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Dr. Athanasios Vlahos, MD

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Specializes in: Interventional Radiology/Diagnostic Radiology (IR/DR)

University of Illinois College of Medicine at Peoria

911 N Elm Street Suite 128
Hinsdale, IL 60521

(630) 856-7460

Dr. Athanasios Vlahos, MD is a radiologist in Elgin, IL specializing in interventional radiology/diagnostic radiology (ir/dr). He graduated from University of Illinois College of Medicine at Peoria. Dr. Athanasios Vlahos, MD is affiliated with Advocate Health Care and VASCULAR AND INTERVENTIONAL PROFESSIONALS, LLC.

Office Locations

Advocate Health Care

1435 N Randall Road Suite 410
Elgin, IL 60123

(224) 783-8478

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Advocate Health Care

2315 E 93rd Street Suite 236
Chicago, IL 60617

(773) 967-4847

(630) 655-9943

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Advocate Health Care

911 N Elm Street Suite 128
Hinsdale, IL 60521

(630) 856-7460

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Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Athanasios Vlahos, MD in 2023

Click on any procedure below to see further details on volume and pricing among Medicare patients.

Top 5%

By Affordability:

abdominal paracentesis

central line placement

paracentesis

pleural drainage

tunneled central line placement

In 2023, Dr. Athanasios Vlahos, MD had a list price for abdominal paracentesis (abdominal tap), central line placement, paracentesis, pleural drainage, and tunneled central line placement that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 95% of providers in related specialties within Illinois. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Top 10%

By Affordability:

thoracentesis

In 2023, Dr. Athanasios Vlahos, MD had a list price for thoracentesis that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 90% of providers in related specialties within Illinois. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Top 25%

By Volume:

aspiration procedures

inpatient hospital care

In 2012, Dr. Athanasios Vlahos, MD performed more aspiration procedures, and inpatient hospital care (for patient admitted to hospital) procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of providers in related specialties within Illinois.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Athanasios Vlahos, MD treated as a radiologist in Elgin, IL during 2012 were inpatient care, hospital care, catheterization and vascular procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Athanasios Vlahos, MD for Medicare patients.

angioplasty	19
aspiration	53
catheterization	72
diagnostic procedures	34
dialysis access procedures	18
doctor visit	76
hospital care	74
image guided procedures	47
injections	13
inpatient care	74
minimally invasive procedures	59
minor procedures	34
pain management	13
spinal procedures	13
vascular procedures	68
X-rays	18

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Athanasios Vlahos, MD treated as a radiologist in Elgin, IL during 2013 were catheterization, vascular procedures, minimally invasive procedures and image guided procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Athanasios Vlahos, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	53
catheterization	58
diagnostic procedures	29
dialysis access procedures	14
doctor visit	164
hospital care	43
image guided procedures	56
injections	27
inpatient care	43
minimally invasive procedures	56
minor procedures	29
pain management	27
spinal procedures	27
vascular procedures	57
X-rays	14

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Athanasios Vlahos, MD.

**Gender**
Male	196
Female	249

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	373
Black	34
Hispanic	25
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	161
From 75 to 84	148
85 and over	86
Less than 65	50

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Athanasios Vlahos, MD in 2013

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	71
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	58
Depression	31
Chronic Kidney Disease	56
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	21
Atrial Fibrilation	28
Heart Failure	42
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	33
Diabetes	46
Dementia	19
Cancer	24

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Athanasios Vlahos, MD treated as a radiologist in Elgin, IL during 2014 were inpatient care, hospital care, aspiration and catheterization.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Athanasios Vlahos, MD for Medicare patients.

ablation	19
aspiration	80
catheterization	51
diagnostic procedures	18
doctor visit	162
hospital care	135
image guided procedures	30
injections	31
inpatient care	135
minimally invasive procedures	49
minor procedures	18
pain management	12
pleural drainage	18
spinal procedures	12
vascular procedures	19

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Athanasios Vlahos, MD.

**Gender**
Male	186
Female	267

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	368
Black	36
Hispanic	24
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	155
From 75 to 84	143
85 and over	89
Less than 65	66

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Athanasios Vlahos, MD in 2014

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	69
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	55
Depression	33
Chronic Kidney Disease	57
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	20
Atrial Fibrilation	25
Heart Failure	44
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	31
Diabetes	47
Dementia	24
Cancer	23

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Athanasios Vlahos, MD treated as a radiologist in Elgin, IL during 2015 were inpatient care, hospital care, aspiration and catheterization.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Athanasios Vlahos, MD for Medicare patients.

ablation	21
aspiration	77
catheterization	59
diagnostic procedures	13
dialysis access procedures	12
doctor visit	101
hospital care	228
image guided procedures	13
injections	21
inpatient care	228
minimally invasive procedures	34
minor procedures	13
pleural drainage	19
ultrasound (sonogram)	11
vascular procedures	55
X-rays	12

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Athanasios Vlahos, MD.

**Gender**
Male	456
Female	594

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	728
Black	194
Hispanic	74
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	386
From 75 to 84	326
85 and over	190
Less than 65	148

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Athanasios Vlahos, MD in 2015

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	69
Stroke	12
Ischemic Heart Disease	59
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	63
Asthma	20
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	26
Heart Failure	47
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	33
Diabetes	50
Dementia	22
Cancer	21

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Athanasios Vlahos, MD treated as a radiologist in Elgin, IL during 2016 were inpatient care, hospital care, vascular procedures and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Athanasios Vlahos, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	62
catheterization	44
diagnostic procedures	17
dialysis access procedures	18
doctor visit	113
hospital care	339
image guided procedures	17
inpatient care	339
minimally invasive procedures	17
minor procedures	17
pleural drainage	17
ultrasound (sonogram)	122
vascular procedures	185
X-rays	18

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Athanasios Vlahos, MD.

**Gender**
Male	283
Female	350

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	446
Black	124
Hispanic	39
Asian	12
Other	12
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	211
From 75 to 84	214
85 and over	108
Less than 65	100

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Athanasios Vlahos, MD in 2016

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	71
Stroke	12
Ischemic Heart Disease	58
Depression	32
Chronic Kidney Disease	68
Asthma	34
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	28
Heart Failure	50
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	33
Diabetes	53
Dementia	28
Cancer	19

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Athanasios Vlahos, MD treated as a radiologist in Elgin, IL during 2017 were vascular procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), inpatient care and hospital care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Athanasios Vlahos, MD for Medicare patients.

ablation	26
aspiration	57
catheterization	60
diagnostic procedures	26
doctor visit	40
hospital care	141
image guided procedures	26
injections	26
inpatient care	141
minimally invasive procedures	52
minor procedures	26
pleural drainage	12
ultrasound (sonogram)	141
vascular procedures	223

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Athanasios Vlahos, MD.

**Gender**
Male	225
Female	261

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	294
Black	135
Hispanic	30
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	170
From 75 to 84	168
85 and over	68
Less than 65	80

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Athanasios Vlahos, MD in 2017

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	65
Stroke	12
Ischemic Heart Disease	55
Depression	33
Chronic Kidney Disease	63
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	20
Heart Failure	43
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	31
Diabetes	51
Dementia	26
Cancer	20

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Athanasios Vlahos, MD treated as a radiologist in Elgin, IL during 2018 were inpatient care, hospital care, vascular procedures and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Athanasios Vlahos, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal imaging	12
ablation	31
aspiration	59
catheterization	26
device removal	11
diagnostic procedures	25
doctor visit	56
hospital care	197
image guided procedures	25
injections	31
inpatient care	197
minimally invasive procedures	56
minor procedures	25
pelvic imaging	12
pleural drainage	15
ultrasound (sonogram)	99
vascular procedures	186

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Athanasios Vlahos, MD.

**Gender**
Male	230
Female	235

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	258
Black	153
Hispanic	32
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	185
From 75 to 84	129
85 and over	79
Less than 65	72

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Athanasios Vlahos, MD in 2018

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	67
Stroke	11
Ischemic Heart Disease	57
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	67
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	20
Heart Failure	46
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	35
Diabetes	50
Dementia	25
Cancer	20

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Athanasios Vlahos, MD treated as a radiologist in Elgin, IL during 2019 were vascular procedures, hospital care, inpatient care and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Athanasios Vlahos, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal imaging	16
aspiration	74
catheterization	66
diagnostic procedures	11
doctor visit	67
hospital care	166
inpatient care	166
minimally invasive procedures	11
minor procedures	11
pelvic imaging	16
pleural drainage	26
ultrasound (sonogram)	124
vascular procedures	171

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Athanasios Vlahos, MD.

**Gender**
Male	244
Female	260

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	321
Black	125
Hispanic	33
Asian	0
Other	13
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	207
From 75 to 84	153
85 and over	77
Less than 65	67

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Athanasios Vlahos, MD in 2019

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	74
Stroke	12
Ischemic Heart Disease	57
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	64
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	23
Heart Failure	45
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	29
Diabetes	48
Dementia	21
Cancer	23

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Athanasios Vlahos, MD treated as a radiologist in Elgin, IL during 2020 were hospital care, inpatient care, aspiration and catheterization.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Athanasios Vlahos, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	65
catheterization	49
doctor visit	28
hospital care	156
inpatient care	156
pleural drainage	25
ultrasound (sonogram)	12
vascular procedures	12

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Athanasios Vlahos, MD.

**Gender**
Male	160
Female	194

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	199
Black	124
Hispanic	19
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	140
From 75 to 84	112
85 and over	47
Less than 65	55

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Athanasios Vlahos, MD in 2020

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	73
Stroke	11
Ischemic Heart Disease	60
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	74
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	23
Heart Failure	53
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	34
Diabetes	51
Dementia	27
Cancer	24

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Athanasios Vlahos, MD treated as a radiologist in Elgin, IL during 2021 were hospital care, inpatient care, aspiration and catheterization.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Athanasios Vlahos, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	79
catheterization	39
doctor visit	23
hospital care	187
inpatient care	187
pleural drainage	22

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Athanasios Vlahos, MD.

**Gender**
Male	169
Female	193

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	188
Black	128
Hispanic	26
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	121
From 75 to 84	134
85 and over	51
Less than 65	56

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Athanasios Vlahos, MD in 2021

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	15
Ischemic Heart Disease	68
Depression	32
Chronic Kidney Disease	75
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	23
Heart Failure	56
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	33
Diabetes	57
Dementia	25
Cancer	23

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Athanasios Vlahos, MD treated as a radiologist in Elgin, IL during 2022 were hospital care, inpatient care, aspiration and catheterization.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Athanasios Vlahos, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	49
catheterization	29
diagnostic procedures	11
doctor visit	47
hospital care	152
inpatient care	152
minimally invasive procedures	11
minor procedures	11
pleural drainage	28

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Athanasios Vlahos, MD.

**Gender**
Male	145
Female	210

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	198
Black	108
Hispanic	28
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	111
From 75 to 84	122
85 and over	73
Less than 65	49

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Athanasios Vlahos, MD in 2022

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	18
Ischemic Heart Disease	46
Depression	31
Chronic Kidney Disease	57
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	19
Atrial Fibrilation	34
Heart Failure	48
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	34
Diabetes	50
Dementia	18
Cancer	28

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Athanasios Vlahos, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Athanasios Vlahos, MD treated as a radiologist in Elgin, IL were inpatient care, hospital care, vascular procedures and ultrasound (sonogram).

abdominal imaging	14
ablation	24
angioplasty	19
aspiration	64
catheterization	50
device removal	11
diagnostic procedures	20
dialysis access procedures	15
doctor visit	79
hospital care	165
image guided procedures	30
injections	24
inpatient care	165
minimally invasive procedures	38
minor procedures	20
pain management	17
pelvic imaging	14
pleural drainage	20
spinal procedures	17
ultrasound (sonogram)	84
vascular procedures	108
X-rays	15

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Athanasios Vlahos, MD.

**Gender**
Male	208
Female	255

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	105
Asian / Pacific Islander	1
Non-Hispanic White	306
Hispanic	30
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Other	2

**Age**
75 to 84	149
85 and over	78
Less than 65	67
65 to 74	167

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Athanasios Vlahos, MD From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Athanasios Vlahos, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, chronic kidney disease and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	64
Stroke	10
Ischemic Heart Disease	52
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	58
Asthma	12
Osteoporosis	13
Heart Failure	43
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	29
Diabetes	45
Atrial Fibrillation	22
Cancer	20
Dementia	21

Education & Training

Dr. Athanasios Vlahos, MD graduated from University of Illinois College of Medicine at Peoria. He completed residency at St. Francis Hospital Medical Center, Radiology. He is certified by the American Board of Radiology, Interventional Radiology and Diagnostic Radiology and has a state license in Illinois.

Medical School: University of Illinois College of Medicine at Peoria

Residency: St. Francis Hospital Medical Center, Radiology

Board Certification: American Board of Radiology, Interventional Radiology and Diagnostic Radiology

Licensed In: Illinois

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Athanasios Vlahos, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Advocate Health Care

VASCULAR AND INTERVENTIONAL PROFESSIONALS, LLC

Insurance Information

Please note: Insurance information may change at any time, and the provider may accept your insurance plan even if it is not listed below. Please contact the provider's office to confirm that your insurance is accepted.

Dr. Athanasios Vlahos, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: CIGNA Choice Fund PPO, United Healthcare Select Plus POS, United Healthcare Select HMO, United Healthcare Select EPO, United Healthcare Options PPO, United Healthcare Indemnity, Aetna POS, Aetna QPOS, TRICARE Prime, Aetna Open Choice PPO, Aetna Open Access HMO, Aetna Medicare HMO, Golden Rule, TRICARE, Coventry, Aetna Open Access Aetna Select, Aetna Select, Aetna EPO, Aetna HMO, Blue Advantage PPO, Aetna Medicare PPO, United Healthcare Select Plus HMO, United Healthcare Choice Plus PPO, AARP, Medicare Advantage, Humana Medicare Choice PPO, United Healthcare Choice Plus HMO, Blue Cross PPO, Blue Advantage HMO, Blue Cross Medicare Advantage PPO, Coventry PPO, United Healthcare, Medicaid, Humana, Cigna, United Healthcare Navigate HMO, First Health, HealthLink PPO, HFN EPO, HFN PPO, HFN Platinum EPO, HFN, PHCS PPO, MultiPlan PPO, SEIU - Local 4 PPO, Union Medical (Local 1546) HMO, Aetna Medicare Prime HMO-POS, Union Medical Care PPO, Aetna Elect Choice HMO (includes Aetna Health Funds), AAH UMR Select - Team Member Plan, Aetna Medicare POS, Aetna State of Illinois Open Access Plus, Aetna Open Choice POS, Health Services and Technology, HST Care Connect PPO, Aetna Open Choice PPO - State of Illinois - SOI, United Surest (previously Bind), Aetna Managed Choice (MC) POS, Union Health Services, Inc., Aetna Open Choice POS II, Aetna State of Illinois PPO, Aetna Health Network Option, Health Services and Technology, HST Care Connect EPO, AAH UMR Preferred - Team Member Plan, Aetna Signature Administrators PPO (ASA or SRC) PPO, Aetna Upfront Advantage, Aetna Signature Administrators PPO, SEIU - Local 4 HMO, Aetna Open Access Elect Choice (includes Aetna Health Funds), Aetna NAP - PPO, Aetna Value Performance Network, Aetna Premier Care Plus Network, Blue Cross Community MMAI, BlueCare Direct HMO, Aetna Health Network Only, Aetna Premier Care Network, Blue Cross Medicare Supplement PPO and SIHO PPO.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. Athanasios Vlahos, MD accepts the following insurance providers:

CIGNA Choice Fund PPO

United Healthcare Select Plus POS

United Healthcare Select HMO

United Healthcare Select EPO

United Healthcare Options PPO

United Healthcare Indemnity

Aetna POS

Aetna QPOS

TRICARE Prime

Aetna Open Choice PPO

Aetna Open Access HMO

Aetna Medicare HMO

Golden Rule

TRICARE

Coventry

Aetna Open Access Aetna Select

Aetna Select

Aetna EPO

Aetna HMO

Blue Advantage PPO

Aetna Medicare PPO

United Healthcare Select Plus HMO

United Healthcare Choice Plus PPO

AARP

Medicare Advantage

Humana Medicare Choice PPO

United Healthcare Choice Plus HMO

Blue Cross PPO

Blue Advantage HMO

Blue Cross Medicare Advantage PPO

Coventry PPO

United Healthcare

Medicaid

Humana

Cigna

United Healthcare Navigate HMO

First Health

HealthLink PPO

HFN EPO

HFN PPO

HFN Platinum EPO

HFN

PHCS PPO

MultiPlan PPO

SEIU - Local 4 PPO

Union Medical (Local 1546) HMO

Aetna Medicare Prime HMO-POS

Union Medical Care PPO

Aetna Elect Choice HMO (includes Aetna Health Funds)

AAH UMR Select - Team Member Plan

Aetna Medicare POS

Aetna State of Illinois Open Access Plus

Aetna Open Choice POS

Health Services and Technology, HST Care Connect PPO

Aetna Open Choice PPO - State of Illinois - SOI

United Surest (previously Bind)

Aetna Managed Choice (MC) POS

Union Health Services, Inc.

Aetna Open Choice POS II

Aetna State of Illinois PPO

Aetna Health Network Option

Health Services and Technology, HST Care Connect EPO

AAH UMR Preferred - Team Member Plan

Aetna Signature Administrators PPO (ASA or SRC) PPO

Aetna Upfront Advantage

Aetna Signature Administrators PPO

SEIU - Local 4 HMO

Aetna Open Access Elect Choice (includes Aetna Health Funds)

Aetna NAP - PPO

Aetna Value Performance Network

Aetna Premier Care Plus Network

Blue Cross Community MMAI

BlueCare Direct HMO

Aetna Health Network Only

Aetna Premier Care Network

Blue Cross Medicare Supplement PPO

SIHO PPO

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Athanasios Vlahos, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
DFINE, Inc	$1,417 Star $1,417
ARGON MEDICAL DEVICES, INC.	$421 OPTION $194	IVCF $115	$113
AngioDynamics, Inc.	$321 $321
TERUMO MEDICAL CORPORATION	$244 INTERVENTIONAL PRODUCTS $150	Navicross $77	METACROSS OTW $17
Medtronic Vascular, Inc.	$232 Anti-restenotic Therapies DCB $140	Drug-Coated Balloons $46	IN.PACT Admiral $25	CVI $21
Other	$1,367 Supera peripheral stent system $171	SHOCKWAVE IVL SYSTEM WITH THE SHOCKWAVE C2 CORONARY IVL CATHETER $153	VIABAHN Endoprosthesis with Hep $83	VIABAHN Endoprosthesis $61	Cook Medical Embolization $48	Other $851

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$2,684
Compensation for services other than consulting, including serving as faculty or as a speaker at a venue other than a continuing education program	$1,260
Travel and Lodging	$59

Biography

Dr. Athanasios Vlahos specializes in interventional radiology/diagnostic radiology (IR/DR). Dr. Vlahos most likely takes Aetna EPO, Blue California, and Coventry, as well as other insurance carriers. He graduated from the University of Illinois College of Medicine at Peoria. He speaks Greek. His professional affiliations include Advocate Sherman Hospital and Advocate Trinity Hospital.