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Dr. Ellen J Gustafson, MD

(Dr. Ellen J. Gustafson, MD)

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Specializes in: Medical Oncology, Adult Oncology and Adult Hematology

University of Illinois College of Medicine at Chicago (1978)

2614 W Jefferson Street
Joliet, IL 60435

(815) 725-1355

Dr. Ellen J Gustafson, MD is a medical oncologist in Chicago, IL specializing in medical oncology, adult oncology and adult hematology. She graduated from University of Illinois College of Medicine at Chicago in 1978 and has 48 years of experience. Dr. Ellen J Gustafson, MD is affiliated with Endeavor Health and St. Joseph's Hospital.

Office Locations

1801 W Taylor Street
Chicago, IL 60612

(312) 355-1625

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2614 W Jefferson Street
Joliet, IL 60435

(815) 725-1355

(815) 725-9857

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St. Joseph's Hospital

668 Cedar Crossings Drive
New Lenox, IL 60451

(630) 560-0121

(630) 556-8014

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950 N. York Road Suite 201a
Hinsdale, IL 60521

(630) 560-0121

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Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Ellen J Gustafson, MD in 2024

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

Top 5%

By Affordability:

biological response modifier therapy

chemotherapy

intravenous infusion therapy

intravenous chemotherapy

intravenous infusion

minimally invasive procedures

In 2024, Dr. Ellen J Gustafson, MD had a list price for biological response modifier (BRM) therapy, chemotherapy, intravenous infusion therapy, intravenous (IV) chemotherapy, intravenous (IV) infusion, and minimally invasive procedures 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.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ellen J Gustafson, MD treated as a medical oncologist in Chicago, IL during 2012 were hospital care, inpatient care, lab tests and blood draw.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ellen J Gustafson, MD for Medicare patients.

biological response modifier (BRM) therapy	65
blood draw	320
chemotherapy	65
doctor visit	1033
hospital care	1257
inpatient care	1257
lab tests	553
minimally invasive procedures	65

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ellen J Gustafson, MD treated as a medical oncologist in Chicago, IL during 2013 were hospital care, inpatient care, lab tests and blood draw.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ellen J Gustafson, MD for Medicare patients.

biological response modifier (BRM) therapy	103
blood draw	349
chemotherapy	103
doctor visit	1021
hospital care	1087
inpatient care	1087
lab tests	568
minimally invasive procedures	103

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ellen J Gustafson, MD.

**Gender**
Male	177
Female	422

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	522
Black	37
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	226
From 75 to 84	204
85 and over	88
Less than 65	81

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ellen J Gustafson, MD in 2013

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	65
Stroke	10
Ischemic Heart Disease	45
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	43
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	23
Heart Failure	34
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	30
Diabetes	37
Dementia	16
Cancer	49

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ellen J Gustafson, MD treated as a medical oncologist in Chicago, IL during 2014 were hospital care, inpatient care, lab tests and blood draw.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ellen J Gustafson, MD for Medicare patients.

biological response modifier (BRM) therapy	70
blood draw	304
chemotherapy	70
doctor visit	877
hospital care	889
inpatient care	889
lab tests	436
minimally invasive procedures	70

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ellen J Gustafson, MD.

**Gender**
Male	142
Female	383

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	460
Black	38
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	204
From 75 to 84	178
85 and over	71
Less than 65	72

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ellen J Gustafson, MD in 2014

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	62
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	41
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	42
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	17
Atrial Fibrilation	20
Heart Failure	35
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	30
Diabetes	39
Dementia	15
Cancer	46

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ellen J Gustafson, MD treated as a medical oncologist in Chicago, IL during 2015 were hospital care, inpatient care, lab tests and blood draw.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ellen J Gustafson, MD for Medicare patients.

biological response modifier (BRM) therapy	49
blood draw	249
chemotherapy	49
doctor visit	803
hospital care	776
inpatient care	776
lab tests	388
minimally invasive procedures	95

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ellen J Gustafson, MD.

**Gender**
Male	292
Female	770

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	936
Black	66
Hispanic	38
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	404
From 75 to 84	370
85 and over	170
Less than 65	118

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ellen J Gustafson, MD in 2015

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	66
Stroke	10
Ischemic Heart Disease	44
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	43
Asthma	17
Osteoperosis	16
Atrial Fibrilation	19
Heart Failure	34
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	29
Diabetes	40
Dementia	15
Cancer	46

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ellen J Gustafson, MD treated as a medical oncologist in Chicago, IL during 2016 were hospital care, inpatient care, lab tests and blood draw.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ellen J Gustafson, MD for Medicare patients.

blood draw	163
doctor visit	841
hospital care	685
inpatient care	685
lab tests	353
minimally invasive procedures	60

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ellen J Gustafson, MD.

**Gender**
Male	156
Female	415

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	504
Black	38
Hispanic	18
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	214
From 75 to 84	200
85 and over	97
Less than 65	60

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ellen J Gustafson, MD in 2016

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	65
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	45
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	48
Asthma	31
Osteoperosis	17
Atrial Fibrilation	19
Heart Failure	35
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	28
Diabetes	40
Dementia	17
Cancer	47

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ellen J Gustafson, MD treated as a medical oncologist in Chicago, IL during 2017 were hospital care, inpatient care, lab tests and blood draw.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ellen J Gustafson, MD for Medicare patients.

blood draw	189
doctor visit	763
hospital care	771
inpatient care	771
lab tests	434
minimally invasive procedures	50

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ellen J Gustafson, MD.

**Gender**
Male	131
Female	377

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	435
Black	42
Hispanic	18
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	205
From 75 to 84	166
85 and over	74
Less than 65	63

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ellen J Gustafson, MD in 2017

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	54
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	42
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	46
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	16
Atrial Fibrilation	21
Heart Failure	31
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	28
Diabetes	36
Dementia	17
Cancer	48

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ellen J Gustafson, MD treated as a medical oncologist in Chicago, IL during 2018 were hospital care, inpatient care, lab tests and blood draw.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ellen J Gustafson, MD for Medicare patients.

blood draw	249
doctor visit	866
hospital care	538
inpatient care	538
lab tests	422
minimally invasive procedures	55

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ellen J Gustafson, MD.

**Gender**
Male	159
Female	403

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	477
Black	45
Hispanic	22
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	216
From 75 to 84	200
85 and over	76
Less than 65	70

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ellen J Gustafson, MD in 2018

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	67
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	36
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	46
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	18
Heart Failure	28
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	27
Diabetes	38
Dementia	17
Cancer	50

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ellen J Gustafson, MD treated as a medical oncologist in Chicago, IL during 2019 were hospital care, inpatient care, lab tests and minimally invasive procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ellen J Gustafson, MD for Medicare patients.

biological response modifier (BRM) therapy	108
blood draw	136
chemotherapy	108
doctor visit	818
hospital care	528
inpatient care	528
lab tests	509
minimally invasive procedures	167

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ellen J Gustafson, MD.

**Gender**
Male	139
Female	376

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	439
Black	36
Hispanic	25
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	198
From 75 to 84	180
85 and over	73
Less than 65	64

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ellen J Gustafson, MD in 2019

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	70
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	40
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	48
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	17
Atrial Fibrilation	19
Heart Failure	33
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	21
Diabetes	41
Dementia	14
Cancer	49

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ellen J Gustafson, MD treated as a medical oncologist in Chicago, IL during 2020 were hospital care, inpatient care, lab tests and minimally invasive procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ellen J Gustafson, MD for Medicare patients.

blood draw	60
doctor visit	734
hospital care	554
inpatient care	554
lab tests	350
minimally invasive procedures	79

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ellen J Gustafson, MD.

**Gender**
Male	120
Female	325

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	379
Black	29
Hispanic	25
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	189
From 75 to 84	142
85 and over	48
Less than 65	66

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ellen J Gustafson, MD in 2020

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	64
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	36
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	44
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	17
Heart Failure	27
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	20
Diabetes	33
Dementia	12
Cancer	49

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ellen J Gustafson, MD treated as a medical oncologist in Chicago, IL during 2021 were lab tests, hospital care, inpatient care and minimally invasive procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ellen J Gustafson, MD for Medicare patients.

biological response modifier (BRM) therapy	159
blood draw	141
chemotherapy	159
CT scan	21
doctor visit	713
hospital care	709
inpatient care	709
lab tests	2398
minimally invasive procedures	301
port flush	21
thoracic (chest) imaging	21

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ellen J Gustafson, MD.

**Gender**
Male	139
Female	357

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	443
Black	31
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	185
From 75 to 84	177
85 and over	69
Less than 65	65

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ellen J Gustafson, MD in 2021

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	69
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	43
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	50
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	16
Atrial Fibrilation	19
Heart Failure	34
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	26
Diabetes	36
Dementia	16
Cancer	46

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ellen J Gustafson, MD treated as a medical oncologist in Chicago, IL during 2022 were lab tests, hospital care, inpatient care and blood draw.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ellen J Gustafson, MD for Medicare patients.

biological response modifier (BRM) therapy	185
blood draw	404
chemotherapy	185
doctor visit	755
hormone therapy	109
hospital care	496
inpatient care	496
lab tests	2122
minimally invasive procedures	324

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ellen J Gustafson, MD.

**Gender**
Male	129
Female	301

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	366
Black	27
Hispanic	22
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	156
From 75 to 84	163
85 and over	67
Less than 65	44

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ellen J Gustafson, MD in 2022

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	11
Ischemic Heart Disease	38
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	39
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	18
Atrial Fibrilation	33
Heart Failure	33
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	29
Diabetes	40
Dementia	12
Cancer	49

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ellen J Gustafson, MD treated as a medical oncologist in Chicago, IL during 2023 were lab tests, blood draw, hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ellen J Gustafson, MD for Medicare patients.

biological response modifier (BRM) therapy	117
blood draw	475
chemotherapy	117
doctor visit	632
hormone therapy	135
hospital care	413
inpatient care	413
lab tests	1777
minimally invasive procedures	220
port flush	20
thyroid function tests	14

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ellen J Gustafson, MD.

**Gender**
Male	134
Female	271

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	342
Black	26
Hispanic	20
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	146
From 75 to 84	164
85 and over	63
Less than 65	32

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ellen J Gustafson, MD in 2023

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	13
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	39
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	18
Atrial Fibrilation	34
Heart Failure	31
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	29
Diabetes	38
Dementia	12
Cancer	44

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2024 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ellen J Gustafson, MD treated as a medical oncologist in Chicago, IL during 2024 were minimally invasive procedures, chemotherapy and biological response modifier (BRM) therapy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ellen J Gustafson, MD for Medicare patients.

biological response modifier (BRM) therapy	44
chemotherapy	44
doctor visit	228
minimally invasive procedures	68

2024 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ellen J Gustafson, MD.

**Gender**
Male	26
Female	105

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	113
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	62
From 75 to 84	42
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ellen J Gustafson, MD in 2024

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	33
Asthma	19
Osteoperosis	31
Atrial Fibrilation	23
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	32
Diabetes	34
Dementia	0
Cancer	58

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2024

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ellen J Gustafson, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Ellen J Gustafson, MD treated as a medical oncologist in Chicago, IL were lab tests, hospital care, inpatient care and blood draw.

biological response modifier (BRM) therapy	100
blood draw	253
chemotherapy	100
CT scan	21
doctor visit	775
hormone therapy	122
hospital care	725
inpatient care	725
lab tests	859
minimally invasive procedures	127
thoracic (chest) imaging	21
thyroid function tests	14

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2024

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ellen J Gustafson, MD.

**Gender**
Male	134
Female	346

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	31
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	416
Hispanic	14
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	168
85 and over	68
Less than 65	56
65 to 74	185

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ellen J Gustafson, MD From 2012 - 2024

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Ellen J Gustafson, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, cancer and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	62
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	36
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	40
Asthma	11
Osteoporosis	16
Heart Failure	28
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	25
Diabetes	34
Atrial Fibrillation	20
Cancer	44
Dementia	12

Education & Training

Dr. Ellen J Gustafson, MD graduated from University of Illinois College of Medicine at Chicago in 1978. She completed residency at University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center at Dallas and Affiliated Hospitals. She is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine, American Board of Internal Medicine and has a state license in Illinois.

Medical School: University of Illinois College of Medicine at Chicago (1978)

Residency: University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center at Dallas and Affiliated Hospitals (1980)

Board Certification: American Board of Internal Medicine, American Board of Internal Medicine (1986)

Licensed In: Illinois

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Ellen J Gustafson, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Endeavor Health

St. Joseph's Hospital

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Celgene Corporation	$820 Abraxane $760	Pomalyst $42	None $18
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.	$318 OPDIVO $196	YERVOY $68	ELIQUIS $29	SPRYCEL $25
Genentech USA, Inc.	$265 Gazyva $75	Perjeta $40	Kadcyla $37	Phesgo $29	Zelboraf $25	Other $58
Pfizer Inc.	$173 IBRANCE $52	TUKYSA $49	PAXLOVID $17	TALZENNA $16	XTANDI $15	Other $24
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation	$160 TASIGNA $39	SCEMBLIX $31	Fabhalta $30	KISQALI $23	ADAKVEO $21	Other $16
Other	$1,837 IMBRUVICA $255	OXBRYTA $129	SOLIRIS $83	Vectibix $72	KEYTRUDA $60	Other $1,238

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$3,474
Education	$99

Biography

Dr. Ellen Gustafson is an adult hematology and adult oncology specialist. Dr. Gustafson is especially interested in cancer and internal medicine. She is professionally affiliated with Endeavor Health. She attended medical school at the University of Illinois College of Medicine at Chicago. Her medical residency was performed at a hospital affiliated with the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center at Dallas.