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Dr. Gary R. Pineless, MD

(120 Ratings)

Specializes in: Adult Cardiology

University of Chicago, Pritzker School of Medicine (1981)

Professional interests include: high cholesterol (hyperlipidemia), cardiomyopathy, heart valve disease, and more.

2151 Waukegan Road Suite 100
Bannockburn, IL 60015

(847) 444-5300

Dr. Gary R. Pineless, MD is a cardiologist in Bannockburn, IL specializing in adult cardiology. He graduated from University of Chicago, Pritzker School of Medicine in 1981 and has 45 years of experience. Dr. Gary R. Pineless, MD is affiliated with Endeavor Health.

Office Locations

Endeavor Health

2151 Waukegan Road Suite 100
Bannockburn, IL 60015

(847) 444-5300

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Some issues Dr. Gary R. Pineless, MD can help you with:

Heart Problems

The heart is one of the most important organs in the body. This smooth muscle expands and contracts rhythmically an entire lifetime, pumping blood to the lungs and then to every other cell in the body. When heart problems occur, it becomes difficult for the body to get the nutrients and oxygen it needs via the blood. So while there are a variety of illnesses and disorders that affect the heart, most of them cause weakness, exhaustion and shortness of breath. The most common heart conditions include heart disease, angina, arrhythmia, and valve disorders.

Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States for both men and women. This includes coronary artery disease, heart attacks, congestive heart failure, and congenital heart disease. Some conditions, such as genetics, cannot be controlled. But there are many other things one can do to lower their risk for heart disease. Controlling high blood pressure and cholesterol levels, reducing or stopping smoking, exercising more and losing weight if needed, and eating a diet low in sodium can all protect the heart.

Angina is a squeezing type of chest pain that happens when the muscles around the heart don't get enough oxygen. It can be regular or infrequent. Usually, angina is caused by coronary heart disease. However, not all chest pain is angina. Chest pain can also be caused by a lung infection or panic attack, for example, so it is important to have any sudden pain checked.

Arrhythmia is the word for when the heart beats too fast, too slow, or irregularly with skipped beats. It can feel frightening, and depending on the type it can be dangerous, but in most cases arrhythmia is not serious and can be treated. It is very common, especially in older adults.

Heart valve problems can happen in any one of the the heart's four valves that keep blood flowing where it needs to go. Babies can be born with problems in their heart valves, or valves can be damaged by infections. The valves can stiffen and become less mobile, or they can stop closing properly and 'leak' when the heart beats. Valve problems can usually be repaired surgically.

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Gary R. Pineless, MD in 2023

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

Top 10%

By Affordability:

cardiac imaging

echocardiogram

In 2023, Dr. Gary R. Pineless, MD had a list price for cardiac imaging, and echocardiogram (echo) 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:

color Doppler echocardiography

Doppler echocardiography

spectral Doppler echocardiography

transthoracic echocardiography

In 2012, Dr. Gary R. Pineless, MD had a list price for color Doppler echocardiography, Doppler echocardiography, spectral Doppler echocardiography, and transthoracic echocardiography (TTE) 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

The top procedures that Dr. Gary R. Pineless, MD treated as a cardiologist in Bannockburn, IL during 2012 were hospital care, inpatient care, ultrasound (sonogram) and cardiac procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Gary R. Pineless, MD for Medicare patients.

cardiac procedures	260
doctor visit	1648
hospital care	765
inpatient care	765
ultrasound (sonogram)	260

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Gary R. Pineless, MD treated as a cardiologist in Bannockburn, IL during 2013 were hospital care, inpatient care, ultrasound (sonogram) and cardiac procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Gary R. Pineless, MD for Medicare patients.

cardiac procedures	221
doctor visit	1179
hospital care	594
inpatient care	594
ultrasound (sonogram)	221

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Gary R. Pineless, MD.

**Gender**
Male	496
Female	434

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	891
Black	15
Hispanic	13
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	246
From 75 to 84	370
85 and over	294
Less than 65	20

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Gary R. Pineless, MD in 2013

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	12
Ischemic Heart Disease	66
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	35
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	34
Heart Failure	31
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	18
Diabetes	31
Dementia	16
Cancer	17

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Gary R. Pineless, MD treated as a cardiologist in Bannockburn, IL during 2014 were hospital care, inpatient care, cardiac procedures and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Gary R. Pineless, MD for Medicare patients.

cardiac procedures	217
doctor visit	1365
hospital care	632
inpatient care	632
stress testing	13
ultrasound (sonogram)	204

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Gary R. Pineless, MD.

**Gender**
Male	534
Female	467

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	942
Black	21
Hispanic	17
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	272
From 75 to 84	390
85 and over	315
Less than 65	24

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Gary R. Pineless, MD in 2014

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	11
Ischemic Heart Disease	62
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	34
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	36
Heart Failure	31
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	18
Diabetes	31
Dementia	16
Cancer	17

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Gary R. Pineless, MD treated as a cardiologist in Bannockburn, IL during 2015 were hospital care, inpatient care, cardiac procedures and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Gary R. Pineless, MD for Medicare patients.

cardiac procedures	189
doctor visit	1430
hospital care	580
inpatient care	580
stress testing	14
ultrasound (sonogram)	175

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Gary R. Pineless, MD.

**Gender**
Male	918
Female	716

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1570
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	22
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	480
From 75 to 84	600
85 and over	526
Less than 65	28

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Gary R. Pineless, MD in 2015

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	63
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	32
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	32
Heart Failure	30
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	30
Dementia	15
Cancer	18

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Gary R. Pineless, MD treated as a cardiologist in Bannockburn, IL during 2016 were hospital care, inpatient care, ultrasound (sonogram) and cardiac procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Gary R. Pineless, MD for Medicare patients.

cardiac procedures	160
doctor visit	1366
hospital care	383
inpatient care	383
ultrasound (sonogram)	160

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Gary R. Pineless, MD.

**Gender**
Male	444
Female	408

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	805
Black	0
Hispanic	13
Asian	0
Other	15
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	263
From 75 to 84	313
85 and over	263
Less than 65	13

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Gary R. Pineless, MD in 2016

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	61
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	38
Asthma	19
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	35
Heart Failure	30
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	18
Diabetes	29
Dementia	13
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Gary R. Pineless, MD treated as a cardiologist in Bannockburn, IL during 2017 were hospital care, inpatient care, ultrasound (sonogram) and cardiac procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Gary R. Pineless, MD for Medicare patients.

cardiac procedures	225
doctor visit	1349
hospital care	397
inpatient care	397
ultrasound (sonogram)	225

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Gary R. Pineless, MD.

**Gender**
Male	429
Female	372

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	756
Black	0
Hispanic	11
Asian	0
Other	18
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	242
From 75 to 84	288
85 and over	257
Less than 65	14

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Gary R. Pineless, MD in 2017

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	55
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	62
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	37
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	34
Heart Failure	29
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	29
Dementia	13
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Gary R. Pineless, MD treated as a cardiologist in Bannockburn, IL during 2018 were hospital care, inpatient care, ultrasound (sonogram) and cardiac procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Gary R. Pineless, MD for Medicare patients.

cardiac procedures	212
doctor visit	1371
hospital care	433
inpatient care	433
ultrasound (sonogram)	212

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Gary R. Pineless, MD.

**Gender**
Male	438
Female	388

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	783
Black	11
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	14
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	233
From 75 to 84	312
85 and over	262
Less than 65	19

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Gary R. Pineless, MD in 2018

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	10
Ischemic Heart Disease	62
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	37
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	35
Heart Failure	31
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	19
Diabetes	29
Dementia	15
Cancer	16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Gary R. Pineless, MD treated as a cardiologist in Bannockburn, IL during 2019 were hospital care, inpatient care, ultrasound (sonogram) and cardiac procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Gary R. Pineless, MD for Medicare patients.

cardiac procedures	181
doctor visit	1306
hospital care	381
inpatient care	381
ultrasound (sonogram)	181

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Gary R. Pineless, MD.

**Gender**
Male	400
Female	345

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	694
Black	12
Hispanic	13
Asian	0
Other	15
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	227
From 75 to 84	284
85 and over	221
Less than 65	13

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Gary R. Pineless, MD in 2019

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	10
Ischemic Heart Disease	61
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	39
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	37
Heart Failure	34
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	31
Dementia	13
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Gary R. Pineless, MD treated as a cardiologist in Bannockburn, IL during 2020 were hospital care, inpatient care, ultrasound (sonogram) and cardiac procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Gary R. Pineless, MD for Medicare patients.

cardiac procedures	180
doctor visit	1030
hospital care	347
inpatient care	347
ultrasound (sonogram)	180

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Gary R. Pineless, MD.

**Gender**
Male	387
Female	338

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	677
Black	0
Hispanic	12
Asian	0
Other	17
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	204
From 75 to 84	278
85 and over	232
Less than 65	11

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Gary R. Pineless, MD in 2020

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	63
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	42
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	32
Heart Failure	34
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	30
Dementia	15
Cancer	19

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Gary R. Pineless, MD treated as a cardiologist in Bannockburn, IL during 2021 were hospital care, inpatient care, ultrasound (sonogram) and cardiac procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Gary R. Pineless, MD for Medicare patients.

cardiac procedures	198
doctor visit	1150
hospital care	294
inpatient care	294
ultrasound (sonogram)	198

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Gary R. Pineless, MD.

**Gender**
Male	376
Female	325

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	649
Black	0
Hispanic	15
Asian	0
Other	22
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	210
From 75 to 84	272
85 and over	208
Less than 65	11

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Gary R. Pineless, MD in 2021

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	61
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	40
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	31
Heart Failure	30
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	30
Dementia	15
Cancer	16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Gary R. Pineless, MD treated as a cardiologist in Bannockburn, IL during 2022 were hospital care, inpatient care, ultrasound (sonogram) and cardiac procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Gary R. Pineless, MD for Medicare patients.

cardiac procedures	233
doctor visit	1142
hospital care	343
inpatient care	343
ultrasound (sonogram)	233

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Gary R. Pineless, MD.

**Gender**
Male	1029
Female	1033

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1852
Black	48
Hispanic	51
Asian	37
Other	74
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	587
From 75 to 84	818
85 and over	591
Less than 65	66

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Gary R. Pineless, MD in 2022

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	17
Ischemic Heart Disease	49
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	37
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	20
Atrial Fibrilation	39
Heart Failure	34
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	20
Diabetes	34
Dementia	17
Cancer	23

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Gary R. Pineless, MD treated as a cardiologist in Bannockburn, IL during 2023 were hospital care, inpatient care, ultrasound (sonogram) and cardiac procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Gary R. Pineless, MD for Medicare patients.

cardiac procedures	197
doctor visit	931
hospital care	384
inpatient care	384
ultrasound (sonogram)	197

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Gary R. Pineless, MD.

**Gender**
Male	692
Female	681

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1221
Black	44
Hispanic	29
Asian	24
Other	55
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	350
From 75 to 84	558
85 and over	424
Less than 65	41

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Gary R. Pineless, MD in 2023

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	17
Ischemic Heart Disease	53
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	39
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	22
Atrial Fibrilation	41
Heart Failure	38
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	20
Diabetes	35
Dementia	17
Cancer	22

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2023

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Gary R. Pineless, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Gary R. Pineless, MD treated as a cardiologist in Bannockburn, IL were hospital care, inpatient care, cardiac procedures and ultrasound (sonogram).

cardiac procedures	206
doctor visit	1272
hospital care	461
inpatient care	461
stress testing	13
ultrasound (sonogram)	203

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2023

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Gary R. Pineless, MD.

**Gender**
Male	511
Female	458

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	12
Asian / Pacific Islander	5
Non-Hispanic White	903
Hispanic	14
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Other	21

**Age**
75 to 84	373
85 and over	299
Less than 65	21
65 to 74	276

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Gary R. Pineless, MD From 2012 - 2023

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

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	67
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	55
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	34
Asthma	9
Osteoporosis	13
Heart Failure	29
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	28
Atrial Fibrillation	32
Cancer	16
Dementia	13

Education & Training

Dr. Gary R. Pineless, MD graduated from University of Chicago, Pritzker School of Medicine in 1981. He completed residency at Mayo Clinic. He 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 Chicago, Pritzker School of Medicine (1981)

Residency: Mayo Clinic (1984)

Board Certification: American Board of Internal Medicine, American Board of Internal Medicine (1984)

Licensed In: Illinois

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Gary R. Pineless, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Endeavor Health

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Gary R. Pineless, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.94 out of 5 stars based on 120 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Gary R. Pineless, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Bannockburn, IL.

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP	$1,784 BRILINTA $1,280	FARXIGA $290	LOKELMA $92	WAINUA $83	CRESTOR $22	Other $18
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc	$1,683 XARELTO $1,478	OPSUMIT $136	UPTRAVI $55	INVOKANA $14
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.	$1,411 ELIQUIS $1,088	CAMZYOS $323
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.	$1,043 JARDIANCE $907	Pradaxa $120	Praxbind $15
Novo Nordisk Inc	$771 Ozempic $327	Wegovy $115	RYBELSUS $89	$239
Other	$4,048 Effient $592	Repatha $496	LEQVIO $456	ENTRESTO $302	LINQ II $215	Other $1,987

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$10,690
Education	$50

Biography

Dr. Gary Pineless is an adult cardiology specialist. These areas are among his clinical interests: consultative cardiology, heart failure, and heart valve disease. He is professionally affiliated with Endeavor Health. Dr. Pineless's education and training includes medical school at the University of Chicago, Pritzker School of Medicine and residency at Mayo Clinic. His average patient rating is 5.0 stars (out of 5).