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Active NPI 1619471455 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. Paul Werner Blessing , MD

Emergency Medicine • Chicago, IL

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment
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Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Paul Blessing, MD is a registered Emergency Medicine practitioner in Chicago, IL. With approximately 8 years of clinical practice since graduating from University Of Illinois College Of Med (Chi/Peor/Rock/Chm-Urb) in 2018, Dr. Blessing provides healthcare services at the registered practice location at 1740 W TAYLOR ST.

Dr. Blessing is affiliated with The Board Of Trustees Of The University Of Illinois and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include emergency department visit for life threatening or functioning severity, routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report only, emergency department visit with moderate level of medical decision making. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

1740 W Taylor St

Chicago, IL 606127232

Telephone 8666002273
Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

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

Graduation Year

2018

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Emergency Medicine in Chicago, IL

Experienced Practitioner (5-10 Yrs)
Practitioner Clinical Experience
8 Yrs -5.9 yrs vs City Avg
City Avg: 13.9 Yrs
State Avg: 24.6 Yrs
Regional Practice Density
1335 Specialists

Practicing in Chicago, IL (3389 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate
1.7% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount
75.4% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Blessing (8 Years) 8 Yrs
Chicago Specialty Average (13.9 Years) 13.9 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
99285 Emergency department visit for life threatening or functioning severity
105 102 $568.66 $185.54
93010 Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report only
61 60 $45.03 $8.28
99284 Emergency department visit with moderate level of medical decision making
61 59 $389.03 $128.34
99283 Emergency department visit with low level of medical decision making
15 13 $241.00 $75.24
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes
14 14 $1101.00 $178.87

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2023-10-25
Emergency Medicine Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207P00000X

State License IL 036153613

An emergency physician focuses on the immediate decision making and action necessary to prevent death or any further disability both in the pre-hospital setting by directing emergency medical technicians and in the emergency department. The emergency physician provides immediate recognition, evaluation, care, stabilization and disposition of a generally diversified population of adult and pediatric patients in response to acute illness and injury.

Internal Medicine

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207R00000X

State License IL 036153613

A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

The Board Of Trustees Of The University Of Illinois

1740 W Taylor St, Chicago, IL 606127232

Phone: 3123555258

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

8 Historical Events
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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) October 25, 2023

Internal Medicine (License #036153613 in IL)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated October 13, 2021

Recorded as PAUL BLESSING, MD

NPI Profile Active March 19, 2018

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location March 19, 2018

Registered at 1740 W TAYLOR ST, CHICAGO, IL 606127232 (Tel: 8666002273)

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Updated Business Mailing Address March 19, 2018

Registered at 1517 THORNWOOD DR, DOWNERS GROVE, IL 605161222

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated March 19, 2018

Recorded as PAUL BLESSING

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) March 19, 2018

Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration March 19, 2018

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1619471455
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: March 19, 2018
Last Update: October 25, 2023
Sole Proprietor: Yes

Mailing Address

1517 Thornwood Dr

Downers Grove, IL 605161222

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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