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Dr. Debra E. Kanter, MD

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Specializes in: Diagnostic Radiology and General Practice

Northwestern University, Feinberg School of Medicine (2005)

Professional interests include: breast imaging, breast biopsy

1275 E Belvidere Road Suite 200
Grayslake, IL 60030

(847) 535-6198

Dr. Debra E. Kanter, MD is a diagnostic radiologist in Grayslake, IL specializing in diagnostic radiology and general practice. She graduated from Northwestern University, Feinberg School of Medicine in 2005 and has 21 years of experience. Dr. Debra E. Kanter, MD is affiliated with Northwestern Medicine, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, Northwestern Medical Group (NMG) and Northwestern Medicine Diagnostic Imaging Grayslake.

Office Locations

1275 E Belvidere Road Suite 200
Grayslake, IL 60030

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1000 N Westmoreland Road
Lake Forest, IL 60045

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676 N Saint Clair Suite 800
Chicago, IL 60611

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Breast Biopsy

Breast biopsy is a procedure where a small sample of tissue is collected from the breast for testing. A physician may prescribe a breast biopsy for a variety of reasons, but they are most frequently prescribed for a lump found in the breast. Biopsy samples extracted are examined by pathologists in a laboratory setting and are tested to determine if they are cancerous or benign, or indicative of some other condition. Depending on the lab results, physicians may prescribe additional treatment. Other circumstances which may prompt a breast biopsy include:

Mammograms that detect other unusual features in the chest, such as a cyst or calcium deposit
Breast scans or ultrasounds that display abnormalities
Nipple changes, such as scaling, crusting, or bloody discharge

Breast biopsies are collected through several different procedures and the specific type of biopsy that a patient receives depends on the size, location, and features of a breast lump or irregularity. The three main methods of collecting a breast biopsy include:

Fine needle aspiration (FNA biopsy), where a thin needle is directed into a breast lump or abnormality, extracting a small sample of tissue or liquid
Core needle biopsy (CNB biopsy), where a hollow needle is directed into a breast lump or abnormality, extracting cylinders of tissue called "cores"
Open (surgical) biopsy, where a breast lump is removed through an incision in the breast

Fine needle aspiration (FNA) and core needle biopsy (CNB) are sometimes image-guided, where a mammogram, ultrasound, or MRI helps direct the physician performing the needle extraction.

Fine needle aspiration, the most common biopsy method, generally requires few patient preparations. It is recommended patients avoid using lotion, deodorant, and perfume prior to their biopsy procedure. FNA biopsy is performed with local anesthesia (topical numbing cream) and typically has a quick recovery, but patients may experience soreness for a few days. Core needle biopsy extracts slightly more tissue than an FNA biopsy.

Open (surgical) biopsy is more invasive and requires general anesthesia, where patients are put to sleep during the procedure. Patients must fast prior to the surgery. After the biopsy is performed, patients are monitored in a recovery room for a time before being discharged, when they will need someone else to provide transportation.

Although some may consider breast biopsy to be a simple procedure, it can catch critical issues - particularly breast cancer - that impact wellness. If a breast biopsy reveals an underlying condition like life-threatening cancer, patients can receive the diagnosis and medical treatment that is necessary for their long-term health.

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Debra E. Kanter, MD in 2023

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

Top 25%

By Volume:

2-D diagnostic mammogram

breast imaging

mammogram

screening mammogram

targeted breast ultrasound

In 2012, Dr. Debra E. Kanter, MD performed more 2-D diagnostic mammogram, breast imaging, mammogram (breast X-ray), screening mammogram, and targeted breast ultrasound 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. Debra E. Kanter, MD treated as a diagnostic radiologist in Grayslake, IL during 2012 were breast procedures, women's imaging, X-rays and preventive care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Debra E. Kanter, MD for Medicare patients.

breast procedures	778
diagnostic imaging	231
diagnostic procedures	31
image guided procedures	46
minimally invasive procedures	46
minor procedures	31
preventive care	337
ultrasound (sonogram)	164
women's imaging	732
X-rays	568

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Debra E. Kanter, MD treated as a diagnostic radiologist in Grayslake, IL during 2013 were breast procedures, women's imaging, X-rays and preventive care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Debra E. Kanter, MD for Medicare patients.

breast procedures	1003
diagnostic imaging	257
diagnostic procedures	35
image guided procedures	35
minimally invasive procedures	35
minor procedures	35
preventive care	514
ultrasound (sonogram)	197
women's imaging	968
X-rays	771

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Debra E. Kanter, MD.

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	709
Black	31
Hispanic	21
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	475
From 75 to 84	214
85 and over	52
Less than 65	39

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Debra E. Kanter, MD in 2013

Hypertension	49
High Cholesterol	45
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	13
Depression	9
Chronic Kidney Disease	6
Asthma	4
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	5
Heart Failure	5
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	5
Diabetes	16
Dementia	3
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Debra E. Kanter, MD treated as a diagnostic radiologist in Grayslake, IL during 2014 were breast procedures, women's imaging, X-rays and preventive care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Debra E. Kanter, MD for Medicare patients.

breast procedures	956
diagnostic imaging	255
diagnostic procedures	21
image guided procedures	21
minimally invasive procedures	21
minor procedures	21
preventive care	529
ultrasound (sonogram)	151
women's imaging	935
X-rays	784

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Debra E. Kanter, MD.

**Gender**
Male	0
Female	767

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	702
Black	25
Hispanic	17
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	503
From 75 to 84	194
85 and over	36
Less than 65	34

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Debra E. Kanter, MD in 2014

Hypertension	49
High Cholesterol	46
Stroke	2
Ischemic Heart Disease	14
Depression	12
Chronic Kidney Disease	7
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	7
Heart Failure	5
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	7
Diabetes	16
Dementia	2
Cancer	16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Debra E. Kanter, MD treated as a diagnostic radiologist in Grayslake, IL during 2015 were breast procedures, women's imaging, X-rays and preventive care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Debra E. Kanter, MD for Medicare patients.

breast procedures	1177
diagnostic imaging	239
diagnostic procedures	45
image guided procedures	45
minimally invasive procedures	45
minor procedures	45
preventive care	551
ultrasound (sonogram)	342
women's imaging	1132
X-rays	790

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Debra E. Kanter, MD.

**Gender**
Male	0
Female	1556

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1388
Black	60
Hispanic	48
Asian	22
Other	38
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	994
From 75 to 84	418
85 and over	70
Less than 65	74

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Debra E. Kanter, MD in 2015

Hypertension	51
High Cholesterol	43
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	13
Depression	12
Chronic Kidney Disease	8
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	6
Heart Failure	6
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	5
Diabetes	18
Dementia	3
Cancer	19

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Debra E. Kanter, MD treated as a diagnostic radiologist in Grayslake, IL during 2016 were breast procedures, women's imaging, X-rays and preventive care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Debra E. Kanter, MD for Medicare patients.

breast procedures	1364
diagnostic imaging	270
diagnostic procedures	36
image guided procedures	36
minimally invasive procedures	36
minor procedures	36
preventive care	608
ultrasound (sonogram)	450
women's imaging	1328
X-rays	878

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Debra E. Kanter, MD.

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	768
Black	35
Hispanic	24
Asian	20
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	595
From 75 to 84	211
85 and over	31
Less than 65	30

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Debra E. Kanter, MD in 2016

Hypertension	49
High Cholesterol	43
Stroke	2
Ischemic Heart Disease	12
Depression	12
Chronic Kidney Disease	12
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	6
Heart Failure	5
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	7
Diabetes	18
Dementia	2
Cancer	18

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Debra E. Kanter, MD treated as a diagnostic radiologist in Grayslake, IL during 2017 were breast procedures, women's imaging, X-rays and preventive care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Debra E. Kanter, MD for Medicare patients.

breast procedures	1291
diagnostic imaging	250
diagnostic procedures	26
image guided procedures	26
minimally invasive procedures	26
minor procedures	26
preventive care	547
ultrasound (sonogram)	468
women's imaging	1265
X-rays	797

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Debra E. Kanter, MD.

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	696
Black	26
Hispanic	28
Asian	16
Other	21
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	516
From 75 to 84	207
85 and over	30
Less than 65	34

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Debra E. Kanter, MD in 2017

Hypertension	51
High Cholesterol	35
Stroke	2
Ischemic Heart Disease	14
Depression	13
Chronic Kidney Disease	11
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	4
Heart Failure	5
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	5
Diabetes	18
Dementia	2
Cancer	17

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Debra E. Kanter, MD treated as a diagnostic radiologist in Grayslake, IL during 2018 were breast procedures, women's imaging, X-rays and preventive care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Debra E. Kanter, MD for Medicare patients.

breast procedures	1489
diagnostic imaging	255
diagnostic procedures	36
image guided procedures	36
minimally invasive procedures	36
minor procedures	36
preventive care	702
ultrasound (sonogram)	496
women's imaging	1453
X-rays	957

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Debra E. Kanter, MD.

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	838
Black	31
Hispanic	21
Asian	28
Other	23
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	608
From 75 to 84	266
85 and over	31
Less than 65	36

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Debra E. Kanter, MD in 2018

Hypertension	48
High Cholesterol	48
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	12
Depression	14
Chronic Kidney Disease	12
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	5
Heart Failure	6
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	5
Diabetes	16
Dementia	2
Cancer	16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Debra E. Kanter, MD treated as a diagnostic radiologist in Grayslake, IL during 2019 were breast procedures, women's imaging, X-rays and preventive care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Debra E. Kanter, MD for Medicare patients.

breast procedures	1506
diagnostic imaging	241
diagnostic procedures	23
image guided procedures	23
minimally invasive procedures	23
minor procedures	23
preventive care	730
ultrasound (sonogram)	512
women's imaging	1483
X-rays	971

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Debra E. Kanter, MD.

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	843
Black	40
Hispanic	28
Asian	25
Other	27
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	604
From 75 to 84	277
85 and over	38
Less than 65	44

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Debra E. Kanter, MD in 2019

Hypertension	49
High Cholesterol	49
Stroke	2
Ischemic Heart Disease	14
Depression	15
Chronic Kidney Disease	12
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	17
Atrial Fibrilation	6
Heart Failure	6
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	6
Diabetes	17
Dementia	3
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Debra E. Kanter, MD treated as a diagnostic radiologist in Grayslake, IL during 2020 were breast procedures, women's imaging, X-rays and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Debra E. Kanter, MD for Medicare patients.

breast procedures	1261
diagnostic imaging	337
diagnostic procedures	37
image guided procedures	37
minimally invasive procedures	37
minor procedures	37
preventive care	289
ultrasound (sonogram)	598
women's imaging	1224
X-rays	626

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Debra E. Kanter, MD.

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	543
Black	24
Hispanic	22
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	400
From 75 to 84	172
85 and over	16
Less than 65	29

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Debra E. Kanter, MD in 2020

Hypertension	47
High Cholesterol	49
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	13
Depression	14
Chronic Kidney Disease	13
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	17
Atrial Fibrilation	5
Heart Failure	5
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	5
Diabetes	18
Dementia	2
Cancer	23

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Debra E. Kanter, MD treated as a diagnostic radiologist in Grayslake, IL during 2021 were breast procedures, women's imaging, X-rays and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Debra E. Kanter, MD for Medicare patients.

breast procedures	1381
diagnostic imaging	276
diagnostic procedures	31
image guided procedures	31
minimally invasive procedures	31
minor procedures	31
preventive care	460
ultrasound (sonogram)	614
women's imaging	1350
X-rays	736

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Debra E. Kanter, MD.

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	636
Black	29
Hispanic	24
Asian	12
Other	29
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	451
From 75 to 84	219
85 and over	31
Less than 65	29

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Debra E. Kanter, MD in 2021

Hypertension	50
High Cholesterol	53
Stroke	2
Ischemic Heart Disease	14
Depression	16
Chronic Kidney Disease	14
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	21
Atrial Fibrilation	5
Heart Failure	7
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	5
Diabetes	16
Dementia	2
Cancer	18

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Debra E. Kanter, MD treated as a diagnostic radiologist in Grayslake, IL during 2022 were breast procedures, women's imaging, X-rays and preventive care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Debra E. Kanter, MD for Medicare patients.

breast procedures	1262
diagnostic imaging	230
diagnostic procedures	11
image guided procedures	11
minimally invasive procedures	11
minor procedures	11
preventive care	609
ultrasound (sonogram)	412
women's imaging	1251
X-rays	839

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Debra E. Kanter, MD.

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	724
Black	37
Hispanic	21
Asian	29
Other	26
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	482
From 75 to 84	292
85 and over	36
Less than 65	27

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Debra E. Kanter, MD in 2022

Hypertension	60
High Cholesterol	70
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	13
Depression	13
Chronic Kidney Disease	10
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	27
Atrial Fibrilation	7
Heart Failure	6
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	7
Diabetes	18
Dementia	0
Cancer	22

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Debra E. Kanter, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Debra E. Kanter, MD treated as a diagnostic radiologist in Grayslake, IL were breast procedures, women's imaging, X-rays and preventive care.

breast procedures	1224
diagnostic imaging	258
diagnostic procedures	30
image guided procedures	31
minimally invasive procedures	31
minor procedures	30
preventive care	534
ultrasound (sonogram)	400
women's imaging	1192
X-rays	792

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Debra E. Kanter, MD.

**Gender**
Male	0
Female	211

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	30
Asian / Pacific Islander	13
Non-Hispanic White	713
Hispanic	23
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Other	14

**Age**
75 to 84	224
85 and over	33
Less than 65	34
65 to 74	511

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Debra E. Kanter, MD From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Debra E. Kanter, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, cancer and diabetes.

Hypertension	45
High Cholesterol	43
Stroke	2
Ischemic Heart Disease	12
Depression	11
Chronic Kidney Disease	9
Asthma	5
Osteoporosis	13
Heart Failure	5
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	5
Diabetes	15
Atrial Fibrillation	5
Cancer	16
Dementia	1

Education & Training

Dr. Debra E. Kanter, MD graduated from Northwestern University, Feinberg School of Medicine in 2005. She completed residency at Northwestern Memorial Hospital. She is certified by the Diagnostic Radiology, American Board of Radiology and has a state license in Illinois.

Medical School: Northwestern University, Feinberg School of Medicine (2005)

Residency: Northwestern Memorial Hospital (2010)

Board Certification: Diagnostic Radiology, American Board of Radiology

Licensed In: Illinois

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Debra E. Kanter, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Northwestern Medicine

Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine

Northwestern Medical Group (NMG)

Northwestern Medicine Diagnostic Imaging Grayslake

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc.	$103 ABILIFY MAINTENA $103
AbbVie, Inc.	$13 Androgel $13
Boston Scientific Corporation	$10 BRONCHIAL THERMOPLASTY $10

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$126

Biography

Dr. Debra Kanter's areas of specialization are general practice and diagnostic radiology. Areas of particular interest for Dr. Kanter include breast biopsy and breast imaging. Her professional affiliations include Northwestern Medical Group (NMG), Northwestern Medicine Lake Forest Hospital, and Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine. She has an open panel in Grayslake, IL according to Yext. She is a graduate of Northwestern University, Feinberg School of Medicine. Her medical residency was performed at Northwestern Memorial Hospital.