Active NPI 1326084369 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Joel Biala

Anesthesiology • Chicago, IL

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Joel Biala is a certified Anesthesiology practicing in Chicago, IL. With approximately 32 years of clinical experience since graduating from University Of Illinois College Of Med (Chi/Peor/Rock/Chm-Urb) in 1994, Joel Biala delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 1653 W CONGRESS PKWY.

Joel Biala is affiliated with University Anesthesiologists Sc and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include injection of anesthetic agent, brachial (arm) nerve bundle, injection of anesthetic agent and/or steroid into thigh nerve (femoral nerve), anesthesia for nerve block and injection procedure, prone position. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

1653 W Congress Pkwy
735 Jelke Anesthesia Department

Chicago, IL 606123833

Telephone 3129426504

Fax 3129425773

Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

🏢 University Pathologists P C Facility NPI 1003890534

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

University Of Illinois College Of Med (Chi/peor/rock/chm-Urb)

Graduation Year

1994

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Anesthesiology in Chicago, IL

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)

Practitioner Clinical Experience

32 Yrs +13.3 yrs vs City Avg

City Avg: 18.7 Yrs

State Avg: 28.6 Yrs

Regional Practice Density

1142 Specialists

Practicing in Chicago, IL (2670 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate

1.7% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount

92.6% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Biala (32 Years) 32 Yrs

Chicago Specialty Average (18.7 Years) 18.7 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
64415 Injection of anesthetic agent, brachial (arm) nerve bundle	76	75	$966.32	$70.74
64447 Injection of anesthetic agent and/or steroid into thigh nerve (femoral nerve)	49	48	$809.00	$59.85

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
64447 Injection of anesthetic agent and/or steroid into thigh nerve (femoral nerve)	43	43	$809.00	$59.80
64415 Injection of anesthetic agent, brachial (arm) nerve bundle	38	38	$960.00	$70.15
01992 Anesthesia for nerve block and injection procedure, prone position	22	19	$818.18	$69.51
01402 Anesthesia for procedure for total knee joint replacement	18	18	$2320.00	$248.38
01630 Anesthesia for open or endoscopic procedure at upper arm and shoulder joint including	16	16	$1635.00	$124.64
00811 Anesthesia for procedure on large bowel using an endoscope	11	11	$818.18	$64.36

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
76942 Ultrasonic guidance imaging supervision and interpretation for insertion of needle	74	74	$200.00	$32.57
01992 Anesthesia for nerve block and injection procedure, prone position	50	44	$808.80	$67.10
64447 Injection of anesthetic agent and/or steroid into thigh nerve (femoral nerve)	45	45	$809.00	$53.00
01402 Anesthesia for procedure for total knee joint replacement	43	43	$2266.05	$187.42
64415 Injection of anesthetic agent, brachial (arm) nerve bundle	28	28	$960.00	$67.11
01630 Anesthesia for open or endoscopic procedure at upper arm and shoulder joint including	27	27	$1635.56	$130.88
00811 Anesthesia for procedure on large bowel using an endoscope	14	14	$814.29	$72.94
01830 Anesthesia for open or endoscopic procedure on bones of forearm, wrist, or hand	14	13	$1217.14	$95.43
01938 Anesthesia for injection, drainage or aspiration procedures on spine or spinal cord of lower back accessed through skin using imaging guidance	13	11	$701.54	$57.67
00812 Anesthesia for exam of colon using an endoscope	12	12	$830.00	$56.16
01810 Anesthesia for procedure on nerves, muscles, tendons, and tissue of forearm, wrist, and hand	11	11	$938.18	$72.98

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
76942 Ultrasonic guidance imaging supervision and interpretation for insertion of needle	46	45	$200.00	$33.25
01402 Anesthesia for procedure for total knee joint replacement	38	36	$2270.53	$189.06
01936 Anesthesia for X-ray procedure (accessed through the skin) on spine and spinal cord	23	23	$996.52	$78.74
64450 Injection of anesthetic agent, other peripheral nerve or branch	20	20	$650.00	$45.14
01992 Anesthesia for nerve block and injection procedure, prone position	18	18	$786.67	$67.18
64447 Injection of anesthetic agent and/or steroid into thigh nerve (femoral nerve)	17	17	$809.00	$55.44
36620 Insertion of artery tube for blood sampling or infusion through skin	17	17	$506.00	$49.13
00811 Anesthesia for procedure on large bowel using an endoscope	14	14	$814.29	$66.12
00541 Anesthesia for procedure in chest with 1 lung ventilation	12	12	$3230.00	$566.33
01630 Anesthesia for open or endoscopic procedure at upper arm and shoulder joint including	11	11	$1920.00	$153.74

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
36620 Insertion of artery tube for blood sampling or infusion through skin	33	33	$506.00	$50.08
76942 Ultrasonic guidance imaging supervision and interpretation for insertion of needle	29	29	$200.00	$34.13
01992 Anesthesia for nerve block and injection procedure, prone position	23	21	$803.48	$70.23
64450 Injection of anesthetic agent, other peripheral nerve or branch	23	23	$734.78	$51.32
01402 Anesthesia for procedure for total knee joint replacement	23	22	$2264.35	$200.36
00541 Anesthesia for procedure in chest with 1 lung ventilation	19	19	$3593.68	$603.44
01936 Anesthesia for X-ray procedure (accessed through the skin) on spine and spinal cord	14	11	$977.14	$83.55
01400 Anesthesia for other procedure or exam of knee joint using an endoscope	12	12	$1390.00	$115.68

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
76942 Ultrasonic guidance imaging supervision and interpretation for insertion of needle	37	37	$200.00	$33.04
36620 Insertion of artery tube for blood sampling or infusion through skin	37	36	$506.00	$48.74
00541 Anesthesia for procedure in chest with 1 lung ventilation	23	23	$3427.83	$538.10
01992 Anesthesia for nerve block and injection procedure, prone position	22	21	$807.27	$68.99
64450 Injection of anesthetic agent, other peripheral nerve or branch	21	20	$680.95	$45.45
00400 Anesthesia for procedure on skin of arms, legs, or trunk	14	14	$1200.00	$142.82
00560 Anesthesia for procedure on heart and large blood vessels	11	11	$3469.09	$606.84

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
36620 Insertion of artery tube for blood sampling or infusion through skin	61	61	$506.00	$50.66
00541 Anesthesia for procedure in chest with 1 lung ventilation	27	27	$3608.89	$641.68
76942 Ultrasonic guidance imaging supervision and interpretation for insertion of needle	17	17	$200.00	$35.82
00670 Anesthesia for procedure on spine and spinal cord	14	14	$3960.00	$490.14
00560 Anesthesia for procedure on heart and large blood vessels	14	14	$3668.57	$664.49
00790 Anesthesia for procedure in upper abdomen including use of an endoscope	12	11	$2770.00	$354.38
64450 Injection of anesthetic agent, other peripheral nerve or branch	11	11	$709.09	$54.08
00840 Anesthesia for procedure in lower abdominal cavity including use of an endoscope	11	11	$2563.64	$349.09

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
36620 Insertion of artery tube for blood sampling or infusion through skin	39	39	$506.00	$68.46
01402 Anesthesia for procedure for total knee joint replacement	28	28	$2562.86	$355.46
00104 Anesthesia for electroshock therapy	19	17	$757.89	$99.84
01844 Anesthesia for placement or revision of blood flow shunt	17	17	$2527.06	$414.02
01992 Anesthesia for nerve block and injection procedure, prone position	15	15	$832.00	$113.09
00541 Anesthesia for procedure in chest with 1 lung ventilation	15	15	$3128.00	$615.45
64450 Injection of anesthetic agent, other peripheral nerve or branch	15	15	$650.00	$61.38
01214 Anesthesia for total hip replacement	12	12	$2540.00	$375.51
01936 Anesthesia for X-ray procedure (accessed through the skin) on spine and spinal cord	12	12	$1370.00	$214.05
00400 Anesthesia for procedure on skin of arms, legs, or trunk	12	12	$1370.00	$203.14
00790 Anesthesia for procedure in upper abdomen including use of an endoscope	11	11	$3000.00	$455.35

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

Anesthesiology Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207L00000X

State License IL 036-094769

An anesthesiologist is trained to provide pain relief and maintenance, or restoration, of a stable condition during and immediately following an operation or an obstetric or diagnostic procedure. The anesthesiologist assesses the risk of the patient undergoing surgery and optimizes the patient's condition prior to, during and after surgery. In addition to these management responsibilities, the anesthesiologist provides medical management and consultation in pain management and critical care medicine. Anesthesiologists diagnose and treat acute, long-standing and cancer pain problems; diagnose and treat patients with critical illnesses or severe injuries; direct resuscitation in the care of patients with cardiac or respiratory emergencies, including the need for artificial ventilation; and supervise post-anesthesia recovery.

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

University Anesthesiologists Sc

1653 W Congress Pkwy, Chicago, IL 606123833

Phone: 3129423138

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Career & Practice History Timeline

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6 Historical Events

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NPI Profile Active September 18, 2013

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location September 18, 2013

Registered at 1653 W CONGRESS PKWY, 735 JELKE ANESTHESIA DEPARTMENT, CHICAGO, IL 606123833 (Tel: 3129426504)

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Updated Business Mailing Address September 18, 2013

Registered at 1653 W CONGRESS PKWY, 735 JELKE ANESTHESIA DEPARTMENT, CHICAGO, IL 606123833 (Tel: 3129426504)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated September 18, 2013

Recorded as JOEL BIALA

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) September 18, 2013

Anesthesiology (License #036-094769 in IL)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration June 20, 2006

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1326084369

Entity Type:

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

Enumeration Date: June 20, 2006

Last Update: September 18, 2013

Sole Proprietor: No

Update or Correct Profile

Mailing Address

1653 W Congress Pkwy, 735 Jelke Anesthesia Department

Chicago, IL 606123833

Phone: 3129426504

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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