Ligia N Rioja, M.D.
Neurology Psychiatry & Neurology
Ligia N Rioja is a Neurology Psychiatry & Neurology specialist based in Elmhurst, IL with over 33 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Ligia N Rioja, M.D. has practiced psychiatry & neurology for 33+ years, working in group practice. She graduated from Rush Medical College of Rush University in 1993 and has 33+ years of clinical experience. Among her Medicare patients, common conditions include hypertension, high cholesterol, and arthritis (per CMS data).
At a glance
- Uses generic medications more than 29% of reporting doctors in Illinois
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 842dNPPES updated 2024-02-01 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Illinois Department of Financial & Professional Regulation — Medical
Contact & Location
Practice Location
1200 S York St Ste 3160, Elmhurst, IL 60126-5626
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better83.3%
Illinois avg: 82.9 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+0.5 pts)
How often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
316
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
191
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
972
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $201k
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 (+3%) — a focus area for this doctor
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 (+7%) — 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 (+4%) — a focus area for this doctor
Disrupted blood supply to the brain, requiring urgent medical attention
US avg: 13.4%↑ More patients than average (+25%) — 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 (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$89 received from industry
3 transactions reported in 2018 ·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 2018, attributed to Ligia N Rioja's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 1993
Rush Medical College
Board certified · Jan 31, 2024
Self-reported via NPPES
33 years in practice
Senior practitioner
Neurologists diagnose and treat disorders of the nervous system including stroke, epilepsy, multiple sclerosis, Parkinson's disease, migraines, neuropathy, and dementia.
Taxonomy: 2084N0400X
Education & Training
Rush Medical College of Rush University (Class of 1993)
Virtual Psychiatry & Neurology Care With Ligia N Rioja
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Ligia N Rioja for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Elmhurst 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 Ligia N Rioja
Dr. Rioja is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Elmhurst, IL. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (331) 221-9090.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2018 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Ligia N Rioja
Practice Location
1200 S York St Ste 3160, Elmhurst, IL 60126-5626
Mailing Address
1200 S York St Ste 3160, Elmhurst, IL 60126-5626
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