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Dr. Michael L. Cohan, MD

(10 Ratings)

Specializes in: Adult Nephrology

Thomas Jefferson University, Jefferson Medical College (1987)

Professional interests include: hypertension (high blood pressure), kidney problems, osteoporosis, and more.

133 E. Brush Hill Road Suite 301
Elmhurst, IL 60126

(630) 832-2183

Dr. Michael L. Cohan, MD is a nephrologist in Elmhurst, IL specializing in adult nephrology. He graduated from Thomas Jefferson University, Jefferson Medical College in 1987 and has 39 years of experience. Dr. Michael L. Cohan, MD is affiliated with Endeavor Health, Nephrology Associates of Northern Illinois and Indiana, ENDEAVOR HEALTH MEDICAL GROUP and NEPHROLOGY ASSOCIATES OF NORTHERN ILLINOIS LTD.

Office Locations

Endeavor Health

133 E. Brush Hill Road Suite 301
Elmhurst, IL 60126

(630) 832-2183

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Some issues Dr. Michael L. Cohan, MD can help you with:

Dialysis

Dialysis is a procedure that replicates renal (kidney) function by filtering patients' blood. When kidneys do not work properly, waste can accumulate in the blood and unbalanced chemicals can impair the body's critical functions. In order to stay healthy, a person without proper kidney function must receive dialysis. There are two forms of dialysis treatment: hemodialysis and peritoneal dialysis. Both forms of dialysis are recurring treatments that in many cases last throughout the lifetime of the affected patient. Patients who briefly lose renal function may slowly reduce the frequency of dialysis sessions until their kidneys recover. However, most patients who start on dialysis remain on dialysis for the rest of their lives or until they receive a kidney transplant.

A number of conditions can worsen renal function and lead to end-stage or acute kidney failure. When kidneys fail (i.e. nearly 90 percent of their function is lost), dialysis is typically prescribed. Conditions that cause chronic kidney failure (eventually requiring dialysis) include:

Type 1 and 2 Diabetes
Pyelonephritis, recurring kidney infection
Glomerulonephritis, inflammation of the kidney's filtering parts
Polycystic kidney disease
Interstitial nephritis, inflammation of the kidney's tubules
High blood pressure
Vesicoureteral reflux, improper bladder emptying

For hemodialysis (the more common form of dialysis), a patient will visit a hospital or clinic and be connected to a dialysis machine by a needle attached to a tube that draws blood from the arm. The drawn blood is transferred to the dialysis machine, where it is filtered and separated until clean. Waste products from the blood pass into a fluid called dialysate, which is pumped out of the machine into a waste receptacle. The machine also measures and helps ensure the blood has the appropriate level of fluid, electrolytes, and pH. A tube delivers the cleaned blood back into the patient's body. A dialysis session like this will typically last for three to four hours, with a patient undergoing dialysis around three times per week.

A second method of dialysis is known as peritoneal dialysis. Unlike hemodialysis, peritoneal dialysis can be performed at home by oneself after an initial surgery. To start, a physician (generally a surgeon) will make a small incision in the lower abdomen and insert and surgically attach a catheter (thin tube). At home, the patient connects a pump to the abdomen catheter, delivering dialysate (dialysis fluid) from a bag hanging on a wheeled stand. This fluid enters the peritoneal cavity (greater abdomen area containing the stomach, liver, and intestines) and collects waste through osmosis, where waste in the blood moves across a membrane and into the dialysate. This process continues for several hours until the fluid concentration is equal between the blood and dialysate, at which point the fluid can be drained. The fluid can then be passed through a machine called a cycler, which removes waste and allows for the dialysate to be reused. This process is repeated about four times per day. Dialysis patients must limit the amount of fluid they consume prior to receiving dialysis and should also avoid eating salty foods. The cycler cannot filter more than a certain amount of waste products from the blood.

Kidneys are important organs, and dialysis treatments are vital for those with renal dysfunction. For many, dialysis is not so much a medical procedure but a part of their normal life.

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Michael L. Cohan, MD in 2023

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

Top 10%

By Affordability:

hemodialysis

hospital care

inpatient care

inpatient hospital care

In 2023, Dr. Michael L. Cohan, MD had a list price for hemodialysis, hospital care, inpatient care, and inpatient hospital care (for patient admitted to hospital) 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.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Michael L. Cohan, MD treated as a nephrologist in Elmhurst, IL during 2012 were hospital care, inpatient care and dialysis.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michael L. Cohan, MD for Medicare patients.

dialysis	110
doctor visit	514
hospital care	590
inpatient care	590

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Michael L. Cohan, MD treated as a nephrologist in Elmhurst, IL during 2013 were hospital care, inpatient care and dialysis.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michael L. Cohan, MD for Medicare patients.

dialysis	97
doctor visit	538
hospital care	829
inpatient care	829

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael L. Cohan, MD.

**Gender**
Male	177
Female	176

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	278
Black	38
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	125
From 75 to 84	101
85 and over	69
Less than 65	58

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael L. Cohan, MD in 2013

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	72
Stroke	10
Ischemic Heart Disease	56
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	75
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	25
Heart Failure	48
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	28
Diabetes	53
Dementia	18
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Michael L. Cohan, MD treated as a nephrologist in Elmhurst, IL during 2014 were hospital care, inpatient care and dialysis.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michael L. Cohan, MD for Medicare patients.

dialysis	99
doctor visit	400
hospital care	603
inpatient care	603

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael L. Cohan, MD.

**Gender**
Male	164
Female	149

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	232
Black	41
Hispanic	26
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	108
From 75 to 84	84
85 and over	67
Less than 65	54

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael L. Cohan, MD in 2014

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	60
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	49
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	72
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	22
Heart Failure	46
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	24
Diabetes	52
Dementia	17
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Michael L. Cohan, MD treated as a nephrologist in Elmhurst, IL during 2015 were hospital care, inpatient care and dialysis.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michael L. Cohan, MD for Medicare patients.

dialysis	89
doctor visit	338
hospital care	660
inpatient care	660

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael L. Cohan, MD.

**Gender**
Male	354
Female	262

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	460
Black	68
Hispanic	46
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	222
From 75 to 84	164
85 and over	136
Less than 65	94

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael L. Cohan, MD in 2015

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	65
Stroke	14
Ischemic Heart Disease	56
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	73
Asthma	19
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	24
Heart Failure	50
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	28
Diabetes	52
Dementia	20
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Michael L. Cohan, MD treated as a nephrologist in Elmhurst, IL during 2016 were hospital care, inpatient care and dialysis.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michael L. Cohan, MD for Medicare patients.

dialysis	64
doctor visit	272
hospital care	481
inpatient care	481

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael L. Cohan, MD.

**Gender**
Male	158
Female	131

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	213
Black	41
Hispanic	21
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	115
From 75 to 84	78
85 and over	47
Less than 65	49

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael L. Cohan, MD in 2016

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	56
Stroke	10
Ischemic Heart Disease	55
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	74
Asthma	29
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	21
Heart Failure	50
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	24
Diabetes	52
Dementia	19
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Michael L. Cohan, MD treated as a nephrologist in Elmhurst, IL during 2017 were hospital care, inpatient care and dialysis.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michael L. Cohan, MD for Medicare patients.

dialysis	43
doctor visit	294
hospital care	610
inpatient care	610

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael L. Cohan, MD.

**Gender**
Male	177
Female	146

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	220
Black	50
Hispanic	34
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	114
From 75 to 84	98
85 and over	56
Less than 65	55

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael L. Cohan, MD in 2017

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	57
Stroke	11
Ischemic Heart Disease	56
Depression	32
Chronic Kidney Disease	75
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	24
Heart Failure	54
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	26
Diabetes	54
Dementia	24
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Michael L. Cohan, MD treated as a nephrologist in Elmhurst, IL during 2018 were hospital care, inpatient care and dialysis.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michael L. Cohan, MD for Medicare patients.

dialysis	38
doctor visit	300
hospital care	591
inpatient care	591

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael L. Cohan, MD.

**Gender**
Male	175
Female	149

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	217
Black	53
Hispanic	33
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	116
From 75 to 84	106
85 and over	51
Less than 65	51

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael L. Cohan, MD in 2018

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	69
Stroke	10
Ischemic Heart Disease	53
Depression	33
Chronic Kidney Disease	75
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	25
Heart Failure	49
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	27
Diabetes	49
Dementia	23
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Michael L. Cohan, MD treated as a nephrologist in Elmhurst, IL during 2019 were hospital care, inpatient care and dialysis.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michael L. Cohan, MD for Medicare patients.

dialysis	41
doctor visit	330
hospital care	663
inpatient care	663

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael L. Cohan, MD.

**Gender**
Male	188
Female	161

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	250
Black	46
Hispanic	34
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	137
From 75 to 84	113
85 and over	59
Less than 65	40

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael L. Cohan, MD in 2019

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	71
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	52
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	75
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	25
Heart Failure	52
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	24
Diabetes	50
Dementia	23
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Michael L. Cohan, MD treated as a nephrologist in Elmhurst, IL during 2020 were hospital care, inpatient care and dialysis.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michael L. Cohan, MD for Medicare patients.

dialysis	25
doctor visit	275
hospital care	725
inpatient care	725

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael L. Cohan, MD.

**Gender**
Male	194
Female	185

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	264
Black	52
Hispanic	38
Asian	14
Other	11
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	136
From 75 to 84	122
85 and over	68
Less than 65	53

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael L. Cohan, MD in 2020

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	69
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	56
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	75
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	22
Heart Failure	48
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	23
Diabetes	54
Dementia	24
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Michael L. Cohan, MD treated as a nephrologist in Elmhurst, IL during 2021 were hospital care, inpatient care, preventive care and vaccines.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michael L. Cohan, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	334
hospital care	771
inpatient care	771
preventive care	14
vaccines	14

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael L. Cohan, MD.

**Gender**
Male	214
Female	160

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	272
Black	51
Hispanic	36
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	136
From 75 to 84	131
85 and over	58
Less than 65	49

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael L. Cohan, MD in 2021

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	11
Ischemic Heart Disease	60
Depression	31
Chronic Kidney Disease	75
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	24
Heart Failure	52
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	27
Diabetes	58
Dementia	21
Cancer	16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Michael L. Cohan, MD treated as a nephrologist in Elmhurst, IL during 2022 were hospital care, inpatient care, preventive care and vaccines.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michael L. Cohan, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	342
hospital care	708
inpatient care	708
preventive care	11
vaccines	11

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael L. Cohan, MD.

**Gender**
Male	182
Female	186

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	251
Black	48
Hispanic	46
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	119
From 75 to 84	140
85 and over	69
Less than 65	40

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael L. Cohan, MD in 2022

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	15
Ischemic Heart Disease	50
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	75
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	17
Atrial Fibrilation	32
Heart Failure	46
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	30
Diabetes	58
Dementia	16
Cancer	26

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michael L. Cohan, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Michael L. Cohan, MD treated as a nephrologist in Elmhurst, IL were hospital care, inpatient care, dialysis and preventive care.

dialysis	67
doctor visit	357
hospital care	657
inpatient care	657
preventive care	12
vaccines	12

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael L. Cohan, MD.

**Gender**
Male	180
Female	155

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	44
Asian / Pacific Islander	1
Non-Hispanic White	241
Hispanic	28
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Other	1

**Age**
75 to 84	103
85 and over	61
Less than 65	49
65 to 74	120

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael L. Cohan, MD From 2012 - 2022

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

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	60
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	49
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	67
Asthma	10
Osteoporosis	10
Heart Failure	45
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	23
Diabetes	48
Atrial Fibrillation	22
Cancer	13
Dementia	18

Education & Training

Dr. Michael L. Cohan, MD graduated from Thomas Jefferson University, Jefferson Medical College in 1987. He completed residency at Rush University Medical Center. He is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine, American Board of Internal Medicine and has a state license in Illinois.

Medical School: Thomas Jefferson University, Jefferson Medical College (1987)

Residency: Rush University Medical Center (1990)

Board Certification: American Board of Internal Medicine, American Board of Internal Medicine (1991)

Licensed In: Illinois

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Michael L. Cohan, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Endeavor Health

Nephrology Associates of Northern Illinois and Indiana

ENDEAVOR HEALTH MEDICAL GROUP

NEPHROLOGY ASSOCIATES OF NORTHERN ILLINOIS LTD

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Michael L. Cohan, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.95 out of 5 stars based on 10 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Michael L. Cohan, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Elmhurst, IL.

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Amgen Inc.	$1,227 Parsabiv $605	Tavneos $364	Sensipar $258
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP	$947 FARXIGA $487	LOKELMA $198	BEVESPI AEROSPHERE $17	$245
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.	$528 JARDIANCE $528
AbbVie, Inc.	$414 Skyrizi $400	Zemplar $14
Aurinia Pharma U.S., Inc.	$410 LUPKYNIS $410
Other	$1,838 Auryxia $248	ACTHAR $232	RENVELA $224	JYNARQUE $171	KRYSTEXXA $138	Other $824

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$4,964
Consulting Fee	$400

Biography

Dr. Michael Cohan works as an adult nephrology. His areas of expertise include the following: diabetes, osteoporosis, and hypertension (high blood pressure). On average, patients gave him a rating of 5.0 stars (out of 5). Before performing his residency at Rush University Medical Center, Dr. Cohan attended Thomas Jefferson University, Jefferson Medical College for medical school. He is professionally affiliated with Nephrology Associates of Northern Illinois and Indiana and Endeavor Health.