Richard Glenn Fessler, MD

Neurological Surgery

(312) 942-6644Chicago, IL
Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026|Medicare Enrolled|Order & Refer

With over 43 years in neurological surgery, Richard Glenn Fessler, MD is a long-established neurosurgeon in Chicago. A University of Chicago, Pritzker School of Medicine graduate since 1983, he brings 43+ years of experience. He regularly sees Medicare patients with high cholesterol, arthritis, and hypertension (per CMS claims data).

1 of 56 Neurological Surgery providers in ILSee all Neurological Surgery in Chicago43+ years experienceNPI since 2007

Older · 4726dNPPES updated 2013-05-28 · verify on CMS

Contact & Location

Practice Location

1725 W. Harrison Ave Suite 855, Chicago, IL 60612

Fax: (312) 942-2176
CMS Clinical Data

How Does This Doctor Compare?

Medicare Patients

188

Unique beneficiaries

Standard volume

Prescription Recipients

14

Patients prescribed

Prescriptions Written

19

Total claims

Total Medicare drug cost: $148

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.

Patient Condition Panel

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 High Cholesterol, Arthritis, and Hypertension.

High Cholesterol
75%

Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk

Arthritis
75%

Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness

Hypertension
67%

High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke

Ischemic Heart Disease
32%

Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease

Diabetes
27%

A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels

Anxiety Disorders
25%

Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life

Osteoporosis
24%

Weakened bones that are more prone to fractures, common in older adults

Mood Disorders
23%

Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder

GeneralBehavioralNational avg

Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.

Industry Payment Transparency

$23.3k received from industry

31 transactions reported in 2024 ·High tier

View on CMS Open Payments →

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 Richard Glenn Fessler's NPI.

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Background & Specialty

Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.

Career Journey
  1. Graduated medical school · 1983

    University of Chicago, Pritzker School of Medicine

  2. 43 years in practice

    Senior practitioner

Neurological SurgeryAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

A neurological surgeon provides the operative and non-operative management (i.e., prevention, diagnosis, evaluation, treatment, critical care, and rehabilitation) of disorders of the central, peripheral, and autonomic nervous systems, including their supporting structures and vascular supply; the evaluation and treatment of pathological processes which modify function or activity of the nervous system; and the operative and non-operative management of pain. A neurological surgeon treats patients with disorders of the nervous system; disorders of the brain, meninges, skull, and their blood supply, including the extracranial carotid and vertebral arteries; disorders of the pituitary gland; disorders of the spinal cord, meninges, and vertebral column, including those which may require treatment by spinal fusion or instrumentation; and disorders of the cranial and spinal nerves throughout their distribution.

Taxonomy: 207T00000X

Education & Training

University of Chicago, Pritzker School of Medicine (Class of 1983)

Virtual Neurological Surgery Care With Richard Glenn Fessler

NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.

Schedule a virtual visit with Richard Glenn Fessler for cholesterol management, arthritis follow-ups, blood pressure monitoring — no travel to Chicago 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 Richard Glenn Fessler

NPI records show Dr. Fessler as active with telehealth listed in Chicago, IL. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (312) 942-6644.

Verified across 5 federal data sources

Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.

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