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Dr. Aashesh Verma, MD

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Specializes in: Adult Gastroenterology

Rush Medical College

Professional interests include: gastrointestinal problems (digestive disorders)

900 Rand Road #120
Des Plaines, IL 60016

(312) 767-3244

Dr. Aashesh Verma, MD is a gastroenterologist in Chicago, IL specializing in adult gastroenterology. He graduated from Rush Medical College. Dr. Aashesh Verma, MD is affiliated with Advocate South Suburban Hospital, Advocate Health Care, Ascension, MIDWEST DIGESTIVE HEALTH AND NUTRITION, PLLC and Ascension Saint Alexius.

Office Locations

Address:

2315 East 93rd Street Suite 440
Chicago, IL 60617

Address:

900 Rand Road #120
Des Plaines, IL 60016

Address:

9831 South Western Avenue
Chicago, IL 60643

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Gastrointestinal Problems (Digestive Disorders)

The gastrointestinal system, or GI tract, is the name given to a collection of organs that work together to digest food. These organs fit together in a long tube, running from the mouth to the anus, and include the esophagus, stomach, and intestines, among others. With so many parts working together, complicated by today's busy lifestyles and diets, digestive problems are common. As many as 1 in 3 Americans have a digestive or GI disorder. There are a huge variety of digestive problems, but the most common are IBS, constipation, GERD, hemorrhoids, and ulcers.

IBS, or irritable bowel syndrome, happens when the muscles surrounding the colon contract too easily or frequently. The result is abdominal pain, cramps, diarrhea or constipation, gas and bloating. IBS attacks can often be brought on by specific triggers, so a key part of treatment is learning which foods trigger IBS attacks and avoiding them. Treatment also includes exercise, avoiding stress, and medications if needed.

Constipation, or large, hard, or infrequent stools, happens to everyone at some point. It can be caused by a disruption in routine or food, or by eating a diet without many fresh fruits and vegetables. Although it is uncomfortable, constipation is common and usually not serious, but it can sometimes become chronic. Adding fiber to the diet, exercising, and taking medications may help.

GERD, or gastroesophageal reflux disease, is a severe form of chronic heartburn where stomach acid spills back up into the esophagus. Left untreated, the acid may even eat away at the esophagus and cause serious damage. Treatment includes changing the diet to avoid trigger foods, losing weight if needed, medications, or even surgery.

Hemorrhoids are blood vessels around the rectum that become irritated, swollen or torn while straining during a bowel movement. They are most often caused by constipation, but can also be caused by pregnancy, diarrhea, or simply a genetic predisposition towards hemorrhoids. Treatment involves first treating any constipation issues, then keeping the area clean and soothed until it has healed. If these measures are ineffective, surgery is sometimes used.

Peptic ulcers are sores or spots of inflammation in the lining of the stomach or close to the stomach in the small intestine. Usually this area is coated with a protective lining that shields the tissue from the strong stomach acid, but a break in the lining can let acid in, causing the sores. It used to be thought that stress caused ulcers, but now it is known that is not the case. Most often, they are caused by an infection by H. pylori bacteria, but ulcers can also be caused by alcohol abuse or overuse of aspirin, ibuprofen, naproxen, or other NSAIDS. The symptoms of an ulcer are pain, hunger, nausea, and fatigue.

Gastrointestinal problems, perhaps more than any other area, are markedly affected by lifestyle. Many disorders can be prevented or treated at least in part by eating a healthy diet high in fiber, exercising regularly, drinking enough water, and limiting alcohol intake. Still, the frequency of digestive disorders means that even the healthiest person can be affected by them. Anyone who notices blood in their stool, experiences abdominal pain, unexplained weight loss, or any significant change in bowel movements should see a doctor.

diagnostic procedures	23
gastrointestinal procedures	20
minimally invasive procedures	20
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	23

**Gender**
Male	15
Female	40

**Age**
From 65 to 74	18
From 75 to 84	19
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	45
Depression	0
Chronic Kidney Disease	64
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	42
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	27
Diabetes	45
Dementia	25
Cancer	0

diagnostic procedures	105
doctor visit	41
gastrointestinal procedures	130
hospital care	121
inpatient care	121
minimally invasive procedures	130
preventive care	15
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	105

**Gender**
Male	64
Female	132

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	16
Black	167
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	73
From 75 to 84	68
85 and over	27
Less than 65	28

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	65
Stroke	12
Ischemic Heart Disease	57
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	71
Asthma	17
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	49
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	30
Diabetes	53
Dementia	25
Cancer	17

diagnostic procedures	100
doctor visit	51
gastrointestinal procedures	108
hospital care	93
inpatient care	93
manometry	10
minimally invasive procedures	111
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	100

**Gender**
Male	47
Female	141

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	18
Black	157
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	83
From 75 to 84	54
85 and over	23
Less than 65	28

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	16
Ischemic Heart Disease	36
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	57
Asthma	18
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	38
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	32
Diabetes	49
Dementia	13
Cancer	16

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2020 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Aashesh Verma, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Aashesh Verma, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Chicago, IL were hospital care, inpatient care, minimally invasive procedures and gastrointestinal procedures.

diagnostic procedures	76
doctor visit	47
gastrointestinal procedures	88
hospital care	107
inpatient care	107
manometry	10
minimally invasive procedures	89
preventive care	15
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	76

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2020 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Aashesh Verma, MD.

**Gender**
Male	12
Female	31

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	32
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	3
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	0
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	14
85 and over	5
Less than 65	5
65 to 74	17

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Aashesh Verma, MD From 2020 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Aashesh Verma, MD treated were hypertension, chronic kidney disease, high cholesterol and diabetes.

Hypertension	22
High Cholesterol	19
Stroke	2
Ischemic Heart Disease	13
Depression	3
Chronic Kidney Disease	19
Asthma	3
Osteoporosis	2
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	14
Atrial Fibrillation	2
Cancer	3
Dementia	6

Education & Training

Dr. Aashesh Verma, MD graduated from Rush Medical College. He completed residency at University of Michigan Affiliated Hospitals. He is certified by the The American Board of Internal Medicine - Gastroenterology The American Board of Internal Medicine - Internal Medicine and has a state license in Illinois.

Medical School: Rush Medical College

Residency: University of Michigan Affiliated Hospitals

Board Certification: The American Board of Internal Medicine - Gastroenterology The American Board of Internal Medicine - Internal Medicine

Licensed In: Illinois

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Aashesh Verma, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Advocate South Suburban Hospital

Advocate Health Care

Ascension

MIDWEST DIGESTIVE HEALTH AND NUTRITION, PLLC

Ascension Saint Alexius

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. Aashesh Verma, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: CIGNA Choice Fund PPO, United Healthcare Select Plus POS, Magellan Health Services, United Healthcare Options PPO, Humana HMO Premier, United Healthcare Indemnity, Humana POS, Humana National POS - Open Access, Humana HMO, Unicare PPO, Blue Choice, Aetna POS, Aetna QPOS, TRICARE Prime, Aetna Open Choice PPO, Aetna Open Access HMO, Aetna Medicare HMO, Golden Rule, Great-West Healthcare, TRICARE, Community Care Network (CCN), Aetna Open Access Aetna Select, Aetna Select, Aetna EPO, Humana National HMO, Humana National EPO, Aetna HMO, CIGNA Open Access POS, Humana ChoiceCare PPO, CIGNA PPO, Aetna Medicare PPO, United Healthcare Choice Plus PPO, WellCare, AARP, Medicare Advantage, Humana Medicare Choice PPO, Blue Advantage HMO, Blue Cross Medicare Advantage PPO, United Healthcare, Medicare, Humana, Cigna, United Healthcare Navigate HMO, First Health, Beech Street, HealthLink PPO, HealthSmart, Humana PPO, Aetna, CIGNA Open Access Plus POS, PHCS PPO, CHAMPVA, MultiPlan PPO, SEIU - Local 4 PPO, Union Medical Care PPO, AAH UMR Select - Team Member Plan, HST Care Connect EPO, United Surest (previously Bind), Blue Cross HMO Illinois, Union Health Services, Inc., Blue Cross Med Select PPO, Benefits Services and Systems, Inc, FirstHealth, BCBS Commercial PPO, Blue Precision HMO, Provider Network of America (PNOA), AAH UMR Preferred - Team Member Plan, UFCW Local 1546 Health and Welfare Fund (UMC), Blue Cross Community FHP, SEIU - Local 4 HMO, Meridian MMAI, Meridian, HST Care Connect PPO, Zing Health, Blue Cross Community MMAI, BlueCare Direct HMO, Benefit Plan Administrators (BPA), Blue Cross Medicare Supplement PPO and SIHO PPO.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. Aashesh Verma, MD accepts the following insurance providers:

CIGNA Choice Fund PPO

United Healthcare Select Plus POS

Magellan Health Services

United Healthcare Options PPO

Humana HMO Premier

United Healthcare Indemnity

Humana POS

Humana National POS - Open Access

Humana HMO

Unicare PPO

Blue Choice

Aetna POS

Aetna QPOS

TRICARE Prime

Aetna Open Choice PPO

Aetna Open Access HMO

Aetna Medicare HMO

Golden Rule

Great-West Healthcare

TRICARE

Community Care Network (CCN)

Aetna Open Access Aetna Select

Aetna Select

Aetna EPO

Humana National HMO

Humana National EPO

Aetna HMO

CIGNA Open Access POS

Humana ChoiceCare PPO

CIGNA PPO

Aetna Medicare PPO

United Healthcare Choice Plus PPO

WellCare

AARP

Medicare Advantage

Humana Medicare Choice PPO

Blue Advantage HMO

Blue Cross Medicare Advantage PPO

United Healthcare

Medicare

Humana

Cigna

United Healthcare Navigate HMO

First Health

Beech Street

HealthLink PPO

HealthSmart

Humana PPO

Aetna

CIGNA Open Access Plus POS

PHCS PPO

CHAMPVA

MultiPlan PPO

SEIU - Local 4 PPO

Union Medical Care PPO

AAH UMR Select - Team Member Plan

HST Care Connect EPO

United Surest (previously Bind)

Blue Cross HMO Illinois

Union Health Services, Inc.

Blue Cross Med Select PPO

Benefits Services and Systems, Inc

FirstHealth

BCBS Commercial PPO

Blue Precision HMO

Provider Network of America (PNOA)

AAH UMR Preferred - Team Member Plan

UFCW Local 1546 Health and Welfare Fund (UMC)

Blue Cross Community FHP

SEIU - Local 4 HMO

Meridian MMAI

Meridian

HST Care Connect PPO

Zing Health

Blue Cross Community MMAI

BlueCare Direct HMO

Benefit Plan Administrators (BPA)

Blue Cross Medicare Supplement PPO

SIHO PPO

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Medtronic, Inc.	$496 ENDOFLIP $479	ManoScan $18
Covidien LP	$452 PillCam $267	Manometry $95	Beacon $62	Barrx $28
Endogastric Solutions, Inc	$222 EsophyX $222
Lilly USA, LLC	$28 $28
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.	$22 GATTEX $22
Other	$50 SUFLAVE $20	PREVNAR 13 $19	$12

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$1,255
Education	$16

Biography

Dr. Aashesh Verma's specialty is adult gastroenterology. In his practice, Dr. Verma focuses on gastrointestinal problems (digestive disorders). He most likely takes Aetna EPO, Blue California, and Coventry, as well as other insurance carriers. Dr. Verma is a graduate of Rush Medical College. For his professional training, Dr. Verma completed a residency program at a hospital affiliated with the University of Michigan. His hospital/clinic affiliations include Ascension and Advocate South Suburban Hospital.