Ritu Kaur Talwar, MD
Psychiatry Psychiatry & Neurology
Patients across IL can see Ritu Kaur Talwar, MD in person in North Chicago or via virtual visit — no travel required. With 24+ years of experience, she has been practicing in the North Chicago area. CMS Medicare data shows her patients commonly have depression, anxiety, and mood disorders.
At a glance
- Uses generic medications more than 90% of reporting doctors in Illinois
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 1597dNPPES updated 2021-12-22 · verify on CMS
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better96.5%
Illinois avg: 82.9 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+13.7 pts)
Top 10% of reporting doctors in IllinoisHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
128
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
238
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
3,618
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $349k
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 Depression, Anxiety Disorders, and Mood Disorders.
A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities
US avg: 31.8%↑ More patients than average (+43%) — a focus area for this doctor
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↑ More patients than average (+41%) — a focus area for this doctor
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↑ More patients than average (+3%) — a focus area for this doctor
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↑ More patients than average (+3%) — a focus area for this doctor
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↑ More patients than average (+1%) — a focus area for this doctor
A condition with extreme mood swings between emotional highs and lows
Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
US avg: 31.7%↓ Fewer patients than average (-2%) — less common here
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$753 received from industry
29 transactions reported in 2024 ·Moderate 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 Ritu Kaur Talwar's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Board certified · Dec 21, 2021
CMS-verified certification date
24 years in practice
Experienced
Psychiatrists are physicians who diagnose and treat mental health conditions including depression, anxiety disorders, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, PTSD, and substance use disorders. They can prescribe medications and provide psychotherapy.
Taxonomy: 2084P0800X
Mailing address
1133 Longford Rd, Bartlett, IL 60103-1943
Differs from practice location
Virtual Psychiatry & Neurology Care With Ritu Kaur Talwar
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Ritu Kaur Talwar for depression management, anxiety counseling, mood disorder follow-ups — no travel to North 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 Ritu Kaur Talwar
NPI records show Dr. Talwar as active with telehealth listed in North Chicago, IL. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (847) 578-8719.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Ritu Kaur Talwar
Practice Location
3333 Green Bay Road, North Chicago, IL 60064
Mailing Address
1133 Longford Rd, Bartlett, IL 60103-1943
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