urination
- Recurrent urinary tract infections
- Urinary retention
Bladder & Urination
Kidney health
Men's health
Urinary symptoms
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
Office diagnosis
Bladder procedures
- Artificial Urinary Sphincter Implant
- Bladder Botox Injection
- Bladder instillation therapy
- Radical bladder removal
- Sacral neuromodulation
- Sling surgery for stress incontinence
- Transurethral resection of bladder tumor
Diagnostic imaging
Kidney & ureter procedures
Kidney and ureter surgery
Male reproductive
- Hydrocele repair
- Penile implant surgery
- Surgical correction of penile curvature
- Testicle removal
- Varicocele repair
Prostate
Prostate procedures
- HoLEP Laser Prostate Surgery
- Prostatic urethral lift
- Rezum Water Vapor Therapy
- Transurethral resection of the prostate
Stone procedures
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
7,589 services · 3,131 patients · 25 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ultrasound measurement of bladder capacity after voiding | Procedure | 51798 |
334 | More often than most peers in Urology |
| Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample | Procedure | 36415 |
141 | As often as other peers in Urology |
| Diagnostic exam of bladder and urethra using an endoscope | Procedure | 52000 |
127 | More often than most peers in Urology |
| Instillation of anti-cancer drug into bladder | Procedure | 51720 |
37 | As often as other peers in Urology |
| Biopsy of prostate gland | Procedure | 55700 |
35 | More often than most peers in Urology |
| Other procedure on male genital system | Procedure | 55899 |
22 | Less often than most peers in Urology |
| Non-needle measurement and recording of electrical activity of muscles at bladder and bowel openings | Procedure | 51784 |
22 | As often as other peers in Urology |
| Electronic assessment of bladder emptying | Procedure | 51741 |
22 | Less often than most peers in Urology |
| Ultrasound scan of pelvic region through rectum | Imaging | 76872 |
35 | More often than most peers in Urology |
| Ultrasound scan of pelvic region through rectum | Imaging | 76872 |
32 | More often than most peers in Urology |
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 urologists at this location 5
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 urologists in Wheaton 2
Same specialty, same city.
More connections — 24 related providers in 3 groups
Trained at Loyola University of Chicago, Stritch School of Medicine 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1993 at Loyola University of Chicago, Stritch School of Medicine 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Ultrasound measurement of bladder capacity after voiding 8
Providers in IL who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What kind of doctor is Robert J. Challenger?
Robert J. Challenger is an urologist in Wheaton, IL. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Urology”.
NPI registry
What is Robert J. Challenger's address?
Robert J. Challenger is listed at 610 E Roosevelt Rd Suite 302, Wheaton, IL 60187. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How can I make an appointment with Robert J. Challenger?
The number on file is (630) 653-5550. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is Robert J. Challenger's NPI number?
Robert J. Challenger's National Provider Identifier is 1710996962. 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 Robert J. Challenger train?
Robert J. Challenger attended Loyola University of Chicago, Stritch School of Medicine, graduating in 1993. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Robert J. Challenger been practicing?
Robert J. Challenger has 33 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1993, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What procedures does Robert J. Challenger perform?
According to Medicare billing data, Robert J. Challenger performs procedures including ultrasound measurement of bladder capacity after voiding, insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample and diagnostic exam of bladder and urethra using an endoscope; reads or performs imaging such as ultrasound scan of pelvic region through rectum; provides treatments such as administration of hormonal anti-neoplastic chemotherapy under skin or into muscle, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Has Robert J. Challenger confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Robert J. Challenger. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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