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Dr. Bulbul Bahuguna, MD

Specializes in: Psychiatry
Professional interests include: attention deficit disorder (ADD/ADHD), anxiety, panic disorder, and more.
332 Skokie Valley Road Suite 225a
Highland Park, IL 60035

Dr. Bulbul Bahuguna, MD is a psychiatrist in Highland Park, IL specializing in psychiatry. Dr. Bulbul Bahuguna, MD is affiliated with Endeavor Health.

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332 Skokie Valley Road Suite 225a
Highland Park, IL 60035
(847) 831-0158
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Some issues Dr. Bulbul Bahuguna, MD can help you with:

Addictions

Addictions are chronic diseases of compulsive or uncontrollable behavior which may have adverse health effects. Addictions can include substance abuse (such as the abuse of opioids, alcohol, or prescription drugs) and certain non-drug related behaviors, such as gambling or video games. People with addictions may experience an uncontrollable urge to use substances or perform certain activities, although these behaviors may be harmful to themselves and others.

Those suffering with a substance abuse addiction are often unable to cease their behavior without some form of medical intervention. Studies have found that repeat use of certain drugs can figuratively rewire the brain, resulting in alterations to neural pathways associated with dopamine. This means that repeat drug users may become reliant on consuming the substance in order to function. For example, those with alcohol addiction ("alcoholism") become physically dependent on alcohol and may experience extreme withdrawal symptoms when avoiding alcohol entirely; in rare cases, medically unsupervised withdrawal can lead to death.

Behavioral addictions are similar to substance abuse addictions; however, people with behavioral addictions are addicted to a behavior or emotion associated with certain behaviors, as opposed to drugs. In addition to gambling, common behavioral addictions include food, video games, social media, shopping, and pornography addictions. When performing the activity, people experience euphoria (a rush of dopamine) that slowly lessens over time, meaning they build a tolerance and dependency on a behavior. For example, people who are addicted to shopping may need to purchase more items or spend more money to feel the same rush that once fueled their addiction.

Addictions can be assessed through a variety of means such as diagnostic screening, abuse assessment, or psychiatric evaluation. Treatment can help patients recover from their addictions and manage mental and physical health conditions related to their addiction. People with addictions may be treated in rehabilitative treatment facilities, hospitals, and other clinical settings.

Addiction treatment for substance abuse may include:

  • Detoxification (withdrawal from an addictive substance)
  • Pharmacotherapy (prescription medications), such as buprenorphine-naloxone (Suboxone), disulfiram, and naltrexone to ease withdrawal symptoms
  • Overdose treatment, such as the administration of naloxone (also known as Narcan)

Addiction treatments for both substance abuse and behavioral addictions may include:

  • Addiction therapy and psychiatric care, such as cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT)
  • Prescription medicine for co-occurring psychiatric disorders
  • Twelve-step programs and support groups, such as Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) or Food Addicts Anonymous (FA)

Addiction treatment has expanded to include care for patient substance abuse in non-clinical settings. A number of community programs now provide at-risk substance users a safe place or means to use drugs and mobile doctor's services for drug-associated illnesses and injuries. Behavioral addictions are also gaining increased attention as researchers and mental health professionals seek to better understand and treat them. For example, some researchers are assessing the connections between video game addiction and childhood risk factors. More and more, mental health experts are recognizing the importance of meeting people with addictions where they are at, using more advanced treatments. Addiction treatment is intended to care for people with addictions with compassion and respect.

Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD/ADHD)

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, or ADHD, is one of the most common disorders diagnosed in children. Nine percent of children in the USA have been diagnosed with ADHD. Symptoms, which include hyperactivity and difficulty maintaining focus or paying attention, can last into adulthood for some patients. Boys are four times as likely to be diagnosed as girls, although experts don't know why this is.

There are three main types of ADHD:

  • Predominantly hyperactive-impulsive types show symptoms such as constant fidgeting, talking non-stop, touching everything, having trouble sitting still and waiting their turn, and interrupting others.
  • Predominantly inattentive types tend to be distracted, get bored and wander off during tasks, forget things or instructions, daydream, and appear not to be listening. This type is sometimes misdiagnosed because they are not hyperactive and there are fewer behavior issues.
  • Combined types show symptoms from both categories. This is actually the most common type of ADHD.

When diagnosing ADHD, it is important to rule out other issues that may be causing the symptoms. Seizure disorders, hearing loss, anxiety, and domestic problems are some examples of problems that can cause behaviors similar to those seen with ADHD.

Treatment can include stimulant medications, behavioral therapy to teach patients ways to navigate their world and control symptoms better, and accommodations at school or work. A structured environment (with lots of organization and well-defined rules) seems to help most kids with ADHD function at their best.

ADHD is mainly thought of as a disorder that affects children, but symptoms can last into adulthood for a third to half of those diagnosed. In adults, ADHD has similar symptoms as when it is seen in children: impulsive behavior, difficulty maintaining focus, being easily distracted, or a tendency to fidget. These symptoms can cause problems in a patient's careers and relationships. Additionally, adults with ADHD are at increased risk for substance abuse. Medications can be an important part of treatment for adults, as well as stress reduction techniques and organization skills training. Specialized ADHD coaches can help adults with ADHD manage their symptoms and succeed in all areas of their life.

Depression

Everyone knows what it feels like to get the blues once in a while. But depression is a serious illness that is more severe than a bad day and lasts much longer. Symptoms of depression stop a person from being able to function and enjoy daily activities for weeks or months at a time. It can happen to anyone, and it isn't something that people can control by force of will or "snap out of it."

Some common symptoms of depression include:

  • Feeling sad, guilty, empty or hopeless
  • Fatigue and a lack of energy and motivation
  • A loss of pleasure in activities that were previously enjoyed
  • Unusual sleep or eating habits
  • Mental fog -- trouble concentrating, remembering, or making decisions
  • Physical aches and pains
  • Suicidal thoughts or a preoccupation with death

We don't yet know what causes depression, but it's thought that it is a combination of genetic, biological, environmental, and social influences. Because of this, the most effective treatments for depression combine medication with psychotherapy. Therapy, especially cognitive-behavioral therapy, can be extremely helpful in resolving the negative thoughts and feelings that come with depression. It gives patients new tools that they can use themselves to cope when their depression is making them feel down.

Some of the common medications used to treat depression include antidepressants such as SSRI's (Prozac, Paxil, Zoloft) or atypical antidepressants (Cymbalta, Wellbutrin). It's important to remember that these medications have different effects on everybody, and no one medication works right for everyone. Patients may have to try a couple before finding the one that works just right for them. If the first medication they try doesn't work, they should talk to their doctor about trying something else. In extreme cases where medication is not enough, electro-convulsive therapy and hospitalization may be the answer to keeping a severely depressed person safe.

Depression is a difficult illness to deal with, but it is more common than believed and there are many people who can help. With the right treatment, individuals with depression can get back to fully enjoying life again.

In The News 

“In her GPS Guide, Bulbul Bahuguna, M.D. explains how you already have the tools to stay positive.”—"How To Delete Toxic Thoughts With The Tip Of Your Finger (PHOTOS)", Huff Post, May 2013
“Many teens will turn inward, keeping feelings to themselves," says Bulbul Bahuguna, a psychiatrist and author of the new novel, "The Ghosts That Come Between Us," a coming-of-age story about...”—"Signs Your Teen is in Trouble and What to Do About It", Portland Press Herald, March 2013

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Bulbul Bahuguna, MD in 2023

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

Top 5%

By Volume:

individual therapy

In 2023, Dr. Bulbul Bahuguna, MD performed more individual therapy procedures for Medicare patients than 95% of providers in related specialties within Illinois.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Bulbul Bahuguna, MD treated as a psychiatrist in Highland Park, IL during 2012 were mental health therapy, hospital care, inpatient care and medication management.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Bulbul Bahuguna, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic evaluation 51
hospital care 335
inpatient care 335
medication management 242
mental health therapy 830

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Bulbul Bahuguna, MD treated as a psychiatrist in Highland Park, IL during 2013 were mental health therapy, hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Bulbul Bahuguna, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 570
hospital care 472
inpatient care 472
mental health therapy 482

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Bulbul Bahuguna, MD.

Gender
Male 50
Female 100
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 129
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 56
From 75 to 84 0
85 and over 0
Less than 65 78

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Bulbul Bahuguna, MD in 2013

Hypertension 61
High Cholesterol 55
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 29
Depression 75
Chronic Kidney Disease 21
Asthma 15
Osteoperosis 10
Atrial Fibrilation 0
Heart Failure 11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 10
Diabetes 26
Dementia 15
Cancer 0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Bulbul Bahuguna, MD treated as a psychiatrist in Highland Park, IL during 2014 were mental health therapy, hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Bulbul Bahuguna, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 723
hospital care 343
inpatient care 343
mental health therapy 407

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Bulbul Bahuguna, MD.

Gender
Male 49
Female 99
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 132
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 56
From 75 to 84 0
85 and over 0
Less than 65 64

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Bulbul Bahuguna, MD in 2014

Hypertension 53
High Cholesterol 46
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 23
Depression 75
Chronic Kidney Disease 17
Asthma 9
Osteoperosis 14
Atrial Fibrilation 0
Heart Failure 0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 11
Diabetes 22
Dementia 13
Cancer 9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Bulbul Bahuguna, MD treated as a psychiatrist in Highland Park, IL during 2015 were mental health therapy, hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Bulbul Bahuguna, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 957
hospital care 313
inpatient care 313
mental health therapy 761

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Bulbul Bahuguna, MD.

Gender
Male 84
Female 202
Age
From 65 to 74 126
From 75 to 84 0
85 and over 0
Less than 65 96

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Bulbul Bahuguna, MD in 2015

Hypertension 59
High Cholesterol 45
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 22
Depression 75
Chronic Kidney Disease 21
Asthma 10
Osteoperosis 13
Atrial Fibrilation 0
Heart Failure 9
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 13
Diabetes 20
Dementia 14
Cancer 9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Bulbul Bahuguna, MD treated as a psychiatrist in Highland Park, IL during 2016 were mental health therapy, hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Bulbul Bahuguna, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 1102
hospital care 374
inpatient care 374
mental health therapy 884

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Bulbul Bahuguna, MD.

Gender
Male 47
Female 106
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 136
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 62
From 75 to 84 0
85 and over 0
Less than 65 60

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Bulbul Bahuguna, MD in 2016

Hypertension 60
High Cholesterol 54
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 22
Depression 75
Chronic Kidney Disease 24
Asthma 13
Osteoperosis 10
Atrial Fibrilation 0
Heart Failure 12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 11
Diabetes 27
Dementia 14
Cancer 12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Bulbul Bahuguna, MD treated as a psychiatrist in Highland Park, IL during 2017 were mental health therapy, hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Bulbul Bahuguna, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 1187
hospital care 115
inpatient care 115
mental health therapy 1233

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Bulbul Bahuguna, MD.

Gender
Male 38
Female 78
Age
From 65 to 74 59
From 75 to 84 0
85 and over 0
Less than 65 31

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Bulbul Bahuguna, MD in 2017

Hypertension 59
High Cholesterol 37
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 17
Depression 75
Chronic Kidney Disease 22
Asthma 0
Osteoperosis 10
Atrial Fibrilation 0
Heart Failure 10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 0
Diabetes 14
Dementia 9
Cancer 10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Bulbul Bahuguna, MD treated as a psychiatrist in Highland Park, IL during 2018 were mental health therapy, hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Bulbul Bahuguna, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 1015
hospital care 94
inpatient care 94
mental health therapy 1038

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Bulbul Bahuguna, MD.

Gender
Male 42
Female 85
Age
From 65 to 74 65
From 75 to 84 0
85 and over 0
Less than 65 31

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Bulbul Bahuguna, MD in 2018

Hypertension 50
High Cholesterol 53
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 20
Depression 75
Chronic Kidney Disease 24
Asthma 9
Osteoperosis 17
Atrial Fibrilation 0
Heart Failure 0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 11
Diabetes 21
Dementia 0
Cancer 12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Bulbul Bahuguna, MD treated as a psychiatrist in Highland Park, IL during 2019 were mental health therapy, hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Bulbul Bahuguna, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 1061
hospital care 26
inpatient care 26
mental health therapy 1235

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Bulbul Bahuguna, MD.

Gender
Male 36
Female 79
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 104
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 63
From 75 to 84 29
85 and over 0
Less than 65 0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Bulbul Bahuguna, MD in 2019

Hypertension 48
High Cholesterol 51
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 26
Depression 75
Chronic Kidney Disease 23
Asthma 15
Osteoperosis 14
Atrial Fibrilation 0
Heart Failure 14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 11
Diabetes 23
Dementia 0
Cancer 12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Bulbul Bahuguna, MD treated as a psychiatrist in Highland Park, IL during 2020 were mental health therapy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Bulbul Bahuguna, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 1020
mental health therapy 1225

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Bulbul Bahuguna, MD.

Gender
Male 32
Female 68
Age
From 65 to 74 57
From 75 to 84 29
85 and over 0
Less than 65 0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Bulbul Bahuguna, MD in 2020

Hypertension 49
High Cholesterol 46
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 21
Depression 75
Chronic Kidney Disease 30
Asthma 0
Osteoperosis 13
Atrial Fibrilation 0
Heart Failure 14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 0
Diabetes 20
Dementia 11
Cancer 14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Bulbul Bahuguna, MD treated as a psychiatrist in Highland Park, IL during 2021 were mental health therapy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Bulbul Bahuguna, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 1145
mental health therapy 1412

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Bulbul Bahuguna, MD.

Gender
Male 33
Female 82
Age
From 65 to 74 64
From 75 to 84 40
85 and over 0
Less than 65 0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Bulbul Bahuguna, MD in 2021

Hypertension 47
High Cholesterol 49
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 19
Depression 75
Chronic Kidney Disease 29
Asthma 0
Osteoperosis 14
Atrial Fibrilation 0
Heart Failure 14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 0
Diabetes 20
Dementia 10
Cancer 14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Bulbul Bahuguna, MD treated as a psychiatrist in Highland Park, IL during 2022 were mental health therapy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Bulbul Bahuguna, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 1352
mental health therapy 1537

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Bulbul Bahuguna, MD.

Gender
Male 35
Female 86
Age
From 65 to 74 66
From 75 to 84 42
85 and over 0
Less than 65 0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Bulbul Bahuguna, MD in 2022

Hypertension 56
High Cholesterol 66
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 16
Depression 75
Chronic Kidney Disease 17
Asthma 0
Osteoperosis 20
Atrial Fibrilation 9
Heart Failure 12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 11
Diabetes 21
Dementia 0
Cancer 24

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Bulbul Bahuguna, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Bulbul Bahuguna, MD treated as a psychiatrist in Highland Park, IL were mental health therapy, hospital care, inpatient care and diagnostic evaluation.

diagnostic evaluation 51
doctor visit 1013
hospital care 259
inpatient care 259
mental health therapy 1004

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Bulbul Bahuguna, MD.

Gender
Male 40
Female 89
Ethnicity
Black / African American 0
Asian / Pacific Islander 0
Non-Hispanic White 45
Native American / Alaskan Native 0
Hispanic 0
Other 0
Age
75 to 84 12
85 and over 0
Less than 65 32
65 to 74 61

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

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Bulbul Bahuguna, MD treated were depression, hypertension, high cholesterol and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension 49
High Cholesterol 45
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 19
Depression 68
Chronic Kidney Disease 20
Asthma 6
Osteoporosis 12
Heart Failure 8
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 7
Diabetes 19
Atrial Fibrillation 0
Dementia 7
Cancer 10

Education & Training

She completed residency at Northwestern University Affiliated Hospitals. She has a state license in Illinois.

Residency: Northwestern University Affiliated Hospitals (1990)

Licensed In: Illinois

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Bulbul Bahuguna, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Endeavor Health

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Bulbul Bahuguna, MD has a good overall rating with an average of 3.4 out of 5 stars based on 5 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Bulbul Bahuguna, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Highland Park, IL. 

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General Payments

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

Payments by Company
Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc. $3,525 REXULTI
$2,052 		ABILIFY TABLET
$642 		Nuedexta
$488 		ABILIFY MAINTENA
$334 		ABILIFY MYCITE
$10
Sunovion Pharmaceuticals Inc. $1,785 LATUDA
$1,785
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP $1,226 SEROQUEL XR
$1,226
Takeda Pharmaceuticals America, Inc. $982 Trintellix
$529 		Brintellix
$444 		Contrave
$9
Allergan Inc. $886 VRAYLAR
$847 		SAPHRIS
$24 		FETZIMA
$14 		VIIBRYD
$1
Other $4,546 VYVANSE
$491 		BELSOMRA
$475 		Trintellix
$325 		Evekeo
$308 		SPRAVATO
$248 		Other
$2,698
Types of Payments
Food and Beverage $12,428
Consulting Fee $153
Compensation for services other than consulting, including serving as faculty or as a speaker at a venue other than a continuing education program $150
Gift $114
Education $106

Biography

Dr. Bulbul Bahuguna's specialty is psychiatry. Dr. Bahuguna has a 3.5 out of 5 star average patient rating. Clinical interests for Dr. Bahuguna include addictions, attention deficit disorder (ADD/ADHD), and psychiatry. Her medical residency was performed at a hospital affiliated with Northwestern University. Dr. Bahuguna is affiliated with Endeavor Health.

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