Medicare Procedure and Patient Information
2018 Medicare Patient Data
Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kara Linn Totonchi, DO.
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Dr. Kara Linn Totonchi, DO is an obstetrician and gynecologist in Orland Park, IL specializing in obstetrics & gynecology. She graduated from Kansas City University of Medicine and Biosciences (KCUMB), College of Osteopathic Medicine. Dr. Kara Linn Totonchi, DO is affiliated with Advocate Health Care, Northwestern Medicine, Loyola Medicine and OB-GYN HEALTH ASSOCIATES SC.
Advocate Health Care
Hysterectomy (Uterus Removal)
A hysterectomy is an extremely common surgery performed to remove the uterus. Sometimes the fallopian tubes, ovaries, or cervix will be removed as well. A woman who has had a hysterectomy will no longer have periods and cannot get pregnant.
There are a variety of reasons that women have hysterectomies, including:
It is important to note that having any of these conditions does not necessarily mean that a hysterectomy is necessary. There are other available treatment options in most cases.
Although the uterus is responsible for a period, it is the ovaries that control the hormonal changes that women go through every month. So if a woman has a hysterectomy but keeps her ovaries, she might still experience hormonal swings every month even if she no longer has a period. Alternately, if a younger woman has a hysterectomy where her ovaries as removed, she will essentially be in immediate menopause.
A hysterectomy can be performed traditionally through one large cut in the abdomen, laparoscopically using tiny incisions and small tools, or through the vagina. Full recovery may take four to six weeks. After a hysterectomy, patients might experience sexual changes such as vaginal dryness or a change in libido. It is common to experience strong emotions after a hysterectomy, including both grief and relief. If a patient's ovaries were removed, they may be at higher risk for certain diseases, such as heart disease and osteoporosis. Taking hormonal birth control might reduce this risk.
Robotic Surgery
Robotic surgery is a type of minimally invasive surgery, using a tiny opening to get inside the body instead of making a large cut. It uses small tools attached to a thin robotic arm, which is controlled by the surgeon. Robotic surgery may be referred to by the specific kind of robot that is used. The most advanced robot currently in use is called the da Vinci, and surgery using it is sometimes called da Vinci surgery.
There are many benefits to robotic surgery, both for the patient and the surgeon. Robotic surgery allows for more precise movements and increased control during very delicate surgical procedures. This makes performing surgery accurately much easier for surgeons and reduces fatigue. The smaller 'hand' of the robot can enter the body via a much smaller opening, which reduces the risk of infection and scarring and leads to a faster recovery. The robotic hands also contain tiny moveable cameras among their tools, giving surgeons a much closer view of the procedure than would be possible with traditional surgery.
Click on any procedure below to see further details on volume and pricing among Medicare patients.
In 2013, Dr. Kara Linn Totonchi, DO had a list price for pelvic exam 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.
Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kara Linn Totonchi, DO.
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The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Kara Linn Totonchi, DO treated during 2021 were hypertension and high cholesterol.
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| High Cholesterol | |
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| Osteoperosis | |
| Atrial Fibrilation | |
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| Cancer |
Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kara Linn Totonchi, DO.
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The top procedures that Dr. Kara Linn Totonchi, DO treated as an obstetrician and gynecologist in Orland Park, IL during 2023 were breast exam and gynecologic procedures.
Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Kara Linn Totonchi, DO for Medicare patients.
| breast exam | 14 |
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| doctor visit | 16 |
| gynecologic procedures | 14 |
Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kara Linn Totonchi, DO.
| Male | |
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| Female |
The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Kara Linn Totonchi, DO treated during 2023 were high cholesterol and hypertension.
| Hypertension | |
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| High Cholesterol | |
| Stroke | |
| Ischemic Heart Disease | |
| Depression | |
| Chronic Kidney Disease | |
| Asthma | |
| Osteoperosis | |
| Atrial Fibrilation | |
| Heart Failure | |
| Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease | |
| Diabetes | |
| Dementia | |
| Cancer |
Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Kara Linn Totonchi, DO for Medicare patients.
The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Kara Linn Totonchi, DO treated as an obstetrician and gynecologist in Orland Park, IL were breast exam and gynecologic procedures.
| breast exam | 14 |
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| doctor visit | 16 |
| gynecologic procedures | 14 |
Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kara Linn Totonchi, DO.
| Female | |
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| Male |
The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Kara Linn Totonchi, DO treated were high cholesterol and hypertension.
| Hypertension | |
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| High Cholesterol | |
| Stroke | |
| Ischemic Heart Disease | |
| Depression | |
| Chronic Kidney Disease | |
| Asthma | |
| Osteoporosis | |
| Heart Failure | |
| Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease | |
| Diabetes | |
| Atrial Fibrillation | |
| Dementia | |
| Cancer |
Dr. Kara Linn Totonchi, DO graduated from Kansas City University of Medicine and Biosciences (KCUMB), College of Osteopathic Medicine. She completed residency at Saint John Macomb Oakland Hospital Macomb Center. She is certified by the American Osteopathic Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology - Obstetrics and Gynecology (Certified) and has a state license in Illinois.
Medical School: Kansas City University of Medicine and Biosciences (KCUMB), College of Osteopathic Medicine
Residency: Saint John Macomb Oakland Hospital Macomb Center (2016)
Board Certification: American Osteopathic Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology - Obstetrics and Gynecology (Certified)
Licensed In: Illinois
Dr. Kara Linn Totonchi, DO is associated with these hospitals and organizations:
Dr. Kara Linn Totonchi, DO appears to accept the following insurance providers: CIGNA Choice Fund PPO, United Healthcare Select Plus POS, United Healthcare Select HMO, United Healthcare Select EPO, United Healthcare Options PPO, United Healthcare Indemnity, Aetna POS, Aetna QPOS, TRICARE Prime, Aetna Open Choice PPO, Aetna Open Access HMO, Aetna Medicare HMO, Golden Rule, TRICARE, Coventry, Aetna Open Access Aetna Select, Aetna Select, Aetna EPO, Aetna HMO, Blue Advantage PPO, Aetna Medicare PPO, United Healthcare Select Plus HMO, United Healthcare Choice Plus PPO, AARP, Medicare Advantage, Humana Medicare Choice PPO, United Healthcare Choice Plus HMO, Blue Cross PPO, Blue Advantage HMO, Blue Cross Medicare Advantage PPO, Coventry PPO, United Healthcare, Medicaid, Humana, Cigna, United Healthcare Navigate HMO, First Health, HealthLink PPO, HFN EPO, HFN PPO, HFN Platinum EPO, HFN, PHCS PPO, MultiPlan PPO, SEIU - Local 4 PPO, Union Medical (Local 1546) HMO, Aetna Medicare Prime HMO-POS, Union Medical Care PPO, Aetna Elect Choice HMO (includes Aetna Health Funds), AAH UMR Select - Team Member Plan, Aetna Medicare POS, Aetna State of Illinois Open Access Plus, Aetna Open Choice POS, Health Services and Technology, HST Care Connect PPO, Aetna Open Choice PPO - State of Illinois - SOI, United Surest (previously Bind), Aetna Managed Choice (MC) POS, Union Health Services, Inc., Aetna Open Choice POS II, Aetna State of Illinois PPO, Aetna Health Network Option, Health Services and Technology, HST Care Connect EPO, AAH UMR Preferred - Team Member Plan, Aetna Signature Administrators PPO (ASA or SRC) PPO, Aetna Upfront Advantage, Aetna Signature Administrators PPO, SEIU - Local 4 HMO, Aetna Open Access Elect Choice (includes Aetna Health Funds), Aetna NAP - PPO, Aetna Value Performance Network, Aetna Premier Care Plus Network, Blue Cross Community MMAI, BlueCare Direct HMO, Aetna Health Network Only, Aetna Premier Care Network, Blue Cross Medicare Supplement PPO and SIHO PPO.
According to our sources, Dr. Kara Linn Totonchi, DO accepts the following insurance providers:
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These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Kara Linn Totonchi, DO. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.
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$731
FEMALE INCONTINENCE $628 |
Pelvic Floor Repair $61 |
ALTIS $42 |
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$166
Osphena $95 |
Diclegis $71 |
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$137
OVA1 $137 |
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$109
OFIRMEV $109 |
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$100
Surgical Adhesion Barrier $100 |
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$812
Twirla $81 |
JADA SYSTEM $78 |
BioSurgery - TISSEEL $68 |
Aptima $61 |
ON-Q* PUMP AND ACCESSORIES $60 |
Other $464 |
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| $628 |
Dr. Kara Totonchi works as an obstetrics & gynecology. These areas are among her clinical interests: annual gynecological exam (well woman exam), contraception (birth control), and prenatal care. Dr. Totonchi's hospital/clinic affiliations include Northwestern Medicine, Advocate Christ Medical Center, and Palos Hospital. She accepts Aetna EPO, Blue California, and Coventry, in addition to other insurance carriers. Dr. Totonchi welcomes new patients at her office inOrland Park, IL as reported by Loyola Medicine. She studied medicine at Kansas City University of Medicine and Biosciences (KCUMB), College of Osteopathic Medicine and the University of Kansas School of Medicine. She is conversant in Spanish.