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Dr. Venkata Y. Behara, MD

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Specializes in: Adult Nephrology

University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, School of Medicine

Professional interests include: kidney problems

1875 W. Dempster Street Suite 605
Park Ridge, IL 60068

(847) 439-8780

Dr. Venkata Y. Behara, MD is a nephrologist in Park Ridge, IL specializing in adult nephrology. He graduated from University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, School of Medicine. Dr. Venkata Y. Behara, MD is affiliated with Endeavor Health, Nephrology Associates of Northern Illinois and Indiana, Northwest Community Hospital (NCH), Advocate Lutheran General Hospital, Advocate Health Care, FRESENIUS NEOMEDICA ROLLING MEADOWS, FRESENIUS ELK GROVE HOME, FRESENIUS SKOKIE, DAVITA BUFFALO GROVE DIAYLSIS, The Abington of Glenview NH (uses Ren Pro Dialysis), DAVITA EVANSTON RENAL CENTER, Bella Terra, DAVITA ARLINGTON HEIGHTS RENAL CENTER, Alden of Des Plaines, Niles Nursing Home, DAVITA BIG OAKS DIALYSIS, FRESENIUS DEERFIELD, FRESENIUS BEVERLY RIDGE, Alden of Long Grove, FRESENIUS MOUNT PROSPECT, FRESENIUS GLENVIEW DIALYSIS, FRESENIUS NEOMEDICA NORRIDGE (CUMBERLAND), Elevate Care Riverwoods fka -Brentwood North Nursing Home, FRESENIUS NXSTAGE OAK BROOK, FRESENIUS FMC NILES, Holy Family Medical Center LTACH, DAVITA LAKE VILLA DIALYSIS, FRESENIUS PALATINE, Elevate Care North Branch NH, FRESENIUS LEMONT, FRESENIUS DES PLAINES, FRESENIUS FMC SCHAUMBURG and DAVITA SCHAUMBURG RENAL CENTER.

Office Locations

Endeavor Health

1875 W. Dempster Street Suite 605
Park Ridge, IL 60068

(847) 439-8780

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DAVITA SCHAUMBURG RENAL CENTER

601 W. Golf Road Suite 105
Mount Prospect, IL 60056

(847) 439-8780

(847) 439-8940

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Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Venkata Y. Behara, MD in 2023

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

Top 10%

By Volume:

inpatient hospital care

In 2023, Dr. Venkata Y. Behara, MD performed more inpatient hospital care (for patient admitted to hospital) procedures for Medicare patients than 90% of providers in related specialties within Illinois.

Top 25%

By Volume:

hemodialysis

By Affordability:

hemodialysis

In 2012, among providers in related specialties within Illinois, Dr. Venkata Y. Behara, MD performed more hemodialysis procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of them and he also had a list price for hemodialysis that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 75% of them. 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

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Venkata Y. Behara, MD treated as a nephrologist in Park Ridge, IL during 2012 were hospital care, inpatient care and dialysis.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Venkata Y. Behara, MD for Medicare patients.

dialysis	253
doctor visit	537
hospital care	2177
inpatient care	2177

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Venkata Y. Behara, MD treated as a nephrologist in Park Ridge, IL during 2013 were hospital care, inpatient care and dialysis.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Venkata Y. Behara, MD for Medicare patients.

dialysis	176
doctor visit	547
hospital care	2277
inpatient care	2277

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Venkata Y. Behara, MD.

**Gender**
Male	494
Female	422

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	766
Black	0
Hispanic	40
Asian	71
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	245
From 75 to 84	336
85 and over	235
Less than 65	100

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Venkata Y. Behara, MD in 2013

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	68
Stroke	15
Ischemic Heart Disease	66
Depression	33
Chronic Kidney Disease	75
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	34
Heart Failure	62
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	37
Diabetes	62
Dementia	24
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Venkata Y. Behara, MD treated as a nephrologist in Park Ridge, IL during 2014 were hospital care, inpatient care and dialysis.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Venkata Y. Behara, MD for Medicare patients.

dialysis	186
doctor visit	467
hospital care	2354
inpatient care	2354

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Venkata Y. Behara, MD.

**Gender**
Male	523
Female	410

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	771
Black	34
Hispanic	52
Asian	55
Other	21
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	243
From 75 to 84	346
85 and over	218
Less than 65	126

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Venkata Y. Behara, MD in 2014

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	72
Stroke	13
Ischemic Heart Disease	65
Depression	32
Chronic Kidney Disease	75
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	36
Heart Failure	59
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	34
Diabetes	60
Dementia	25
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Venkata Y. Behara, MD treated as a nephrologist in Park Ridge, IL during 2015 were hospital care, inpatient care and dialysis.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Venkata Y. Behara, MD for Medicare patients.

dialysis	214
doctor visit	543
hospital care	2249
inpatient care	2249

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Venkata Y. Behara, MD.

**Gender**
Male	1028
Female	874

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1536
Black	56
Hispanic	136
Asian	130
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	520
From 75 to 84	692
85 and over	448
Less than 65	242

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Venkata Y. Behara, MD in 2015

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	15
Ischemic Heart Disease	65
Depression	34
Chronic Kidney Disease	75
Asthma	20
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	36
Heart Failure	63
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	33
Diabetes	63
Dementia	28
Cancer	17

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Venkata Y. Behara, MD treated as a nephrologist in Park Ridge, IL during 2016 were hospital care, inpatient care and dialysis.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Venkata Y. Behara, MD for Medicare patients.

dialysis	162
doctor visit	533
hospital care	1937
inpatient care	1937

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Venkata Y. Behara, MD.

**Gender**
Male	473
Female	398

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	722
Black	21
Hispanic	41
Asian	69
Other	18
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	244
From 75 to 84	304
85 and over	228
Less than 65	95

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Venkata Y. Behara, MD in 2016

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	14
Ischemic Heart Disease	63
Depression	31
Chronic Kidney Disease	75
Asthma	31
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	35
Heart Failure	60
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	31
Diabetes	62
Dementia	27
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Venkata Y. Behara, MD treated as a nephrologist in Park Ridge, IL during 2017 were hospital care, inpatient care and dialysis.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Venkata Y. Behara, MD for Medicare patients.

dialysis	185
doctor visit	527
hospital care	1714
inpatient care	1714

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Venkata Y. Behara, MD.

**Gender**
Male	501
Female	335

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	668
Black	23
Hispanic	56
Asian	67
Other	22
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	284
From 75 to 84	276
85 and over	175
Less than 65	101

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Venkata Y. Behara, MD in 2017

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	72
Stroke	14
Ischemic Heart Disease	63
Depression	34
Chronic Kidney Disease	75
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	34
Heart Failure	60
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	33
Diabetes	63
Dementia	28
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Venkata Y. Behara, MD treated as a nephrologist in Park Ridge, IL during 2018 were hospital care, inpatient care and dialysis.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Venkata Y. Behara, MD for Medicare patients.

dialysis	111
doctor visit	555
hospital care	1914
inpatient care	1914

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Venkata Y. Behara, MD.

**Gender**
Male	504
Female	413

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	738
Black	0
Hispanic	46
Asian	79
Other	28
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	254
From 75 to 84	344
85 and over	221
Less than 65	98

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Venkata Y. Behara, MD in 2018

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	16
Ischemic Heart Disease	62
Depression	35
Chronic Kidney Disease	75
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	37
Heart Failure	61
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	31
Diabetes	58
Dementia	30
Cancer	17

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Venkata Y. Behara, MD treated as a nephrologist in Park Ridge, IL during 2019 were hospital care, inpatient care and dialysis.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Venkata Y. Behara, MD for Medicare patients.

dialysis	134
doctor visit	593
hospital care	2142
inpatient care	2142

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Venkata Y. Behara, MD.

**Gender**
Male	538
Female	437

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	784
Black	31
Hispanic	55
Asian	73
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	277
From 75 to 84	366
85 and over	234
Less than 65	98

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Venkata Y. Behara, MD in 2019

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	13
Ischemic Heart Disease	63
Depression	36
Chronic Kidney Disease	75
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	36
Heart Failure	64
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	31
Diabetes	59
Dementia	31
Cancer	16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Venkata Y. Behara, MD treated as a nephrologist in Park Ridge, IL during 2020 were hospital care, inpatient care, chronic care and dialysis.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Venkata Y. Behara, MD for Medicare patients.

chronic care	487
dialysis	107
doctor visit	556
hospital care	1948
inpatient care	1948

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Venkata Y. Behara, MD.

**Gender**
Male	546
Female	440

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	757
Black	39
Hispanic	76
Asian	81
Other	33
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	305
From 75 to 84	336
85 and over	234
Less than 65	111

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Venkata Y. Behara, MD in 2020

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	13
Ischemic Heart Disease	65
Depression	34
Chronic Kidney Disease	75
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	33
Heart Failure	59
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	22
Diabetes	62
Dementia	30
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Venkata Y. Behara, MD treated as a nephrologist in Park Ridge, IL during 2021 were hospital care, inpatient care, chronic care and dialysis.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Venkata Y. Behara, MD for Medicare patients.

chronic care	1178
dialysis	96
doctor visit	602
hospital care	1561
inpatient care	1561

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Venkata Y. Behara, MD.

**Gender**
Male	514
Female	419

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	727
Black	35
Hispanic	59
Asian	83
Other	29
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	295
From 75 to 84	340
85 and over	209
Less than 65	89

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Venkata Y. Behara, MD in 2021

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	13
Ischemic Heart Disease	65
Depression	37
Chronic Kidney Disease	75
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	31
Heart Failure	57
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	24
Diabetes	60
Dementia	28
Cancer	16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Venkata Y. Behara, MD treated as a nephrologist in Park Ridge, IL during 2022 were hospital care, inpatient care, chronic care and dialysis.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Venkata Y. Behara, MD for Medicare patients.

chronic care	659
dialysis	95
doctor visit	508
hospital care	1337
inpatient care	1337

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Venkata Y. Behara, MD.

**Gender**
Male	476
Female	432

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	701
Black	24
Hispanic	66
Asian	79
Other	38
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	252
From 75 to 84	315
85 and over	245
Less than 65	96

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Venkata Y. Behara, MD in 2022

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	21
Ischemic Heart Disease	54
Depression	35
Chronic Kidney Disease	75
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	16
Atrial Fibrilation	43
Heart Failure	56
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	27
Diabetes	61
Dementia	24
Cancer	19

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Venkata Y. Behara, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Venkata Y. Behara, MD treated as a nephrologist in Park Ridge, IL were hospital care, inpatient care, chronic care and dialysis.

chronic care	774
dialysis	156
doctor visit	542
hospital care	1964
inpatient care	1964

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Venkata Y. Behara, MD.

**Gender**
Male	508
Female	416

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	23
Asian / Pacific Islander	71
Non-Hispanic White	742
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	57
Other	17

**Age**
75 to 84	332
85 and over	222
Less than 65	105
65 to 74	265

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Venkata Y. Behara, MD From 2012 - 2022

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

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	67
Stroke	13
Ischemic Heart Disease	57
Depression	31
Chronic Kidney Disease	68
Asthma	10
Osteoporosis	10
Heart Failure	54
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	27
Diabetes	55
Atrial Fibrillation	32
Dementia	25
Cancer	14

Education & Training

Dr. Venkata Y. Behara, MD graduated from University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, School of Medicine. He completed residency at Rush University Medical Center. He is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine, Nephrology and has a state license in Illinois.

Medical School: University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, School of Medicine

Residency: Rush University Medical Center (2006)

Board Certification: American Board of Internal Medicine, Nephrology

Licensed In: Illinois

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Venkata Y. Behara, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Endeavor Health

Nephrology Associates of Northern Illinois and Indiana

Northwest Community Hospital (NCH)

Advocate Lutheran General Hospital

Advocate Health Care

FRESENIUS NEOMEDICA ROLLING MEADOWS

FRESENIUS ELK GROVE HOME

FRESENIUS SKOKIE

DAVITA BUFFALO GROVE DIAYLSIS

The Abington of Glenview NH (uses Ren Pro Dialysis)

DAVITA EVANSTON RENAL CENTER

Bella Terra

DAVITA ARLINGTON HEIGHTS RENAL CENTER

Alden of Des Plaines

Niles Nursing Home

DAVITA BIG OAKS DIALYSIS

FRESENIUS DEERFIELD

FRESENIUS BEVERLY RIDGE

Alden of Long Grove

FRESENIUS MOUNT PROSPECT

FRESENIUS GLENVIEW DIALYSIS

FRESENIUS NEOMEDICA NORRIDGE (CUMBERLAND)

Elevate Care Riverwoods fka -Brentwood North Nursing Home

FRESENIUS NXSTAGE OAK BROOK

FRESENIUS FMC NILES

Holy Family Medical Center LTACH

DAVITA LAKE VILLA DIALYSIS

FRESENIUS PALATINE

Elevate Care North Branch NH

FRESENIUS LEMONT

FRESENIUS DES PLAINES

FRESENIUS FMC SCHAUMBURG

DAVITA SCHAUMBURG RENAL CENTER

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. Venkata Y. Behara, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: CIGNA Choice Fund PPO, United Healthcare Select Plus POS, United Healthcare Select HMO, United Healthcare Select EPO, United Healthcare Options PPO, United Healthcare Indemnity, Aetna POS, Aetna QPOS, TRICARE Prime, Aetna Open Choice PPO, Aetna Open Access HMO, Aetna Medicare HMO, Golden Rule, TRICARE, Coventry, Aetna Open Access Aetna Select, Aetna Select, Aetna EPO, Aetna HMO, Blue Advantage PPO, Aetna Medicare PPO, United Healthcare Select Plus HMO, United Healthcare Choice Plus PPO, AARP, Medicare Advantage, Humana Medicare Choice PPO, United Healthcare Choice Plus HMO, Blue Cross PPO, Blue Advantage HMO, Blue Cross Medicare Advantage PPO, Coventry PPO, United Healthcare, Medicaid, Humana, Cigna, United Healthcare Navigate HMO, First Health, HealthLink PPO, HFN EPO, HFN PPO, HFN Platinum EPO, HFN, PHCS PPO, MultiPlan PPO, SEIU - Local 4 PPO, Union Medical (Local 1546) HMO, Aetna Medicare Prime HMO-POS, Union Medical Care PPO, Aetna Elect Choice HMO (includes Aetna Health Funds), AAH UMR Select - Team Member Plan, Aetna Medicare POS, Aetna State of Illinois Open Access Plus, Aetna Open Choice POS, Health Services and Technology, HST Care Connect PPO, Aetna Open Choice PPO - State of Illinois - SOI, United Surest (previously Bind), Aetna Managed Choice (MC) POS, Union Health Services, Inc., Aetna Open Choice POS II, Aetna State of Illinois PPO, Aetna Health Network Option, Health Services and Technology, HST Care Connect EPO, AAH UMR Preferred - Team Member Plan, Aetna Signature Administrators PPO (ASA or SRC) PPO, Aetna Upfront Advantage, Aetna Signature Administrators PPO, SEIU - Local 4 HMO, Aetna Open Access Elect Choice (includes Aetna Health Funds), Aetna NAP - PPO, Aetna Value Performance Network, Aetna Premier Care Plus Network, Blue Cross Community MMAI, BlueCare Direct HMO, Aetna Health Network Only, Aetna Premier Care Network, Blue Cross Medicare Supplement PPO and SIHO PPO.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. Venkata Y. Behara, MD accepts the following insurance providers:

CIGNA Choice Fund PPO

United Healthcare Select Plus POS

United Healthcare Select HMO

United Healthcare Select EPO

United Healthcare Options PPO

United Healthcare Indemnity

Aetna POS

Aetna QPOS

TRICARE Prime

Aetna Open Choice PPO

Aetna Open Access HMO

Aetna Medicare HMO

Golden Rule

TRICARE

Coventry

Aetna Open Access Aetna Select

Aetna Select

Aetna EPO

Aetna HMO

Blue Advantage PPO

Aetna Medicare PPO

United Healthcare Select Plus HMO

United Healthcare Choice Plus PPO

AARP

Medicare Advantage

Humana Medicare Choice PPO

United Healthcare Choice Plus HMO

Blue Cross PPO

Blue Advantage HMO

Blue Cross Medicare Advantage PPO

Coventry PPO

United Healthcare

Medicaid

Humana

Cigna

United Healthcare Navigate HMO

First Health

HealthLink PPO

HFN EPO

HFN PPO

HFN Platinum EPO

HFN

PHCS PPO

MultiPlan PPO

SEIU - Local 4 PPO

Union Medical (Local 1546) HMO

Aetna Medicare Prime HMO-POS

Union Medical Care PPO

Aetna Elect Choice HMO (includes Aetna Health Funds)

AAH UMR Select - Team Member Plan

Aetna Medicare POS

Aetna State of Illinois Open Access Plus

Aetna Open Choice POS

Health Services and Technology, HST Care Connect PPO

Aetna Open Choice PPO - State of Illinois - SOI

United Surest (previously Bind)

Aetna Managed Choice (MC) POS

Union Health Services, Inc.

Aetna Open Choice POS II

Aetna State of Illinois PPO

Aetna Health Network Option

Health Services and Technology, HST Care Connect EPO

AAH UMR Preferred - Team Member Plan

Aetna Signature Administrators PPO (ASA or SRC) PPO

Aetna Upfront Advantage

Aetna Signature Administrators PPO

SEIU - Local 4 HMO

Aetna Open Access Elect Choice (includes Aetna Health Funds)

Aetna NAP - PPO

Aetna Value Performance Network

Aetna Premier Care Plus Network

Blue Cross Community MMAI

BlueCare Direct HMO

Aetna Health Network Only

Aetna Premier Care Network

Blue Cross Medicare Supplement PPO

SIHO PPO

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Mallinckrodt LLC	$4,533 ACTHAR $4,533
Fresenius USA Marketing, Inc.	$4,379 Critline - Monitors $4,245	Velphoro $75	Phoslyra $12	$47
Genentech USA, Inc.	$2,583 Rituxan $2,583
NxStage Medical, Inc.	$719 System One $281	NXSTAGE SYSTEM ONE $229	$209
Mallinckrodt Enterprises LLC	$568 ACTHAR $568
Other	$3,187 VELTASSA $863	Sensipar $281	KRYSTEXXA $235	ACTHAR $234	Auryxia $206	Other $1,367

**Types of Payments**
Compensation for services other than consulting, including serving as faculty or as a speaker at a venue other than a continuing education program	$9,225
Food and Beverage	$5,355
Travel and Lodging	$927
Education	$462

Research Payments

Dr. Venkata Y. Behara, MD has received 57 research payments totaling $183,967.

Biography

Dr. Venkata Behara is a medical specialist in adult nephrology. In Dr. Behara's practice, he is particularly interested in kidney problems. He is affiliated with Nephrology Associates of Northern Illinois and Indiana, Advocate Lutheran General Hospital, and Northwest Community Hospital (NCH). Before completing his residency at Rush University Medical Center, Dr. Behara attended medical school at the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, School of Medicine. He seems to honor several insurance carriers, including Aetna EPO, Blue California, and Coventry.