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Sonia S. Kupfer, MD 4

(Sonia Kupfer)

(65 Ratings)

Specializes in: Hepatology (Liver Disease) and Adult Gastroenterology

University of Chicago, Pritzker School of Medicine

Professional interests include: colon cancer, colonoscopy

5758 S. Maryland Avenue
Chicago, IL 60637

1-888-824-0200

Sonia S. Kupfer, MD 4 is a hepatologist in Chicago, IL specializing in hepatology (liver disease) and adult gastroenterology. She graduated from University of Chicago, Pritzker School of Medicine. Sonia S. Kupfer, MD 4 is affiliated with The University of Chicago Medicine, UChicago Medicine and UNIVERSITY OF CHICAGO.

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 Sonia S. Kupfer, MD 4 can help you with:

Colonoscopy

Colonoscopy is the use of a special tool called a colonoscope (a thin, flexible tube with a camera on the end) to examine the inside of the colon and rectum. The tube is typically inserted anally, and it allows the physician to examine the large intestine from the inside. It may be done at any time to diagnose bowel problems, but routine colonoscopies are advised after the age of 50 to screen for colon cancer.

A colonoscopy may be performed to diagnose:

Intestinal ulcers
Polyps
Bowel cancer
An unidentified source of pain or bleeding in the intestine

Patients may be asked to drink only liquids in the days before a colonoscopy, or they may be given an enema to remove residual fecal matter. Before the exam, patients are given medication to help them relax, and then lay on their side on a table. The scope is inserted into the anus and gently moved all the way through the large intestine. Air may be pumped into the intestine to improve the view for the physician. Any polyps that are found will be removed. Then the colonoscope will be withdrawn. A colonoscopy is not usually painful, but patients may feel some bloating or have some cramps right afterward. If patients have polyps removed, they might experience a small amount of bleeding. Any side effects should go away within a few hours.

In The News

“Sonia Kupfer, MD, director of the Gastrointestinal Cancer Risk and Prevention Clinic at the University of Chicago Medicine, tells Self: "If it's abdominal pain that's new or different from what...”—"I'm a doctor - these are the 6 common symptoms of colon cancer in young people", New York Post, September 2024

“Not only is it possible, but it is the best option for survival for people like Laura, 34, who carry a rare inherited gene that puts them at substantial risk of stomach cancer, said Dr. Sonia...”—"EXCHANGE: Woman says you can live without a stomach", The Washington Times, February 2018

“For the rest of us, said Dr. Sonia Kupfer, a gastroenterologist at the University of Chicago Medicine, the key is to eat and live sensibly.”—"Encase you re worried about meat-cancer link, eating occasional brat is OK", Chicago Tribune, October 2015

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Sonia S. Kupfer, MD 4 treated as a hepatologist in Chicago, IL during 2013 were minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Sonia S. Kupfer, MD 4 for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	83
doctor visit	48
gastrointestinal procedures	119
hospital care	53
inpatient care	53
minimally invasive procedures	119
preventive care	25
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	83

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Sonia S. Kupfer, MD 4.

**Gender**
Male	63
Female	97

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	54
Black	95
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	76
From 75 to 84	44
85 and over	14
Less than 65	26

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Sonia S. Kupfer, MD 4 in 2013

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Sonia S. Kupfer, MD 4 treated during 2013 were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	52
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	44
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	39
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	34
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	38
Dementia	16
Cancer	25

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Sonia S. Kupfer, MD 4 treated as a hepatologist in Chicago, IL during 2014 were minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures, hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Sonia S. Kupfer, MD 4 for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	43
doctor visit	50
gastrointestinal procedures	77
hospital care	45
inpatient care	45
minimally invasive procedures	77
preventive care	17
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	43

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Sonia S. Kupfer, MD 4.

**Gender**
Male	49
Female	91

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	0
Black	72
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	53
From 75 to 84	36
85 and over	11
Less than 65	40

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Sonia S. Kupfer, MD 4 in 2014

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Sonia S. Kupfer, MD 4 treated during 2014 were hypertension, high cholesterol, chronic kidney disease and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	51
Stroke	11
Ischemic Heart Disease	42
Depression	31
Chronic Kidney Disease	46
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	35
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	40
Dementia	11
Cancer	24

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Sonia S. Kupfer, MD 4 treated as a hepatologist in Chicago, IL during 2015 were hospital care, inpatient care, removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and minimally invasive procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Sonia S. Kupfer, MD 4 for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	37
doctor visit	49
gastrointestinal procedures	37
hospital care	64
inpatient care	64
minimally invasive procedures	37
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	37

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Sonia S. Kupfer, MD 4.

**Gender**
Male	104
Female	142

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	126
Black	96
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	118
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	62

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Sonia S. Kupfer, MD 4 in 2015

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Sonia S. Kupfer, MD 4 treated during 2015 were hypertension, high cholesterol, chronic kidney disease and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	74
High Cholesterol	55
Stroke	15
Ischemic Heart Disease	41
Depression	32
Chronic Kidney Disease	41
Asthma	17
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	16
Heart Failure	33
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	22
Diabetes	37
Dementia	12
Cancer	25

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Sonia S. Kupfer, MD 4 treated as a hepatologist in Chicago, IL during 2016 were minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures, hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Sonia S. Kupfer, MD 4 for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	38
doctor visit	53
gastrointestinal procedures	70
hospital care	52
inpatient care	52
minimally invasive procedures	70
preventive care	16
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	38

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Sonia S. Kupfer, MD 4.

**Gender**
Male	59
Female	98

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	76
Black	69
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	65
From 75 to 84	43
85 and over	11
Less than 65	38

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Sonia S. Kupfer, MD 4 in 2016

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Sonia S. Kupfer, MD 4 treated during 2016 were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	74
High Cholesterol	49
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	43
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	42
Asthma	21
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	27
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	29
Dementia	15
Cancer	24

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Sonia S. Kupfer, MD 4 treated as a hepatologist in Chicago, IL during 2017 were minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Sonia S. Kupfer, MD 4 for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	81
doctor visit	130
gastrointestinal procedures	115
hospital care	79
inpatient care	79
minimally invasive procedures	115
preventive care	12
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	81

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Sonia S. Kupfer, MD 4.

**Gender**
Male	81
Female	136

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	0
Black	118
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	106
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	51

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Sonia S. Kupfer, MD 4 in 2017

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Sonia S. Kupfer, MD 4 treated during 2017 were hypertension, high cholesterol, chronic kidney disease and diabetes.

Hypertension	71
High Cholesterol	41
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	40
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	33
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	23
Diabetes	35
Dementia	16
Cancer	20

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Sonia S. Kupfer, MD 4 treated as a hepatologist in Chicago, IL during 2018 were minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Sonia S. Kupfer, MD 4 for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	97
doctor visit	169
gastrointestinal procedures	108
hospital care	43
inpatient care	43
minimally invasive procedures	108
preventive care	11
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	97

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Sonia S. Kupfer, MD 4.

**Gender**
Male	83
Female	155

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	107
Black	108
Hispanic	12
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	111
From 75 to 84	64
85 and over	15
Less than 65	48

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Sonia S. Kupfer, MD 4 in 2018

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Sonia S. Kupfer, MD 4 treated during 2018 were hypertension, high cholesterol, chronic kidney disease and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	73
High Cholesterol	53
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	43
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	45
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	34
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	19
Diabetes	36
Dementia	12
Cancer	20

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Sonia S. Kupfer, MD 4 treated as a hepatologist in Chicago, IL during 2019 were minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Sonia S. Kupfer, MD 4 for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	85
doctor visit	172
gastrointestinal procedures	98
hospital care	70
inpatient care	70
minimally invasive procedures	98
preventive care	13
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	85

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Sonia S. Kupfer, MD 4.

**Gender**
Male	95
Female	160

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	95
Black	142
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	108
From 75 to 84	70
85 and over	18
Less than 65	59

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Sonia S. Kupfer, MD 4 in 2019

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Sonia S. Kupfer, MD 4 treated during 2019 were hypertension, chronic kidney disease, high cholesterol and diabetes.

Hypertension	73
High Cholesterol	49
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	41
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	51
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	34
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	20
Diabetes	41
Dementia	18
Cancer	20

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Sonia S. Kupfer, MD 4 treated as a hepatologist in Chicago, IL during 2020 were removal of lesion (e.g. growth), minimally invasive procedures, diagnostic procedures and gastrointestinal procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Sonia S. Kupfer, MD 4 for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	68
doctor visit	110
gastrointestinal procedures	68
hospital care	33
inpatient care	33
minimally invasive procedures	68
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	68

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Sonia S. Kupfer, MD 4.

**Gender**
Male	69
Female	127

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	85
Black	98
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	83
From 75 to 84	53
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Sonia S. Kupfer, MD 4 in 2020

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Sonia S. Kupfer, MD 4 treated during 2020 were hypertension, high cholesterol, chronic kidney disease and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	72
High Cholesterol	52
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	42
Depression	34
Chronic Kidney Disease	47
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	32
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	18
Diabetes	40
Dementia	18
Cancer	22

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Sonia S. Kupfer, MD 4 treated as a hepatologist in Chicago, IL during 2021 were minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Sonia S. Kupfer, MD 4 for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	71
doctor visit	217
gastrointestinal procedures	82
hospital care	53
inpatient care	53
minimally invasive procedures	82
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	71

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Sonia S. Kupfer, MD 4.

**Gender**
Male	91
Female	172

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	107
Black	135
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	119
From 75 to 84	79
85 and over	15
Less than 65	50

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Sonia S. Kupfer, MD 4 in 2021

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Sonia S. Kupfer, MD 4 treated during 2021 were hypertension, high cholesterol, chronic kidney disease and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	60
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	40
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	47
Asthma	15
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	16
Heart Failure	32
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	23
Diabetes	39
Dementia	13
Cancer	19

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Sonia S. Kupfer, MD 4 treated as a hepatologist in Chicago, IL during 2022 were removal of lesion (e.g. growth), minimally invasive procedures, diagnostic procedures and gastrointestinal procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Sonia S. Kupfer, MD 4 for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	64
doctor visit	173
gastrointestinal procedures	64
hospital care	26
inpatient care	26
minimally invasive procedures	64
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	64

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Sonia S. Kupfer, MD 4.

**Gender**
Male	77
Female	163

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	96
Black	129
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	111
From 75 to 84	61
85 and over	23
Less than 65	45

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Sonia S. Kupfer, MD 4 in 2022

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Sonia S. Kupfer, MD 4 treated during 2022 were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	67
Stroke	10
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	30
Asthma	18
Osteoperosis	18
Atrial Fibrilation	18
Heart Failure	24
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	23
Diabetes	38
Dementia	10
Cancer	23

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Sonia S. Kupfer, MD 4 treated as a hepatologist in Chicago, IL during 2023 were removal of lesion (e.g. growth), minimally invasive procedures, diagnostic procedures and gastrointestinal procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Sonia S. Kupfer, MD 4 for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	80
doctor visit	176
gastrointestinal procedures	80
hospital care	31
inpatient care	31
minimally invasive procedures	80
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	80

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Sonia S. Kupfer, MD 4.

**Gender**
Male	83
Female	154

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	107
Black	105
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	125
From 75 to 84	61
85 and over	17
Less than 65	34

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Sonia S. Kupfer, MD 4 in 2023

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Sonia S. Kupfer, MD 4 treated during 2023 were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	74
High Cholesterol	64
Stroke	12
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	27
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	16
Atrial Fibrilation	16
Heart Failure	20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	24
Diabetes	30
Dementia	6
Cancer	26

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2013 - 2023

Volume of procedures performed by Sonia S. Kupfer, MD 4 for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Sonia S. Kupfer, MD 4 treated as a hepatologist in Chicago, IL were minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and diagnostic procedures.

diagnostic procedures	67
doctor visit	122
gastrointestinal procedures	83
hospital care	49
inpatient care	49
minimally invasive procedures	83
preventive care	15
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	67

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2013 - 2023

Information about Medicare patients treated by Sonia S. Kupfer, MD 4.

**Gender**
Male	77
Female	135

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	106
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	77
Hispanic	1
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	46
85 and over	11
Less than 65	41
65 to 74	97

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Sonia S. Kupfer, MD 4 From 2013 - 2023

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Sonia S. Kupfer, MD 4 treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, chronic kidney disease and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	73
High Cholesterol	53
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	39
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	41
Asthma	14
Osteoporosis	10
Heart Failure	30
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	20
Diabetes	36
Atrial Fibrillation	13
Dementia	13
Cancer	22

Education & Training

Sonia S. Kupfer, MD 4 graduated from University of Chicago, Pritzker School of Medicine. She completed residency at University of Chicago Affiliated Hospitals. She is certified by the Board Certification: Gastroenterology and has a state license in Illinois.

Medical School: University of Chicago, Pritzker School of Medicine

Residency: University of Chicago Affiliated Hospitals

Board Certification: Board Certification: Gastroenterology

Licensed In: Illinois

Affiliations & Hospitals

Sonia S. Kupfer, MD 4 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.

Sonia S. Kupfer, MD 4 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, Sonia S. Kupfer, MD 4 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

Sonia S. Kupfer, MD 4 has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.9 out of 5 stars based on 65 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Sonia S. Kupfer, MD 4 from all over the web to help you find the right in Chicago, IL.

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Biography

Dr. Sonia Kupfer is a Chicago, IL physician who specializes in adult gastroenterology and hepatology (liver disease). Dr. Kupfer attended the University of Chicago, Pritzker School of Medicine and subsequently trained at a hospital affiliated with the University of Chicago for residency. Her clinical interests encompass colon cancer and colonoscopy. She seems to honor Blue California, Aetna, CIGNA Plans, and more. Dr. Kupfer (or staff) is conversant in German and French. Dr. Kupfer is affiliated with The University of Chicago Medicine.