Carmelita J Colbert, MD
Rheumatology Internal Medicine
Also practices: INTERNAL MEDICINE
Patients across IL can see Carmelita J Colbert, MD in person in Westmont or via virtual visit — no travel required. She graduated from University of Louisville School of Medicine in 2004 and has 22+ years of clinical experience. She regularly sees Medicare patients with arthritis, hypertension, and high cholesterol (per CMS claims data).
At a glance
- Prescribes opioids less than 24% of reporting doctors in Illinois
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 1006dNPPES updated 2023-08-04 · verify on CMS
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor prescribes opioid pain medications conservatively.
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better3.42%
Illinois avg: 4.5 · US avg: 5.1
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(-1.7 pts)
3.42% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Medicare Patients
251
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
315
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
1,898
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $1.82M
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 Arthritis, Hypertension, and High Cholesterol.
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↑ More patients than average (+26%) — a focus area for this doctor
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↓ Fewer patients than average (-1%) — less common here
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↓ Fewer patients than average (-3%) — less common here
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
US avg: 31.7%↓ Fewer patients than average (-7%) — less common here
A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities
US avg: 31.8%↓ Fewer patients than average (-7%) — less common here
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↓ Fewer patients than average (-9%) — less common here
Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension
US avg: 29.6%↓ Fewer patients than average (-9%) — less common here
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$55 received from industry
3 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 Carmelita J Colbert's NPI.
Patient Reviews
No patient reviews yet. If you've seen Carmelita J Colbert, your feedback helps other patients.
Review PolicyAll feedback is moderated before publishing. We verify reviewer identity where possible and enforce a one-review-per-provider policy. Full guidelines →
Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 2004
University of Louisville School of Medicine
Board certified · Aug 3, 2023
CMS-verified certification date
22 years in practice
Experienced
Rheumatologists treat autoimmune and inflammatory conditions including rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, psoriatic arthritis, gout, osteoarthritis, and vasculitis. They manage biologic therapies and joint-preserving treatments.
Taxonomy: 207RR0500X
Education & Training
University of Louisville School of Medicine (Class of 2004)
Mailing address
Po Box 713260, Chicago, IL 60677-1260
Differs from practice location
Virtual Internal Medicine Care With Carmelita J Colbert
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Carmelita J Colbert for arthritis follow-ups, blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management — no travel to Westmont 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 Carmelita J Colbert
NPI records show Dr. Colbert as active with telehealth listed in Westmont, IL. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (630) 268-0200.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
Is this your profile?
Verify credentials, update practice details, and manage telehealth.
Medical Disclaimer: NPI Telehealth is a provider directory for informational purposes only. This page does not constitute medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment recommendations. Provider data is sourced from the CMS NPPES federal registry and public Medicare datasets. NPI Telehealth does not verify clinical qualifications beyond federal records. Data may not reflect real-time availability — always contact the provider's office directly to confirm details before seeking care.
Contact Carmelita J Colbert
Practice Location
801 N Cass Ave Ste 150, Westmont, IL 60559-1162
Mailing Address
Po Box 713260, Chicago, IL 60677-1260
This is a provider directory. Contact the office directly to schedule appointments.
Related Providers
Rheumatology Internal Medicine in Illinois
See allMiloslava Marie Kyncl, MD
Waukegan, IL
Fredric Coe
Chicago, IL
Arcot Dwarakanathan, M.D.,F.A.C.E.
Olympia Fields, IL