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Dr. Ameet Thakrar, DPM

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Specializes in: Foot & Ankle Surgery and Podiatry (Foot & Ankle Medicine)

Dr. William M. Scholl College of Podiatric Medicine

15772 S Bell Road
Homer Glen, IL 60491

(708) 260-8924

Dr. Ameet Thakrar, DPM is a podiatrist in Homer Glen, IL specializing in foot & ankle surgery and podiatry (foot & ankle medicine). He graduated from Dr. William M. Scholl College of Podiatric Medicine. Dr. Ameet Thakrar, DPM is affiliated with Advocate Health Care and VITTORI FOOT AND ANKLE SPECIALIST INC.

Office Locations

Advocate Health Care

15772 S Bell Road
Homer Glen, IL 60491

(708) 260-8924

(708) 301-4413

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4646 N Marine Drive
Chicago, IL 60640

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Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Ameet Thakrar, DPM in 2023

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

Top 10%

By Affordability:

tendon insertion injection

tendon origin injection

In 2023, Dr. Ameet Thakrar, DPM had a list price for tendon insertion injection, and tendon origin injection that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 90% of providers in related specialties within Illinois. 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.

Top 25%

By Volume:

excision

By Affordability:

ankle strapping

excisional debridement

foot strapping

immobilization

immobilization treatment

soft tissue injections

strapping

In 2013, among providers in related specialties within Illinois, Dr. Ameet Thakrar, DPM performed more excision procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of them and he also had a list price for ankle strapping, excisional debridement, foot strapping, immobilization, immobilization treatment, soft tissue injections, and strapping 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

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ameet Thakrar, DPM treated as a podiatrist in Homer Glen, IL during 2017 were debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ameet Thakrar, DPM for Medicare patients.

debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	32
doctor visit	69

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ameet Thakrar, DPM.

**Gender**
Male	73
Female	87

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	134
Black	0
Hispanic	15
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	61
From 75 to 84	64
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ameet Thakrar, DPM in 2017

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Ameet Thakrar, DPM treated during 2017 were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	45
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	39
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	23
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	42
Dementia	8
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ameet Thakrar, DPM treated as a podiatrist in Homer Glen, IL during 2018 were debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue), immobilization, removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and skin procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ameet Thakrar, DPM for Medicare patients.

aspiration	15
debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	188
doctor visit	236
immobilization	91
injections	15
nail procedures	20
nursing home care	40
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	64
skin procedures	64

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ameet Thakrar, DPM.

**Gender**
Male	168
Female	178

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	298
Black	0
Hispanic	28
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	130
From 75 to 84	132
85 and over	67
Less than 65	17

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ameet Thakrar, DPM in 2018

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Ameet Thakrar, DPM treated during 2018 were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	69
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	42
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	39
Asthma	4
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	19
Heart Failure	25
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	44
Dementia	14
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ameet Thakrar, DPM treated as a podiatrist in Homer Glen, IL during 2019 were debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue), immobilization, removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and skin procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ameet Thakrar, DPM for Medicare patients.

compression therapy	57
debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	255
doctor visit	306
immobilization	154
nail procedures	19
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	105
skin procedures	105

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ameet Thakrar, DPM.

**Gender**
Male	195
Female	233

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	369
Black	14
Hispanic	28
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	181
From 75 to 84	168
85 and over	51
Less than 65	28

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ameet Thakrar, DPM in 2019

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Ameet Thakrar, DPM treated during 2019 were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	73
High Cholesterol	70
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	37
Depression	15
Chronic Kidney Disease	38
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	16
Heart Failure	22
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	45
Dementia	10
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ameet Thakrar, DPM treated as a podiatrist in Homer Glen, IL during 2020 were debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue), removal of lesion (e.g. growth), skin procedures and immobilization.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ameet Thakrar, DPM for Medicare patients.

abscess drainage	16
compression therapy	28
debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	176
doctor visit	353
immobilization	87
incision and drainage	16
minor procedures	16
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	96
skin procedures	96
skin surgery	16

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ameet Thakrar, DPM.

**Gender**
Male	192
Female	247

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	394
Black	16
Hispanic	18
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	188
From 75 to 84	150
85 and over	82
Less than 65	19

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ameet Thakrar, DPM in 2020

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Ameet Thakrar, DPM treated during 2020 were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	67
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	40
Depression	14
Chronic Kidney Disease	38
Asthma	4
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	17
Heart Failure	25
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	42
Dementia	13
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ameet Thakrar, DPM treated as a podiatrist in Homer Glen, IL during 2021 were debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue), removal of lesion (e.g. growth), skin procedures and excision.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ameet Thakrar, DPM for Medicare patients.

abscess drainage	18
debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	167
doctor visit	378
excision	75
immobilization	53
incision and drainage	18
minor procedures	18
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	120
skin procedures	120
skin surgery	18

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ameet Thakrar, DPM.

**Gender**
Male	137
Female	206

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	307
Black	14
Hispanic	11
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	131
From 75 to 84	110
85 and over	76
Less than 65	26

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ameet Thakrar, DPM in 2021

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

Hypertension	73
High Cholesterol	64
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	39
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	38
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	16
Heart Failure	25
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	36
Dementia	14
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ameet Thakrar, DPM treated as a podiatrist in Homer Glen, IL during 2022 were debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue), removal of lesion (e.g. growth), skin procedures and excision.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ameet Thakrar, DPM for Medicare patients.

debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	146
doctor visit	403
excision	83
immobilization	16
injections	15
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	87
skin procedures	87

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ameet Thakrar, DPM.

**Gender**
Male	141
Female	227

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	328
Black	14
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	12
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	130
From 75 to 84	133
85 and over	76
Less than 65	29

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ameet Thakrar, DPM in 2022

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Ameet Thakrar, DPM treated during 2022 were high cholesterol, hypertension, diabetes and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	10
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	16
Chronic Kidney Disease	25
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	19
Atrial Fibrilation	20
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	36
Dementia	10
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ameet Thakrar, DPM treated as a podiatrist in Homer Glen, IL during 2023 were debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue), excision, removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and skin procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ameet Thakrar, DPM for Medicare patients.

abscess drainage	33
aspiration	16
debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	212
doctor visit	467
excision	120
immobilization	16
incision and drainage	33
injections	31
minor procedures	33
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	68
skin procedures	68
skin surgery	33

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2017 - 2023

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ameet Thakrar, DPM for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Ameet Thakrar, DPM treated as a podiatrist in Homer Glen, IL were debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue), excision, removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and skin procedures.

abscess drainage	22
aspiration	15
compression therapy	42
debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	168
doctor visit	316
excision	92
immobilization	69
incision and drainage	22
injections	20
minor procedures	22
nail procedures	19
nursing home care	40
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	90
skin procedures	90
skin surgery	22

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2017 - 2023

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ameet Thakrar, DPM.

**Gender**
Female	168
Male	129

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	8
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	261
Hispanic	14
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Other	1

**Age**
85 and over	50
75 to 84	108
Less than 65	17
65 to 74	117

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ameet Thakrar, DPM From 2017 - 2023

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Ameet Thakrar, DPM treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	62
High Cholesterol	55
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	14
Chronic Kidney Disease	31
Asthma	3
Osteoporosis	9
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	35
Atrial Fibrillation	14
Cancer	10
Dementia	9

Education & Training

Dr. Ameet Thakrar, DPM graduated from Dr. William M. Scholl College of Podiatric Medicine. He completed residency at Weiss Memorial Hospital. He is certified by the American Board of Foot and Ankle Surgery, Foot Surgery American Board of Foot and Ankle Surgery, Reconstructive Rearfoot/Ankle Surgery and has a state license in Illinois.

Medical School: Dr. William M. Scholl College of Podiatric Medicine

Residency: Weiss Memorial Hospital

Board Certification: American Board of Foot and Ankle Surgery, Foot Surgery American Board of Foot and Ankle Surgery, Reconstructive Rearfoot/Ankle Surgery

Licensed In: Illinois

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Ameet Thakrar, DPM is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Advocate Health Care

VITTORI FOOT AND ANKLE SPECIALIST INC

Insurance Information

Please note: Insurance information may change at any time, and the provider may accept your insurance plan even if it is not listed below. Please contact the provider's office to confirm that your insurance is accepted.

Dr. Ameet Thakrar, DPM appears to accept the following insurance providers: CIGNA Choice Fund PPO, United Healthcare Select Plus POS, United Healthcare Select HMO, United Healthcare Select EPO, United Healthcare Options PPO, United Healthcare Indemnity, Aetna POS, Aetna QPOS, TRICARE Prime, Aetna Open Choice PPO, Aetna Open Access HMO, Aetna Medicare HMO, Golden Rule, TRICARE, Coventry, Aetna Open Access Aetna Select, Aetna Select, Aetna EPO, Aetna HMO, Blue Advantage PPO, Aetna Medicare PPO, United Healthcare Select Plus HMO, United Healthcare Choice Plus PPO, AARP, Medicare Advantage, Humana Medicare Choice PPO, United Healthcare Choice Plus HMO, Blue Cross PPO, Blue Advantage HMO, Blue Cross Medicare Advantage PPO, Coventry PPO, United Healthcare, Medicaid, Humana, Cigna, United Healthcare Navigate HMO, First Health, HealthLink PPO, HFN EPO, HFN PPO, HFN Platinum EPO, HFN, PHCS PPO, MultiPlan PPO, SEIU - Local 4 PPO, Union Medical (Local 1546) HMO, Aetna Medicare Prime HMO-POS, Union Medical Care PPO, Aetna Elect Choice HMO (includes Aetna Health Funds), AAH UMR Select - Team Member Plan, Aetna Medicare POS, Aetna State of Illinois Open Access Plus, Aetna Open Choice POS, Health Services and Technology, HST Care Connect PPO, Aetna Open Choice PPO - State of Illinois - SOI, United Surest (previously Bind), Aetna Managed Choice (MC) POS, Union Health Services, Inc., Aetna Open Choice POS II, Aetna State of Illinois PPO, Aetna Health Network Option, Health Services and Technology, HST Care Connect EPO, AAH UMR Preferred - Team Member Plan, Aetna Signature Administrators PPO (ASA or SRC) PPO, Aetna Upfront Advantage, Aetna Signature Administrators PPO, SEIU - Local 4 HMO, Aetna Open Access Elect Choice (includes Aetna Health Funds), Aetna NAP - PPO, Aetna Value Performance Network, Aetna Premier Care Plus Network, Blue Cross Community MMAI, BlueCare Direct HMO, Aetna Health Network Only, Aetna Premier Care Network, Blue Cross Medicare Supplement PPO and SIHO PPO.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. Ameet Thakrar, DPM accepts the following insurance providers:

CIGNA Choice Fund PPO

United Healthcare Select Plus POS

United Healthcare Select HMO

United Healthcare Select EPO

United Healthcare Options PPO

United Healthcare Indemnity

Aetna POS

Aetna QPOS

TRICARE Prime

Aetna Open Choice PPO

Aetna Open Access HMO

Aetna Medicare HMO

Golden Rule

TRICARE

Coventry

Aetna Open Access Aetna Select

Aetna Select

Aetna EPO

Aetna HMO

Blue Advantage PPO

Aetna Medicare PPO

United Healthcare Select Plus HMO

United Healthcare Choice Plus PPO

AARP

Medicare Advantage

Humana Medicare Choice PPO

United Healthcare Choice Plus HMO

Blue Cross PPO

Blue Advantage HMO

Blue Cross Medicare Advantage PPO

Coventry PPO

United Healthcare

Medicaid

Humana

Cigna

United Healthcare Navigate HMO

First Health

HealthLink PPO

HFN EPO

HFN PPO

HFN Platinum EPO

HFN

PHCS PPO

MultiPlan PPO

SEIU - Local 4 PPO

Union Medical (Local 1546) HMO

Aetna Medicare Prime HMO-POS

Union Medical Care PPO

Aetna Elect Choice HMO (includes Aetna Health Funds)

AAH UMR Select - Team Member Plan

Aetna Medicare POS

Aetna State of Illinois Open Access Plus

Aetna Open Choice POS

Health Services and Technology, HST Care Connect PPO

Aetna Open Choice PPO - State of Illinois - SOI

United Surest (previously Bind)

Aetna Managed Choice (MC) POS

Union Health Services, Inc.

Aetna Open Choice POS II

Aetna State of Illinois PPO

Aetna Health Network Option

Health Services and Technology, HST Care Connect EPO

AAH UMR Preferred - Team Member Plan

Aetna Signature Administrators PPO (ASA or SRC) PPO

Aetna Upfront Advantage

Aetna Signature Administrators PPO

SEIU - Local 4 HMO

Aetna Open Access Elect Choice (includes Aetna Health Funds)

Aetna NAP - PPO

Aetna Value Performance Network

Aetna Premier Care Plus Network

Blue Cross Community MMAI

BlueCare Direct HMO

Aetna Health Network Only

Aetna Premier Care Network

Blue Cross Medicare Supplement PPO

SIHO PPO

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Medical Device Business Services, Inc.	$676 NA $676
Wright Medical Technology, Inc.	$614 AUGMENT $415	SALVATION $115	Foot and Ankle $32	ORTHOLOC $27	PHALINX $26
Organogenesis Inc.	$520 Apligraf $465	PuraPly $56
Stryker Corporation	$493 ICONIX $177	SonicAnchor $148	CITREFIX $57	PROstep $51	ORTHOLOC 2 LAPIFUSE $34	Other $26
KCI USA, Inc	$395 VAC VERAFLO $395
Other	$963 Cadence Ankle Replacement System $258	Exogen $185	KRYSTEXXA $141	ORBACTIV $103	Baxdela $69	Other $207

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$3,017
Travel and Lodging	$646

Biography

Dr. Ameet Thakrar's specialties are foot & ankle surgery and podiatry (foot & ankle medicine). He can take several insurance carriers, including Aetna EPO, Blue California, and Coventry. Dr. Thakrar's residency was performed at Weiss Memorial Hospital. He is affiliated with Advocate Christ Medical Center.