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Dr. Paul E. Later, MD

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(Paul E. Later, MD)

(79 Ratings)

Specializes in: Psychiatry & Neurology, General Practice and Neurology (Brain & Spinal Cord Disease)

Rush Medical College (1987)

Professional interests include: neuropathy (nerve dysfunction), stroke, Botox injection, and more.

1475 E Belvidere Road Pavilion C, Suite 185
Grayslake, IL 60030

(847) 535-7658

Dr. Paul E. Later, MD is a null in Grayslake, IL specializing in psychiatry & neurology, general practice and neurology (brain & spinal cord disease). He graduated from Rush Medical College in 1987 and has 39 years of experience. Dr. Paul E. Later, MD is affiliated with Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, Northwestern Medicine, Northwestern Medical Group (NMG) and Bluhm Cardiovascular Institute - Grayslake.

Office Locations

1475 E Belvidere Road Pavilion C, Suite 185
Grayslake, IL 60030

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1000 N Westmoreland Road Level 3
Lake Forest, IL 60045

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Some issues Dr. Paul E. Later, MD can help you with:

Stroke

A stroke is a medical emergency that occurs when a blood vessel supplying oxygen and nutrients to the brain is ruptured or blocked. The brain cannot function without a steady supply of oxygen and nutrients, so when the blood supply to the brain is interrupted, even for a brief moment, brain cells begin to die. When a sufficient number of brain cells die, the brain itself can no longer function, meaning that strokes are very dangerous. Strokes can result in impaired movement, speech, cognitive ability, the impairment of important physical functions, and even death.

Anyone can have a stroke, regardless of age and health. Strokes are known to happen at random. However, certain conditions and behaviors can increase one's risk of stroke over time.

Risk factors for stroke include:

Heart disease
Older age
Smoking
Diabetes
High blood pressure
High blood cholesterol and lipids

There are two main types of stroke: ischemic stroke and hemorrhagic stroke. Ischemic stroke occurs more commonly and is when a blood vessel in the brain becomes blocked. Blockages are caused by blood clots and built-up plaque (deposits of fat and cholesterol), which leads to atherosclerosis, a condition where the blood vessels narrow and harden. The resultant restricted blood flow may lead to an ischemic stroke by blocking essential oxygen to the brain, causing the heart to exert more effort to pump blood.

Hemorrhagic stroke occurs when a blood vessel in or around the brain ruptures. The burst vessel leaks blood into surrounding brain tissue, causing irreparable brain damage.

Hemorrhagic strokes are less common and may occur from head injuries, brain aneurysms, brain tumors, and bleeding disorders, amongst other conditions.

Both ischemic and hemorrhagic strokes require immediate medical treatment. Medical intervention can prevent severe and life-threatening brain damage. Signs of stroke include:

-Disorientation or confusion

-Difficulty speaking

-Difficulty walking

-Impaired vision

-Weakness in the face, legs, or arms

-Severe headaches

When someone suspected of having a stroke reaches the hospital, the patient will usually receive a CT or other scan that provides an image of the brain. The scan results can reveal clotted or leaking blood in the brain. Physical exams, neurological exams, and blood tests may also be used to check for blood clotting and sugar. Treatment begins generally immediately if a stroke is detected.

Medical treatment for ischemic strokes includes a thrombolytic medicine which breaks up and disperses blood clots. This medicine can greatly improve stroke recovery and long-term health. However, the thrombolytic medicine must be administered as soon as possible to achieve these results. Other treatments for ischemic strokes are blood thinners and thrombectomy, a surgical procedure to remove a blood clot in the brain. Thrombectomy is performed by inserting a catheter (thin needle) into the artery to reach the blood clot and mechanically remove it. With the clot removed, normal blood flow to the brain resumes. Thrombectomy is typically performed at most six hours after a patient shows signs of a stroke.

Hemorrhagic strokes are treated with blood-saving medication and surgery. For a hemorrhagic stroke caused by the rupture of an aneurysm (blood vessel bulges), surgery to stem the bleeding aneurysm and vessel may be used. One surgical technique is stent-assisted coiling, which adds a stent (small wire-meshed tube) into the blood vessel to block the leaking opening of the aneurysm. A non-surgical procedure is endovascular coiling, where a catheter (thin, hollow needle) places a platinum wire coil at the spot of the aneurysm. The coil blocks bleeding and prevents the aneurysm from continuing to leak blood. These procedures are usually combined with blood-thickening medications. Blood transfusions may be administered if substantial blood loss has occurred.

Since stroke patients may have lost some essential functions while the blood flow to their brains was obstructed, both ischemic stroke and hemorrhage stroke patients may receive post-stroke rehabilitation to rebuild their physical and mental abilities. Some restorative treatments include occupational, physical, and speech therapy. Patients may also receive care from neurologists, who can assist patients in recovering certain brain functions and cognitive abilities, and rehabilitation psychologists, who may help patients with their emotional, behavioral, and cognitive recovery. Some stroke patients require lengthy rehabilitation and may never fully regain function, while others may recover more quickly. While the fastest recovery improvements are usually seen in the first three or four months, stroke rehabilitation can last for years.

If someone begins to show signs of stroke, contact emergency services and call 9-1-1 immediately since blood flow must be restored as soon as possible to help avoid significant brain damage. If an ambulance takes the person to the hospital, paramedics can initiate stroke treatment as soon as the patient enters the ambulance, allowing for more prompt medical intervention and care.

In The News

“"There's likely a genetic predisposition," said Dr. Paul Later, a neurologist at Northwestern Medicine Lake Forest Hospital.”—"Boy living with Tourette's syndrome stars in Joffrey's Nutcracker", Chicago Sun-Times, December 2016

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Paul E. Later, MD in 2023

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

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By Volume:

minimally invasive procedures

In 2012, Dr. Paul E. Later, MD performed more minimally invasive procedures procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of providers in related specialties within Illinois.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Paul E. Later, MD treated as a null in Grayslake, IL during 2012 were hospital care, inpatient care, diagnostic procedures and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Paul E. Later, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	389
doctor visit	594
electroencephalography (EEG)	37
hospital care	574
injections	55
inpatient care	574
minimally invasive procedures	25
nerve block	30
pain management	30

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Paul E. Later, MD treated as a null in Grayslake, IL during 2013 were hospital care, inpatient care, diagnostic procedures and electroencephalography (EEG).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Paul E. Later, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	45
doctor visit	613
electroencephalography (EEG)	41
hospital care	443
injections	23
inpatient care	443
nerve block	23
pain management	23

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Paul E. Later, MD.

**Gender**
Male	349
Female	391

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	674
Black	43
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	218
From 75 to 84	202
85 and over	104
Less than 65	216

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Paul E. Later, MD in 2013

Hypertension	74
High Cholesterol	51
Stroke	24
Ischemic Heart Disease	44
Depression	37
Chronic Kidney Disease	32
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	25
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	22
Diabetes	37
Dementia	24
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Paul E. Later, MD treated as a null in Grayslake, IL during 2014 were hospital care, inpatient care, electroencephalography (EEG) and nerve block.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Paul E. Later, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	474
electroencephalography (EEG)	19
hospital care	209
injections	15
inpatient care	209
nerve block	15
pain management	15

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Paul E. Later, MD.

**Gender**
Male	229
Female	285

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	475
Black	19
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	176
From 75 to 84	150
85 and over	66
Less than 65	122

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Paul E. Later, MD in 2014

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	52
Stroke	20
Ischemic Heart Disease	39
Depression	35
Chronic Kidney Disease	29
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	18
Diabetes	34
Dementia	24
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Paul E. Later, MD treated as a null in Grayslake, IL during 2015 were diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Paul E. Later, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	57
doctor visit	618

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Paul E. Later, MD.

**Gender**
Male	314
Female	362

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	610
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	24
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	264
From 75 to 84	264
85 and over	98
Less than 65	50

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Paul E. Later, MD in 2015

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	13
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	23
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	26
Dementia	20
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Paul E. Later, MD treated as a null in Grayslake, IL during 2016 were hospital care, inpatient care, diagnostic procedures and blood draw.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Paul E. Later, MD for Medicare patients.

blood draw	40
diagnostic procedures	46
doctor visit	722
electroencephalography (EEG)	15
hospital care	210
injections	31
inpatient care	210
nerve block	31
pain management	31

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Paul E. Later, MD.

**Gender**
Male	250
Female	272

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	475
Black	0
Hispanic	15
Asian	0
Other	14
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	185
From 75 to 84	194
85 and over	114
Less than 65	29

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Paul E. Later, MD in 2016

Hypertension	73
High Cholesterol	66
Stroke	23
Ischemic Heart Disease	36
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	32
Asthma	18
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	17
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	27
Dementia	29
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Paul E. Later, MD treated as a null in Grayslake, IL during 2017 were hospital care, inpatient care, nerve block and pain management.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Paul E. Later, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	437
electroencephalography (EEG)	17
hospital care	180
injections	43
inpatient care	180
nerve block	43
pain management	43

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Paul E. Later, MD.

**Gender**
Male	156
Female	230

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	318
Black	34
Hispanic	21
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	139
From 75 to 84	121
85 and over	78
Less than 65	48

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Paul E. Later, MD in 2017

Hypertension	73
High Cholesterol	54
Stroke	25
Ischemic Heart Disease	38
Depression	33
Chronic Kidney Disease	36
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	23
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	30
Dementia	31
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Paul E. Later, MD treated as a null in Grayslake, IL during 2018 were hospital care, inpatient care, nerve block and pain management.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Paul E. Later, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	26
doctor visit	538
electroencephalography (EEG)	20
hospital care	138
injections	43
inpatient care	138
nerve block	43
pain management	43

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Paul E. Later, MD.

**Gender**
Male	187
Female	248

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	371
Black	31
Hispanic	15
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	161
From 75 to 84	144
85 and over	78
Less than 65	52

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Paul E. Later, MD in 2018

Hypertension	74
High Cholesterol	65
Stroke	18
Ischemic Heart Disease	39
Depression	37
Chronic Kidney Disease	35
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	17
Heart Failure	25
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	29
Dementia	27
Cancer	16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Paul E. Later, MD treated as a null in Grayslake, IL during 2019 were hospital care, inpatient care, nerve block and pain management.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Paul E. Later, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	33
doctor visit	459
electroencephalography (EEG)	14
hospital care	165
injections	50
inpatient care	165
nerve block	50
pain management	50

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Paul E. Later, MD.

**Gender**
Male	190
Female	234

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	355
Black	33
Hispanic	20
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	164
From 75 to 84	154
85 and over	58
Less than 65	48

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Paul E. Later, MD in 2019

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	65
Stroke	21
Ischemic Heart Disease	41
Depression	35
Chronic Kidney Disease	39
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	25
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	31
Dementia	29
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Paul E. Later, MD treated as a null in Grayslake, IL during 2020 were hospital care, inpatient care, diagnostic procedures and nerve block.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Paul E. Later, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	38
doctor visit	338
hospital care	99
injections	32
inpatient care	99
nerve block	32
pain management	32

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Paul E. Later, MD.

**Gender**
Male	185
Female	195

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	333
Black	18
Hispanic	13
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	154
From 75 to 84	121
85 and over	58
Less than 65	47

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Paul E. Later, MD in 2020

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	59
Stroke	16
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	33
Chronic Kidney Disease	33
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	30
Dementia	26
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Paul E. Later, MD treated as a null in Grayslake, IL during 2021 were hospital care, inpatient care, nerve block and pain management.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Paul E. Later, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	20
doctor visit	494
hospital care	62
injections	47
inpatient care	62
nerve block	47
pain management	47

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Paul E. Later, MD.

**Gender**
Male	189
Female	221

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	346
Black	22
Hispanic	21
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	167
From 75 to 84	154
85 and over	52
Less than 65	37

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Paul E. Later, MD in 2021

Hypertension	64
High Cholesterol	60
Stroke	17
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	32
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	30
Dementia	27
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Paul E. Later, MD treated as a null in Grayslake, IL during 2022 were hospital care, inpatient care, nerve block and pain management.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Paul E. Later, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	23
doctor visit	429
hospital care	88
injections	43
inpatient care	88
minimally invasive procedures	38
nerve block	43
pain management	43

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Paul E. Later, MD.

**Gender**
Male	198
Female	236

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	370
Black	21
Hispanic	19
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	144
From 75 to 84	162
85 and over	71
Less than 65	57

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Paul E. Later, MD in 2022

Hypertension	73
High Cholesterol	71
Stroke	24
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	23
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	25
Atrial Fibrilation	23
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	25
Dementia	18
Cancer	17

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Paul E. Later, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Paul E. Later, MD treated as a null in Grayslake, IL were hospital care, inpatient care, diagnostic procedures and blood draw.

blood draw	40
diagnostic procedures	75
doctor visit	519
electroencephalography (EEG)	23
hospital care	216
injections	38
inpatient care	216
minimally invasive procedures	31
nerve block	35
pain management	35

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Paul E. Later, MD.

**Gender**
Male	204
Female	243

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	20
Asian / Pacific Islander	2
Non-Hispanic White	393
Hispanic	11
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Other	1

**Age**
75 to 84	151
85 and over	70
Less than 65	64
65 to 74	161

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Paul E. Later, MD From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Paul E. Later, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and depression.

Hypertension	64
High Cholesterol	54
Stroke	18
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	28
Asthma	8
Osteoporosis	11
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	27
Atrial Fibrillation	13
Cancer	11
Dementia	23

Education & Training

Dr. Paul E. Later, MD graduated from Rush Medical College in 1987. He completed residency at Rush University Medical Center. He is certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology - Neurology (Certified) and has a state license in Indiana.

Medical School: Rush Medical College (1987)

Residency: Rush University Medical Center (1991)

Board Certification: American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology - Neurology (Certified)

Licensed In: Indiana

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Paul E. Later, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine

Northwestern Medicine

Northwestern Medical Group (NMG)

Bluhm Cardiovascular Institute - Grayslake

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Paul E. Later, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 79 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Paul E. Later, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Grayslake, IL.

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
AbbVie Inc.	$42,453 UBRELVY $33,552	QULIPTA $448	BOTOX $54	$8,400
AbbVie, Inc.	$18,217 Duopa $43	$18,173
Biohaven Pharmaceuticals, Inc.	$14,550 NURTEC ODT $14,550
Allergan, Inc.	$13,332 UBRELVY $13,317	BOTOX $15
Biogen, Inc.	$11,145 ADUHELM $2,228	TYSABRI $250	ZINBRYTA $125	PLEGRIDY $42	TECFIDERA $23	Other $8,477
Other	$13,539 NURTEC ODT $6,114	ONZETRA Xsail $3,202	VYVGART $2,012	Vimpat $207	Rebif $142	Other $1,860

**Types of Payments**
Compensation for services other than consulting, including serving as faculty or as a speaker at a venue other than a continuing education program	$69,191
Consulting Fee	$27,084
Travel and Lodging	$10,523
Food and Beverage	$6,176
Education	$260

Research Payments

Dr. Paul E. Later, MD has received 2 research payments totaling $2,851.

Biography

Dr. Paul Later's medical specialty is general practice and neurology (brain & spinal cord disease). He studied medicine at Rush Medical College. Dr. Later's residency was performed at Rush University Medical Center. These areas are among his clinical interests: seizure disorders, migraine, and stroke. Patients rated Dr. Later highly, giving him an average of 5.0 stars (out of 5). He is professionally affiliated with Northwestern Medical Group (NMG) and Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine. He has an open panel in Grayslake, IL according to Yext.