Leonard David Elkun, MD
Geriatric Psychiatry Psychiatry & Neurology
Leonard David Elkun is a Geriatric Psychiatry Psychiatry & Neurology specialist based in Chicago, IL with over 61 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Also practices: GERIATRIC PSYCHIATRY
Leonard David Elkun, MD has been part of the Chicago medical community since 2006 in independent practice. With 61+ years of experience, he has been practicing in the Chicago area. He regularly sees Medicare patients with high cholesterol, anxiety, and hypertension (per CMS claims data).
At a glance
- Prescribes opioids less than 26% of reporting doctors in Illinois
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 1855dNPPES updated 2021-04-24 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Illinois Department of Financial & Professional Regulation — Medical
Contact & Location
Practice Location
411 W. Ontario St Suite 402, Chicago, IL 60610-6945
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor prescribes opioid pain medications conservatively.
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better3.08%
Illinois avg: 4.5 · US avg: 5.1
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(-2 pts)
3.08% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Medicare Patients
35
Unique beneficiaries
Boutique practicePrescription Recipients
38
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
389
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $8k
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 High Cholesterol, Anxiety Disorders, and Hypertension.
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↑ More patients than average (+41%) — 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 (-7%) — less common here
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities
US avg: 31.8%↑ More patients than average (+14%) — a focus area for this doctor
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↓ Fewer patients than average (-3%) — less common here
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
Social Vulnerability Index: 0.33 / 1.00
Below-average vulnerabilityHe practices in a community where the CDC measures social vulnerability across socioeconomic status, household composition, racial/ethnic minority status, and housing/transportation factors. A higher index indicates more residents may face barriers accessing care.
Source: CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Board certified · Apr 23, 2021
Self-reported via NPPES
61 years in practice
Senior practitioner
Geriatric Psychiatry is a subspecialty with psychiatric expertise in prevention, evaluation, diagnosis and treatment of mental and emotional disorders in the elderly, and improvement of psychiatric care for healthy and ill elderly patients.
Taxonomy: 2084P0805X
Virtual Geriatric Psychiatry Care With Leonard David Elkun
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Leonard David Elkun for cholesterol management, anxiety counseling, blood pressure monitoring — 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 Leonard David Elkun
Dr. Elkun is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Chicago, IL. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (312) 943-8322.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Physician Comparator · CDC SVI. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Leonard David Elkun
Practice Location
411 W. Ontario St Suite 402, Chicago, IL 60610-6945
Mailing Address
411 W. Ontario St Suite 402, Chicago, IL 60610-6945
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