Active NPI 1851551782 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. Brian Todd Helfand , MD, PhD

Urology • Chicago, IL

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment Telehealth Available

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Brian Helfand, MD, PhD is a certified Urology practicing in Chicago, IL. With approximately 21 years of clinical experience since completing medical education in 2005, Dr. Helfand delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 303 E CHICAGO AVE.

Dr. Helfand is affiliated with Endeavor Health Medical Group and accepts Medicare assignment . Telehealth and virtual consultation options are available for eligible patients.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include established patient outpatient office visit, electronic assessment of bladder emptying, follow-up hospital inpatient care per day. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

303 E Chicago Ave
Department Of Urology, Tarry Building 16-703

Chicago, IL 606114296

Telephone 3125033238

Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

🏢 Northwestern University Facility NPI 1235993031

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Other

Graduation Year

2005

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

Telehealth Services Available

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Urology in Chicago, IL

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)

Practitioner Clinical Experience

21 Yrs -0.9 yrs vs City Avg

City Avg: 21.9 Yrs

State Avg: 26.7 Yrs

Regional Practice Density

205 Specialists

Practicing in Chicago, IL (663 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate

27.8% Regional Adoption

✓ Offers Virtual Consultations

Medicare Pricing Discount

80.5% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Helfand (21 Years) 21 Yrs

Chicago Specialty Average (21.9 Years) 21.9 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
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	478	426	$75.26	$69.46
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	471	415	$155.39	$102.35
51741 Electronic assessment of bladder emptying	303	247	$20.00	$8.90
99215 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more	138	134	$271.72	$152.32
99231 Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day, typically 15 minutes	118	98	$93.00	$52.31
76942 Ultrasonic guidance imaging supervision and interpretation for insertion of needle	99	96	$107.00	$31.04
55700 Biopsy of prostate gland	95	93	$305.00	$140.78
G2211 Visit complexity inherent to evaluation and management associated with medical care services that serve as the continuing focal point for all needed health care services and/or with medical care services that are part of ongoing care related to a patient's	73	72	$35.00	$17.27
0421T Waterjet destruction of prostrate accessed through the urethra	66	66	$2856.00	$834.07
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	63	63	$247.98	$141.88
G2212 Prolonged office or other outpatient evaluation and management service(s) beyond the maximum required time of the primary procedure which has been selected using total time on the date of the primary service; each additional 15 minutes by the physician or	59	52	$72.00	$33.12
99205 New patient office or other outpatient visit with a high level of medical decision making, if using time, 60 minutes or more	51	51	$363.45	$193.60
52000 Diagnostic exam of bladder and urethra using an endoscope	49	46	$190.00	$86.64
76872 Ultrasound scan of pelvic region through rectum	40	40	$118.00	$33.14
55866 Surgical removal of prostate and surrounding lymph nodes using an endoscope	32	32	$10754.00	$1215.47
99221 Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 30 minutes	26	26	$227.00	$88.81
38571 Removal of lymph nodes of both sides of pelvis using an endoscope	24	24	$2690.00	$350.25
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	11	11	$290.91	$135.13

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	650	551	$76.73	$70.26
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	258	228	$155.42	$103.34
99231 Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day, typically 15 minutes	186	156	$93.00	$53.40
99215 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more	123	113	$271.03	$152.32
76942 Ultrasonic guidance imaging supervision and interpretation for insertion of needle	104	101	$107.00	$32.27
55700 Biopsy of prostate gland	103	100	$305.00	$140.92
51741 Electronic assessment of bladder emptying	97	94	$20.00	$8.77
99205 New patient office or other outpatient visit with a high level of medical decision making, if using time, 60 minutes or more	81	81	$364.09	$193.89
0421T Waterjet destruction of prostrate accessed through the urethra	64	64	$2856.00	$836.91
52000 Diagnostic exam of bladder and urethra using an endoscope	56	56	$190.00	$85.86
G2212 Prolonged office or other outpatient evaluation and management service(s) beyond the maximum required time of the primary procedure which has been selected using total time on the date of the primary service; each additional 15 minutes by the physician or	53	48	$72.00	$33.02
99221 Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 30 minutes	35	34	$227.00	$90.18
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	34	34	$246.00	$143.18
55866 Surgical removal of prostate and surrounding lymph nodes using an endoscope	29	29	$10754.00	$1267.30
52332 Insertion of stent in urinary duct (ureter) using an endoscope	26	21	$1149.38	$170.70
52287 Exam with injections of chemical for destruction of bladder using an endoscope	21	16	$399.00	$184.12
38572 Removal of lymph nodes of both sides of pelvis and abdominal lymph node biopsy using an endoscope	15	15	$3310.00	$528.73
38571 Removal of lymph nodes of both sides of pelvis using an endoscope	15	15	$2690.00	$353.47
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes	14	12	$160.00	$84.43
99283 Emergency department visit with low level of medical decision making	14	14	$161.00	$78.50

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	628	511	$64.58	$62.75
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	254	229	$133.74	$104.49
99231 Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day, typically 15 minutes	188	143	$93.00	$41.45
99215 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more	91	88	$204.96	$156.64
55700 Biopsy of prostate gland	74	73	$373.16	$142.18
76942 Ultrasonic guidance imaging supervision and interpretation for insertion of needle	73	72	$107.00	$32.94
G2212 Prolonged office or other outpatient evaluation and management service(s) beyond the maximum required time of the primary procedure which has been selected using total time on the date of the primary service; each additional 15 minutes by the physician or	69	54	$72.00	$34.42
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	48	48	$132.13	$91.19
0421T Waterjet destruction of prostrate accessed through the urethra	45	45	$2856.00	$835.52
52000 Diagnostic exam of bladder and urethra using an endoscope	37	36	$329.92	$85.65
55866 Surgical removal of prostate and surrounding lymph nodes using an endoscope	36	36	$10754.00	$1548.59
99221 Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 30 minutes	32	32	$227.00	$108.76
38571 Removal of lymph nodes of both sides of pelvis using an endoscope	24	24	$2690.00	$358.39
52332 Insertion of stent in urinary duct (ureter) using an endoscope	23	18	$1486.91	$168.87
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	23	23	$250.96	$146.96
99205 New patient office or other outpatient visit with a high level of medical decision making, if using time, 60 minutes or more	23	23	$330.96	$193.78
99224 Subsequent observation care, typically 15 minutes per day	22	22	$88.00	$41.28
52287 Exam with injections of chemical for destruction of bladder using an endoscope	18	12	$415.61	$186.11
38572 Removal of lymph nodes of both sides of pelvis and abdominal lymph node biopsy using an endoscope	12	12	$3310.00	$497.80
76872 Ultrasound scan of pelvic region through rectum	11	11	$118.00	$34.19

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	610	465	$60.15	$58.50
99231 Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day, typically 15 minutes	199	132	$93.00	$40.93
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	197	177	$141.12	$107.71
99215 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more	90	84	$182.86	$157.91
55700 Biopsy of prostate gland	88	82	$402.00	$142.43
76942 Ultrasonic guidance imaging supervision and interpretation for insertion of needle	85	79	$107.00	$33.08
G2212 Prolonged office or other outpatient evaluation and management service(s) beyond the maximum required time of the primary procedure which has been selected using total time on the date of the primary service; each additional 15 minutes by the physician or	68	43	$70.94	$34.38
99221 Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 30 minutes	67	65	$227.00	$109.83
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	52	52	$137.29	$91.44
55866 Surgical removal of prostate and surrounding lymph nodes using an endoscope	40	40	$10754.00	$1569.22
52000 Diagnostic exam of bladder and urethra using an endoscope	40	39	$357.00	$87.83
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	39	39	$255.05	$148.57
0421T Waterjet destruction of prostrate accessed through the urethra	34	34	$2856.00	$845.62
99224 Subsequent observation care, typically 15 minutes per day	28	27	$88.00	$40.95
52332 Insertion of stent in urinary duct (ureter) using an endoscope	22	16	$1462.59	$148.18
38571 Removal of lymph nodes of both sides of pelvis using an endoscope	21	21	$2690.00	$363.17
38572 Removal of lymph nodes of both sides of pelvis and abdominal lymph node biopsy using an endoscope	19	19	$3310.00	$502.81
99205 New patient office or other outpatient visit with a high level of medical decision making, if using time, 60 minutes or more	17	17	$313.00	$202.00
76872 Ultrasound scan of pelvic region through rectum	14	14	$118.00	$34.77
99218 Hospital observation care typically 30 minutes	11	11	$221.00	$105.15

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	400	339	$62.46	$56.22
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	348	310	$203.36	$86.13
99231 Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day, typically 15 minutes	157	107	$93.00	$42.65
99215 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more	120	112	$214.10	$121.62
55700 Biopsy of prostate gland	85	84	$402.00	$148.62
76942 Ultrasonic guidance imaging supervision and interpretation for insertion of needle	82	81	$107.00	$34.23
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	62	62	$280.79	$142.60
52000 Diagnostic exam of bladder and urethra using an endoscope	51	47	$321.71	$90.40
99221 Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 30 minutes	46	46	$226.35	$110.03
55866 Surgical removal of prostate and surrounding lymph nodes using an endoscope	43	43	$10754.00	$1623.60
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	38	38	$163.18	$83.47
38571 Removal of lymph nodes of both sides of pelvis using an endoscope	27	27	$2690.00	$388.35
76872 Ultrasound scan of pelvic region through rectum	25	25	$118.00	$35.91
38572 Removal of lymph nodes of both sides of pelvis and abdominal lymph node biopsy using an endoscope	18	18	$3310.00	$535.69
52601 Electro-removal of prostate through bladder canal (urethra) with control of bleeding using an endoscope	18	18	$2856.00	$817.79
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	17	17	$242.00	$76.66
99205 New patient office or other outpatient visit with a high level of medical decision making, if using time, 60 minutes or more	16	16	$339.25	$186.60
52332 Insertion of stent in urinary duct (ureter) using an endoscope	14	13	$1798.71	$180.31
51784 Non-needle measurement and recording of electrical activity of muscles at bladder and bowel openings	11	11	$257.00	$21.75

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	704	541	$59.00	$54.77
99231 Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day, typically 15 minutes	176	94	$93.00	$42.44
99215 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more	157	148	$173.91	$118.58
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	148	143	$123.79	$84.01
55700 Biopsy of prostate gland	77	74	$402.00	$144.17
52000 Diagnostic exam of bladder and urethra using an endoscope	75	67	$307.00	$90.96
99221 Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 30 minutes	62	60	$226.00	$110.53
51705 Removal of skin suture with change of bladder tube	61	27	$235.90	$57.22
76942 Ultrasonic guidance imaging supervision and interpretation for insertion of needle	58	57	$107.19	$33.77
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	57	57	$135.00	$83.07
76872 Ultrasound scan of pelvic region through rectum	49	49	$118.00	$34.83
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	48	48	$252.00	$139.71
55866 Surgical removal of prostate and surrounding lymph nodes using an endoscope	46	46	$10754.00	$1628.81
38571 Removal of lymph nodes of both sides of pelvis using an endoscope	35	35	$2690.00	$373.07
52332 Insertion of stent in urinary duct (ureter) using an endoscope	28	25	$1598.86	$165.79
99205 New patient office or other outpatient visit with a high level of medical decision making, if using time, 60 minutes or more	25	25	$312.00	$182.17
52601 Electro-removal of prostate through bladder canal (urethra) with control of bleeding using an endoscope	22	22	$2856.00	$817.56
38572 Removal of lymph nodes of both sides of pelvis and abdominal lymph node biopsy using an endoscope	16	16	$3310.00	$713.27

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	664	475	$58.34	$54.39
99231 Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day, typically 15 minutes	259	140	$93.00	$41.30
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	121	114	$124.82	$83.28
99221 Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 30 minutes	106	99	$226.00	$109.33
52000 Diagnostic exam of bladder and urethra using an endoscope	98	83	$307.00	$89.29
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	90	90	$135.00	$83.08
51705 Removal of skin suture with change of bladder tube	78	32	$232.00	$55.86
99215 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more	77	74	$173.64	$117.87
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	76	72	$58.00	$54.11
52332 Insertion of stent in urinary duct (ureter) using an endoscope	52	37	$1641.13	$157.79
51720 Instillation of anti-cancer drug into bladder	50	23	$245.00	$57.35
51702 Simple insertion of temporary bladder tube	43	28	$151.00	$28.91
55700 Biopsy of prostate gland	40	39	$402.00	$142.12
76942 Ultrasonic guidance imaging supervision and interpretation for insertion of needle	38	37	$107.00	$33.30
55866 Surgical removal of prostate and surrounding lymph nodes using an endoscope	36	36	$10754.00	$1614.79
38571 Removal of lymph nodes of both sides of pelvis using an endoscope	34	34	$2690.00	$379.92
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	34	34	$252.00	$138.91
99205 New patient office or other outpatient visit with a high level of medical decision making, if using time, 60 minutes or more	21	21	$312.00	$181.45
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	17	17	$135.00	$82.05
76872 Ultrasound scan of pelvic region through rectum	15	15	$118.00	$35.16
52601 Electro-removal of prostate through bladder canal (urethra) with control of bleeding using an endoscope	15	15	$2856.00	$808.64
51726 Complex measurement of pressure of urine flow in bladder	15	15	$286.00	$84.31
51741 Electronic assessment of bladder emptying	13	13	$198.00	$4.48
52356 Crushing of stone of ureter with insertion of stent using an endoscope	13	12	$1411.00	$410.44
99224 Subsequent observation care, typically 15 minutes per day	12	12	$88.00	$39.85

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	497	335	$58.86	$54.12
99231 Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day, typically 15 minutes	243	117	$93.00	$41.94
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	163	129	$58.64	$53.62
99221 Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 30 minutes	86	83	$226.00	$109.63
52000 Diagnostic exam of bladder and urethra using an endoscope	65	50	$307.00	$111.45
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	62	62	$135.00	$83.40
76872 Ultrasound scan of pelvic region through rectum	61	58	$118.00	$34.39
99215 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more	60	57	$171.00	$118.11
55700 Biopsy of prostate gland	53	53	$402.00	$141.28
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	51	51	$135.00	$81.69
76942 Ultrasonic guidance imaging supervision and interpretation for insertion of needle	51	51	$107.00	$33.54
52332 Insertion of stent in urinary duct (ureter) using an endoscope	36	29	$1515.58	$143.86
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	35	32	$122.40	$83.42
38571 Removal of lymph nodes of both sides of pelvis using an endoscope	29	29	$2690.00	$417.09
55866 Surgical removal of prostate and surrounding lymph nodes using an endoscope	28	28	$10754.00	$1594.33
52000 Diagnostic exam of bladder and urethra using an endoscope	27	26	$307.00	$110.77
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	25	25	$252.00	$139.70
51705 Removal of skin suture with change of bladder tube	25	13	$232.00	$54.26
51702 Simple insertion of temporary bladder tube	24	16	$151.00	$28.68
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	21	21	$252.00	$137.52
99215 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more	20	20	$171.00	$116.69
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	19	17	$122.58	$82.31
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	17	16	$29.00	$27.26
52287 Exam with injections of chemical for destruction of bladder using an endoscope	13	13	$411.15	$172.60
99205 New patient office or other outpatient visit with a high level of medical decision making, if using time, 60 minutes or more	11	11	$312.00	$182.04

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2021-02-11

Urology Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 208800000X

State License IL 036119902

A urologist manages benign and malignant medical and surgical disorders of the genitourinary system and the adrenal gland. This specialist has comprehensive knowledge of and skills in endoscopic, percutaneous and open surgery of congenital and acquired conditions of the urinary and reproductive systems and their contiguous structures.

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Endeavor Health Medical Group

2100 Pfingsten Rd, Glenview, IL 600261301

Endeavor Health Medical Group

2180 Pfingsten Rd, Glenview, IL 600261340

Phone: 8475033000

Endeavor Health Medical Group

777 Park Ave W, Highland Park, IL 600352433

Endeavor Health Medical Group

767 Park Ave W, Highland Park, IL 600352469

Phone: 8475033000

Endeavor Health Medical Group

1435 Waukegan Rd, Glenview, IL 600252120

Phone: 8478326500

Endeavor Health Medical Group

2650 Ridge Ave, Evanston, IL 602011700

Secondary Practice Locations

2180 Pfingsten Rd Ste 3000

Glenview, IL 600261340

Phone: 8475033000

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

2 Associated Practitioners

Dr. Barry Mcguire , MD

General Acute Care Hospital

NPI 1639501778

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Dr. Daniel Stein , MD

Urology

NPI 1841447513

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Career & Practice History Timeline

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

7 Historical Events

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Updated Business Mailing Address February 11, 2021

Registered at 2650 RIDGE AVE STE 1223, EVANSTON, IL 602011700 (Tel: 8475702040)

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NPI Profile Active June 13, 2008

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location June 13, 2008

Registered at 303 E CHICAGO AVE, DEPARTMENT OF UROLOGY, TARRY BUILDING 16-703, CHICAGO, IL 606114296 (Tel: 3125033238)

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Updated Business Mailing Address June 13, 2008

Registered at 303 E CHICAGO AVE, DEPARTMENT OF UROLOGY, TARRY BUILDING 16-703, CHICAGO, IL 606114296 (Tel: 3125033238)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated June 13, 2008

Recorded as BRIAN HELFAND, M.D./PH.D.

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) June 13, 2008

Urology (License #036119902 in IL)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration June 13, 2008

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1851551782

Entity Type:

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

Enumeration Date: June 13, 2008

Last Update: February 11, 2021

Sole Proprietor: No

Update or Correct Profile

Mailing Address

2650 Ridge Ave Ste 1223

Evanston, IL 602011700

Phone: 8475702040

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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