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Dr. Richard John Munson, MD

Specializes in: Neurology (Brain & Spinal Cord Disease)
Northwestern University, Feinberg School of Medicine (1992)
Professional interests include: stroke, carotid stenosis, subarachnoid hemorrhage, and more.
9650 Gross Point Road Suite 3900
Skokie, IL 60076

Dr. Richard John Munson, MD is a neurologist in Evanston, IL specializing in neurology (brain & spinal cord disease). He graduated from Northwestern University, Feinberg School of Medicine in 1992 and has 34 years of experience. Dr. Richard John Munson, MD is affiliated with Endeavor Health.

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Office Locations

1000 Central Street Suite 880
Evanston, IL 60201
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2180 Pfingsten Road Suite 2000
Glenview, IL 60026
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Endeavor Health

2650 Ridge Avenue Suite G155
Evanston, IL 60201
(847) 570-2570
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757 Park Avenue West Suite 2850
Highland Park, IL 60035
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920 Milwaukee Avenue Suite 2100
Lincolnshire, IL 60069
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Endeavor Health

9650 Gross Point Road Suite 3900
Skokie, IL 60076
(847) 570-2750
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Some issues Dr. Richard John Munson, MD can help you with:

Stroke

A stroke is a medical emergency that occurs when a blood vessel supplying oxygen and nutrients to the brain is ruptured or blocked. The brain cannot function without a steady supply of oxygen and nutrients, so when the blood supply to the brain is interrupted, even for a brief moment, brain cells begin to die. When a sufficient number of brain cells die, the brain itself can no longer function, meaning that strokes are very dangerous. Strokes can result in impaired movement, speech, cognitive ability, the impairment of important physical functions, and even death.

Anyone can have a stroke, regardless of age and health. Strokes are known to happen at random. However, certain conditions and behaviors can increase one's risk of stroke over time.

Risk factors for stroke include:

  • Heart disease
  • Older age
  • Smoking
  • Diabetes
  • High blood pressure
  • High blood cholesterol and lipids

There are two main types of stroke: ischemic stroke and hemorrhagic stroke. Ischemic stroke occurs more commonly and is when a blood vessel in the brain becomes blocked. Blockages are caused by blood clots and built-up plaque (deposits of fat and cholesterol), which leads to atherosclerosis, a condition where the blood vessels narrow and harden. The resultant restricted blood flow may lead to an ischemic stroke by blocking essential oxygen to the brain, causing the heart to exert more effort to pump blood.

Hemorrhagic stroke occurs when a blood vessel in or around the brain ruptures. The burst vessel leaks blood into surrounding brain tissue, causing irreparable brain damage.

Hemorrhagic strokes are less common and may occur from head injuries, brain aneurysms, brain tumors, and bleeding disorders, amongst other conditions.

Both ischemic and hemorrhagic strokes require immediate medical treatment. Medical intervention can prevent severe and life-threatening brain damage. Signs of stroke include:

-Disorientation or confusion

-Difficulty speaking

-Difficulty walking

-Impaired vision

-Weakness in the face, legs, or arms

-Severe headaches

When someone suspected of having a stroke reaches the hospital, the patient will usually receive a CT or other scan that provides an image of the brain. The scan results can reveal clotted or leaking blood in the brain. Physical exams, neurological exams, and blood tests may also be used to check for blood clotting and sugar. Treatment begins generally immediately if a stroke is detected.

Medical treatment for ischemic strokes includes a thrombolytic medicine which breaks up and disperses blood clots. This medicine can greatly improve stroke recovery and long-term health. However, the thrombolytic medicine must be administered as soon as possible to achieve these results. Other treatments for ischemic strokes are blood thinners and thrombectomy, a surgical procedure to remove a blood clot in the brain. Thrombectomy is performed by inserting a catheter (thin needle) into the artery to reach the blood clot and mechanically remove it. With the clot removed, normal blood flow to the brain resumes. Thrombectomy is typically performed at most six hours after a patient shows signs of a stroke.

Hemorrhagic strokes are treated with blood-saving medication and surgery. For a hemorrhagic stroke caused by the rupture of an aneurysm (blood vessel bulges), surgery to stem the bleeding aneurysm and vessel may be used. One surgical technique is stent-assisted coiling, which adds a stent (small wire-meshed tube) into the blood vessel to block the leaking opening of the aneurysm. A non-surgical procedure is endovascular coiling, where a catheter (thin, hollow needle) places a platinum wire coil at the spot of the aneurysm. The coil blocks bleeding and prevents the aneurysm from continuing to leak blood. These procedures are usually combined with blood-thickening medications. Blood transfusions may be administered if substantial blood loss has occurred.

Since stroke patients may have lost some essential functions while the blood flow to their brains was obstructed, both ischemic stroke and hemorrhage stroke patients may receive post-stroke rehabilitation to rebuild their physical and mental abilities. Some restorative treatments include occupational, physical, and speech therapy. Patients may also receive care from neurologists, who can assist patients in recovering certain brain functions and cognitive abilities, and rehabilitation psychologists, who may help patients with their emotional, behavioral, and cognitive recovery. Some stroke patients require lengthy rehabilitation and may never fully regain function, while others may recover more quickly. While the fastest recovery improvements are usually seen in the first three or four months, stroke rehabilitation can last for years.

If someone begins to show signs of stroke, contact emergency services and call 9-1-1 immediately since blood flow must be restored as soon as possible to help avoid significant brain damage. If an ambulance takes the person to the hospital, paramedics can initiate stroke treatment as soon as the patient enters the ambulance, allowing for more prompt medical intervention and care.

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Richard John Munson, MD in 2023

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

Top 5%

By Affordability:

home sleep study
sleep study

In 2023, Dr. Richard John Munson, MD had a list price for home sleep study, and sleep study 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.

Top 10%

By Affordability:

type 4 home sleep study

In 2023, Dr. Richard John Munson, MD had a list price for type 4 home sleep study 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 Volume:

type 4 home sleep study

In 2012, Dr. Richard John Munson, MD performed more type 4 home sleep study 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. Richard John Munson, MD treated as a neurologist in Evanston, IL during 2012 were hospital care, inpatient care, sleep study and airway management.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Richard John Munson, MD for Medicare patients.

airway management 17
doctor visit 218
hospital care 119
inpatient care 119
sleep study 32

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Richard John Munson, MD treated as a neurologist in Evanston, IL during 2013 were hospital care, inpatient care, sleep study and airway management.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Richard John Munson, MD for Medicare patients.

airway management 21
doctor visit 346
hospital care 421
inpatient care 421
sleep study 45

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard John Munson, MD.

Gender
Male 210
Female 254
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 391
Black 39
Hispanic 0
Asian 15
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 145
From 75 to 84 155
85 and over 133
Less than 65 31

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard John Munson, MD in 2013

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 66
Stroke 55
Ischemic Heart Disease 47
Depression 29
Chronic Kidney Disease 27
Asthma 6
Osteoperosis 12
Atrial Fibrilation 27
Heart Failure 27
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 12
Diabetes 31
Dementia 17
Cancer 15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Richard John Munson, MD treated as a neurologist in Evanston, IL during 2014 were hospital care, inpatient care, sleep study and airway management.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Richard John Munson, MD for Medicare patients.

airway management 18
doctor visit 394
hospital care 429
inpatient care 429
sleep study 34

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard John Munson, MD.

Gender
Male 223
Female 245
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 399
Black 24
Hispanic 18
Asian 13
Other 14
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 163
From 75 to 84 136
85 and over 133
Less than 65 36

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard John Munson, MD in 2014

Hypertension 73
High Cholesterol 64
Stroke 55
Ischemic Heart Disease 46
Depression 31
Chronic Kidney Disease 31
Asthma 9
Osteoperosis 12
Atrial Fibrilation 22
Heart Failure 26
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 10
Diabetes 31
Dementia 22
Cancer 15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Richard John Munson, MD treated as a neurologist in Evanston, IL during 2015 were hospital care, inpatient care, sleep study and airway management.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Richard John Munson, MD for Medicare patients.

airway management 20
doctor visit 520
hospital care 256
inpatient care 256
sleep study 61

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard John Munson, MD.

Gender
Male 458
Female 512
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 804
Black 82
Hispanic 32
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 346
From 75 to 84 342
85 and over 222
Less than 65 60

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard John Munson, MD in 2015

Hypertension 69
High Cholesterol 61
Stroke 46
Ischemic Heart Disease 43
Depression 30
Chronic Kidney Disease 28
Asthma 12
Osteoperosis 12
Atrial Fibrilation 24
Heart Failure 27
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 12
Diabetes 29
Dementia 16
Cancer 17

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Richard John Munson, MD treated as a neurologist in Evanston, IL during 2016 were hospital care, inpatient care, sleep study and airway management.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Richard John Munson, MD for Medicare patients.

airway management 20
doctor visit 595
hospital care 229
inpatient care 229
sleep study 74

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard John Munson, MD.

Gender
Male 267
Female 281
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 459
Black 41
Hispanic 14
Asian 14
Other 20
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 224
From 75 to 84 175
85 and over 110
Less than 65 39

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard John Munson, MD in 2016

Hypertension 73
High Cholesterol 61
Stroke 48
Ischemic Heart Disease 42
Depression 32
Chronic Kidney Disease 32
Asthma 12
Osteoperosis 11
Atrial Fibrilation 22
Heart Failure 24
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 10
Diabetes 30
Dementia 16
Cancer 17

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Richard John Munson, MD treated as a neurologist in Evanston, IL during 2017 were hospital care, inpatient care, sleep study and airway management.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Richard John Munson, MD for Medicare patients.

airway management 13
doctor visit 582
hospital care 338
inpatient care 338
sleep study 85

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard John Munson, MD.

Gender
Male 289
Female 345
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 523
Black 45
Hispanic 16
Asian 23
Other 27
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 250
From 75 to 84 193
85 and over 150
Less than 65 41

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard John Munson, MD in 2017

Hypertension 72
High Cholesterol 52
Stroke 49
Ischemic Heart Disease 44
Depression 30
Chronic Kidney Disease 35
Asthma 7
Osteoperosis 12
Atrial Fibrilation 23
Heart Failure 23
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 11
Diabetes 33
Dementia 20
Cancer 17

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Richard John Munson, MD treated as a neurologist in Evanston, IL during 2018 were hospital care, inpatient care and sleep study.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Richard John Munson, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 524
hospital care 347
inpatient care 347
sleep study 61

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard John Munson, MD.

Gender
Male 283
Female 318
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 498
Black 41
Hispanic 14
Asian 24
Other 24
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 220
From 75 to 84 208
85 and over 141
Less than 65 32

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard John Munson, MD in 2018

Hypertension 73
High Cholesterol 65
Stroke 55
Ischemic Heart Disease 43
Depression 35
Chronic Kidney Disease 35
Asthma 7
Osteoperosis 13
Atrial Fibrilation 21
Heart Failure 23
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 12
Diabetes 31
Dementia 22
Cancer 16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Richard John Munson, MD treated as a neurologist in Evanston, IL during 2019 were hospital care, inpatient care and sleep study.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Richard John Munson, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 564
hospital care 332
inpatient care 332
sleep study 50

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard John Munson, MD.

Gender
Male 316
Female 322
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 523
Black 45
Hispanic 14
Asian 26
Other 30
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 226
From 75 to 84 226
85 and over 155
Less than 65 31

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard John Munson, MD in 2019

Hypertension 74
High Cholesterol 66
Stroke 55
Ischemic Heart Disease 48
Depression 35
Chronic Kidney Disease 39
Asthma 7
Osteoperosis 14
Atrial Fibrilation 24
Heart Failure 25
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 11
Diabetes 33
Dementia 24
Cancer 16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Richard John Munson, MD treated as a neurologist in Evanston, IL during 2020 were hospital care, inpatient care and sleep study.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Richard John Munson, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 537
hospital care 437
inpatient care 437
sleep study 17

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard John Munson, MD.

Gender
Male 341
Female 384
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 612
Black 31
Hispanic 18
Asian 35
Other 29
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 259
From 75 to 84 262
85 and over 173
Less than 65 31

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard John Munson, MD in 2020

Hypertension 74
High Cholesterol 68
Stroke 58
Ischemic Heart Disease 50
Depression 35
Chronic Kidney Disease 41
Asthma 7
Osteoperosis 11
Atrial Fibrilation 21
Heart Failure 27
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 12
Diabetes 36
Dementia 22
Cancer 18

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Richard John Munson, MD treated as a neurologist in Evanston, IL during 2021 were hospital care, inpatient care and sleep study.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Richard John Munson, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 469
hospital care 369
inpatient care 369
sleep study 16

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard John Munson, MD.

Gender
Male 279
Female 340
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 524
Black 25
Hispanic 14
Asian 24
Other 32
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 205
From 75 to 84 253
85 and over 138
Less than 65 23

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard John Munson, MD in 2021

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 69
Stroke 61
Ischemic Heart Disease 47
Depression 35
Chronic Kidney Disease 44
Asthma 7
Osteoperosis 14
Atrial Fibrilation 24
Heart Failure 26
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 12
Diabetes 31
Dementia 21
Cancer 18

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Richard John Munson, MD treated as a neurologist in Evanston, IL during 2022 were hospital care, inpatient care and sleep study.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Richard John Munson, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 471
hospital care 260
inpatient care 260
sleep study 21

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard John Munson, MD.

Gender
Male 271
Female 299
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 479
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 29
Other 36
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 195
From 75 to 84 236
85 and over 122
Less than 65 17

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard John Munson, MD in 2022

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 75
Stroke 69
Ischemic Heart Disease 38
Depression 34
Chronic Kidney Disease 31
Asthma 9
Osteoperosis 22
Atrial Fibrilation 33
Heart Failure 27
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 16
Diabetes 33
Dementia 16
Cancer 23

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Richard John Munson, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Richard John Munson, MD treated as a neurologist in Evanston, IL were hospital care, inpatient care, sleep study and airway management.

airway management 18
doctor visit 474
hospital care 321
inpatient care 321
sleep study 45

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard John Munson, MD.

Gender
Male 267
Female 300
Ethnicity
Black / African American 33
Asian / Pacific Islander 18
Non-Hispanic White 473
Native American / Alaskan Native 0
Hispanic 12
Other 19
Age
75 to 84 198
85 and over 134
Less than 65 31
65 to 74 203

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard John Munson, MD From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Richard John Munson, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, stroke and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension 66
High Cholesterol 58
Stroke 50
Ischemic Heart Disease 40
Depression 29
Chronic Kidney Disease 31
Asthma 7
Osteoporosis 12
Heart Failure 23
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 10
Diabetes 28
Atrial Fibrillation 21
Dementia 17
Cancer 15

Education & Training

Dr. Richard John Munson, MD graduated from Northwestern University, Feinberg School of Medicine in 1992. He completed residency at University of Chicago Affiliated Hospitals. He is certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology and has a state license in Illinois.

Medical School: Northwestern University, Feinberg School of Medicine (1992)

Residency: University of Chicago Affiliated Hospitals (1996)

Board Certification: American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology (2001)

Licensed In: Illinois

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Richard John Munson, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Endeavor Health

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Richard John Munson, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.81 out of 5 stars based on 86 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Richard John Munson, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Evanston, IL. 

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General Payments

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

Payments by Company
Medtronic USA, Inc. $102 Solitaire
$102
Types of Payments
Food and Beverage $102

Biography

Dr. Richard Munson is a neurology (brain & spinal cord disease) specialist in Evanston, IL, Glenview, IL, and Highland Park, IL. Areas of expertise for Dr. Munson include stroke, giant cell arteritis (temporal arteritis), and obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). Dr. Munson's average patient rating is 5.0 stars (out of 5). After attending Northwestern University, Feinberg School of Medicine, he completed his residency training at a hospital affiliated with the University of Chicago. He is affiliated with Endeavor Health.

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