David Selwyn Sager, M.D.
David Selwyn Sager is a Specialist based in Des Plaines, IL with over 53 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Also practices: INTERNAL MEDICINE
Patients across IL can see David Selwyn Sager, M.D. in person in Des Plaines or via virtual visit — no travel required. Trained at Illinois Medical College (class of 1973), he has been practicing for over 53 years. Among his Medicare patients, common conditions include hypertension, high cholesterol, and arthritis (per CMS data).
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Contact & Location
Practice Location
150 N River Rd, Des Plaines, IL 60016-1272
How Does This Doctor Compare?
MIPS Score
202345.11/100
Illinois avg: 88.6 · US avg: 83.6
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(-38.5 pts)
How the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better11.87%
Illinois avg: 4.5 · US avg: 5.1
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(+6.8 pts)
11.87% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Medicare Patients
426
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
434
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
3,632
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $1.39M
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 Arthritis.
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
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↑ More patients than average (+26%) — a focus area for this doctor
Weakened bones that are more prone to fractures, common in older adults
US avg: 18.1%↑ More patients than average (+18%) — a focus area for this doctor
Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
US avg: 31.7%↓ Fewer patients than average (-1%) — less common here
Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension
US avg: 29.6%↓ Fewer patients than average (-7%) — less common here
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↓ Fewer patients than average (-13%) — less common here
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↓ Fewer patients than average (-14%) — less common here
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$23 received from industry
1 transaction 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 David Selwyn Sager's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 1973
Illinois Medical College
53 years in practice
Senior practitioner
An individual educated and trained in an applied knowledge discipline used in the performance of work at a level requiring knowledge and skills beyond or apart from that provided by a general education or liberal arts degree.
Taxonomy: 174400000X
Education & Training
Illinois Medical College (Class of 1973)
Virtual Specialist Care With David Selwyn Sager
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with David Selwyn Sager for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Des Plaines 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 David Selwyn Sager
NPI records show Dr. Sager as active with telehealth listed in Des Plaines, IL. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (847) 298-8470.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact David Selwyn Sager
Practice Location
150 N River Rd, Des Plaines, IL 60016-1272
Mailing Address
150 N River Rd, Des Plaines, IL 60016-1272
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