Frederick S Alexander, MD
Infectious Disease Internal Medicine
Frederick S Alexander, MD practices as part of a group infectious disease specialist practice in Joliet, IL. Trained at Illinois Medical College (class of 1995), he has been practicing for over 31 years. CMS Medicare data shows his patients commonly have hypertension, high cholesterol, and arthritis.
At a glance
- Prescribes opioids less than 45% of reporting doctors in Illinois
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 5197dNPPES updated 2012-02-12 · verify on CMS
Contact & Location
Practice Location
1051 Essington Rd Suite 210, Joliet, IL 60435-2801
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor prescribes opioid pain medications conservatively.
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better0.97%
Illinois avg: 4.5 · US avg: 5.1
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(-4.1 pts)
Typical range among reporting doctors in Illinois0.97% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Medicare Patients
780
Unique beneficiaries
High volumePrescription Recipients
348
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
1,648
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $127k
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 (+20%) — 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
Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
US avg: 31.7%↑ More patients than average (+25%) — 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 (+34%) — 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 (+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 (+25%) — a focus area for this doctor
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$14.6k received from industry
28 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 Frederick S Alexander's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 1995
Illinois Medical College
31 years in practice
Senior practitioner
Infectious disease specialists diagnose and treat complex infections including HIV/AIDS, hepatitis, tuberculosis, antibiotic-resistant infections (MRSA), post-surgical infections, and travel-related illnesses. They also provide pre-travel vaccination counseling and manage infections in immunocompromised patients.
Taxonomy: 207RI0200X
Education & Training
Illinois Medical College (Class of 1995)
Virtual Infectious Disease Care With Frederick S Alexander
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Frederick S Alexander for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Joliet 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 Frederick S Alexander
NPI records show Dr. Alexander as active with telehealth listed in Joliet, IL. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (815) 726-1818.
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 Frederick S Alexander
Practice Location
1051 Essington Rd Suite 210, Joliet, IL 60435-2801
Mailing Address
1051 Essington Rd Suite 210, Joliet, IL 60435-2801
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