Nishi B Sahgal, MD
Infectious Disease Internal Medicine
Nishi B Sahgal is an Infectious Disease Internal Medicine specialist based in Burr Ridge, IL with over 31 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Nishi B Sahgal, MD has been part of the Burr Ridge medical community since 2005 in group practice. Trained at Northwestern University Feinberg Medical School (class of 1995), she has been practicing for over 31 years. Among her Medicare patients, common conditions include hypertension, high cholesterol, and arthritis (per CMS data).
At a glance
- Uses generic medications more than 61% of reporting doctors in Illinois
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 1619dNPPES updated 2021-12-17 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Illinois Department of Financial & Professional Regulation — Medical
Contact & Location
Practice Location
901 Mcclintock Dr Suite 201, Burr Ridge, IL 60527-0872
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better89.6%
Illinois avg: 82.9 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+6.8 pts)
Typical range among reporting doctors in IllinoisHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
549
Unique beneficiaries
High volumePrescription Recipients
43
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
221
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $40k
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 (+18%) — 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 (+26%) — 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 (+20%) — 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
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↑ More patients than average (+14%) — a focus area for this doctor
An irregular, often rapid heartbeat that increases the risk of stroke
US avg: 22%↑ More patients than average (+20%) — 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 · 1995
Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine
Board certified · Dec 16, 2021
Self-reported via NPPES
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
Northwestern University Feinberg Medical School (Class of 1995)
Mailing address
901 Mcclintock Dr Suite 202, Burr Ridge, IL 60527-0872
Differs from practice location
Virtual Infectious Disease Care With Nishi B Sahgal
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Nishi B Sahgal for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Burr Ridge 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 Nishi B Sahgal
NPI records show Dr. Sahgal as active with telehealth listed in Burr Ridge, IL. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (888) 220-6432.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Nishi B Sahgal
Practice Location
901 Mcclintock Dr Suite 201, Burr Ridge, IL 60527-0872
Mailing Address
901 Mcclintock Dr Suite 202, Burr Ridge, IL 60527-0872
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