Christopher M. Straus

  • Chicago, IL
  • Diagnostic radiologist
NPI1861543837PAC ID4183690142
Medicare services, 2024
4,045
Medicare patients, 2024
3,006
Part D claims, 2024
24
Publications
18
Hospital affiliations
5
Practice address
5841 S Maryland Ave, Chicago, IL 60637
Practice phone
Call (773) 702-1530
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Primary practice

The University of Chicago Medical Center

Chicago, Illinois

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Christopher M. Straus is a diagnostic radiologist in Chicago, Illinois

Christopher Straus practices at The University of Chicago Medical Center in Chicago, Illinois.

Christopher Straus' NPI, 1861543837, was assigned on January 16, 2007. Christopher Straus graduated from University of Chicago, Pritzker School of Medicine in 1992. Christopher Straus holds Illinois license 036092873.

NPI and contact details
Medicare PAC ID
4183690142
NPI enumeration date
January 16, 2007
NPI status
Active
Accepts Medicare assignment
Yes
Practice phone
(773) 702-1530
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Sex
Male
Estimated age
60
Medical school graduation
1992

Sources: NPPES NPI Registry (CMS); Dmand AI Professional Profile Data; Dmand AI Practice Data; and Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File (CMS)

Christopher M. Straus practices at The University of Chicago Medical Center in Chicago, Illinois

Christopher Straus' primary practice is The University of Chicago Medical Center, at 5841 S Maryland Ave, Chicago, IL 60637 in Cook County. The practice phone is (773) 702-1530.

  • The University of Chicago Medical Center
    5841 S Maryland Ave, Chicago, IL 60637 · Cook CountyPhone(773) 702-1530

Sources: NPPES NPI Registry (CMS); and Dmand AI Practice Data

Christopher M. Straus is affiliated with 6 sites of care and 1 medical group

Christopher Straus' primary practice is The University of Chicago Medical Center in Chicago, Illinois. Christopher Straus is also affiliated with University of Chicago Medical Center. The medical group on file is UChicago Medicine Physicians (University of Chicago Physicians Group). Dmand AI also links Christopher Straus to 4 more hospitals, each named with a free account.

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EHR by site
SiteEHR vendor and product
The University of Chicago Medical CenterAvailable with a free account
+5 more affiliated sitesAvailable with a free account

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Christopher M. Straus is one of 1,336 diagnostic radiologists in Illinois

Diagnostic radiology is Christopher Straus' primary specialty in the NPI Registry, under taxonomy code 2085R0202X. Christopher Straus is licensed in Illinois.

Specialties and state licenses

  • Diagnostic radiology, IllinoisPrimaryLicense 036092873 · taxonomy 2085R0202X

Diagnostic radiologists near Christopher Straus

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Christopher M. Straus billed Medicare for 4,045 services in 2024

CMS data shows 4,045 Medicare services from Christopher Straus across 32 procedure codes in 2024, for 3,006 Medicare patients. Medicare paid $103,833 for them.

Medicare services, 20244,045
Medicare patients3,006
Paid by Medicare$103,833
Procedure codes32

Christopher Straus' Medicare services by type, 2023 to 2024

  • 2023
  • 2024
Imaging
2023: 4,3812024: 4,0458%

Where Christopher Straus' Medicare services took place, 2024

  • In an office79420%
  • In a facility3,25180%

Christopher Straus compared with the Illinois median for diagnostic radiologists, 2024

  • Christopher Straus
  • Illinois median
Medicare services
4,045vs 2,57557% above
Medicare patients
3,006vs 1,83664% above

Medians across 1,261 diagnostic radiologists in Illinois with Dmand AI profiles that report each measure.

Christopher Straus' most billed Medicare procedure codes, 2024

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Sources: Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service (CMS), 2024 data; and Dmand AI Peer Benchmarks

Christopher M. Straus treated 3,006 Medicare patients in 2024, average age 72

CMS counts 3,006 Medicare patients who saw Christopher Straus in 2024. The largest group is 65 to 74, with 1,311 patients. 75% of them have high blood pressure, and 72% have high cholesterol. 34% are also on Medicaid. Their average risk score is 2.34, where 1.00 is the Medicare average, so they are sicker than most Medicare patients.

Across all payers, Dmand AI patient panel data puts Christopher Straus' median patient age at 69, with 57% women.

Medicare patients, 20243,006
Average age72
Average risk score2.34
Also on Medicaid34%

Christopher Straus' Medicare patients by age, 2024

Christopher Straus' Medicare patients by sex, 2024

  • Women1,71157%
  • Men1,29543%

Chronic conditions among Christopher Straus' Medicare patients, 2024

  1. High blood pressure75%
  2. High cholesterol72%
  3. Arthritis60%
  4. Diabetes39%
  5. Ischemic heart disease39%
  6. Chronic kidney disease37%
  7. Heart failure34%
  8. COPD30%

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Christopher Straus' patients across all payers

Dmand AI patient panel data covers Medicare, Medicaid and commercial patients.

Patient panel by age, all payers

Median age 69

Patient panel by sex, all payers

  • Women57%
  • Men43%

Sources: Dmand AI Patient Panel Data; and Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider (CMS), 2024 data

Christopher M. Straus wrote 24 Medicare Part D claims in 2024

In 2024, Christopher Straus wrote 24 Medicare Part D claims. 63% of them were for generic drugs.

Part D claims, 202424

Christopher Straus' Part D claims by kind of drug, 2024

  • Generic15 claims63%
  • Brand-name and other9 claims38%

Source: Medicare Part D Prescribers - by Provider (CMS), 2024 data

How Christopher M. Straus takes part in Medicare

Christopher Straus accepts Medicare assignment, so Medicare's approved amount is taken as full payment.

Accepts Medicare assignment
Yes

Source: Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File (CMS)

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Christopher M. Straus has 18 publications on record

Dmand AI links 18 papers to Christopher Straus, published from 2016 to 2025. 2022 was the busiest year, with 7. The most frequent topics are Radiology, Radiography and Curriculum. Christopher Straus has published most often in Acad Radiol. Christopher Straus' most frequent co-authors are Richard Allen Barth, MD, Angela I. Choe, MD and Arkadiusz Zbigniew Dudek, MD.

Papers18
Years published2016 to 2025

Christopher Straus' papers by year, 2016 to 2025

Topics Christopher Straus writes about most

  • Radiology
  • Radiography
  • Curriculum
  • Education, Medical, Undergraduate
  • Mesothelioma
  • Radiologists
  • Schools, Medical
  • Students, Medical

Christopher Straus' most frequent co-authors

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Sources: PubMed (National Library of Medicine); and Dmand AI Research Linkage

Christopher M. Straus received $264 in industry payments in 2018

CMS Open Payments shows 2 general payments to Christopher Straus from 2 drug and device companies in 2018. Food and beverage make up the largest share, 100% of the total. Boston Scientific Corporation paid the most, $145.

Companies that paid Christopher Straus the most, 2018 to 2018

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Source: Open Payments (CMS), 2025 data, released July 7, 2026

Christopher M. Straus graduated from University of Chicago, Pritzker School of Medicine

Christopher Straus graduated from University of Chicago, Pritzker School of Medicine in 1992.

  1. Medical schoolUniversity of Chicago, Pritzker School of Medicine

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Sources for Christopher M. Straus's profile data

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Data on this pageSource
NPI, name, sex, specialty and licensesNPPES NPI Registry (CMS) (opens in a new tab)Dmand AI Professional Profile Data
Practice locations and phoneNPPES NPI Registry (CMS) (opens in a new tab)Dmand AI Practice Data
Primary practice, affiliations and health systemNPPES NPI Registry (CMS) (opens in a new tab)Dmand AI Practice DataDmand AI Affiliation DataDmand AI Org Hierarchy Data
Medicare services and procedure codesMedicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service (CMS) (opens in a new tab)
State medians for the same specialtyDmand AI Peer Benchmarks
Medicare patients and the all-payer patient panelDmand AI Patient Panel DataMedicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider (CMS) (opens in a new tab)
Part D prescribingMedicare Part D Prescribers - by Provider (CMS) (opens in a new tab)
MIPS scores, telehealth, assignment and procedure percentilesDoctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File (CMS) (opens in a new tab)
Publications, topics and co-authorsPubMed (National Library of Medicine) (opens in a new tab)Dmand AI Research Linkage
Industry paymentsOpen Payments (CMS) (opens in a new tab)
Training, board certification and membershipsDmand AI Professional Profile Data
EHR at each practice siteDmand AI Technology Install Data
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What is Christopher M. Straus' NPI number?

Christopher M. Straus' NPI number is 1861543837. It was assigned on January 16, 2007, and it is active in the NPI Registry.

What does Christopher M. Straus specialize in?

Christopher M. Straus is a diagnostic radiologist in Chicago, Illinois. The primary specialty in the NPI Registry is Diagnostic Radiology Physician (taxonomy code 2085R0202X).

Where does Christopher M. Straus practice?

Christopher Straus practices at 5841 S Maryland Ave, Chicago, IL 60637. Christopher Straus' primary practice is The University of Chicago Medical Center in Chicago, Illinois. Dmand AI also links Christopher Straus to 4 hospitals.

What is Christopher M. Straus' office phone number?

The practice phone on file for Christopher Straus is (773) 702-1530.

What is Christopher M. Straus' medical license number?

Christopher Straus holds Illinois license 036092873.

Which hospitals is Christopher M. Straus affiliated with?

Christopher Straus is affiliated with University of Chicago Medical Center. Dmand AI links Christopher Straus to 4 more hospitals.

What medical group is Christopher M. Straus part of?

Christopher Straus is linked to UChicago Medicine Physicians (University of Chicago Physicians Group).

Does Christopher M. Straus accept Medicare?

Yes. CMS data shows Christopher Straus billed Medicare for 4,045 services in 2024, and Christopher Straus accepts Medicare assignment.

How many Medicare patients does Christopher M. Straus see?

CMS counts 3,006 Medicare patients who saw Christopher Straus in 2024, with an average age of 72.

What services does Christopher M. Straus bill to Medicare?

In 2024, Christopher Straus' most billed Medicare services were diagnostic imaging (71045), diagnostic imaging (71046) and diagnostic imaging (71250).

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Where did Christopher M. Straus go to medical school?

Christopher Straus graduated from University of Chicago, Pritzker School of Medicine in 1992.

Has Christopher M. Straus received payments from drug or device companies?

CMS Open Payments shows $264 in general payments to Christopher Straus from 2 companies from 2018 to 2018. The largest total came from Boston Scientific Corporation.

How long has Christopher M. Straus been practicing?

Christopher Straus graduated from medical school in 1992, 34 years ago.

Does Christopher M. Straus do research?

Dmand AI links 18 publications to Christopher Straus, published from 2016 to 2025.

Who does Christopher M. Straus publish with?

Christopher Straus' most frequent co-authors are Richard Allen Barth, MD (2 shared papers), Angela I. Choe, MD (2 shared papers) and Arkadiusz Zbigniew Dudek, MD (2 shared papers).

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