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Dr. Kaveh Rahmani, DO 4

(60 Ratings)

Specializes in: Family Medicine

Midwestern University

Professional interests include: thyroid problems, diabetes, nutrition issues, and more.

4742 Cal Sag Road
Crestwood, IL 60445

(708) 342-3000

Dr. Kaveh Rahmani, DO 4 is a family medicine practitioner in Flossmoor, IL specializing in family medicine. He graduated from Midwestern University. Dr. Kaveh Rahmani, DO 4 is affiliated with The University of Chicago Medicine and PRIMARY HEALTHCARE ASSOCIATES SC.

Office Locations

Address:

19550 Governors Highway
Flossmoor, IL 60422

Address:

4742 Cal Sag Road
Crestwood, IL 60445

Some issues Dr. Kaveh Rahmani, DO 4 can help you with:

Thyroid Problems

Thyroid problems are a group of conditions that alter hormone regulation and metabolism. The thyroid is a small, butterfly-shaped gland located in the lower neck, just below the Adam's apple (laryngeal prominence) and larynx (voice box). Despite its small size, the thyroid has an outsized effect on the body by regulating hormones that control metabolism. Metabolism is the body's process of converting consumed food into fuel to power the entire body. Heart rate, weight, cholesterol, body temperature, and even physical growth and development are all affected by the metabolism.

When the thyroid malfunctions, the body is unable to properly process and allocate energy. Thyroid problems, such as hyperthyroidism (overactive thyroid) and hypothyroidism (underactive thyroid), cause irregular metabolism. In some cases, the body produces antibodies that attack the thyroid cells for unknown reasons. The damaged thyroid responds by releasing either too little or too much T3 and T4 thyroid hormones. Thyroid malfunctions may also arise from genetic causes or iodine deficiency. Thyroid problems may include:

Hashimoto's thyroiditis, an autoimmune disease that causes hypothyroidism
Graves' disease, an autoimmune disease that causes hyperthyroidism
Goiter
Thyroid nodule
Thyroid cancer

Hashimoto's is the leading cause of hypothyroidism, which is when the thyroid does not produce enough hormones to stimulate adequate metabolism. The condition is diagnosed by blood tests that measure TSH (thyroid stimulating hormone) and detect Hashimoto's antibodies. Symptoms of hypothyroidism include sluggish metabolism, inflammation, fatigue, weight gain, brittle hair, dry skin, and sensitivity to cold. To supplement impaired thyroid function, patients with Hashimoto's are typically prescribed synthetic thyroid hormone pills. Such patients may need to consume synthetic thyroids for the rest of their lives. Other treatments may include dietary changes, such as the avoidance of certain foods and medication to reduce inflammation. Frequent blood tests can inform patients if their TSH levels are within a normal range.

Grave's disease is most frequently the cause of hyperthyroidism, which is when the thyroid produces too many hormones, overstimulating one's metabolism. The condition is also diagnosed by blood tests that measure TSH and detect Grave's antibodies. Elevated heart rate, high blood pressure, sweating, bulging eyes, and weight loss are common symptoms of hyperthyroidism. Treatments for hyperthyroidism include oral radioactive iodine, which slowly shrinks the thyroid, slowing the production of excess thyroid hormone. Other anti-thyroid medications such as methimazole (Tapazole) also reduce the production of thyroid hormones. Blood pressure medications known as beta blockers can ease the increased heart rate caused by hyperthyroidism. If treatments are unsuccessful, patients may be prescribed a thyroidectomy, or surgery to remove part or all of the thyroid. Some patients with hyperthyroidism may require ophthalmological (eye medicine) treatments such as eye drops, prednisone, and surgery to reduce eye swelling and bulging.

Untreated thyroid disorders frequently lead to goiters or thyroid nodules. A thyroid goiter is a large lump that can be felt near the base of the neck and is made of swollen thyroid tissue or nodules (excess cell growth). Nodules and goiters are diagnosed by CT scan or ultrasound. Obstructive goiters can cause pain, coughing, and abnormal breathing. The most common cause of goiters is hyperthyroidism (overactive thyroid). However, Hashimoto's is also known to cause goiters or nodules. Goiters develop from continued damage from antibodies to the thyroid over time. At times, a goiter can result from a cancerous thyroid tumor. Most goiters and nodules are themselves benign.

The exact causes of thyroid cancer are unknown. People who develop thyroid cancer may or may not have another thyroid problem such as Hashimoto's or Grave's disease. Symptoms of thyroid cancer include a nodule that can be felt on the neck, hoarseness, difficulty swallowing, swelling in the neck, and neck and throat pain. CT and MRI scans are used to diagnose thyroid cancer. There are four types of thyroid cancer which vary in intensity. Thyroidectomy (thyroid removal surgery) is usually prescribed to treat thyroid cancer.

Thyroid problems are often long-term conditions that require some form of treatment. With regular monitoring and medication, many people with thyroid problems are able to lead active and fulfilling lives.

doctor visit	35
hospital care	14
inpatient care	15

**Gender**
Male	21
Female	25

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	25
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	18
From 75 to 84	11
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	52
Depression	0
Chronic Kidney Disease	46
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	41
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	65
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

doctor visit	622
hospital care	306
inpatient care	307
preventive care	17
vaccines	18

**Gender**
Male	220
Female	278

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	252
Black	218
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	220
From 75 to 84	126
85 and over	52
Less than 65	100

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	66
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	53
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	41
Asthma	18
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	32
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	20
Diabetes	59
Dementia	13
Cancer	16

doctor visit	736
hospital care	896
inpatient care	803
outpatient care	93
preventive care	23
vaccines	24

**Gender**
Male	155
Female	222

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	189
Black	165
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	163
From 75 to 84	97
85 and over	41
Less than 65	76

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	65
Stroke	10
Ischemic Heart Disease	50
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	46
Asthma	29
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	33
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	24
Diabetes	52
Dementia	17
Cancer	14

doctor visit	730
hospital care	1605
inpatient care	1531
outpatient care	74

**Gender**
Male	211
Female	268

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	228
Black	227
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	185
From 75 to 84	136
85 and over	55
Less than 65	103

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	57
Stroke	13
Ischemic Heart Disease	49
Depression	31
Chronic Kidney Disease	51
Asthma	16
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	40
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	25
Diabetes	53
Dementia	22
Cancer	13

doctor visit	818
hospital care	1599
inpatient care	1589
outpatient care	10

**Gender**
Male	217
Female	273

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	228
Black	236
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	196
From 75 to 84	141
85 and over	68
Less than 65	85

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	62
Stroke	17
Ischemic Heart Disease	52
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	52
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	43
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	29
Diabetes	57
Dementia	25
Cancer	15

doctor visit	810
hospital care	1472
inpatient care	1431
outpatient care	41

**Gender**
Male	212
Female	278

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	256
Black	208
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	202
From 75 to 84	152
85 and over	62
Less than 65	74

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	13
Ischemic Heart Disease	54
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	49
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	46
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	25
Diabetes	56
Dementia	19
Cancer	17

doctor visit	531
hospital care	1854
inpatient care	1831
outpatient care	23

**Gender**
Male	224
Female	241

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	245
Black	193
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	188
From 75 to 84	148
85 and over	70
Less than 65	59

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	12
Ischemic Heart Disease	64
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	57
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	4
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	45
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	23
Diabetes	54
Dementia	23
Cancer	16

doctor visit	622
hospital care	1123
inpatient care	1079
outpatient care	44
preventive care	24
vaccines	25

**Gender**
Male	223
Female	262

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	255
Black	200
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	220
From 75 to 84	152
85 and over	61
Less than 65	52

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	59
Stroke	11
Ischemic Heart Disease	65
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	52
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	37
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	22
Diabetes	46
Dementia	15
Cancer	16

doctor visit	691
hospital care	857
inpatient care	843
outpatient care	14
preventive care	62
vaccines	52

**Gender**
Male	219
Female	210

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	231
Black	157
Hispanic	27
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	206
From 75 to 84	128
85 and over	47
Less than 65	48

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	71
Stroke	16
Ischemic Heart Disease	46
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	26
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	17
Atrial Fibrilation	18
Heart Failure	31
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	24
Diabetes	50
Dementia	11
Cancer	20

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2014 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Kaveh Rahmani, DO 4 for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Kaveh Rahmani, DO 4 treated as a family medicine practitioner in Flossmoor, IL were hospital care, inpatient care, outpatient care and preventive care.

doctor visit	624
hospital care	1080
inpatient care	1047
outpatient care	42
preventive care	33
vaccines	30

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2014 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kaveh Rahmani, DO 4.

**Gender**
Male	170
Female	205

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	160
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	190
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	2
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	109
85 and over	45
Less than 65	59
65 to 74	159

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kaveh Rahmani, DO 4 From 2014 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Kaveh Rahmani, DO 4 treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	56
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	48
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	42
Asthma	12
Osteoporosis	7
Heart Failure	34
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	19
Diabetes	49
Atrial Fibrillation	10
Cancer	12
Dementia	14

Education & Training

Dr. Kaveh Rahmani, DO 4 graduated from Midwestern University. He completed residency at Swedish Covenant Hospital. He is certified by the Board Certification: Family Medicine and has a state license in Illinois.

Medical School: Midwestern University

Residency: Swedish Covenant Hospital

Board Certification: Board Certification: Family Medicine

Licensed In: Illinois

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Kaveh Rahmani, DO 4 is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

The University of Chicago Medicine

PRIMARY HEALTHCARE ASSOCIATES SC

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. Kaveh Rahmani, DO 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, Dr. Kaveh Rahmani, DO 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

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Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Kaveh Rahmani, DO 4 has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.95 out of 5 stars based on 60 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Kaveh Rahmani, DO 4 from all over the web to help you find the right in Flossmoor, IL.

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Kaveh Rahmani, DO 4. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Novo Nordisk Inc	$445 Tresiba $200	Victoza $138	Ozempic $34	Xultophy 100/3.6 $34	RYBELSUS $12	Other $27
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP	$223 BYDUREON $125	FARXIGA $36	BYDUREON PEN $18	BRILINTA $15	SYMBICORT $15	Other $14
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC	$212 TOUJEO $212
Arbor Pharmaceuticals, Inc.	$107 Edarbi $47	Edarbyclor $46	Horizant $14
Allergan Inc.	$84 BYSTOLIC $20	LINZESS $18	NAMENDA XR $16	VIBERZI $16	VRAYLAR $14
Other	$317 LEVITRA $46	JANUMET XR $45	JARDIANCE $44	FREESTYLE LIBRE 3 $38	ELIQUIS $23	Other $121

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$1,374
Education	$14

Biography

Dr. Kaveh Rahmani practices family medicine. His average rating from his patients is 5.0 stars (out of 5). Dr. Rahmani's areas of expertise include diabetes, thyroid problems, and preventive care. He is affiliated with The University of Chicago Medicine. Blue California, Aetna, and CIGNA Plans appears to be the insurance carriers that Dr. Rahmani takes. He attended Midwestern University for medical school and subsequently trained at Swedish Covenant Hospital for residency.