Deactivated NPI 1861493165 Deactivated / Inactive NPI Female Practitioner

Dr. Katherine Facklis Kouvelis , MD

Surgery • Aurora, IL

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

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Notice of NPI Deactivation & Inactive Practice Status

According to official public domain records published by CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) in the National Provider Identifier (NPPES) Registry, Dr. Katherine Kouvelis has officially deactivated this NPI record and ceased active healthcare practice.

Registration / Start Date August 09, 2005

NPI Deactivation Date March 22, 2006

Total Practice Duration ~13 Years of Practice (1993 – 2006)

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Katherine Kouvelis, MD was a registered Surgery in Aurora, IL. Prior to record deactivation on 2006-03-22, Dr. Kouvelis completed approximately 13 years of clinical practice following graduation from Rush Medical College Of Rush University in 1993.

Dr. Kouvelis was affiliated with Advocate Health And Hospitals Corporation and accepted Medicare assignment.

Historical Medicare Part B clinical services included diagnostic examination of the anus using an endoscope, established patient outpatient office visit, new patient outpatient office visit. Public procedure reimbursement records and service volume details are provided below for historical transparency.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

1221 N Highland Ave

Aurora, IL 605061404

Telephone 6308598700

Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

🏢 Dreyer Ambulatory Surgery Center, Llc Facility NPI 1396896684

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Rush Medical College Of Rush University

Graduation Year

1993

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Surgery in Aurora, IL

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)

Practitioner Clinical Experience

33 Yrs +6.0 yrs vs City Avg

City Avg: 27.0 Yrs

State Avg: 27.3 Yrs

Regional Practice Density

16 Specialists

Practicing in Aurora, IL (1624 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate

0.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount

53.7% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Kouvelis (33 Years) 33 Yrs

Aurora Specialty Average (27.0 Years) 27.0 Yrs

Performed Procedures & Service Volume

Top Medicare Part B procedures performed by this practitioner

CMS Official Data (2024)

Reporting Year:

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
46600 Diagnostic examination of the anus using an endoscope	104	67	$261.00	$122.01
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	94	49	$124.00	$58.15
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	59	40	$198.00	$92.53
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	34	34	$249.00	$112.11
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	12	12	$370.00	$172.20

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	126	60	$178.00	$92.42
46600 Diagnostic examination of the anus using an endoscope	88	65	$261.00	$125.11
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	39	39	$352.00	$169.57
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	33	31	$259.00	$128.61
46500 Injection of hemorrhoid	24	15	$683.00	$323.08

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	120	67	$161.00	$92.98
46600 Diagnostic examination of the anus using an endoscope	77	59	$261.00	$125.36
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes	61	22	$168.00	$72.43
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	36	36	$237.00	$119.07
46500 Injection of hemorrhoid	25	13	$683.00	$348.92
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	21	14	$112.00	$60.14
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes	17	16	$306.06	$132.52
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	15	14	$235.00	$128.46

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
46600 Diagnostic examination of the anus using an endoscope	104	81	$249.00	$130.72
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	102	56	$107.00	$57.95
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	76	52	$153.00	$93.17
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes	69	29	$168.00	$75.16
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	51	51	$236.00	$118.13
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes	27	27	$300.00	$142.66
46500 Injection of hemorrhoid	24	13	$664.00	$353.39
99202 New patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 20 minutes	14	14	$159.00	$78.13

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
46600 Diagnostic examination of the anus using an endoscope	118	68	$241.00	$103.92
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	87	54	$146.00	$72.99
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes	81	30	$168.00	$74.75
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	60	39	$102.00	$46.96
99202 New patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 20 minutes	41	41	$159.00	$78.02
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes	26	25	$300.00	$147.12

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
46600 Diagnostic examination of the anus using an endoscope	173	101	$211.00	$100.54
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	101	75	$146.00	$77.59
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes	85	25	$168.00	$76.89
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	57	43	$102.00	$47.17
99202 New patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 20 minutes	46	46	$159.00	$79.61
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes	24	20	$297.00	$145.20
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	14	14	$225.00	$110.20

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
46600 Diagnostic examination of the anus using an endoscope	266	115	$188.30	$93.96
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes	88	28	$162.55	$76.49
46500 Injection of hemorrhoid	60	26	$484.00	$198.45
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	49	40	$137.92	$76.74
99202 New patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 20 minutes	47	47	$152.49	$78.25
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes	20	19	$289.50	$144.10

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
46600 Diagnostic examination of the anus using an endoscope	228	127	$178.00	$93.66
46500 Injection of hemorrhoid	88	43	$484.00	$197.08
99202 New patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 20 minutes	66	66	$141.00	$76.71
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes	66	28	$148.00	$75.64
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	39	33	$124.00	$76.72
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes	17	17	$272.00	$144.18
45300 Diagnostic examination of rectum and large bowel using an endoscope	13	11	$249.00	$116.80

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2025-04-15

Surgery Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 208600000X

State License IL 036118061

A general surgeon has expertise related to the diagnosis - preoperative, operative and postoperative management - and management of complications of surgical conditions in the following areas: alimentary tract; abdomen; breast, skin and soft tissue; endocrine system; head and neck surgery; pediatric surgery; surgical critical care; surgical oncology; trauma and burns; and vascular surgery. General surgeons increasingly provide care through the use of minimally invasive and endoscopic techniques. Many general surgeons also possess expertise in transplantation surgery, plastic surgery and cardiothoracic surgery.

Colon & Rectal Surgery

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 208C00000X

State License IL 036118061

A colon and rectal surgeon is trained to diagnose and treat various diseases of the intestinal tract, colon, rectum, anal canal and perianal area by medical and surgical means. This specialist also deals with other organs and tissues (such as the liver, urinary and female reproductive system) involved with primary intestinal disease.

Additional State Medicaid & Healthcare Payer Identifiers

Commercial Insurance / Payer ID Blueshield Provider#

0451514334 (IL)

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Advocate Health And Hospitals Corporation

1221 N Highland Ave, Aurora, IL 605061404

Phone: 6308596800

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

Healthcare professionals and specialists practicing at this location or sharing practice phone/fax

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Career & Practice History Timeline

Chronological log of verified NPI updates, location relocations, credentials, and registry changes

13 Historical Events

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) November 18, 2021

Colon & Rectal Surgery (License #036118061 in IL)

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Updated Business Mailing Address February 21, 2017

Registered at 2357 SEQUOIA DR, AURORA, IL 605066222 (Tel: 6308596800)

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Updated Practice Location February 21, 2017

Registered at 1221 N HIGHLAND AVE, AURORA, IL 605061404 (Tel: 6308598700)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated February 21, 2017

Recorded as KATHERINE KOUVELIS, MD

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) February 21, 2017

Colon & Rectal Surgery (License #036118061 in IL)

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) February 21, 2017

Surgery (License #036118061 in IL)

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Updated Practice Location June 29, 2011

Registered at 1221 N HIGHLAND AVE, AURORA, IL 605061404 (Tel: 6308598700)

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Updated Business Mailing Address June 29, 2011

Registered at 1870 W GALENA BLVD, AURORA, IL 605064356 (Tel: 6308596700)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated June 29, 2011

Recorded as KATHERINE KOUVELIS, MD

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) June 29, 2011

Surgery (License #036118061 in IL)

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NPI Profile Reactivated April 11, 2006

Record officially reactivated for active practice on April 11, 2006

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NPI Profile Deactivated March 22, 2006

Record deactivated on March 22, 2006

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration August 09, 2005

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1861493165

Entity Type:

Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)

Enumeration Date: August 09, 2005

Last Update: April 15, 2025

Deactivation Date: March 22, 2006

Sole Proprietor: No

Update or Correct Profile

Mailing Address

2357 Sequoia Dr

Aurora, IL 605066222

Phone: 6308596800

Public Domain Record This profile contains public domain information published by CMS and NPPES under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA).

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