Paul James Gordon, MD
Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)
Paul James Gordon is a Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) specialist based in Chicago Ridge, IL with over 36 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Also practices: CARDIAC SURGERY, GENERAL SURGERY, VASCULAR SURGERY
Paul James Gordon, MD practices as part of a group thoracic surgery (cardiothoracic vascular surgery) specialist practice in Chicago Ridge, IL. Trained at Southern Illinois University School of Medicine (class of 1990), he has been practicing for over 36 years. CMS Medicare data shows his patients commonly have hypertension, high cholesterol, and COPD. CMS MIPS quality score: 75/100 (2023).
At a glance
- Federal MIPS score higher than 10% of MIPS-scored doctors in Illinois
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 291dNPPES updated 2025-08-05 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Illinois Department of Financial & Professional Regulation — Medical
Contact & Location
Practice Location
10604 Southwest Hwy Ste 101, Chicago Ridge, IL 60415
How Does This Doctor Compare?
MIPS Score
202375/100
Illinois avg: 88.6 · US avg: 83.6
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(-8.6 pts)
How the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better43.28%
Illinois avg: 4.5 · US avg: 5.1
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(+38.2 pts)
43.28% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Medicare Patients
359
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
39
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
67
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $769
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 COPD.
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
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease — a group of lung diseases that block airflow
US avg: 20.4%↑ More patients than average (+42%) — 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 (+19%) — a focus area for this doctor
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↑ More patients than average (+2%) — a focus area for this doctor
Diseases involving abnormal cell growth with potential to spread to other body parts
US avg: 20.8%↑ More patients than average (+29%) — 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 (+22%) — 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 (+10%) — a focus area for this doctor
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$240 received from industry
3 transactions reported in 2024 ·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 2024, attributed to Paul James Gordon's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 1990
Southern Illinois University School of Medicine
Board certified · Aug 4, 2025
Self-reported via NPPES
36 years in practice
Senior practitioner
A thoracic surgeon provides the operative, perioperative and critical care of patients with pathologic conditions within the chest. Included is the surgical care of coronary artery disease, cancers of the lung, esophagus and chest wall, abnormalities of the trachea, abnormalities of the great vessels and heart valves, congenital anomalies, tumors of the mediastinum and diseases of the diaphragm. The management of the airway and injuries of the chest is within the scope of the specialty.
Taxonomy: 208G00000X
Education & Training
Southern Illinois University School of Medicine (Class of 1990)
Mailing address
10604 Southwest Hwy Ste 101, Chicago Ridge, IL 60415-2704
Differs from practice location
Virtual Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Care With Paul James Gordon
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Paul James Gordon for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, COPD management — no travel to Chicago 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 Paul James Gordon
NPI records show Dr. Gordon as active with telehealth listed in Chicago Ridge, IL. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (708) 346-4065.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Practice Location
10604 Southwest Hwy Ste 101, Chicago Ridge, IL 60415
Mailing Address
10604 Southwest Hwy Ste 101, Chicago Ridge, IL 60415-2704
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