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Dr. Surendar Dwarakanathan, MD

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Specializes in: Ophthalmology (Eye Disease)

Albany Medical College

Professional interests include: eye problems

320 W Us Highway 30
Schererville, IN 46375

(708) 860-5432

Dr. Surendar Dwarakanathan, MD is an ophthalmologist in Chicago, IL specializing in ophthalmology (eye disease). He graduated from Albany Medical College. Dr. Surendar Dwarakanathan, MD is affiliated with Cook County Health, Powers Health and Powers Health Partners.

Office Locations

Cook County Health

1969 W Ogden Avenue
Chicago, IL 60612

(312) 864-6000

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320 W Us Highway 30
Schererville, IN 46375

(708) 860-5432

(773) 245-5244

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Powers Health Partners

326 W. Lincoln Highway
Schererville, IN 46375

(219) 335-2400

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500 E. 51st Street
Chicago, IL 60615

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Some issues Dr. Surendar Dwarakanathan, MD can help you with:

Eye Problems

Millions of people every year have problems with their eyes. Some of the most common eye problems are refractive disorders, glaucoma, diabetic retinopathy, macular degeneration, and cataracts.

Refractive disorders happen when the shape of the eye doesn't let allow someone focus very precisely. They might be myopic (nearsighted), hyperopic (farsighted), or have an astigmatism, which is a focus problem caused by the cornea. Refractive disorders can be corrected by glasses or contacts.

Glaucoma is the leading cause of blindness in the United States. It happens when fluid pressure builds up within the eye and damages the optic nerve. It is treated with medications and surgery.

Diabetic retinopathy is a common complication of diabetes. The retina is tissue at the back of the eye that is filled with numerous, tiny blood vessels. When diabetes damages these delicate blood vessels, they burst or leak, leading to blind spots and blurred vision. Diabetic retinopathy can be treated with laser therapy and surgery, but often vision cannot be restored.

Macular degeneration is common in older adults. The macula is the central part of the retina and is responsible for crisp center vision. Over time, the cells in the macula begin to die, making central vision blurry. An early symptom of macular degeneration is that straight lines appear wavy.

Cataracts happen when the clear lens in the front of the eye becomes cloudy, making things look blurry or faded. They are extremely common in older people. By age 80, more than half of all Americans will have had a cataract. In early stages, prescription glasses and magnifying lenses can help. As the cataracts get worse, surgery to replace the lens may be the best option.

More than just one of the five senses, the eyes are heavily relied upon to communicate, work, and get around every day. It's important to have regular eye exams for vision stays in good shape for years to come.

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Surendar Dwarakanathan, MD in 2023

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

Top 10%

By Affordability:

complex cataract surgery

simple cataract surgery

In 2023, Dr. Surendar Dwarakanathan, MD had a list price for complex cataract surgery, and simple cataract surgery 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:

endothelial keratoplasty

ultrasound corneal pachymetry

By Affordability:

cataract surgery

cataract surgery with IOL implantation

corneal pachymetry

corneal topography

cornea transplant

endothelial keratoplasty

extracapsular cataract extraction with IOL implantation

extracapsular lens removal

eye tests

intraocular lens implant

laser eye surgery

lens removal surgery

lens replacement surgery

ophthalmic ultrasound

partial-thickness corneal transplant

scanning computerized ophthalmic diagnostic imaging

SCODI of the posterior segment

secondary cataract surgery

ultrasound corneal pachymetry

visual field test

YAG laser capsulotomy

YAG laser surgery

In 2012, among providers in related specialties within Illinois, Dr. Surendar Dwarakanathan, MD performed more endothelial keratoplasty, and ultrasound corneal pachymetry procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of them and he also had a list price for cataract surgery, cataract surgery with IOL implantation, corneal pachymetry (corneal thickness test), corneal topography, cornea transplant (keratoplasty), endothelial keratoplasty, extracapsular cataract extraction (ECCE) with IOL implantation, extracapsular lens removal, eye tests, intraocular lens (IOL) implant, laser eye surgery, lens removal surgery, lens replacement surgery, ophthalmic ultrasound, partial-thickness corneal transplant, scanning computerized ophthalmic diagnostic imaging (SCODI), SCODI of the posterior segment (SCODI-P), secondary cataract surgery, ultrasound corneal pachymetry, visual field test, YAG laser capsulotomy, and YAG laser surgery 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

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Surendar Dwarakanathan, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Chicago, IL during 2012 were eye procedures, lacrimal (tearing system) procedures, capsulotomy and laser treatment.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Surendar Dwarakanathan, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	12
doctor visit	85
eye procedures	1339
lacrimal (tearing system) procedures	25
laser treatment	12
transplant procedures	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Surendar Dwarakanathan, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Chicago, IL during 2013 were eye procedures and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Surendar Dwarakanathan, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	103
eye procedures	1622
ultrasound (sonogram)	12

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Surendar Dwarakanathan, MD.

**Gender**
Male	321
Female	570

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	451
Black	352
Hispanic	61
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	379
From 75 to 84	304
85 and over	123
Less than 65	85

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Surendar Dwarakanathan, MD in 2013

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	11
Chronic Kidney Disease	19
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	43
Dementia	6
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Surendar Dwarakanathan, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Chicago, IL during 2014 were eye procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Surendar Dwarakanathan, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	27
eye procedures	1135

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Surendar Dwarakanathan, MD.

**Gender**
Male	248
Female	498

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	278
Black	356
Hispanic	85
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	310
From 75 to 84	254
85 and over	90
Less than 65	92

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Surendar Dwarakanathan, MD in 2014

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	52
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	12
Chronic Kidney Disease	21
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	49
Dementia	6
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Surendar Dwarakanathan, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Chicago, IL during 2015 were eye procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Surendar Dwarakanathan, MD for Medicare patients.

eye procedures	594

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Surendar Dwarakanathan, MD.

**Gender**
Male	350
Female	612

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	160
Black	626
Hispanic	132
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	434
From 75 to 84	288
85 and over	52
Less than 65	188

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Surendar Dwarakanathan, MD in 2015

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	49
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	14
Chronic Kidney Disease	23
Asthma	15
Osteoperosis	5
Atrial Fibrilation	5
Heart Failure	22
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	60
Dementia	7
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Surendar Dwarakanathan, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Chicago, IL during 2016 were eye procedures and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Surendar Dwarakanathan, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	131
eye procedures	707
ultrasound (sonogram)	18

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Surendar Dwarakanathan, MD.

**Gender**
Male	187
Female	294

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	116
Black	260
Hispanic	77
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	217
From 75 to 84	133
85 and over	33
Less than 65	98

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Surendar Dwarakanathan, MD in 2016

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	46
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	14
Chronic Kidney Disease	35
Asthma	19
Osteoperosis	3
Atrial Fibrilation	6
Heart Failure	20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	58
Dementia	9
Cancer	7

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Surendar Dwarakanathan, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Chicago, IL during 2017 were eye procedures, ultrasound (sonogram) and transplant procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Surendar Dwarakanathan, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	217
eye procedures	919
transplant procedures	13
ultrasound (sonogram)	48

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Surendar Dwarakanathan, MD.

**Gender**
Male	235
Female	332

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	177
Black	279
Hispanic	74
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	266
From 75 to 84	144
85 and over	59
Less than 65	98

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Surendar Dwarakanathan, MD in 2017

Hypertension	74
High Cholesterol	42
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	13
Chronic Kidney Disease	34
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	6
Heart Failure	21
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	52
Dementia	10
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Surendar Dwarakanathan, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Chicago, IL during 2018 were eye procedures, ultrasound (sonogram) and transplant procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Surendar Dwarakanathan, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	181
eye procedures	1252
transplant procedures	13
ultrasound (sonogram)	69

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Surendar Dwarakanathan, MD.

**Gender**
Male	278
Female	408

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	229
Black	329
Hispanic	88
Asian	26
Other	14
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	327
From 75 to 84	204
85 and over	49
Less than 65	106

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Surendar Dwarakanathan, MD in 2018

Hypertension	74
High Cholesterol	46
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	12
Chronic Kidney Disease	33
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	7
Heart Failure	22
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	55
Dementia	7
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Surendar Dwarakanathan, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Chicago, IL during 2019 were eye procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), diagnostic imaging and transplant procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Surendar Dwarakanathan, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic imaging	14
doctor visit	314
eye procedures	1195
transplant procedures	13
ultrasound (sonogram)	92

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Surendar Dwarakanathan, MD.

**Gender**
Male	297
Female	392

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	269
Black	278
Hispanic	95
Asian	29
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	321
From 75 to 84	207
85 and over	64
Less than 65	97

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Surendar Dwarakanathan, MD in 2019

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	54
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	37
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	22
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	18
Diabetes	52
Dementia	8
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Surendar Dwarakanathan, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Chicago, IL during 2020 were eye procedures and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Surendar Dwarakanathan, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	147
eye procedures	885
ultrasound (sonogram)	38

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Surendar Dwarakanathan, MD.

**Gender**
Male	166
Female	221

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	229
Black	100
Hispanic	29
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	172
From 75 to 84	138
85 and over	35
Less than 65	42

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Surendar Dwarakanathan, MD in 2020

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	36
Depression	13
Chronic Kidney Disease	32
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	40
Dementia	6
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Surendar Dwarakanathan, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Chicago, IL during 2021 were eye procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), capsulotomy and laser treatment.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Surendar Dwarakanathan, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	24
doctor visit	376
eye procedures	1060
laser treatment	24
transplant procedures	17
ultrasound (sonogram)	54

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Surendar Dwarakanathan, MD.

**Gender**
Male	207
Female	314

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	310
Black	118
Hispanic	52
Asian	25
Other	16
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	250
From 75 to 84	163
85 and over	58
Less than 65	50

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Surendar Dwarakanathan, MD in 2021

Hypertension	74
High Cholesterol	60
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	36
Depression	13
Chronic Kidney Disease	31
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	21
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	40
Dementia	10
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Surendar Dwarakanathan, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Chicago, IL during 2022 were eye procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), lab tests and transplant procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Surendar Dwarakanathan, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	417
eye procedures	1241
lab tests	22
transplant procedures	19
ultrasound (sonogram)	61

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Surendar Dwarakanathan, MD.

**Gender**
Male	221
Female	332

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	376
Black	90
Hispanic	43
Asian	30
Other	14
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	271
From 75 to 84	185
85 and over	55
Less than 65	42

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Surendar Dwarakanathan, MD in 2022

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	27
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	16
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	18
Diabetes	37
Dementia	6
Cancer	16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Surendar Dwarakanathan, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Surendar Dwarakanathan, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Chicago, IL were eye procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), lacrimal (tearing system) procedures and lab tests.

capsulotomy	18
diagnostic imaging	14
doctor visit	199
eye procedures	1086
lab tests	22
lacrimal (tearing system) procedures	25
laser treatment	18
transplant procedures	14
ultrasound (sonogram)	49

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Surendar Dwarakanathan, MD.

**Gender**
Male	228
Female	361

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	253
Asian / Pacific Islander	10
Non-Hispanic White	235
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	66
Other	4

**Age**
75 to 84	183
85 and over	56
Less than 65	81
65 to 74	267

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Surendar Dwarakanathan, MD From 2012 - 2022

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

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	49
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	12
Chronic Kidney Disease	26
Asthma	9
Osteoporosis	6
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	44
Atrial Fibrillation	7
Dementia	6
Cancer	9

Education & Training

Dr. Surendar Dwarakanathan, MD graduated from Albany Medical College. He completed residency at Howard University Hospital. He is certified by the Board Certification: Ophthalmology and has a state license in Illinois.

Medical School: Albany Medical College

Residency: Howard University Hospital

Board Certification: Board Certification: Ophthalmology

Licensed In: Illinois

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Surendar Dwarakanathan, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Cook County Health

Powers Health

Powers Health Partners

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Allergan Inc.	$4,336 RESTASIS $4,330	COMBIGAN $6
Abbott Laboratories	$1,927 Optics $1,699	Healon Viscoelastics $126	Medical Optics $102
Bausch & Lomb, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC	$1,616 ENVISTA $1,368	LOTEMAX SM $121	ALREX $23	LOTEMAX GEL $12	$94
Alcon Laboratories Inc	$1,192 AcrySof $247	CataractEquipment $152	Cataract Equipment $114	Refractive Equipment $29	Ilevro $25	Other $625
Alcon Research Ltd	$986 $986
Other	$2,937 Tecnis Multifocal family of 1-piece IOLs $297	TRULIGN TORIC $216	ISTENT TRABECULAR MICRO-BYPASS STENT SYSTEM $216	Healon Viscoelastics $192	Centurion $176	Other $1,841

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$5,672
Consulting Fee	$3,800
Compensation for services other than consulting, including serving as faculty or as a speaker at a venue other than a continuing education program	$1,675
Travel and Lodging	$811
Compensation for serving as faculty or as a speaker for a non-accredited and noncertified continuing education program	$500
Other	$538

Biography

Dr. Surendar Dwarakanathan's specialty is ophthalmology (eye disease). Dr. Dwarakanathan's clinical interests include eye problems. His education and training includes medical school at Albany Medical College and residency at Howard University Hospital and John Stroger Hospital of Cook County. Dr. Dwarakanathan (or staff) is conversant in Spanish and Tamil. His hospital/clinic affiliations include Cook County Health, Powers Health, and Community Hospital. According to Powers Health, new patients are welcome to contact Dr. Dwarakanathan's office in Schererville, IN.

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2014 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Surendar Dwarakanathan, MD in 2014

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2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Surendar Dwarakanathan, MD in 2016

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2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Surendar Dwarakanathan, MD in 2017

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2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Surendar Dwarakanathan, MD in 2018

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2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Surendar Dwarakanathan, MD in 2019

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2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Surendar Dwarakanathan, MD in 2020

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Surendar Dwarakanathan, MD in 2021

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Surendar Dwarakanathan, MD in 2022

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

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Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Surendar Dwarakanathan, MD From 2012 - 2022

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General Payments

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