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Dr. Stephen S. Nigh, MD

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Specializes in: Radiation Oncology

University of Kansas School of Medicine (1987)

Professional interests include: radiation therapy

800 W. Central Road Oncology Department
Arlington Heights, IL 60005

(847) 618-6560

Dr. Stephen S. Nigh, MD is a radiation oncologist in Arlington Heights, IL specializing in radiation oncology. He graduated from University of Kansas School of Medicine in 1987 and has 39 years of experience. Dr. Stephen S. Nigh, MD is affiliated with Endeavor Health.

Office Locations

Endeavor Health

800 W. Central Road Oncology Department
Arlington Heights, IL 60005

(847) 618-6560

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In The News (see more mentions in the news)

“Lieutenant Jenna Werdell, chairperson of the event, as well as Firefighter-Paramedics Kyle Marcussen, Jeanine Liska, Monique DeAvilla, and Erik Vitols visited NCH on February 21 to present a check...”—"NCH receives donation from Schaumburg firefighters designated for local cancer patients", Daily Herald, March 2022

“"We are very proud of the team approach that patients receive when cared for at Northwest Community Healthcare by physicians, nurses and other clinical personnel," said Dr. Stephen Nigh, radiation...”—"Northwest Community earns accreditation for cancer program", Daily Herald, January 2018

“Dr. Stephen Nigh, a Navy veteran who served eight years in the reserves and four years of active duty, speaks during Northwest Community Hospital's "To Honor and Remember" ceremony and flag raising...”—"Images: Veterans Day in the Suburbs of Chicago", Daily Herald, November 2017

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Stephen S. Nigh, MD in 2023

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

Top 5%

By Affordability:

radiation therapy

In 2023, Dr. Stephen S. Nigh, MD had a list price for radiation therapy 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 25%

By Volume:

inpatient hospital care

In 2012, Dr. Stephen S. Nigh, MD performed more inpatient hospital care (for patient admitted to hospital) 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. Stephen S. Nigh, MD treated as a radiation oncologist in Arlington Heights, IL during 2012 were radiation therapy, hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Stephen S. Nigh, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	923
hospital care	16
inpatient care	16
radiation therapy	51

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Stephen S. Nigh, MD treated as a radiation oncologist in Arlington Heights, IL during 2013 were radiation therapy, hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Stephen S. Nigh, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	725
hospital care	21
inpatient care	21
radiation therapy	45

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stephen S. Nigh, MD.

**Gender**
Male	124
Female	274

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	376
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	157
From 75 to 84	167
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stephen S. Nigh, MD in 2013

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	56
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	15
Chronic Kidney Disease	18
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	19
Diabetes	28
Dementia	6
Cancer	75

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Stephen S. Nigh, MD treated as a radiation oncologist in Arlington Heights, IL during 2014 were radiation therapy, hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Stephen S. Nigh, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	693
hospital care	14
inpatient care	14
radiation therapy	55

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stephen S. Nigh, MD.

**Gender**
Male	114
Female	230

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	328
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	150
From 75 to 84	121
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stephen S. Nigh, MD in 2014

Hypertension	72
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	15
Chronic Kidney Disease	21
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	19
Diabetes	31
Dementia	6
Cancer	75

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Stephen S. Nigh, MD treated as a radiation oncologist in Arlington Heights, IL during 2015 were radiation therapy, hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Stephen S. Nigh, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	731
hospital care	13
inpatient care	13
radiation therapy	60

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stephen S. Nigh, MD.

**Gender**
Male	248
Female	534

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	754
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	340
From 75 to 84	308
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stephen S. Nigh, MD in 2015

Hypertension	72
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	15
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	16
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	21
Diabetes	27
Dementia	7
Cancer	75

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Stephen S. Nigh, MD treated as a radiation oncologist in Arlington Heights, IL during 2016 were radiation therapy, hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Stephen S. Nigh, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	627
hospital care	11
inpatient care	11
radiation therapy	62

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stephen S. Nigh, MD.

**Gender**
Male	128
Female	239

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	350
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	160
From 75 to 84	154
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stephen S. Nigh, MD in 2016

Hypertension	74
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	28
Asthma	21
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	18
Diabetes	26
Dementia	7
Cancer	75

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Stephen S. Nigh, MD treated as a radiation oncologist in Arlington Heights, IL during 2017 were radiation therapy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Stephen S. Nigh, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	777
radiation therapy	55

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stephen S. Nigh, MD.

**Gender**
Male	129
Female	251

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	347
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	13
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	165
From 75 to 84	153
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stephen S. Nigh, MD in 2017

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	53
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	26
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	19
Diabetes	26
Dementia	7
Cancer	75

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Stephen S. Nigh, MD treated as a radiation oncologist in Arlington Heights, IL during 2018 were radiation therapy, hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Stephen S. Nigh, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	767
hospital care	14
inpatient care	14
radiation therapy	48

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stephen S. Nigh, MD.

**Gender**
Male	126
Female	285

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	384
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	12
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	180
From 75 to 84	180
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stephen S. Nigh, MD in 2018

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	62
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	32
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	21
Diabetes	27
Dementia	8
Cancer	75

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Stephen S. Nigh, MD treated as a radiation oncologist in Arlington Heights, IL during 2019 were radiation therapy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Stephen S. Nigh, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	723
radiation therapy	49

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stephen S. Nigh, MD.

**Gender**
Male	114
Female	271

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	357
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	13
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	189
From 75 to 84	146
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stephen S. Nigh, MD in 2019

Hypertension	72
High Cholesterol	64
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	30
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	19
Diabetes	23
Dementia	9
Cancer	75

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Stephen S. Nigh, MD treated as a radiation oncologist in Arlington Heights, IL during 2020 were radiation therapy, hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Stephen S. Nigh, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	675
hospital care	23
inpatient care	23
radiation therapy	49

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stephen S. Nigh, MD.

**Gender**
Male	117
Female	275

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	356
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	16
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	178
From 75 to 84	150
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stephen S. Nigh, MD in 2020

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	61
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	26
Asthma	4
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	23
Dementia	10
Cancer	75

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Stephen S. Nigh, MD treated as a radiation oncologist in Arlington Heights, IL during 2021 were radiation therapy, hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Stephen S. Nigh, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	820
hospital care	18
inpatient care	18
radiation therapy	92

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stephen S. Nigh, MD.

**Gender**
Male	158
Female	309

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	431
Black	0
Hispanic	15
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	214
From 75 to 84	176
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stephen S. Nigh, MD in 2021

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	64
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	27
Asthma	3
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	18
Diabetes	23
Dementia	9
Cancer	75

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Stephen S. Nigh, MD treated as a radiation oncologist in Arlington Heights, IL during 2022 were radiation therapy, hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Stephen S. Nigh, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	819
hospital care	31
inpatient care	31
radiation therapy	83

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stephen S. Nigh, MD.

**Gender**
Male	144
Female	333

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	441
Black	0
Hispanic	14
Asian	0
Other	11
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	230
From 75 to 84	176
85 and over	60
Less than 65	11

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stephen S. Nigh, MD in 2022

Hypertension	73
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	11
Ischemic Heart Disease	22
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	19
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	18
Atrial Fibrilation	17
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	20
Diabetes	23
Dementia	6
Cancer	75

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Stephen S. Nigh, MD treated as a radiation oncologist in Arlington Heights, IL during 2023 were radiation therapy, hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Stephen S. Nigh, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	659
hospital care	22
inpatient care	22
radiation therapy	42

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stephen S. Nigh, MD.

**Gender**
Male	108
Female	287

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	361
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	194
From 75 to 84	149
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stephen S. Nigh, MD in 2023

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	23
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	17
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	18
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	19
Diabetes	26
Dementia	5
Cancer	75

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2023

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Stephen S. Nigh, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Stephen S. Nigh, MD treated as a radiation oncologist in Arlington Heights, IL were radiation therapy, hospital care and inpatient care.

doctor visit	744
hospital care	18
inpatient care	18
radiation therapy	57

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2023

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stephen S. Nigh, MD.

**Gender**
Female	274
Male	125

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	0
Asian / Pacific Islander	2
Non-Hispanic White	373
Hispanic	2
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Other	3

**Age**
85 and over	5
75 to 84	156
Less than 65	0
65 to 74	179

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stephen S. Nigh, MD From 2012 - 2023

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Stephen S. Nigh, MD treated were cancer, hypertension, high cholesterol and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	64
High Cholesterol	57
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	26
Depression	16
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	7
Osteoporosis	11
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	23
Atrial Fibrillation	12
Dementia	6
Cancer	68

Education & Training

Dr. Stephen S. Nigh, MD graduated from University of Kansas School of Medicine in 1987. He completed residency at University of Kansas Medical Center. He is certified by the American Board of Radiology and has a state license in Illinois.

Medical School: University of Kansas School of Medicine (1987)

Residency: University of Kansas Medical Center (1991)

Board Certification: American Board of Radiology (1992)

Licensed In: Illinois

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Stephen S. Nigh, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Endeavor Health

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Elekta, Inc.	$305 ELEKTA TREATMENT PLANNING SYSTEM $241	ELEKTA LINEAR ACCELERATOR $54	Compact $10
Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc.	$156 TrueBeam $156
Varian Medical Systems, Inc.	$135 TrueBeam $71	Eclipse $23	Treatment Planning Systems $19	$21
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.	$84 Xofigo $84
Accuray Incorporated	$62 TomoTherapy System $62
Other	$363 PLUVICTO $57	STAR Tumor Ablation System $49	MRIdian LINAC $39	Da Vinci Surgical System $30	SUBSYS $28	Other $159

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$1,089
Education	$14

Biography

Dr. Stephen Nigh's area of specialization is radiation oncology. He has a special interest in radiation therapy. Dr. Nigh studied medicine at the University of Kansas School of Medicine. He completed his residency training at the University of Kansas Medical Center. He is professionally affiliated with Endeavor Health.