Michael J Unger, MD
Michael J Unger is an Internal Medicine specialist based in Buffalo Grove, IL with over 34 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Michael J Unger, MD has been part of the Buffalo Grove medical community since 2006 in group practice. He graduated from University of Illinois College of Med (Chi/Peor/Rock/Chm-Urb) in 1992 and has 34+ years of clinical experience. He regularly sees Medicare patients with hypertension, high cholesterol, and arthritis (per CMS claims data).
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Contact & Location
Practice Location
650 W Lake Cook Rd, Buffalo Grove, IL 60089-2082
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Medicare Patients
124
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
188
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
2,097
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $187k
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
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$395 received from industry
27 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 Michael J Unger's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 1992
University of Illinois College of Medicine
Board certified · Apr 9, 2024
Self-reported via NPPES
34 years in practice
Senior practitioner
A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.
Taxonomy: 207R00000X
Education & Training
University of Illinois College of Med (Chi/Peor/Rock/Chm-Urb) (Class of 1992)
Mailing address
29373 Network Pl, Chicago, IL 60673-1293
Differs from practice location
Virtual Internal Medicine Care With Michael J Unger
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Michael J Unger for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Buffalo Grove 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 Michael J Unger
NPI records show Dr. Unger as active with telehealth listed in Buffalo Grove, IL. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (847) 459-1160.
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 Michael J Unger
Practice Location
650 W Lake Cook Rd, Buffalo Grove, IL 60089-2082
Mailing Address
29373 Network Pl, Chicago, IL 60673-1293
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