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Dr. Carmelita J. Colbert, MD

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(665 Ratings)

Specializes in: Adult Rheumatology

University of Louisville School of Medicine (2004)

Professional interests include: rheumatic diseases, lupus, vasculitis, and more.

801 N Cass Avenue
Westmont, IL 60559

(630) 469-9200

Dr. Carmelita J. Colbert, MD is a rheumatologist in Westmont, IL specializing in adult rheumatology. She graduated from University of Louisville School of Medicine in 2004 and has 22 years of experience. Dr. Carmelita J. Colbert, MD is affiliated with Endeavor Health, Northwestern Medicine and Duly Health and Care.

Office Locations

801 N Cass Avenue
Westmont, IL 60559

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Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Carmelita J. Colbert, MD in 2023

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

Top 5%

By Volume:

total IgA test

By Affordability:

antigen tests

bilirubin test

blood urea nitrogen test

creatinine urine test

cyclic citrullinated peptide antibody test

hepatitis B antigen testing

hepatitis B surface antigen testing

quantitative Ig tests

total hepatitis B core antibody testing

total IgA test

total IgG test

total protein test

total protein urine test

In 2023, among providers in related specialties within Illinois, Dr. Carmelita J. Colbert, MD performed more total IgA test procedures for Medicare patients than 95% of them and she also had a list price for antigen tests, bilirubin test, blood urea nitrogen (BUN) test, creatinine urine test, cyclic citrullinated peptide (CCP) antibody test, hepatitis B antigen testing, hepatitis B surface antigen testing, IgA test, IgD test, IgG test, IgM test, quantitative Ig tests, total hepatitis B core antibody testing, total IgA test, total IgG test, total protein test, and total protein urine test that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 95% of them. 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:

creatinine blood test

liver function tests

liver panel

In 2023, Dr. Carmelita J. Colbert, MD had a list price for creatinine blood test, liver function tests (LFTs), and liver panel 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 Affordability:

anti-DNA antibody test

anti-double-stranded DNA antibody test

antinuclear antibody test

complete blood count

C-reactive protein testing

metabolic panel

rheumatoid factor test

sed rate

vitamin D test

In 2012, Dr. Carmelita J. Colbert, MD had a list price for anti-DNA antibody test, anti-double-stranded DNA (anti-dsDNA) antibody test, antinuclear antibody (ANA) test, complete blood count (CBC), C-reactive protein testing, metabolic panel, rheumatoid factor (RF) test, sed rate (ESR), and vitamin D test that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 75% 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.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Carmelita J. Colbert, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	19

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Carmelita J. Colbert, MD treated as a rheumatologist in Westmont, IL during 2013 were aspiration and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Carmelita J. Colbert, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	18
doctor visit	84
injections	18

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Carmelita J. Colbert, MD.

**Gender**
Male	15
Female	49

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	0
Black	29
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	0
From 75 to 84	20
85 and over	0
Less than 65	22

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Carmelita J. Colbert, MD in 2013

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	47
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	31
Asthma	19
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	28
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	20
Diabetes	39
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Carmelita J. Colbert, MD treated as a rheumatologist in Westmont, IL during 2014 were blood draw, aspiration, injections and hospital care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Carmelita J. Colbert, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	113
blood draw	136
doctor visit	453
hospital care	69
injections	113
inpatient care	69

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Carmelita J. Colbert, MD.

**Gender**
Male	36
Female	161

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	90
Black	91
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	70
From 75 to 84	49
85 and over	13
Less than 65	65

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Carmelita J. Colbert, MD in 2014

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	41
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	41
Asthma	17
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	35
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	19
Diabetes	43
Dementia	7
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Carmelita J. Colbert, MD treated as a rheumatologist in Westmont, IL during 2015 were blood draw, aspiration, injections and hospital care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Carmelita J. Colbert, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	69
blood draw	232
doctor visit	454
hospital care	57
injections	69
inpatient care	57

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Carmelita J. Colbert, MD.

**Gender**
Male	76
Female	300

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	176
Black	170
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	154
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	126

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Carmelita J. Colbert, MD in 2015

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	49
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	38
Asthma	24
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	30
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	24
Diabetes	38
Dementia	7
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Carmelita J. Colbert, MD treated as a rheumatologist in Westmont, IL during 2016 were blood draw, hospital care, inpatient care and aspiration.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Carmelita J. Colbert, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	43
blood draw	222
doctor visit	424
hospital care	76
injections	43
inpatient care	76

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Carmelita J. Colbert, MD.

**Gender**
Male	39
Female	190

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	100
Black	101
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	99
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	68

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Carmelita J. Colbert, MD in 2016

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	56
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	37
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	39
Asthma	31
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	31
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	27
Diabetes	38
Dementia	8
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Carmelita J. Colbert, MD treated as a rheumatologist in Westmont, IL during 2017 were hospital care, inpatient care and blood draw.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Carmelita J. Colbert, MD for Medicare patients.

blood draw	41
doctor visit	272
hospital care	43
inpatient care	43

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Carmelita J. Colbert, MD.

**Gender**
Male	39
Female	134

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	85
Black	63
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	75
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	59

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Carmelita J. Colbert, MD in 2017

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	51
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	38
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	45
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	16
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	29
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	25
Diabetes	38
Dementia	0
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Carmelita J. Colbert, MD treated as a rheumatologist in Westmont, IL during 2018 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Carmelita J. Colbert, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	469
hospital care	20
inpatient care	20

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Carmelita J. Colbert, MD.

**Gender**
Male	53
Female	148

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	117
Black	51
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	92
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	58

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Carmelita J. Colbert, MD in 2018

Hypertension	64
High Cholesterol	51
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	25
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	33
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	22
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	30
Dementia	10
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Carmelita J. Colbert, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	410

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Carmelita J. Colbert, MD.

**Gender**
Male	30
Female	147

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	104
Black	58
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	86
From 75 to 84	43
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Carmelita J. Colbert, MD in 2019

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	54
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	25
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	31
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	16
Atrial Fibrilation	7
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	28
Dementia	0
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Carmelita J. Colbert, MD treated as a rheumatologist in Westmont, IL during 2020 were lab tests, blood draw, preventive care and aspiration.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Carmelita J. Colbert, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	19
blood draw	261
doctor visit	429
injections	19
lab tests	1438
preventive care	24
vaccines	11

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Carmelita J. Colbert, MD.

**Gender**
Male	42
Female	140

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	128
Black	37
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	89
From 75 to 84	48
85 and over	16
Less than 65	29

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Carmelita J. Colbert, MD in 2020

Hypertension	59
High Cholesterol	52
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	29
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	20
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	20
Dementia	7
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Carmelita J. Colbert, MD treated as a rheumatologist in Westmont, IL during 2021 were lab tests, blood draw and preventive care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Carmelita J. Colbert, MD for Medicare patients.

blood draw	372
doctor visit	620
lab tests	2285
preventive care	13

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Carmelita J. Colbert, MD.

**Gender**
Male	60
Female	163

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	176
Black	28
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	115
From 75 to 84	70
85 and over	16
Less than 65	22

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Carmelita J. Colbert, MD in 2021

Hypertension	62
High Cholesterol	54
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	28
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	16
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	23
Dementia	7
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Carmelita J. Colbert, MD treated as a rheumatologist in Westmont, IL during 2022 were lab tests and blood draw.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Carmelita J. Colbert, MD for Medicare patients.

blood draw	436
doctor visit	684
lab tests	2688

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Carmelita J. Colbert, MD.

**Gender**
Male	58
Female	195

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	200
Black	32
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	130
From 75 to 84	84
85 and over	11
Less than 65	28

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Carmelita J. Colbert, MD in 2022

Hypertension	74
High Cholesterol	67
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	26
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	16
Osteoperosis	20
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	22
Dementia	5
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Carmelita J. Colbert, MD treated as a rheumatologist in Westmont, IL during 2023 were lab tests, blood draw, aspiration and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Carmelita J. Colbert, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	14
blood draw	408
doctor visit	684
injections	14
lab tests	2358

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Carmelita J. Colbert, MD.

**Gender**
Male	57
Female	194

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	192
Black	33
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	130
From 75 to 84	85
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Carmelita J. Colbert, MD in 2023

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	67
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	25
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	21
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	21
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	19
Dementia	5
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2023

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Carmelita J. Colbert, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Carmelita J. Colbert, MD treated as a rheumatologist in Westmont, IL were lab tests, blood draw, hospital care and inpatient care.

aspiration	46
blood draw	263
doctor visit	416
hospital care	53
injections	46
inpatient care	53
lab tests	2192
preventive care	18
vaccines	11

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2023

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Carmelita J. Colbert, MD.

**Gender**
Male	42
Female	151

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	57
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	114
Hispanic	0
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	33
85 and over	4
Less than 65	39
65 to 74	86

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Carmelita J. Colbert, MD From 2012 - 2023

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

Hypertension	64
High Cholesterol	51
Stroke	1
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	29
Asthma	15
Osteoporosis	13
Heart Failure	21
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	28
Atrial Fibrillation	8
Cancer	8
Dementia	4

Education & Training

Dr. Carmelita J. Colbert, MD graduated from University of Louisville School of Medicine in 2004. She completed residency at Advocate Christ Medical Center, Oak Lawn. She is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine/Rheumatology - Rheumatology (Certified) and has a state license in Illinois.

Medical School: University of Louisville School of Medicine (2004)

Residency: Advocate Christ Medical Center, Oak Lawn (2007)

Board Certification: American Board of Internal Medicine/Rheumatology - Rheumatology (Certified)

Licensed In: Illinois

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Carmelita J. Colbert, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Endeavor Health

Northwestern Medicine

Duly Health and Care

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Carmelita J. Colbert, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.9 out of 5 stars based on 665 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Carmelita J. Colbert, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Westmont, IL.

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Overall Rating

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Reviews From Around The Web

Overall Rating: 5.0 2025-07-06

Patient verified via Press Ganey

Always a pleasure to see Dr Colbert! The Dr is always ready to listen, asks questions and answers mine. After almost 2 years of no answers and being told nothing is wrong having someone listen, understand, and work with me to get better is such a relief. I couldn't be happier with the treatment I receive.

Overall Rating: 5.0 2025-02-02

Patient verified via Press Ganey

Dr. Colbert is a good listener she listens to what difficulties I am having and is advises what I need to be doing. She shows concern. I truly feels like she cares about me and does not treat me like a number. I am so grateful to have a doctor who cares.

Overall Rating: 5.0 2024-10-13

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I so trust and appreciate Dr Colbert She is very thorough, explains treatment, results and plan of care so I understand without doubt . She is compassionate and kind beyond measure!! I have recommended her to family and friends

Overall Rating: 5.0 2025-04-27

Patient verified via Press Ganey

Dr. Colbert has always been an understanding caring and helpful individual she knows her stuff. I have been her patient for years. Her staff is helpful and kind. They even allowed me to get in for my appointment early.

Overall Rating: 5.0 2026-02-10

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Dr. Colbert is always friendly, caring and professional. She seems to genuinely care for the patient's wellbeing and makes you feel calm and comfortable. It's always a pleasure going to see her for my annual visit.

Overall Rating: 5.0 2025-09-11

Patient verified via Press Ganey

Dr Colbert has always taken the time to listen attentively to my concerns and shape her plan of care with compassion as well as using the latest medical information and research. I trust her.

Overall Rating: 5.0 2025-07-03

Patient verified via Press Ganey

Dr Colbert was attentive, understanding, and thourough. She is always a wonderful and treats me like I'm the only person she is seeing. I never feel overly rushed when I see her.

Overall Rating: 5.0 2025-07-10

Patient verified via Press Ganey

Dr Colbert has a wonderful bedside manner. She makes me feel very at ease/comfortable! Would definitely recommend her to anyone that needs a Rheumatologist!

Overall Rating: 5.0 2024-10-14

Patient verified via Press Ganey

I'm excited to be working with Dr Colbert. She came highly recommended. She listened and developed a plan to address my issues.

Overall Rating: 5.0 2025-12-10

Patient verified via Press Ganey

Dr. Colbert is a very excellent doctor and really helps in any way she can. She has good bedside manners too.

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.	$10,471 BENLYSTA $9,545	$926
AbbVie Inc.	$127 Rinvoq $100	Skyrizi $27
Amgen Inc.	$114 Enbrel $82	Otezla $32
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.	$88 KEVZARA $88
Janssen Scientific Affairs, LLC	$49 SIMPONI ARIA $49
Other	$100 Cimzia $25	ABRYSVO $17	Gralise $16	Hyrimoz $15	Tremfya $14	Other $12

**Types of Payments**
Compensation for services other than consulting, including serving as faculty or as a speaker at a venue other than a continuing education program	$6,900
Consulting Fee	$3,335
Food and Beverage	$703
Education	$12

Biography

Dr. Carmelita Colbert is an adult rheumatology specialist in Westmont, IL. Dr. Colbert's clinical interests include osteoporosis, psoriatic arthritis, and polymyositis. She is professionally affiliated with Northwestern Medicine Central DuPage Hospital, Edward Hospital, and Advocate Good Samaritan Hospital. She attended medical school at the University of Louisville School of Medicine. Her medical residency was performed at Advocate Christ Medical Center, Oak Lawn and a hospital affiliated with the University of Illinois at Chicago. She has received a 5.0 out of 5 star rating by her patients. Dr. Colbert has received the following distinctions: Castle Connolly; Top Doctor; and Chicago Magazine. Dr. Colbert welcomes new patients at her office inWestmont, IL as reported by Doctor.com.