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Dr. Joseph M. Persak, MD

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Specializes in: Pediatric Radiology, Nuclear Radiology, Interventional Radiology/Diagnostic Radiology (IR/DR), Diagnostic Radiology and Radiation Oncology

Loyola University Chicago, Stritch School of Medicine (1984)

300 N Randall Road
Geneva, IL 60134

(630) 208-4142

Dr. Joseph M. Persak, MD is a pediatric radiologist in Geneva, IL specializing in pediatric radiology, nuclear radiology, interventional radiology/diagnostic radiology (ir/dr), diagnostic radiology and radiation oncology. He graduated from Loyola University Chicago, Stritch School of Medicine in 1984 and has 42 years of experience. Dr. Joseph M. Persak, MD is affiliated with Northwestern Medicine.

Office Locations

Northwestern Medicine

300 N Randall Road
Geneva, IL 60134

(630) 208-4142

(630) 208-0201

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Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Joseph M. Persak, MD in 2023

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

Top 5%

By Volume:

In 2023, Dr. Joseph M. Persak, MD performed more abdominal imaging, arm CT scan, chest CT scan, CT scan, leg CT scan, and pelvic imaging procedures for Medicare patients than 95% of providers in related specialties within Illinois.

Top 10%

By Volume:

ankle MRI

hip MRI

knee MRI

In 2023, Dr. Joseph M. Persak, MD performed more ankle MRI, hip MRI, and knee MRI procedures for Medicare patients than 90% of providers in related specialties within Illinois.

Top 25%

By Volume:

carotid duplex ultrasound

head/brain CT scan

lower extremity venous duplex

MRI

musculoskeletal imaging

By Affordability:

In 2012, among providers in related specialties within Illinois, Dr. Joseph M. Persak, MD performed more carotid duplex ultrasound, head/brain CT scan, lower extremity venous duplex, MRI (magnetic resonance imaging), musculoskeletal imaging, neck ultrasound, spine imaging, ultrasound (sonogram), vascular procedures, and vascular ultrasound procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of them and he also had a list price for elbow MRI, shoulder MRI, upper extremity MRI, and wrist MRI 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. Joseph M. Persak, MD treated as a pediatric radiologist in Geneva, IL during 2012 were X-rays, thoracic (chest) imaging, CT scan and women's imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Joseph M. Persak, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal imaging	291
brain imaging (neuroimaging)	326
breast procedures	329
cardiac procedures	78
CT scan	612
diagnostic imaging	71
hip imaging	144
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	323
musculoskeletal imaging	212
neck imaging	28
nuclear scan	78
pelvic imaging	240
preventive care	226
spinal procedures	197
stress testing	78
thoracic (chest) imaging	761
ultrasound (sonogram)	274
vascular procedures	159
women's imaging	329
X-rays	1132

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Joseph M. Persak, MD treated as a pediatric radiologist in Geneva, IL during 2013 were X-rays, thoracic (chest) imaging, CT scan and MRI (magnetic resonance imaging).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Joseph M. Persak, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal imaging	352
brain imaging (neuroimaging)	399
breast procedures	165
cardiac procedures	72
CT scan	690
hip imaging	210
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	477
musculoskeletal imaging	317
neck imaging	67
nuclear scan	90
pelvic imaging	297
preventive care	165
spinal procedures	226
stress testing	72
thoracic (chest) imaging	832
ultrasound (sonogram)	363
vascular procedures	192
women's imaging	176
X-rays	1100

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joseph M. Persak, MD.

**Gender**
Male	896
Female	1388

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	2133
Black	34
Hispanic	72
Asian	0
Other	23
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	937
From 75 to 84	736
85 and over	420
Less than 65	191

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joseph M. Persak, MD in 2013

Hypertension	74
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	10
Ischemic Heart Disease	37
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	19
Heart Failure	25
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	18
Diabetes	29
Dementia	16
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Joseph M. Persak, MD treated as a pediatric radiologist in Geneva, IL during 2014 were CT scan, thoracic (chest) imaging, X-rays and MRI (magnetic resonance imaging).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Joseph M. Persak, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal imaging	366
brain imaging (neuroimaging)	445
cardiac procedures	37
CT scan	742
hip imaging	192
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	541
musculoskeletal imaging	331
neck imaging	49
nuclear scan	48
pelvic imaging	282
spinal procedures	207
stress testing	37
thoracic (chest) imaging	742
ultrasound (sonogram)	303
vascular procedures	133
women's imaging	11
X-rays	740

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joseph M. Persak, MD.

**Gender**
Male	849
Female	1132

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1857
Black	26
Hispanic	59
Asian	21
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	796
From 75 to 84	653
85 and over	369
Less than 65	163

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joseph M. Persak, MD in 2014

Hypertension	74
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	10
Ischemic Heart Disease	37
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	27
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	19
Heart Failure	24
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	18
Diabetes	29
Dementia	17
Cancer	17

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Joseph M. Persak, MD treated as a pediatric radiologist in Geneva, IL during 2015 were X-rays, thoracic (chest) imaging, CT scan and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Joseph M. Persak, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal imaging	422
brain imaging (neuroimaging)	434
cardiac procedures	40
CT scan	715
hip imaging	130
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	331
musculoskeletal imaging	206
neck imaging	77
nuclear scan	58
pelvic imaging	315
spinal procedures	242
stress testing	40
thoracic (chest) imaging	995
ultrasound (sonogram)	450
vascular procedures	228
women's imaging	14
X-rays	1171

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joseph M. Persak, MD.

**Gender**
Male	1822
Female	2500

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	4004
Black	72
Hispanic	122
Asian	0
Other	62
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	1684
From 75 to 84	1352
85 and over	880
Less than 65	406

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joseph M. Persak, MD in 2015

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	60
Stroke	11
Ischemic Heart Disease	39
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	30
Asthma	15
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	21
Heart Failure	26
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	20
Diabetes	30
Dementia	18
Cancer	18

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Joseph M. Persak, MD treated as a pediatric radiologist in Geneva, IL during 2016 were CT scan, thoracic (chest) imaging, X-rays and brain imaging (neuroimaging).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Joseph M. Persak, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal imaging	580
brain imaging (neuroimaging)	668
cardiac procedures	27
CT scan	1320
hip imaging	32
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	542
musculoskeletal imaging	130
neck imaging	72
nuclear scan	41
pelvic imaging	505
preventive care	29
spinal procedures	286
stress testing	27
thoracic (chest) imaging	1054
ultrasound (sonogram)	330
vascular procedures	227
X-rays	810

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joseph M. Persak, MD.

**Gender**
Male	1039
Female	1357

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	2208
Black	36
Hispanic	81
Asian	28
Other	43
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	993
From 75 to 84	716
85 and over	460
Less than 65	227

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joseph M. Persak, MD in 2016

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	59
Stroke	10
Ischemic Heart Disease	38
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	34
Asthma	22
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	20
Heart Failure	25
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	20
Diabetes	30
Dementia	21
Cancer	19

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Joseph M. Persak, MD treated as a pediatric radiologist in Geneva, IL during 2017 were CT scan, thoracic (chest) imaging, X-rays and abdominal imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Joseph M. Persak, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal imaging	604
brain imaging (neuroimaging)	593
CT scan	1329
hip imaging	63
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	571
musculoskeletal imaging	251
neck imaging	93
nuclear scan	16
pelvic imaging	512
preventive care	25
spinal procedures	329
thoracic (chest) imaging	943
ultrasound (sonogram)	345
vascular procedures	176
vertebral fracture assessment (VFA)	36
women's imaging	13
X-rays	802

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joseph M. Persak, MD.

**Gender**
Male	1042
Female	1470

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	2308
Black	45
Hispanic	89
Asian	0
Other	45
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	1033
From 75 to 84	824
85 and over	431
Less than 65	224

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joseph M. Persak, MD in 2017

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	49
Stroke	10
Ischemic Heart Disease	39
Depression	32
Chronic Kidney Disease	34
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	18
Heart Failure	25
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	20
Diabetes	28
Dementia	21
Cancer	19

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Joseph M. Persak, MD treated as a pediatric radiologist in Geneva, IL during 2018 were CT scan, abdominal imaging, pelvic imaging and thoracic (chest) imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Joseph M. Persak, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal imaging	675
brain imaging (neuroimaging)	426
CT scan	1369
hip imaging	65
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	387
musculoskeletal imaging	345
neck imaging	68
nuclear scan	38
pelvic imaging	559
spinal procedures	210
thoracic (chest) imaging	435
ultrasound (sonogram)	347
vascular procedures	178
women's imaging	13
X-rays	288

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joseph M. Persak, MD.

**Gender**
Male	1107
Female	1540

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	2408
Black	42
Hispanic	101
Asian	41
Other	55
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	1123
From 75 to 84	865
85 and over	441
Less than 65	218

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joseph M. Persak, MD in 2018

Hypertension	73
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	10
Ischemic Heart Disease	37
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	33
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	18
Heart Failure	23
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	19
Diabetes	28
Dementia	17
Cancer	21

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Joseph M. Persak, MD treated as a pediatric radiologist in Geneva, IL during 2019 were CT scan, abdominal imaging, pelvic imaging and thoracic (chest) imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Joseph M. Persak, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal imaging	703
brain imaging (neuroimaging)	352
CT scan	1461
gastrointestinal procedures	12
hip imaging	51
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	293
musculoskeletal imaging	300
neck imaging	63
nuclear scan	19
pelvic imaging	579
spinal procedures	214
thoracic (chest) imaging	454
ultrasound (sonogram)	366
vascular procedures	181
X-rays	267

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joseph M. Persak, MD.

**Gender**
Male	1089
Female	1531

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	2385
Black	36
Hispanic	93
Asian	0
Other	72
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	1135
From 75 to 84	893
85 and over	409
Less than 65	183

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joseph M. Persak, MD in 2019

Hypertension	74
High Cholesterol	64
Stroke	10
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	35
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	16
Atrial Fibrilation	19
Heart Failure	25
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	20
Diabetes	30
Dementia	16
Cancer	19

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Joseph M. Persak, MD treated as a pediatric radiologist in Geneva, IL during 2020 were CT scan, abdominal imaging, pelvic imaging and thoracic (chest) imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Joseph M. Persak, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal imaging	632
brain imaging (neuroimaging)	330
CT scan	1354
hip imaging	31
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	169
musculoskeletal imaging	207
neck imaging	48
nuclear scan	17
pelvic imaging	484
spinal procedures	136
thoracic (chest) imaging	358
ultrasound (sonogram)	310
vascular procedures	155
X-rays	101

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joseph M. Persak, MD.

**Gender**
Male	889
Female	1134

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1845
Black	34
Hispanic	82
Asian	0
Other	43
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	845
From 75 to 84	699
85 and over	331
Less than 65	148

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joseph M. Persak, MD in 2020

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	66
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	39
Depression	31
Chronic Kidney Disease	40
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	19
Heart Failure	25
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	20
Diabetes	30
Dementia	18
Cancer	19

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Joseph M. Persak, MD treated as a pediatric radiologist in Geneva, IL during 2021 were CT scan, abdominal imaging, pelvic imaging and thoracic (chest) imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Joseph M. Persak, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal imaging	786
brain imaging (neuroimaging)	312
CT scan	1601
hip imaging	56
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	244
musculoskeletal imaging	420
neck imaging	54
nuclear scan	17
pelvic imaging	614
spinal procedures	165
thoracic (chest) imaging	498
ultrasound (sonogram)	348
vascular procedures	189
X-rays	327

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joseph M. Persak, MD.

**Gender**
Male	1079
Female	1551

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	2346
Black	42
Hispanic	123
Asian	44
Other	75
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	1132
From 75 to 84	914
85 and over	412
Less than 65	172

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joseph M. Persak, MD in 2021

Hypertension	72
High Cholesterol	69
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	36
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	34
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	18
Heart Failure	23
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	28
Dementia	14
Cancer	19

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Joseph M. Persak, MD treated as a pediatric radiologist in Geneva, IL during 2022 were CT scan, abdominal imaging, pelvic imaging and thoracic (chest) imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Joseph M. Persak, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal imaging	764
brain imaging (neuroimaging)	324
CT scan	1599
hip imaging	60
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	293
musculoskeletal imaging	443
neck imaging	67
nuclear scan	11
pelvic imaging	613
spinal procedures	179
thoracic (chest) imaging	456
ultrasound (sonogram)	303
vascular procedures	158
X-rays	294

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joseph M. Persak, MD.

**Gender**
Male	1073
Female	1509

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	2307
Black	51
Hispanic	104
Asian	40
Other	80
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	1065
From 75 to 84	930
85 and over	436
Less than 65	151

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joseph M. Persak, MD in 2022

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	13
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	25
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	20
Atrial Fibrilation	24
Heart Failure	22
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	21
Diabetes	29
Dementia	12
Cancer	25

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Joseph M. Persak, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Joseph M. Persak, MD treated as a pediatric radiologist in Geneva, IL were CT scan, thoracic (chest) imaging, X-rays and abdominal imaging.

abdominal imaging	561
brain imaging (neuroimaging)	419
breast procedures	247
cardiac procedures	50
CT scan	1162
diagnostic imaging	71
gastrointestinal procedures	12
hip imaging	94
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	379
musculoskeletal imaging	287
neck imaging	62
nuclear scan	39
pelvic imaging	454
preventive care	111
spinal procedures	217
stress testing	50
thoracic (chest) imaging	684
ultrasound (sonogram)	339
vascular procedures	179
vertebral fracture assessment (VFA)	36
women's imaging	92
X-rays	639

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joseph M. Persak, MD.

**Gender**
Male	989
Female	1373

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	38
Asian / Pacific Islander	15
Non-Hispanic White	2163
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	84
Other	45

**Age**
75 to 84	780
85 and over	417
Less than 65	189
65 to 74	976

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joseph M. Persak, MD From 2012 - 2022

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

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	56
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	28
Asthma	10
Osteoporosis	12
Heart Failure	22
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	26
Atrial Fibrillation	17
Dementia	15
Cancer	17

Education & Training

Dr. Joseph M. Persak, MD graduated from Loyola University Chicago, Stritch School of Medicine in 1984. He completed residency at Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center. He is certified by the Certification Board of Cardiovascular Computed Tomography - Cardiovascular Computed Tomography (Certified) and has a state license in Illinois.

Medical School: Loyola University Chicago, Stritch School of Medicine (1984)

Residency: Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center (1988)

Board Certification: Certification Board of Cardiovascular Computed Tomography - Cardiovascular Computed Tomography (Certified)

Licensed In: Illinois

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Joseph M. Persak, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Northwestern Medicine

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.	$178 Eovist $125	Gadavist $53
Genentech USA, Inc.	$141 $141
Bayer HealthCare LLC	$122 Gadavist $122
HeartFlow, Inc.	$93 FFRct $93

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$535

Biography

Dr. Joseph Persak is a pediatric radiology, interventional radiology/diagnostic radiology (IR/DR), and radiation oncology specialist in Geneva, IL. Dr. Persak is professionally affiliated with Northwestern Medicine Central DuPage Hospital and Delnor Hospital. He is a graduate of Loyola University Chicago, Stritch School of Medicine and a graduate of Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center's residency program.