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Dr. Michael Xu Lou, MD

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(Michael X. Lou, MD)

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Specializes in: Hospice and Palliative Medicine (End-of-Life Care and Serious Illness), Hospital Medicine (Hospitalist) and General Practice

Augusta University Medical College of Georgia (2016)

12251 S 80th Avenue
Palos Heights, IL 60463

(708) 923-4963

Dr. Michael Xu Lou, MD is a hospice and palliative medicine specialist in Palos Heights, IL specializing in hospice and palliative medicine (end-of-life care and serious illness), hospital medicine (hospitalist) and general practice. He graduated from Augusta University Medical College of Georgia in 2016 and has 10 years of experience. Dr. Michael Xu Lou, MD is affiliated with Northwestern Medicine, Northwestern Medicine Regional Medical Group and CENTRAL DUPAGE PHYSICIAN GROUP.

Office Locations

12251 S 80th Avenue
Palos Heights, IL 60463

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Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Michael Xu Lou, MD in 2023

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

Top 5%

By Volume:

inpatient hospital care

In 2023, Dr. Michael Xu Lou, MD performed more inpatient hospital care (for patient admitted to hospital) procedures for Medicare patients than 95% of providers in related specialties within Illinois.

Top 25%

By Affordability:

hospital care

inpatient care

inpatient hospital care

In 2013, Dr. Michael Xu Lou, MD had a list price for hospital care, inpatient care, and inpatient hospital care (for patient admitted to hospital) 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

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Michael Xu Lou, MD treated as a hospice and palliative medicine specialist in Palos Heights, IL during 2020 were hospital care, inpatient care and outpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michael Xu Lou, MD for Medicare patients.

hospital care	572
inpatient care	507
outpatient care	65

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael Xu Lou, MD.

**Gender**
Male	117
Female	126

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	214
Black	14
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

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

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael Xu Lou, MD in 2020

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Michael Xu Lou, MD treated during 2020 were high cholesterol, hypertension, chronic kidney disease and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	17
Ischemic Heart Disease	53
Depression	34
Chronic Kidney Disease	68
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	16
Atrial Fibrilation	29
Heart Failure	45
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	29
Diabetes	40
Dementia	30
Cancer	17

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Michael Xu Lou, MD treated as a hospice and palliative medicine specialist in Palos Heights, IL during 2021 were hospital care, inpatient care and outpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michael Xu Lou, MD for Medicare patients.

hospital care	1218
inpatient care	1148
outpatient care	70

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael Xu Lou, MD.

**Gender**
Male	197
Female	246

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	398
Black	26
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	149
From 75 to 84	150
85 and over	108
Less than 65	36

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael Xu Lou, MD in 2021

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Michael Xu Lou, MD treated during 2021 were high cholesterol, hypertension, chronic kidney disease and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	18
Ischemic Heart Disease	62
Depression	36
Chronic Kidney Disease	68
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	33
Heart Failure	52
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	34
Diabetes	40
Dementia	31
Cancer	21

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Michael Xu Lou, MD treated as a hospice and palliative medicine specialist in Palos Heights, IL during 2022 were hospital care, inpatient care and outpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michael Xu Lou, MD for Medicare patients.

hospital care	1007
inpatient care	956
outpatient care	51

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael Xu Lou, MD.

**Gender**
Male	145
Female	204

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	301
Black	28
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	108
From 75 to 84	120
85 and over	85
Less than 65	36

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael Xu Lou, MD in 2022

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Michael Xu Lou, MD treated during 2022 were high cholesterol, hypertension, ischemic heart disease and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	26
Ischemic Heart Disease	50
Depression	32
Chronic Kidney Disease	45
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	20
Atrial Fibrilation	37
Heart Failure	45
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	33
Diabetes	37
Dementia	23
Cancer	23

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Michael Xu Lou, MD treated as a hospice and palliative medicine specialist in Palos Heights, IL during 2023 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michael Xu Lou, MD for Medicare patients.

hospital care	858
inpatient care	858

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael Xu Lou, MD.

**Gender**
Male	164
Female	208

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	315
Black	25
Hispanic	19
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	121
From 75 to 84	140
85 and over	77
Less than 65	34

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael Xu Lou, MD in 2023

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Michael Xu Lou, MD treated during 2023 were high cholesterol, hypertension, ischemic heart disease and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	23
Ischemic Heart Disease	52
Depression	32
Chronic Kidney Disease	47
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	20
Atrial Fibrilation	40
Heart Failure	45
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	31
Diabetes	38
Dementia	21
Cancer	24

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2020 - 2023

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michael Xu Lou, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Michael Xu Lou, MD treated as a hospice and palliative medicine specialist in Palos Heights, IL were hospital care, inpatient care and outpatient care.

hospital care	913
inpatient care	867
outpatient care	62

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2020 - 2023

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael Xu Lou, MD.

**Gender**
Female	196
Male	155

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	23
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	307
Hispanic	4
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Other	0

**Age**
85 and over	83
75 to 84	121
Less than 65	33
65 to 74	113

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael Xu Lou, MD From 2020 - 2023

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

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	21
Ischemic Heart Disease	54
Depression	33
Chronic Kidney Disease	57
Asthma	11
Osteoporosis	17
Heart Failure	46
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	31
Diabetes	38
Atrial Fibrillation	34
Cancer	21
Dementia	26

Education & Training

Dr. Michael Xu Lou, MD graduated from Augusta University Medical College of Georgia in 2016. He completed residency at Loyola University Medical Center. He is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine - Internal Medicine (Certified) and has a state license in Illinois.

Medical School: Augusta University Medical College of Georgia (2016)

Residency: Loyola University Medical Center (2020)

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

Licensed In: Illinois

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Michael Xu Lou, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Northwestern Medicine

Northwestern Medicine Regional Medical Group

CENTRAL DUPAGE PHYSICIAN GROUP

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
ZOLL Services LLC (A/K/A ZOLL LifeCor Corp)	$24 LifeVest $24

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$24

Biography

Dr. Michael Lou's specialties are general practice, hospice and palliative medicine (end-of-life care and serious illness), and hospital medicine (hospitalist). He practices in Palos Heights, IL and Maywood, IL. Before completing his residency at a hospital affiliated with Loyola University, Dr. Lou attended medical school at Medical College of Georgia. Dr. Lou speaks Chinese. He is affiliated with Northwestern Medicine and Palos Hospital. Dr. Lou welcomes new patients at his office inPalos Heights, IL as reported by Yext.