Aarthi Vijaykumar, M.D.
Aarthi Vijaykumar is a Nephrology Internal Medicine specialist based in Elgin, IL with over 22 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
With over 22 years in internal medicine, Aarthi Vijaykumar, M.D. is a long-established nephrologist in Elgin. Trained at Rush Medical College of Rush University (class of 2004), she has been practicing for over 22 years. CMS Medicare data shows her patients commonly have hypertension, high cholesterol, and kidney disease.
At a glance
- Uses generic medications more than 80% of reporting doctors in Illinois
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
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Contact & Location
Practice Location
1710 N Randall Rd Ste 330, Elgin, IL 60123-9405
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better93.2%
Illinois avg: 82.9 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+10.4 pts)
Better than 80% of reporting doctors in IllinoisHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
488
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
212
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
1,124
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $53k
Percentile rankings compared against 2,844 reporting peers in Illinois.
Data Note: Sourced from CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data. Percentile rankings compare this provider against all peers with reported data in the same state. Updated annually to reflect the latest federal reporting cycle.
What This Doctor Treats Most
Based on Medicare claims data — here's what patients commonly see this doctor for
Based on Medicare data, this doctor primarily manages Hypertension, High Cholesterol, and Chronic Kidney Disease.
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension
US avg: 29.6%↑ More patients than average (+45%) — a focus area for this doctor
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↑ More patients than average (+11%) — a focus area for this doctor
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↑ More patients than average (+23%) — a focus area for this doctor
The heart cannot pump blood efficiently enough to meet the body's needs
US avg: 22.5%↑ More patients than average (+32%) — a focus area for this doctor
Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
US avg: 31.7%↑ More patients than average (+21%) — a focus area for this doctor
An irregular, often rapid heartbeat that increases the risk of stroke
US avg: 22%↑ More patients than average (+21%) — a focus area for this doctor
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$354 received from industry
11 transactions reported in 2024 ·Low tier
Payments include consulting fees, speaking honoraria, food & beverage, travel, research support, and ownership interests from drug and medical device manufacturers. Disclosure is required by the federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act. These payments do not necessarily indicate conflicts of interest. National median: $338 across 136 000 tracked providers.
Tiers — Low: under $500 · Moderate: $500-5 000 · High: $5 000-25 000 · Very High: $25 000+. Source: CMS Open Payments 2024, attributed to Aarthi Vijaykumar's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 2004
Rush Medical College
Board certified · May 26, 2022
Self-reported via NPPES
22 years in practice
Experienced
Nephrologists treat kidney diseases including chronic kidney disease, kidney failure requiring dialysis, glomerulonephritis, kidney stones, and electrolyte disorders. They manage dialysis access and kidney transplant follow-up.
Taxonomy: 207RN0300X
Education & Training
Rush Medical College of Rush University (Class of 2004)
Mailing address
120 W 22nd St, Oak Brook, IL 60523-1557
Differs from practice location
Virtual Internal Medicine Care With Aarthi Vijaykumar
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Aarthi Vijaykumar for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, kidney care follow-ups — no travel to Elgin required. The office sends a secure video link before your appointment. Most visits take 15–30 minutes. Medicare enrolled per CMS records.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Aarthi Vijaykumar
NPI records show Dr. Vijaykumar as active with telehealth listed in Elgin, IL. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (847) 531-5911.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Aarthi Vijaykumar
Practice Location
1710 N Randall Rd Ste 330, Elgin, IL 60123-9405
Mailing Address
120 W 22nd St, Oak Brook, IL 60523-1557
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