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Dr. Chitaru Kurihara, MD

(Chitaru Kurihara, MD)

(9 Ratings)

Specializes in: Thoracic Surgery and General Practice

800 N Westmoreland Road Suite 100
Lake Forest, IL 60045

(312) 695-1800

Dr. Chitaru Kurihara, MD is a thoracic surgeon in Lake Forest, IL specializing in thoracic surgery and general practice. Dr. Chitaru Kurihara, MD is affiliated with Northwestern Medicine, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, Northwestern University Clinical and Translational Sciences Institute (NUCATS) and Northwestern Medical Group.

Office Locations

800 N Westmoreland Road Suite 100
Lake Forest, IL 60045

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676 N St Clair Street Arkes Pavilion, Suite 2140
Chicago, IL 60611

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12255 S 80th Avenue Suite 204
Palos Heights, IL 60463

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676 N St Clair Street Arkes 650
Chicago, IL

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Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Chitaru Kurihara, MD in 2023

Click on any procedure below to see further details on volume and pricing among Medicare patients.

Top 5%

By Volume:

double lung transplant

In 2023, Dr. Chitaru Kurihara, MD performed more double lung transplant procedures for Medicare patients than 95% of providers in related specialties within Illinois.

Top 10%

By Volume:

bronchoscopy

inpatient hospital care

In 2023, Dr. Chitaru Kurihara, MD performed more bronchoscopy, and inpatient hospital care (for patient admitted to hospital) procedures for Medicare patients than 90% of providers in related specialties within Illinois.

Top 25%

By Volume:

biopsy

endoscopy

transbronchial biopsy

By Affordability:

bronchoscopy with biopsy

transbronchial biopsy

In 2013, among providers in related specialties within Illinois, Dr. Chitaru Kurihara, MD performed more biopsy, endoscopy, and transbronchial biopsy procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of them and he also had a list price for bronchoscopy with biopsy, and transbronchial biopsy that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 75% of them. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Chitaru Kurihara, MD.

**Gender**
Male	12
Female	11

**Age**
From 65 to 74	12
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Chitaru Kurihara, MD in 2019

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Chitaru Kurihara, MD treated during 2019 were chronic kidney disease, hypertension, ischemic heart disease and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	65
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	75
Depression	52
Chronic Kidney Disease	75
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	52
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	70
Diabetes	52
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Chitaru Kurihara, MD treated as a thoracic surgeon in Lake Forest, IL during 2020 were bronchoscopy, aspiration, minimally invasive procedures and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Chitaru Kurihara, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	53
bronchoscopy	104
diagnostic procedures	51
hospital care	50
inpatient care	50
minimally invasive procedures	51

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Chitaru Kurihara, MD.

**Gender**
Male	47
Female	39

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	58
Black	13
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	51
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	20

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Chitaru Kurihara, MD in 2020

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Chitaru Kurihara, MD treated during 2020 were chronic kidney disease, hypertension, high cholesterol and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	65
Stroke	17
Ischemic Heart Disease	57
Depression	41
Chronic Kidney Disease	75
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	22
Heart Failure	56
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	41
Diabetes	45
Dementia	19
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Chitaru Kurihara, MD treated as a thoracic surgeon in Lake Forest, IL during 2021 were bronchoscopy, hospital care, inpatient care and minimally invasive procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Chitaru Kurihara, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	25
bronchoscopy	132
diagnostic procedures	58
doctor visit	17
hospital care	112
inpatient care	112
minimally invasive procedures	58

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Chitaru Kurihara, MD.

**Gender**
Male	77
Female	47

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	79
Black	19
Hispanic	12
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	64
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	32

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Chitaru Kurihara, MD in 2021

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Chitaru Kurihara, MD treated during 2021 were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	64
Stroke	15
Ischemic Heart Disease	64
Depression	32
Chronic Kidney Disease	63
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	17
Atrial Fibrilation	23
Heart Failure	46
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	44
Diabetes	37
Dementia	19
Cancer	23

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Chitaru Kurihara, MD treated as a thoracic surgeon in Lake Forest, IL during 2022 were hospital care, inpatient care, bronchoscopy and minimally invasive procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Chitaru Kurihara, MD for Medicare patients.

bronchoscopy	138
diagnostic procedures	59
doctor visit	39
hospital care	162
inpatient care	162
minimally invasive procedures	59
thoracic (chest) surgery procedures	15
transplant procedures	15

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Chitaru Kurihara, MD.

**Gender**
Male	73
Female	67

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	95
Black	13
Hispanic	16
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	88
From 75 to 84	27
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Chitaru Kurihara, MD in 2022

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Chitaru Kurihara, MD treated during 2022 were hypertension, high cholesterol, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	74
Stroke	18
Ischemic Heart Disease	57
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	36
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	24
Atrial Fibrilation	39
Heart Failure	42
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	58
Diabetes	45
Dementia	20
Cancer	26

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Chitaru Kurihara, MD treated as a thoracic surgeon in Lake Forest, IL during 2023 were hospital care, inpatient care, bronchoscopy and minimally invasive procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Chitaru Kurihara, MD for Medicare patients.

bronchoscopy	113
diagnostic procedures	38
doctor visit	64
hospital care	147
inpatient care	147
minimally invasive procedures	38
thoracic (chest) surgery procedures	11
tracheal (windpipe) procedures	12
transplant procedures	11

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Chitaru Kurihara, MD.

**Gender**
Male	98
Female	75

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	115
Black	24
Hispanic	14
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	99
From 75 to 84	36
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Chitaru Kurihara, MD in 2023

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Chitaru Kurihara, MD treated during 2023 were high cholesterol, hypertension, ischemic heart disease and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	18
Ischemic Heart Disease	64
Depression	31
Chronic Kidney Disease	40
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	25
Atrial Fibrilation	38
Heart Failure	51
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	62
Diabetes	54
Dementia	18
Cancer	32

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2019 - 2023

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Chitaru Kurihara, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Chitaru Kurihara, MD treated as a thoracic surgeon in Lake Forest, IL were bronchoscopy, hospital care, inpatient care and minimally invasive procedures.

aspiration	39
bronchoscopy	121
diagnostic procedures	51
doctor visit	40
hospital care	117
inpatient care	117
minimally invasive procedures	51
thoracic (chest) surgery procedures	13
tracheal (windpipe) procedures	12
transplant procedures	13

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2019 - 2023

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Chitaru Kurihara, MD.

**Gender**
Male	61
Female	47

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	13
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	69
Hispanic	8
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	12
85 and over	0
Less than 65	10
65 to 74	62

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Chitaru Kurihara, MD From 2019 - 2023

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Chitaru Kurihara, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	68
Stroke	13
Ischemic Heart Disease	63
Depression	36
Chronic Kidney Disease	57
Asthma	7
Osteoporosis	16
Heart Failure	49
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	55
Diabetes	46
Atrial Fibrillation	24
Dementia	15
Cancer	19

Education & Training

He completed residency at Resident: University of Tokyo Hospital, Cardiothoracic Surgery. He has a state license in Illinois.

Residency: Resident: University of Tokyo Hospital, Cardiothoracic Surgery (2014)

Licensed In: Illinois

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Chitaru Kurihara, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Northwestern Medicine

Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine

Northwestern University Clinical and Translational Sciences Institute (NUCATS)

Northwestern Medical Group

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Chitaru Kurihara, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 9 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Chitaru Kurihara, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Lake Forest, IL.

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Chitaru Kurihara, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
LivaNova USA, Inc.	$114 LifeSPARC $87	ProtekDuo $27
AtriCure, Inc.	$77 AtriCure cryoICE cryoSPHERE Cryoablation System $77
ABIOMED	$18 Impella $18

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$209

Biography

Dr. Chitaru Kurihara specializes in general practice and thoracic surgery. In addition to English, he speaks Japanese. Dr. Kurihara's hospital/clinic affiliations include Northwestern Medicine Central DuPage Hospital, Northwestern Medical Group (NMG), and Northwestern Medicine Lake Forest Hospital. His average rating from his patients is 5.0 stars (out of 5). Unfortunately, according to Yext, he is not currently accepting new patients.