J. Romaine Roberts, MD
Geriatric Medicine Family Medicine
J. Romaine Roberts is a Geriatric Medicine Family Medicine specialist based in Chicago, IL with over 44 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Also practices: ANESTHESIOLOGY, FAMILY PRACTICE, GERIATRIC MEDICINE
With over 44 years in family medicine, J. Romaine Roberts, MD is a long-established geriatric medicine family medicine specialist in Chicago. She graduated from Howard University College of Medicine in 1982 and has 44+ years of clinical experience. Among her Medicare patients, common conditions include hypertension, high cholesterol, and arthritis (per CMS data).
At a glance
- Prescribes opioids less than 36% of reporting doctors in Illinois
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
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Contact & Location
Practice Location
1229 N North Branch St, Chicago, IL 60642-2473
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor prescribes opioid pain medications conservatively.
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better1.88%
Illinois avg: 4.5 · US avg: 5.1
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(-3.2 pts)
1.88% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Medicare Patients
165
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
125
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
1,173
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $72k
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
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↑ 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 (+21%) — 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 (+27%) — 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 (+15%) — a focus area for this doctor
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease — a group of lung diseases that block airflow
US avg: 20.4%↑ 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.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 1982
Howard University College of Medicine
44 years in practice
Senior practitioner
A family medicine physician with special knowledge of the aging process and special skills in the diagnostic, therapeutic, preventive and rehabilitative aspects of illness in the elderly. This specialist cares for geriatric patients in the patient's home, the office, long-term care settings such as nursing homes, and the hospital.
Taxonomy: 207QG0300X
Education & Training
Howard University College of Medicine (Class of 1982)
Virtual Geriatric Medicine Care With J. Romaine Roberts
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with J. Romaine Roberts for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Chicago 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 J. Romaine Roberts
NPI records show Dr. Roberts as active with telehealth listed in Chicago, IL. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (312) 445-5673.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact J. Romaine Roberts
Practice Location
1229 N North Branch St, Chicago, IL 60642-2473
Mailing Address
1229 N North Branch St, Chicago, IL 60642-2473
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