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Dr. Bruce Kuang-Huay Tan, MD

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(Bruce K. Tan, MD)

(42 Ratings)

Specializes in: General Surgery, Physician and Otolaryngology (Ear Nose and Throat)

University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine (2004)

Professional interests include: sinus problems, skull base surgery, chronic sinusitis, and more.

676 N St Clair Street Arkes Pavilion, Suite 1200
Chicago, IL 60611

(312) 695-8182

Dr. Bruce Kuang-Huay Tan, MD is a general surgeon in Chicago, IL specializing in general surgery, physician and otolaryngology (ear nose and throat). He graduated from University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine in 2004 and has 22 years of experience. Dr. Bruce Kuang-Huay Tan, MD is affiliated with Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, Northwestern University Clinical and Translational Sciences Institute (NUCATS), Northwestern Medicine, Center for Human Immunobiology, Institute for Public Health and Medicine (IPHAM) - Center for Patient-Centered Outcomes and Northwestern Medicine Department of Otolaryngology.

Office Locations

676 N St Clair Street Arkes Pavilion, Suite 1200
Chicago, IL 60611

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In The News

"Brain Changes After a Stuffed Nose Protect the Sense of Smell A new Northwestern Medicine study shows that after the human nose is experimentally blocked for one week, brain activity rapidly...", Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine

"Scientists Advancing Sinus Research That Affects Millions Robert Schleimer, PhD, chief of allergy-immunology, helped to establish an unofficial consortium of interested researchers centered around...", Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Bruce Kuang-Huay Tan, MD in 2024

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

Top 5%

By Volume:

non-surgical nosebleed treatment

In 2024, Dr. Bruce Kuang-Huay Tan, MD performed more non-surgical nosebleed treatment procedures for Medicare patients than 95% of providers in related specialties within Illinois.

Top 25%

By Affordability:

diagnostic endoscopy

endoscopy

minimally invasive procedures

In 2012, Dr. Bruce Kuang-Huay Tan, MD had a list price for diagnostic endoscopy, endoscopy, and minimally invasive procedures that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 75% 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. Bruce Kuang-Huay Tan, MD treated as a general surgeon in Chicago, IL during 2012 were hospital care, inpatient care, ear procedures and minimally invasive procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Bruce Kuang-Huay Tan, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	141
ear procedures	31
hospital care	37
inpatient care	37
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	24
minimally invasive procedures	24

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Bruce Kuang-Huay Tan, MD treated as a general surgeon in Chicago, IL during 2013 were minimally invasive procedures, laryngeal (voice box) procedures and ear procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Bruce Kuang-Huay Tan, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	136
ear procedures	17
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	29
minimally invasive procedures	29

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Bruce Kuang-Huay Tan, MD.

**Gender**
Male	69
Female	78

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	88
Black	36
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	69
From 75 to 84	29
85 and over	18
Less than 65	31

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Bruce Kuang-Huay Tan, MD in 2013

Hypertension	56
High Cholesterol	48
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	21
Asthma	16
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	31
Dementia	10
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Bruce Kuang-Huay Tan, MD treated as a general surgeon in Chicago, IL during 2014 were minimally invasive procedures and laryngeal (voice box) procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Bruce Kuang-Huay Tan, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	127
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	22
minimally invasive procedures	22

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Bruce Kuang-Huay Tan, MD.

**Gender**
Male	51
Female	75

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	86
Black	22
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	62
From 75 to 84	23
85 and over	16
Less than 65	25

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Bruce Kuang-Huay Tan, MD in 2014

Hypertension	56
High Cholesterol	40
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	21
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	23
Dementia	0
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Bruce Kuang-Huay Tan, MD treated as a general surgeon in Chicago, IL during 2015 were minimally invasive procedures, laryngeal (voice box) procedures and CT scan.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Bruce Kuang-Huay Tan, MD for Medicare patients.

CT scan	11
doctor visit	172
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	39
minimally invasive procedures	39

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Bruce Kuang-Huay Tan, MD.

**Gender**
Male	126
Female	172

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	214
Black	40
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	156
From 75 to 84	58
85 and over	34
Less than 65	50

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Bruce Kuang-Huay Tan, MD in 2015

Hypertension	60
High Cholesterol	44
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	26
Asthma	22
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	18
Diabetes	24
Dementia	0
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Bruce Kuang-Huay Tan, MD treated as a general surgeon in Chicago, IL during 2016 were CT scan, minimally invasive procedures and laryngeal (voice box) procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Bruce Kuang-Huay Tan, MD for Medicare patients.

CT scan	15
doctor visit	164
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	14
minimally invasive procedures	14

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Bruce Kuang-Huay Tan, MD.

**Gender**
Male	59
Female	75

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	86
Black	30
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	77
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	25

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Bruce Kuang-Huay Tan, MD in 2016

Hypertension	55
High Cholesterol	37
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	25
Asthma	26
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	27
Dementia	0
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Bruce Kuang-Huay Tan, MD treated as a general surgeon in Chicago, IL during 2017 were minimally invasive procedures, laryngeal (voice box) procedures, CT scan and removal of lesion (e.g. growth).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Bruce Kuang-Huay Tan, MD for Medicare patients.

CT scan	18
debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	14
diagnostic procedures	14
doctor visit	186
excision	14
gynecologic procedures	14
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	21
minimally invasive procedures	35
nose surgery	14
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	14

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Bruce Kuang-Huay Tan, MD.

**Gender**
Male	68
Female	83

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	108
Black	23
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	89
From 75 to 84	37
85 and over	11
Less than 65	14

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Bruce Kuang-Huay Tan, MD in 2017

Hypertension	58
High Cholesterol	34
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	28
Asthma	21
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	25
Dementia	8
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Bruce Kuang-Huay Tan, MD treated as a general surgeon in Chicago, IL during 2018 were minimally invasive procedures, laryngeal (voice box) procedures and CT scan.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Bruce Kuang-Huay Tan, MD for Medicare patients.

CT scan	15
doctor visit	153
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	17
minimally invasive procedures	17

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Bruce Kuang-Huay Tan, MD.

**Gender**
Male	51
Female	90

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	93
Black	29
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	72
From 75 to 84	46
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Bruce Kuang-Huay Tan, MD in 2018

Hypertension	52
High Cholesterol	55
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	21
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	21
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	18
Diabetes	22
Dementia	0
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Bruce Kuang-Huay Tan, MD treated as a general surgeon in Chicago, IL during 2019 were minimally invasive procedures, laryngeal (voice box) procedures and CT scan.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Bruce Kuang-Huay Tan, MD for Medicare patients.

CT scan	14
doctor visit	142
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	21
minimally invasive procedures	21

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Bruce Kuang-Huay Tan, MD.

**Gender**
Male	53
Female	69

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	84
Black	19
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	67
From 75 to 84	28
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Bruce Kuang-Huay Tan, MD in 2019

Hypertension	48
High Cholesterol	48
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	17
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	18
Dementia	0
Cancer	18

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Bruce Kuang-Huay Tan, MD treated as a general surgeon in Chicago, IL during 2020 were CT scan.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Bruce Kuang-Huay Tan, MD for Medicare patients.

CT scan	11
doctor visit	92

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Bruce Kuang-Huay Tan, MD.

**Gender**
Male	46
Female	54

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	66
Black	17
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	60
From 75 to 84	21
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Bruce Kuang-Huay Tan, MD in 2020

Hypertension	47
High Cholesterol	57
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	27
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	15
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	19
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Bruce Kuang-Huay Tan, MD treated as a general surgeon in Chicago, IL during 2021 were minimally invasive procedures, laryngeal (voice box) procedures and CT scan.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Bruce Kuang-Huay Tan, MD for Medicare patients.

CT scan	11
doctor visit	138
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	21
minimally invasive procedures	21

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Bruce Kuang-Huay Tan, MD.

**Gender**
Male	56
Female	61

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	79
Black	16
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	62
From 75 to 84	34
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Bruce Kuang-Huay Tan, MD in 2021

Hypertension	56
High Cholesterol	50
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	26
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	21
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	22
Dementia	0
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Bruce Kuang-Huay Tan, MD treated as a general surgeon in Chicago, IL during 2022 were minimally invasive procedures and laryngeal (voice box) procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Bruce Kuang-Huay Tan, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	121
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	23
minimally invasive procedures	23

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Bruce Kuang-Huay Tan, MD.

**Gender**
Male	49
Female	57

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	78
Black	16
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	56
From 75 to 84	36
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Bruce Kuang-Huay Tan, MD in 2022

Hypertension	65
High Cholesterol	71
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	16
Chronic Kidney Disease	13
Asthma	24
Osteoperosis	18
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	21
Dementia	0
Cancer	17

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Bruce Kuang-Huay Tan, MD treated as a general surgeon in Chicago, IL during 2023 were minimally invasive procedures and laryngeal (voice box) procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Bruce Kuang-Huay Tan, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	132
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	12
minimally invasive procedures	12

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Bruce Kuang-Huay Tan, MD.

**Gender**
Male	48
Female	58

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	69
Black	18
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	56
From 75 to 84	36
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Bruce Kuang-Huay Tan, MD in 2023

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	68
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	21
Asthma	22
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	16
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	24
Dementia	0
Cancer	18

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2024 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Bruce Kuang-Huay Tan, MD treated as a general surgeon in Chicago, IL during 2024 were minimally invasive procedures, laryngeal (voice box) procedures and nosebleed treatment.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Bruce Kuang-Huay Tan, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	192
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	21
minimally invasive procedures	21
nosebleed treatment	16

2024 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Bruce Kuang-Huay Tan, MD.

**Gender**
Male	72
Female	92

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	117
Black	19
Hispanic	0
Asian	12
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	71
From 75 to 84	65
85 and over	17
Less than 65	11

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Bruce Kuang-Huay Tan, MD in 2024

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	71
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	15
Chronic Kidney Disease	17
Asthma	20
Osteoperosis	21
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	23
Dementia	0
Cancer	19

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2024

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Bruce Kuang-Huay Tan, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Bruce Kuang-Huay Tan, MD treated as a general surgeon in Chicago, IL were inpatient care, hospital care, ear procedures and minimally invasive procedures.

CT scan	13
debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	14
diagnostic procedures	14
doctor visit	145
ear procedures	24
excision	14
gynecologic procedures	14
hospital care	37
inpatient care	37
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	22
minimally invasive procedures	23
nose surgery	14
nosebleed treatment	16
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	14

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2024

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Bruce Kuang-Huay Tan, MD.

**Gender**
Female	74
Male	57

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	21
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	89
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	0
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	31
85 and over	7
Less than 65	12
65 to 74	69

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Bruce Kuang-Huay Tan, MD From 2012 - 2024

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Bruce Kuang-Huay Tan, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and diabetes.

Hypertension	53
High Cholesterol	47
Stroke	1
Ischemic Heart Disease	27
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	20
Asthma	17
Osteoporosis	12
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	21
Atrial Fibrillation	9
Dementia	1
Cancer	11

Education & Training

Dr. Bruce Kuang-Huay Tan, MD graduated from University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine in 2004. He completed residency at Johns Hopkins University. He is certified by the American Board of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery - Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery (Certified) and has a state license in Illinois.

Medical School: University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine (2004)

Residency: Johns Hopkins University (2009)

Board Certification: American Board of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery - Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery (Certified)

Licensed In: Illinois

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Bruce Kuang-Huay Tan, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine

Northwestern University Clinical and Translational Sciences Institute (NUCATS)

Northwestern Medicine

Center for Human Immunobiology

Institute for Public Health and Medicine (IPHAM) - Center for Patient-Centered Outcomes

Northwestern Medicine Department of Otolaryngology

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Bruce Kuang-Huay Tan, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.98 out of 5 stars based on 42 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Bruce Kuang-Huay Tan, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Chicago, IL.

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Bruce Kuang-Huay Tan, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.	$9,290 DUPIXENT DUPILUMAB INJECTION $9,052	DUPIXENT $124	$114
Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc.	$8,819 DUPIXENT $8,819
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC	$2,401 DUPIXENT $2,401
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.	$2,400 NUCALA $2,400
Intersect ENT, Inc.	$975 Propel $956	S8 $19
Other	$1,789 FUSION $341	Rhinology $298	SeptAlign $256	Dymista $179	SINUVA $150	Other $565

**Types of Payments**
Consulting Fee	$18,062
Food and Beverage	$3,413
Compensation for services other than consulting, including serving as faculty or as a speaker at a venue other than a continuing education program	$2,401
Travel and Lodging	$1,798

Research Payments

Dr. Bruce Kuang-Huay Tan, MD has received 17 research payments totaling $74,982.

Biography

Dr. Bruce Tan's specialties are general surgery, physician, and otolaryngology (ear, nose, and throat). He practices in Chicago, IL. He has received a 5.0 out of 5 star rating by his patients. Areas of expertise for Dr. Tan include chronic sinusitis, skull base surgery, and nasal polyps. His hospital/clinic affiliations include Northwestern University Clinical and Translational Sciences Institute (NUCATS) and Northwestern Memorial Hospital. Dr. Tan welcomes new patients at his office inChicago, IL as reported by Yext. He attended medical school at the University of Chicago, Pritzker School of Medicine. For his residency, Dr. Tan trained at a hospital affiliated with Johns Hopkins University. He is conversant in Mandarin.