Active NPI 1659422517 Individual Practitioner Female Practitioner

Deborah S Epstein , PA

Physician Assistant • Chicago, IL

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Deborah Epstein, PA is a certified Physician Assistant practicing in Chicago, IL. With approximately 26 years of clinical experience since graduating from Emory University School Of Medicine in 2000, Deborah Epstein delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 676 N SAINT CLAIR ST.

Deborah Epstein is affiliated with Northwestern Medical Faculty Foundation and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include fine needle aspiration of first lesion using ultrasound guidance, aspiration of fluid from chest cavity using imaging guidance, ultrasonic guidance imaging supervision and interpretation for insertion of needle. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

676 N Saint Clair St
Suite 1835

Chicago, IL 606112927

Telephone 3129263535

Fax 3129263585

Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

🏢 Orthopedic Associates Of Chicago Facility NPI 1376515866

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Emory University School Of Medicine

Graduation Year

2000

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Physician Assistant in Chicago, IL

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)

Practitioner Clinical Experience

26 Yrs +18.2 yrs vs City Avg

City Avg: 7.8 Yrs

State Avg: 11.7 Yrs

Regional Practice Density

1451 Specialists

Practicing in Chicago, IL (4958 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate

17.3% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount

92.2% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Epstein (26 Years) 26 Yrs

Chicago Specialty Average (7.8 Years) 7.8 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
10005 Fine needle aspiration of first lesion using ultrasound guidance	110	107	$409.00	$65.17
32555 Aspiration of fluid from chest cavity using imaging guidance	66	29	$3557.00	$96.52
76942 Ultrasonic guidance imaging supervision and interpretation for insertion of needle	45	45	$222.00	$26.37
49083 Drainage of fluid from abdominal cavity using imaging guidance	38	21	$790.00	$85.53
36590 Removal of peripheral venous catheter for infusion	32	32	$1090.00	$173.29
10006 Fine needle aspiration biopsy using ultrasound guidance, each additional growth	21	19	$278.00	$44.86
20206 Needle biopsy of muscle, accessed through the skin	17	17	$1501.00	$48.09
99152 Moderate sedation services by physician also performing a procedure, patient 5 years of age or older, first 15 minutes	16	15	$67.00	$10.95
38505 Needle biopsy or removal of surface lymph nodes	14	14	$666.00	$76.55
99202 New patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 20 minutes	12	12	$297.00	$62.13

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
32555 Aspiration of fluid from chest cavity using imaging guidance	120	41	$3557.00	$97.37
10005 Fine needle aspiration of first lesion using ultrasound guidance	101	99	$409.00	$66.74
49083 Drainage of fluid from abdominal cavity using imaging guidance	89	40	$790.00	$92.76
76942 Ultrasonic guidance imaging supervision and interpretation for insertion of needle	41	41	$222.00	$27.04
36590 Removal of peripheral venous catheter for infusion	38	38	$1090.00	$174.28
10006 Fine needle aspiration biopsy using ultrasound guidance, each additional growth	19	15	$278.00	$45.06
38505 Needle biopsy or removal of surface lymph nodes	19	18	$666.00	$75.54
99202 New patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 20 minutes	16	16	$297.00	$65.29
38222 Biopsy and aspiration of bone marrow sample for diagnosis	12	12	$427.00	$67.57
77012 Review by radiologist of ct guidance for needle placement	12	12	$298.00	$62.65
99152 Moderate sedation services by physician also performing a procedure, patient 5 years of age or older, first 15 minutes	11	11	$67.00	$11.47

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
49083 Drainage of fluid from abdominal cavity using imaging guidance	142	38	$790.00	$91.73
32555 Aspiration of fluid from chest cavity using imaging guidance	125	55	$3557.00	$99.06
10005 Fine needle aspiration of first lesion using ultrasound guidance	91	91	$409.00	$67.43
76942 Ultrasonic guidance imaging supervision and interpretation for insertion of needle	50	49	$222.00	$27.67
36590 Removal of peripheral venous catheter for infusion	20	20	$1090.00	$178.14
99202 New patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 20 minutes	19	19	$287.42	$66.78
10006 Fine needle aspiration biopsy using ultrasound guidance, each additional growth	18	17	$278.00	$44.68
20206 Needle biopsy of muscle, accessed through the skin	16	16	$1501.00	$50.35
38505 Needle biopsy or removal of surface lymph nodes	15	15	$666.00	$77.63

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
32555 Aspiration of fluid from chest cavity using imaging guidance	98	56	$3557.00	$101.03
10005 Fine needle aspiration of first lesion using ultrasound guidance	79	75	$409.00	$66.27
49083 Drainage of fluid from abdominal cavity using imaging guidance	59	26	$701.73	$85.14
76942 Ultrasonic guidance imaging supervision and interpretation for insertion of needle	52	51	$222.00	$27.97
36590 Removal of peripheral venous catheter for infusion	36	36	$1090.00	$177.77
99202 New patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 20 minutes	30	30	$275.97	$64.46
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	26	18	$195.00	$83.21
38505 Needle biopsy or removal of surface lymph nodes	24	24	$693.75	$63.63
10006 Fine needle aspiration biopsy using ultrasound guidance, each additional growth	23	21	$278.00	$45.53
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	17	11	$123.00	$51.20
77012 Review by radiologist of ct guidance for needle placement	15	15	$298.00	$64.66
38222 Biopsy and aspiration of bone marrow sample for diagnosis	14	14	$427.00	$67.59
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	12	12	$322.67	$102.75

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
49083 Drainage of fluid from abdominal cavity using imaging guidance	148	40	$622.00	$98.53
76942 Ultrasonic guidance imaging supervision and interpretation for insertion of needle	66	64	$222.00	$28.51
32555 Aspiration of fluid from chest cavity using imaging guidance	62	44	$3557.00	$104.42
10005 Fine needle aspiration of first lesion using ultrasound guidance	57	53	$409.00	$65.04
38505 Needle biopsy or removal of surface lymph nodes	28	27	$666.00	$65.87
36590 Removal of peripheral venous catheter for infusion	25	25	$1090.00	$183.30
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	24	20	$195.00	$68.73
99202 New patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 20 minutes	20	20	$292.45	$69.96
20206 Needle biopsy of muscle, accessed through the skin	14	14	$1501.00	$51.80
36589 Removal of central venous catheter for infusion	13	11	$933.00	$130.71

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
49083 Drainage of fluid from abdominal cavity using imaging guidance	146	44	$622.00	$98.60
32555 Aspiration of fluid from chest cavity using imaging guidance	76	52	$3557.00	$103.66
10005 Fine needle aspiration of first lesion using ultrasound guidance	65	65	$605.74	$68.04
76942 Ultrasonic guidance imaging supervision and interpretation for insertion of needle	30	29	$222.00	$28.89
36590 Removal of peripheral venous catheter for infusion	26	26	$1090.00	$181.00
36589 Removal of central venous catheter for infusion	17	17	$933.00	$129.52
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	17	13	$195.00	$67.12
10006 Fine needle aspiration biopsy using ultrasound guidance, each additional growth	14	12	$315.14	$46.29
99202 New patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 20 minutes	14	14	$297.00	$69.27
38505 Needle biopsy or removal of surface lymph nodes	14	14	$666.00	$62.93
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	11	11	$123.00	$40.90
99231 Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day, typically 15 minutes	11	11	$131.00	$35.69

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
49083 Drainage of fluid from abdominal cavity using imaging guidance	95	26	$622.00	$99.44
76942 Ultrasonic guidance imaging supervision and interpretation for insertion of needle	80	78	$222.00	$28.59
32555 Aspiration of fluid from chest cavity using imaging guidance	54	38	$3557.00	$102.04
10022 Fine needle aspiration using imaging guidance	47	38	$762.00	$59.93
38505 Needle biopsy or removal of surface lymph nodes	19	19	$666.00	$63.51
36590 Removal of peripheral venous catheter for infusion	19	19	$1090.00	$179.08
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	18	14	$123.00	$39.36
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	18	15	$195.00	$65.10
10160 Aspiration of abscess, blood accumulation, blister, or cyst	13	12	$616.00	$84.12
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	12	12	$331.00	$97.26

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
49083 Drainage of fluid from abdominal cavity using imaging guidance	206	49	$622.00	$96.56
76942 Ultrasonic guidance imaging supervision and interpretation for insertion of needle	81	80	$222.00	$28.75
32555 Aspiration of fluid from chest cavity using imaging guidance	60	33	$3557.00	$103.04
60100 Needle biopsy of thyroid, accessed through the skin	40	35	$415.00	$68.06
38505 Needle biopsy or removal of surface lymph nodes	17	16	$666.00	$65.53
36590 Removal of peripheral venous catheter for infusion	17	17	$1090.00	$180.38
20206 Needle biopsy of muscle, accessed through the skin	14	13	$1501.00	$52.60
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	12	11	$195.00	$65.18

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

Physician Assistant Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 363A00000X

State License VA 0110002337

A physician assistant is a person who has successfully completed an accredited education program for physician assistant, is licensed by the state and is practicing within the scope of that license. Physician assistants are formally trained to perform many of the routine, time-consuming tasks a physician can do. In some states, they may prescribe medications. They take medical histories, perform physical exams, order lab tests and x-rays, and give inoculations. Most states require that they work under the supervision of a physician.

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Northwestern Medical Faculty Foundation

1200 N Westmoreland Rd, Lake Forest, IL 600451601

Phone: 8477358500

Northwestern Medical Faculty Foundation

1000 Westmoreland Rd, Lake Forest, IL 600451659

Phone: 8472345600

Northwestern Medical Faculty Foundation

1000 N Westmoreland Rd, Lake Forest, IL 600451659

Phone: 8475358500

Northwestern Medical Faculty Foundation

660 N Westmoreland Rd, Lake Forest, IL 600451673

Phone: 3129266146

Northwestern Medical Faculty Foundation

660 N Westmoreland Rd, Lake Forest, IL 600451659

Phone: 8472345600

Northwestern Medical Faculty Foundation

600 N Westmoreland Rd, Lake Forest, IL 600451659

Phone: 8475359510

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

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Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

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Urology

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Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

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Urology

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Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

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Career & Practice History Timeline

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

6 Historical Events

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NPI Profile Active December 24, 2009

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location December 24, 2009

Registered at 676 N SAINT CLAIR ST, SUITE 1835, CHICAGO, IL 606112927 (Tel: 3129263535)

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Updated Business Mailing Address December 24, 2009

Registered at 676 N SAINT CLAIR ST, SUITE 1835, CHICAGO, IL 606112927 (Tel: 3129263535)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated December 24, 2009

Recorded as DEBORAH EPSTEIN, PA

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) December 24, 2009

Physician Assistant (License #0110002337 in VA)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration January 16, 2007

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1659422517

Entity Type:

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

Enumeration Date: January 16, 2007

Last Update: December 24, 2009

Sole Proprietor: No

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Mailing Address

676 N Saint Clair St, Suite 1835

Chicago, IL 606112927

Phone: 3129263535

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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