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Dr. Septimiu Murgu, MD

Specializes in: Adult Pulmonology
Carol Davila University of Medicine and Pharmacy
Professional interests include: bronchoscopy, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), asthma, and more.
5758 S. Maryland Avenue
Chicago, IL 60637

Dr. Septimiu Murgu, MD is a pulmonologist in Chicago, IL specializing in adult pulmonology. He graduated from Carol Davila University of Medicine and Pharmacy. Dr. Septimiu Murgu, MD is affiliated with The University of Chicago Medicine, UChicago Medicine and UNIVERSITY OF CHICAGO.

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Office Locations

The University of Chicago Medicine

5758 S. Maryland Avenue
Chicago, IL 60637
1-888-824-0200
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5841 S Maryland Avenue
Chicago, IL 60637
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Some issues Dr. Septimiu Murgu, MD can help you with:

Asthma

Asthma is a chronic lung disease where the tissue and airways of the lungs become extremely sensitive to certain substances. When these substances are breathed in, the lungs become inflamed. The muscles around the airways tighten and squeeze the lungs, and passages within the lungs swell and tighten. The airways themselves produce mucus, which further clogs the tightened, swollen airways. A person having an asthma attack finds it very difficult to breathe, and a severe attack can even be fatal.

Asthma affects people of all ages, but people with asthma are most often diagnosed as children. Symptoms can include wheezing, a tight feeling in the chest, shortness of breath, and coughing. Some people have mild symptoms all the time, and some people have no symptoms at all, but everyone with asthma is susceptible to occasional severe attacks or flare-ups of symptoms when they are exposed to triggers. Triggers vary widely but can include:

  • Allergens (dust mites, pet fur, mold, pollen, grass)
  • Irritants (smoke, pollution, dust, chemicals)
  • Viral infections
  • Physical activity, especially outdoors
  • Certain medications or chemicals in foods (aspirin, sulfites)

Treatment for most asthma patients involves three steps. Patients learn what their asthma triggers are and avoid them. They take a daily control medication, usually an inhaled corticosteroid, to reduce inflammation in the lungs. Also, they have rescue medication with them at all times to take in case of a severe attack. These quick-acting inhaled medications relax the muscles around the airways and allow the lungs to open up for air.

There is no cure for asthma, but with treatment it should not interfere with daily life and activities.

Bronchoscopy

Bronchoscopy is a procedure in which a thin tube with a camera, called a bronchoscope, is inserted in the mouth or nose and slowly advanced to the lungs. This allows doctors to see the respiratory tract, which includes the throat, larynx (voice box), trachea (windpipe), bronchi (airways), and lungs. Doctors may recommend those who have or show signs of lung problems - for example, lung cancer or difficulty breathing - to undergo a bronchoscopy.

In performing a diagnostic bronchoscopy, doctors may only wish to visualize the respiratory tract, or doctors may also collect samples of tissue or fluid. The samples can help diagnose patients' conditions or, if patients have cancer, they can be used for staging purposes. One method for sample collection is bronchoalveolar lavage. In a bronchoalveolar lavage, doctors inject saline (salt water) through the bronchoscope and then suction it out of the airways. The washout collected is tested for lung disorders. Doctors can also insert a biopsy tool to collect tissue or mucus samples. The following are biopsies that can be performed by bronchoscopy:

  • Brush biopsy, which uses a brush to collect samples.
  • Endobronchial biopsy, which uses the bronchoscope to guide forceps to sample lung tissue.
  • Transbronchial biopsy, which uses forceps and image guidance - such as X-rays, CT scans, or fluoroscopy - to sample lung tissue.
  • Transbronchial fine needle aspiration (TBNA), which uses a small needle to take samples of the lymph nodes or lungs.

For visualization, bronchoscopy can be done alone, or it can be combined with ultrasound. Endobronchial ultrasound (EBUS) allows real-time imaging of the airway and is used for diagnosing and staging lung cancer, as well as for determining where the cancer has spread. EBUS can be performed with TBNA, a procedure known as endobronchial ultrasound-guided transbronchial needle aspiration (EBUS-TBNA).

Doctors can also use bronchoscopy as a treatment for lung problems. For example, if a foreign body is trapped in the airway, doctors can insert forceps through the bronchoscope to remove it. If the airway has become narrowed - which may occur if patients have an infection, cancer, or some other inflammatory issue - bronchoscopy can be used to place a device called a stent in the area of constriction. The stent will keep the airway open, allowing the patient to breathe properly.

During a bronchoscopy, patients will be given medication (sedative) to help them relax. If it is only a diagnostic bronchoscopy, patients will be kept awake, but if the bronchoscopy is for therapeutic purposes, patients will be put to sleep by general anesthesia. After the procedure, patients will need to stay in the hospital for a few hours. They will not be able to eat or drink for about 2 hours. Some patients may experience discomfort, such as a sore throat or pain while swallowing. Throat lozenges and gargling may help alleviate these symptoms, which should go away after a few days. Patients will need to have someone drive them home once their doctor determines that they are ready.

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Septimiu Murgu, MD in 2023

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

Top 10%

By Volume:

bronchoscopy

In 2023, Dr. Septimiu Murgu, MD performed more bronchoscopy procedures for Medicare patients than 90% of providers in related specialties within Illinois.

Top 25%

By Volume:

aspiration procedures
biopsy
diagnostic bronchoscopy
endobronchial ablation
minimally invasive procedures
transbronchial needle aspiration

In 2013, Dr. Septimiu Murgu, MD performed more aspiration procedures, biopsy, diagnostic bronchoscopy, endobronchial ablation, minimally invasive procedures, and transbronchial needle aspiration (TBNA) procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of providers in related specialties within Illinois.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Septimiu Murgu, MD treated as a pulmonologist in Chicago, IL during 2013 were bronchoscopy, minimally invasive procedures, aspiration and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Septimiu Murgu, MD for Medicare patients.

ablation 28
aspiration 93
bronchoscopy 167
catheterization 15
diagnostic procedures 93
doctor visit 109
hospital care 49
inpatient care 49
minimally invasive procedures 143
minor procedures 61
pleural drainage 31
thoracostomy 18
tracheal (windpipe) procedures 14

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Septimiu Murgu, MD.

Gender
Male 154
Female 156
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 138
Black 148
Hispanic 13
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 126
From 75 to 84 81
85 and over 23
Less than 65 80

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Septimiu Murgu, MD in 2013

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Septimiu Murgu, MD treated during 2013 were hypertension, chronic kidney disease, high cholesterol and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 57
Stroke 16
Ischemic Heart Disease 55
Depression 30
Chronic Kidney Disease 61
Asthma 20
Osteoperosis 7
Atrial Fibrilation 22
Heart Failure 49
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 46
Diabetes 47
Dementia 20
Cancer 43

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Septimiu Murgu, MD treated as a pulmonologist in Chicago, IL during 2014 were bronchoscopy, minimally invasive procedures, diagnostic procedures and aspiration.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Septimiu Murgu, MD for Medicare patients.

ablation 35
aspiration 72
bronchoscopy 172
diagnostic procedures 92
doctor visit 95
hospital care 21
inpatient care 21
minimally invasive procedures 150
minor procedures 50
pleural drainage 35
thoracostomy 13

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Septimiu Murgu, MD.

Gender
Male 119
Female 131
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 110
Black 125
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 113
From 75 to 84 63
85 and over 18
Less than 65 56

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Septimiu Murgu, MD in 2014

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Septimiu Murgu, MD treated during 2014 were hypertension, high cholesterol, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 57
Stroke 17
Ischemic Heart Disease 53
Depression 29
Chronic Kidney Disease 50
Asthma 22
Osteoperosis 7
Atrial Fibrilation 17
Heart Failure 51
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 53
Diabetes 42
Dementia 16
Cancer 46

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Septimiu Murgu, MD treated as a pulmonologist in Chicago, IL during 2015 were bronchoscopy, minimally invasive procedures, aspiration and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Septimiu Murgu, MD for Medicare patients.

ablation 24
aspiration 59
bronchoscopy 141
catheterization 13
diagnostic procedures 57
doctor visit 109
hospital care 56
inpatient care 56
minimally invasive procedures 116
minor procedures 46
pleural drainage 31
thoracostomy 18

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Septimiu Murgu, MD.

Gender
Male 242
Female 264
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 196
Black 268
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 196
From 75 to 84 136
85 and over 42
Less than 65 132

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Septimiu Murgu, MD in 2015

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Septimiu Murgu, MD treated during 2015 were hypertension, chronic kidney disease, high cholesterol and heart failure.

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 57
Stroke 18
Ischemic Heart Disease 55
Depression 29
Chronic Kidney Disease 60
Asthma 34
Osteoperosis 8
Atrial Fibrilation 24
Heart Failure 56
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 51
Diabetes 45
Dementia 14
Cancer 39

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Septimiu Murgu, MD treated as a pulmonologist in Chicago, IL during 2016 were bronchoscopy, minimally invasive procedures, diagnostic procedures and aspiration.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Septimiu Murgu, MD for Medicare patients.

ablation 22
aspiration 86
bronchoscopy 183
diagnostic procedures 92
doctor visit 150
hospital care 46
inpatient care 46
minimally invasive procedures 148
minor procedures 62
pleural drainage 37
thoracostomy 13

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Septimiu Murgu, MD.

Gender
Male 137
Female 138
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 125
Black 126
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 128
From 75 to 84 84
85 and over 13
Less than 65 50

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Septimiu Murgu, MD in 2016

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Septimiu Murgu, MD treated during 2016 were hypertension, chronic kidney disease, high cholesterol and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 55
Stroke 10
Ischemic Heart Disease 53
Depression 28
Chronic Kidney Disease 58
Asthma 50
Osteoperosis 11
Atrial Fibrilation 19
Heart Failure 48
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 51
Diabetes 41
Dementia 17
Cancer 42

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Septimiu Murgu, MD treated as a pulmonologist in Chicago, IL during 2017 were bronchoscopy, aspiration, minimally invasive procedures and minor procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Septimiu Murgu, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration 55
bronchoscopy 59
diagnostic procedures 30
doctor visit 121
hospital care 28
inpatient care 28
minimally invasive procedures 46
minor procedures 30
pleural drainage 25

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Septimiu Murgu, MD.

Gender
Male 121
Female 111
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 90
Black 122
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 78
From 75 to 84 65
85 and over 26
Less than 65 63

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Septimiu Murgu, MD in 2017

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Septimiu Murgu, MD treated during 2017 were hypertension, chronic kidney disease, ischemic heart disease and diabetes.

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 50
Stroke 11
Ischemic Heart Disease 53
Depression 31
Chronic Kidney Disease 64
Asthma 20
Osteoperosis 8
Atrial Fibrilation 19
Heart Failure 48
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 45
Diabetes 50
Dementia 25
Cancer 39

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Septimiu Murgu, MD treated as a pulmonologist in Chicago, IL during 2018 were bronchoscopy, minimally invasive procedures, diagnostic procedures and aspiration.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Septimiu Murgu, MD for Medicare patients.

ablation 27
aspiration 107
bronchoscopy 190
catheterization 26
diagnostic procedures 113
doctor visit 167
hospital care 105
inpatient care 105
minimally invasive procedures 161
minor procedures 61
pleural drainage 51
thoracostomy 18

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Septimiu Murgu, MD.

Gender
Male 145
Female 161
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 136
Black 146
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 132
From 75 to 84 96
85 and over 16
Less than 65 62

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Septimiu Murgu, MD in 2018

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Septimiu Murgu, MD treated during 2018 were hypertension, chronic kidney disease, high cholesterol and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 54
Stroke 9
Ischemic Heart Disease 49
Depression 31
Chronic Kidney Disease 60
Asthma 15
Osteoperosis 10
Atrial Fibrilation 21
Heart Failure 42
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 44
Diabetes 43
Dementia 23
Cancer 40

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Septimiu Murgu, MD treated as a pulmonologist in Chicago, IL during 2019 were bronchoscopy, minimally invasive procedures, diagnostic procedures and hospital care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Septimiu Murgu, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration 75
bronchoscopy 141
diagnostic procedures 99
doctor visit 121
hospital care 88
inpatient care 88
minimally invasive procedures 128
minor procedures 53
pleural drainage 34
thoracostomy 12

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Septimiu Murgu, MD.

Gender
Male 135
Female 132
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 122
Black 120
Hispanic 13
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 123
From 75 to 84 72
85 and over 16
Less than 65 56

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Septimiu Murgu, MD in 2019

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Septimiu Murgu, MD treated during 2019 were hypertension, chronic kidney disease, high cholesterol and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 58
Stroke 14
Ischemic Heart Disease 50
Depression 34
Chronic Kidney Disease 61
Asthma 14
Osteoperosis 8
Atrial Fibrilation 17
Heart Failure 44
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 45
Diabetes 48
Dementia 20
Cancer 42

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Septimiu Murgu, MD treated as a pulmonologist in Chicago, IL during 2020 were bronchoscopy, minimally invasive procedures, hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Septimiu Murgu, MD for Medicare patients.

ablation 35
aspiration 79
bronchoscopy 208
diagnostic procedures 116
doctor visit 101
hospital care 160
inpatient care 160
minimally invasive procedures 176
minor procedures 55
pleural drainage 44
thoracostomy 20

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Septimiu Murgu, MD.

Gender
Male 130
Female 147
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 112
Black 137
Hispanic 12
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 125
From 75 to 84 79
85 and over 18
Less than 65 55

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Septimiu Murgu, MD in 2020

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

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 58
Stroke 14
Ischemic Heart Disease 48
Depression 34
Chronic Kidney Disease 64
Asthma 17
Osteoperosis 9
Atrial Fibrilation 20
Heart Failure 47
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 42
Diabetes 44
Dementia 21
Cancer 38

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Septimiu Murgu, MD treated as a pulmonologist in Chicago, IL during 2021 were bronchoscopy, minimally invasive procedures, diagnostic procedures and aspiration.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Septimiu Murgu, MD for Medicare patients.

ablation 17
aspiration 70
bronchoscopy 145
diagnostic procedures 91
doctor visit 113
hospital care 63
inpatient care 63
minimally invasive procedures 112
minor procedures 45
pleural drainage 25

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Septimiu Murgu, MD.

Gender
Male 83
Female 110
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 81
Black 93
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 86
From 75 to 84 60
85 and over 15
Less than 65 32

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Septimiu Murgu, MD in 2021

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

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 61
Stroke 9
Ischemic Heart Disease 55
Depression 26
Chronic Kidney Disease 59
Asthma 15
Osteoperosis 10
Atrial Fibrilation 20
Heart Failure 45
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 41
Diabetes 51
Dementia 18
Cancer 46

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Septimiu Murgu, MD treated as a pulmonologist in Chicago, IL during 2022 were bronchoscopy, minimally invasive procedures, diagnostic procedures and hospital care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Septimiu Murgu, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration 78
bronchoscopy 131
diagnostic procedures 93
doctor visit 121
hospital care 84
inpatient care 84
minimally invasive procedures 115
minor procedures 46
pleural drainage 32

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Septimiu Murgu, MD.

Gender
Male 85
Female 115
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 83
Black 96
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 87
From 75 to 84 61
85 and over 20
Less than 65 32

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Septimiu Murgu, MD in 2022

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Septimiu Murgu, MD treated during 2022 were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 72
Stroke 13
Ischemic Heart Disease 46
Depression 28
Chronic Kidney Disease 49
Asthma 19
Osteoperosis 10
Atrial Fibrilation 31
Heart Failure 42
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 45
Diabetes 55
Dementia 16
Cancer 47

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Septimiu Murgu, MD treated as a pulmonologist in Chicago, IL during 2023 were bronchoscopy, minimally invasive procedures, diagnostic procedures and aspiration.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Septimiu Murgu, MD for Medicare patients.

ablation 26
aspiration 72
bronchoscopy 154
diagnostic procedures 84
doctor visit 140
hospital care 62
inpatient care 62
minimally invasive procedures 107
minor procedures 46
pleural drainage 26

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Septimiu Murgu, MD.

Gender
Male 80
Female 122
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 102
Black 77
Hispanic 12
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 91
From 75 to 84 51
85 and over 18
Less than 65 42

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Septimiu Murgu, MD in 2023

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Septimiu Murgu, MD treated during 2023 were hypertension, high cholesterol, cancer and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 71
Stroke 15
Ischemic Heart Disease 38
Depression 35
Chronic Kidney Disease 38
Asthma 16
Osteoperosis 19
Atrial Fibrilation 28
Heart Failure 32
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 40
Diabetes 40
Dementia 12
Cancer 42

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2013 - 2023

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Septimiu Murgu, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Septimiu Murgu, MD treated as a pulmonologist in Chicago, IL were bronchoscopy, minimally invasive procedures, diagnostic procedures and aspiration.

ablation 26
aspiration 76
bronchoscopy 153
catheterization 18
diagnostic procedures 87
doctor visit 122
hospital care 69
inpatient care 69
minimally invasive procedures 127
minor procedures 50
pleural drainage 33
thoracostomy 16
tracheal (windpipe) procedures 14

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2013 - 2023

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Septimiu Murgu, MD.

Gender
Male 130
Female 144
Ethnicity
Black / African American 132
Asian / Pacific Islander 0
Non-Hispanic White 117
Hispanic 4
Native American / Alaskan Native 0
Other 0
Age
75 to 84 77
85 and over 20
Less than 65 60
65 to 74 116

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Septimiu Murgu, MD From 2013 - 2023

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

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 59
Stroke 13
Ischemic Heart Disease 50
Depression 30
Chronic Kidney Disease 56
Asthma 22
Osteoporosis 9
Heart Failure 45
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 45
Diabetes 46
Atrial Fibrillation 21
Cancer 42
Dementia 18

Education & Training

Dr. Septimiu Murgu, MD graduated from Carol Davila University of Medicine and Pharmacy. He completed residency at Saint Francis Hospital, Evanston. He is certified by the Board Certification: Pulmonary Disease and has a state license in Illinois.

Medical School: Carol Davila University of Medicine and Pharmacy

Residency: Saint Francis Hospital, Evanston

Board Certification: Board Certification: Pulmonary Disease

Licensed In: Illinois

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Septimiu Murgu, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

The University of Chicago Medicine
UChicago Medicine
UNIVERSITY OF CHICAGO

Insurance Information

Please note: Insurance information may change at any time, and the provider may accept your insurance plan even if it is not listed below. Please contact the provider's office to confirm that your insurance is accepted.

Dr. Septimiu Murgu, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO, Aetna PPO, CIGNA PPO, CIGNA POS, CIGNA HMO, MultiPlan PPO, Medicare Advantage, Aetna POS, Medicare, Humana, PHCS PPO, Aetna Medicare PPO, United W500 Emergent Wrap, Aetna Better Health *see insurance page, United Options (PPO), CountyCare *see insurance page, BCBS HMO (HMOI) (specialists only), United Select (HMO & EPO) (specialists only), University of Chicago Health Plan (UCHP), United Choice HMO (specialists only), BCBS Blue Precision HMO (specialists only), Aetna HMO (specialists only) and United Choice Plus POS/PPO.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. Septimiu Murgu, MD accepts the following insurance providers:

Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO
Aetna PPO
CIGNA PPO
CIGNA POS
CIGNA HMO
MultiPlan PPO
Medicare Advantage
Aetna POS
Medicare
Humana
PHCS PPO
Aetna Medicare PPO
United W500 Emergent Wrap
Aetna Better Health *see insurance page
United Options (PPO)
CountyCare *see insurance page
BCBS HMO (HMOI) (specialists only)
United Select (HMO & EPO) (specialists only)
University of Chicago Health Plan (UCHP)
United Choice HMO (specialists only)
BCBS Blue Precision HMO (specialists only)
Aetna HMO (specialists only)
United Choice Plus POS/PPO

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Septimiu Murgu, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars based on 289 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Septimiu Murgu, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Chicago, IL. 

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General Payments

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

Payments by Company
Boston Scientific Corporation $607,184 EXPECT
$175,744 		GENERAL - PULMONARY
$137,235 		OTHER- BSC PRODUCT NOT LISTED
$52,055 		Biliary Devices
$34,690 		ULTRAFLEX TRACHEOBRONCHIAL STENT SYSTEM
$32,365 		Other
$175,095
Pinnacle Biologics, Inc $210,837 Photofrin
$210,837
Ethicon Inc. $157,911 Monarch Platform
$141,770 		Monarch
$16,141
Olympus Corporation of the Americas $80,504 Olympus Respiratory Accessories
$48,337 		Respiratory Products
$24,450 		Endoscopy Products
$6,659 		Olympus Bronchoscopes
$838 		Olympus EBUS Bronchoscopes
$120 		Other
$100
Ethicon Endo-Surgery Inc. $47,309 Monarch Platform
$40,696
$6,613
Other $133,741 Monarch Platform
$31,851 		Interventional Lung Solutions
$20,036 		superDimension
$12,824 		Monarch
$11,814 		Photofrin
$6,900 		Other
$50,317
Types of Payments
Consulting Fee $552,014
Compensation for services other than consulting, including serving as faculty or as a speaker at a venue other than a continuing education program $520,233
Travel and Lodging $67,290
Education $65,730
Food and Beverage $22,155
Other $10,063

Research Payments

Dr. Septimiu Murgu, MD has received 15 research payments totaling $112,422.

Biography

Dr. Septimiu Murgu is a specialist in adult pulmonology. In addition to English, he speaks Romanian. Areas of particular interest for Dr. Murgu include lung cancer, bronchoscopy, and asthma. Dr. Murgu is affiliated with The University of Chicago Medicine. He attended Carol Davila University of Medicine and Pharmacy and then went on to complete his residency at Saint Francis Hospital, Evanston. Dr. Murgu is rated highly by his patients. He appears to be in-network for Blue California, Aetna, and CIGNA Plans, in addition to other insurance carriers.

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