Steven Gitelis, M.D.

Orthopaedic Surgery

Steven Gitelis is an Orthopaedic Surgery specialist based in Chicago, IL with over 51 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.

(312) 243-4244Chicago, IL
Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026|Medicare Enrolled|Order & Refer

Steven Gitelis, M.D. has practiced orthopaedic surgery for 51+ years, working in group practice. He graduated from Rush Medical College of Rush University in 1975 and has 51+ years of clinical experience. He regularly sees Medicare patients with high cholesterol, arthritis, and hypertension (per CMS claims data).

1 of 47 Orthopaedic Surgery providers in ILSee all Orthopaedic Surgery in Chicago51+ years experienceNPI since 2006

Older · 2783dNPPES updated 2018-10-09 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Illinois Department of Financial & Professional Regulation — Medical

Contact & Location

Practice Location

1611 W Harrison St Ste 400, Chicago, IL 60612-3841

Fax: (312) 942-1517
CMS Clinical Data

How Does This Doctor Compare?

Medicare Patients

122

Unique beneficiaries

Standard volume

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
70%

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

Ischemic Heart Disease
30%

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

Mood Disorders
27%

Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder

Depression
23%

A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities

Anxiety Disorders
23%

Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life

Diabetes
20%

A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels

GeneralBehavioralNational avg

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

Industry Payment Transparency

$37.9k received from industry

6 transactions reported in 2024 ·Very 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 Steven Gitelis'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 · 1975

    Rush Medical College

  2. 51 years in practice

    Senior practitioner

Orthopaedic SurgeryAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

An orthopaedic surgeon is trained in the preservation, investigation and restoration of the form and function of the extremities, spine and associated structures by medical, surgical and physical means. An orthopaedic surgeon is involved with the care of patients whose musculoskeletal problems include congenital deformities, trauma, infections, tumors, metabolic disturbances of the musculoskeletal system, deformities, injuries and degenerative diseases of the spine, hands, feet, knee, hip, shoulder and elbow in children and adults. An orthopaedic surgeon is also concerned with primary and secondary muscular problems and the effects of central or peripheral nervous system lesions of the musculoskeletal system.

Taxonomy: 207X00000X

Education & Training

Rush Medical College of Rush University (Class of 1975)

Practice Footprint

Mailing address

1 Westbrook Corporate Ctr #240, Westchester, IL 60154-5701

Differs from practice location

Virtual Orthopaedic Surgery Care With Steven Gitelis

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

Schedule a virtual visit with Steven Gitelis 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 Steven Gitelis

Dr. Gitelis is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Chicago, IL. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (312) 243-4244.

Verified across 4 federal data sources

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

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