Ali A Valika, MD
Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology
Ali A Valika is an Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology specialist based in Elmhurst, IL with over 25 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Also practices: CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASE (CARDIOLOGY), INTERNAL MEDICINE
With over 25 years in internal medicine, Ali a Valika, MD is a long-established advanced heart failure and transplant cardiology specialist in Elmhurst. He graduated from University of Illinois College of Med (Chi/Peor/Rock/Chm-Urb) in 2001 and has 25+ years of clinical experience. He regularly sees Medicare patients with hypertension, high cholesterol, and heart failure (per CMS claims data).
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Contact & Location
Practice Location
133 E Brush Hill Rd Suite # 202, Elmhurst, IL 60126-5658
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better66.4%
Illinois avg: 82.9 · US avg: 82.8
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(-16.4 pts)
How often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
588
Unique beneficiaries
High volumePrescription Recipients
440
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
5,963
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $6.60M
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 Heart Failure.
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
The heart cannot pump blood efficiently enough to meet the body's needs
US avg: 22.5%↑ More patients than average (+53%) — 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 (+33%) — 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 (+30%) — a focus area for this doctor
An irregular, often rapid heartbeat that increases the risk of stroke
US avg: 22%↑ More patients than average (+35%) — a focus area for this doctor
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — 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 (+12%) — a focus area for this doctor
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$20.3k received from industry
56 transactions reported in 2024 ·High 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 Ali a Valika's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 2001
University of Illinois College of Medicine
Board certified · Nov 17, 2021
Self-reported via NPPES
25 years in practice
Experienced
Specialists in Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology would participate in the inpatient and outpatient management of patients with advanced heart failure across the spectrum from consideration for high-risk cardiac surgery, cardiac transplantation, or mechanical circulatory support, to pre-and post-operative evaluation and management of patients with cardiac transplants and mechanical support devices, and end-of-life care for patients with end-stage heart failure.
Taxonomy: 207RA0001X
Education & Training
University of Illinois College of Med (Chi/Peor/Rock/Chm-Urb) (Class of 2001)
Mailing address
827 Woodbine Ave, Oak Park, IL 60302-1514
Differs from practice location
Virtual Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology Care With Ali a Valika
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Ali a Valika for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, heart failure monitoring — no travel to Elmhurst 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 Ali a Valika
NPI records show Dr. Valika as active with telehealth listed in Elmhurst, IL. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (630) 782-4050.
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 Ali a Valika
Practice Location
133 E Brush Hill Rd Suite # 202, Elmhurst, IL 60126-5658
Mailing Address
827 Woodbine Ave, Oak Park, IL 60302-1514
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