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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Bashar Attar, MD in 2015
The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Bashar Attar, MD treated during 2015 were hypertension.
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Dr. Bashar Attar, MD is a gastroenterologist in Chicago, IL specializing in adult gastroenterology and adult transplant hepatology. He graduated from Harvard Medical School. Dr. Bashar Attar, MD is affiliated with Cook County Health & Hospitals System and COOK COUNTY.
1901 W Harrison Street
Chicago, IL 60612
Gastrointestinal Problems (Digestive Disorders)
The gastrointestinal system, or GI tract, is the name given to a collection of organs that work together to digest food. These organs fit together in a long tube, running from the mouth to the anus, and include the esophagus, stomach, and intestines, among others. With so many parts working together, complicated by today's busy lifestyles and diets, digestive problems are common. As many as 1 in 3 Americans have a digestive or GI disorder. There are a huge variety of digestive problems, but the most common are IBS, constipation, GERD, hemorrhoids, and ulcers.
IBS, or irritable bowel syndrome, happens when the muscles surrounding the colon contract too easily or frequently. The result is abdominal pain, cramps, diarrhea or constipation, gas and bloating. IBS attacks can often be brought on by specific triggers, so a key part of treatment is learning which foods trigger IBS attacks and avoiding them. Treatment also includes exercise, avoiding stress, and medications if needed.
Constipation, or large, hard, or infrequent stools, happens to everyone at some point. It can be caused by a disruption in routine or food, or by eating a diet without many fresh fruits and vegetables. Although it is uncomfortable, constipation is common and usually not serious, but it can sometimes become chronic. Adding fiber to the diet, exercising, and taking medications may help.
GERD, or gastroesophageal reflux disease, is a severe form of chronic heartburn where stomach acid spills back up into the esophagus. Left untreated, the acid may even eat away at the esophagus and cause serious damage. Treatment includes changing the diet to avoid trigger foods, losing weight if needed, medications, or even surgery.
Hemorrhoids are blood vessels around the rectum that become irritated, swollen or torn while straining during a bowel movement. They are most often caused by constipation, but can also be caused by pregnancy, diarrhea, or simply a genetic predisposition towards hemorrhoids. Treatment involves first treating any constipation issues, then keeping the area clean and soothed until it has healed. If these measures are ineffective, surgery is sometimes used.
Peptic ulcers are sores or spots of inflammation in the lining of the stomach or close to the stomach in the small intestine. Usually this area is coated with a protective lining that shields the tissue from the strong stomach acid, but a break in the lining can let acid in, causing the sores. It used to be thought that stress caused ulcers, but now it is known that is not the case. Most often, they are caused by an infection by H. pylori bacteria, but ulcers can also be caused by alcohol abuse or overuse of aspirin, ibuprofen, naproxen, or other NSAIDS. The symptoms of an ulcer are pain, hunger, nausea, and fatigue.
Gastrointestinal problems, perhaps more than any other area, are markedly affected by lifestyle. Many disorders can be prevented or treated at least in part by eating a healthy diet high in fiber, exercising regularly, drinking enough water, and limiting alcohol intake. Still, the frequency of digestive disorders means that even the healthiest person can be affected by them. Anyone who notices blood in their stool, experiences abdominal pain, unexplained weight loss, or any significant change in bowel movements should see a doctor.
The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Bashar Attar, MD treated during 2015 were hypertension.
Hypertension | 75 |
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High Cholesterol | 0 |
Stroke | 0 |
Ischemic Heart Disease | 0 |
Depression | 0 |
Chronic Kidney Disease | 0 |
Asthma | 0 |
Osteoperosis | 0 |
Atrial Fibrilation | 0 |
Heart Failure | 0 |
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease | 0 |
Diabetes | 0 |
Dementia | 0 |
Cancer | 0 |
Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Bashar Attar, MD for Medicare patients.
doctor visit | 11 |
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The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Bashar Attar, MD treated during 2016 were hypertension.
Hypertension | 62 |
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High Cholesterol | 0 |
Stroke | 0 |
Ischemic Heart Disease | 0 |
Depression | 0 |
Chronic Kidney Disease | 0 |
Asthma | 0 |
Osteoperosis | 0 |
Atrial Fibrilation | 0 |
Heart Failure | 0 |
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease | 0 |
Diabetes | 0 |
Dementia | 0 |
Cancer | 0 |
Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Bashar Attar, MD for Medicare patients.
doctor visit | 16 |
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Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Bashar Attar, MD.
Male | 12 |
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Female | 16 |
Non-Hispanic White | 0 |
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Black | 17 |
Hispanic | 0 |
Asian | 0 |
Other | 0 |
Native American | 0 |
From 65 to 74 | 13 |
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From 75 to 84 | 0 |
85 and over | 0 |
Less than 65 | 0 |
The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Bashar Attar, MD treated during 2019 were diabetes, hypertension and chronic kidney disease.
Hypertension | 68 |
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High Cholesterol | 0 |
Stroke | 0 |
Ischemic Heart Disease | 0 |
Depression | 0 |
Chronic Kidney Disease | 43 |
Asthma | 0 |
Osteoperosis | 0 |
Atrial Fibrilation | 0 |
Heart Failure | 0 |
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease | 0 |
Diabetes | 68 |
Dementia | 0 |
Cancer | 0 |
Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Bashar Attar, MD for Medicare patients.
doctor visit | 14 |
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Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Bashar Attar, MD.
Female | 2 |
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Male | 1 |
Black / African American | 2 |
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Asian / Pacific Islander | 0 |
Non-Hispanic White | 0 |
Native American / Alaskan Native | 0 |
Hispanic | 0 |
Other | 0 |
75 to 84 | 0 |
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85 and over | 0 |
Less than 65 | 0 |
65 to 74 | 1 |
The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Bashar Attar, MD treated were hypertension, diabetes and chronic kidney disease.
Hypertension | 25 |
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High Cholesterol | 0 |
Stroke | 0 |
Ischemic Heart Disease | 0 |
Depression | 0 |
Chronic Kidney Disease | 5 |
Asthma | 0 |
Osteoporosis | 0 |
Heart Failure | 0 |
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease | 0 |
Diabetes | 8 |
Atrial Fibrillation | 0 |
Dementia | 0 |
Cancer | 0 |
Dr. Bashar Attar, MD graduated from Harvard Medical School. He completed residency at Cook County Health & Hospitals. He is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine, Subspecialty Board of Gastroenterology, Subspecialty Board of Geriatric Medicine, and Subspecialty Board of Transplant Hepatology and has a state license in Illinois.
Medical School: Harvard Medical School
Residency: Cook County Health & Hospitals
Board Certification: American Board of Internal Medicine, Subspecialty Board of Gastroenterology, Subspecialty Board of Geriatric Medicine, and Subspecialty Board of Transplant Hepatology
Licensed In: Illinois
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These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Bashar Attar, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.
Gilead Sciences Inc |
$197,776
Harvoni $83,553 |
Epclusa $79,662 |
Vosevi $4,216 |
Sovaldi $3,925 |
Vemlidy $104 |
Other $26,316 |
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Gilead Sciences, Inc. |
$122,195
Epclusa $54,944 |
Vemlidy $121 |
$67,130 |
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AbbVie, Inc. |
$2,969
Lupron $2,172 |
Mavyret $316 |
Viekira $255 |
$226 |
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Cook Incorporated |
$754
ESC - Hemostasis $279 |
ESC - Biliary $226 |
Cook Medical Biliary $116 |
Cook Medical Hemospray $85 |
ESC - Evolution $48 |
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Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc. |
$716
Kanuma $716 |
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Other |
$4,044
ENTYVIO $500 |
Cook Medical Hemostasis $332 |
XELJANZ $320 |
PillCam $194 |
OLYSIO $184 |
Other $2,514 |
Compensation for services other than consulting, including serving as faculty or as a speaker at a venue other than a continuing education program | $256,193 |
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Travel and Lodging | $50,573 |
Food and Beverage | $13,008 |
Consulting Fee | $8,300 |
Honoraria | $200 |
Other | $180 |
Dr. Bashar Attar, MD has received 7 research payments totaling $3,048.
Dr. Bashar Attar practices adult gastroenterology and adult transplant hepatology. Dr. Attar's clinical interests include pancreas problems, inflammatory bowel disease, and liver disease. He graduated from Harvard Medical School and Northwestern University, Feinberg School of Medicine. He is professionally affiliated with Cook County Health & Hospitals System.