Ricardo Joseph Calderon, M.D.
Ricardo Joseph Calderon is a Family Medicine specialist based in La Salle, IL with over 39 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
With over 39 years in family medicine, Ricardo Joseph Calderon, M.D. is a long-established family medicine physician in La Salle. Trained at Loyola University of Chicago, Stritch School of Medicine (class of 1987), he has been practicing for over 39 years. Among his Medicare patients, common conditions include hypertension, high cholesterol, and arthritis (per CMS data).
At a glance
- Prescribes opioids less than 29% of reporting doctors in Illinois
- Uses generic medications more than 65% of reporting doctors in Illinois
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
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How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor prescribes opioid pain medications conservatively, favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better2.7%
Illinois avg: 4.5 · US avg: 5.1
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(-2.4 pts)
2.7% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better90.2%
Illinois avg: 82.9 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+7.4 pts)
Typical range among reporting doctors in IllinoisHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
25
Unique beneficiaries
Boutique practicePrescription Recipients
737
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
11,805
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $803k
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 (+2%) — a focus area for this doctor
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↑ More patients than average (+15%) — 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 · 1987
Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine
39 years in practice
Senior practitioner
Family Medicine is the medical specialty which is concerned with the total health care of the individual and the family. It is the specialty in breadth which integrates the biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine is not limited by age, sex, organ system, or disease entity.
Taxonomy: 207Q00000X
Education & Training
Loyola University of Chicago, Stritch School of Medicine (Class of 1987)
Virtual Family Medicine Care With Ricardo Joseph Calderon
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Ricardo Joseph Calderon for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to La Salle 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 Ricardo Joseph Calderon
NPI records show Dr. Calderon as active with telehealth listed in La Salle, IL. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (815) 220-7170.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Practice Location
128 Bucklin St, La Salle, IL 61301-2389
Mailing Address
128 Bucklin St, La Salle, IL 61301-2389
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