Physician Profile
Vivek Chaudhry, M.D.
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Chaudhry
Based in Chicago, IL, Vivek Chaudhry, M.D. is listed in the NPI registry under colon & rectal surgery. Vivek is also listed as specializing in surgery. According to Medicare claims data, Vivek cared for 75 Medicare patients across 90 services. The services billed most often include subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes, removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using an endoscope with mechanical snare, and diagnostic exam of large bowel using a flexible endoscope.
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Credentials & Licensing
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Medicare information
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Contact Information
- (312) 704-2885
- Email not available
Practice Locations
1740 W TAYLOR ST DEPT 3449
Chicago, IL 60612
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
90 services · 75 patients · 5 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using an endoscope with mechanical snare | Procedure | 45385 |
15 | Less often than most peers in Colon & Rectal Surgery |
| Diagnostic exam of large bowel using a flexible endoscope | Procedure | 45378 |
15 | As often as other peers in Colon & Rectal Surgery |
| Biopsy of large bowel using a flexible endoscope | Procedure | 45380 |
13 | Less often than most peers in Colon & Rectal Surgery |
| Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes | Office visit | 99232 |
35 | As often as other peers in Colon & Rectal Surgery |
| Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes | Office visit | 99222 |
12 | Less often than most peers in Colon & Rectal Surgery |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
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Related specialists at this location 7
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Also at this address 4
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Other colorectal surgeons in Chicago 8
Same specialty, same city.
More connections — 24 related providers in 3 groups
Trained at Other 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1991 at Other 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using an endoscope with mechanical snare 8
Providers in IL who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What kind of doctor is Vivek Chaudhry?
Vivek Chaudhry is a colorectal surgeon in Chicago, IL. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Colon & Rectal Surgery”.
NPI registry
What is Vivek Chaudhry's address?
Vivek Chaudhry is listed at 1740 W Taylor St Dept 3449, Chicago, IL 60612. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How can I make an appointment with Vivek Chaudhry?
The number on file is (312) 704-2885. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
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What is Vivek Chaudhry's NPI number?
Vivek Chaudhry's National Provider Identifier is 1992754766. 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 Vivek Chaudhry train?
Vivek Chaudhry attended Other, graduating in 1991. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Vivek Chaudhry been practicing?
Vivek Chaudhry has 35 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1991, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What procedures does Vivek Chaudhry perform?
According to Medicare billing data, Vivek Chaudhry performs procedures including removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using an endoscope with mechanical snare, diagnostic exam of large bowel using a flexible endoscope and biopsy of large bowel using a flexible endoscope, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
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Has Vivek Chaudhry confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Vivek Chaudhry. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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