Quick answers
- Does Aleksandra A. Bukiej accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Aleksandra A. Bukiej accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of October 2, 2026. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
- How many Medicare patients does Aleksandra A. Bukiej see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 328 Original Medicare patients and 2,605 services for Aleksandra A. Bukiej. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Aleksandra A. Bukiej's NPI number?
- 1043573132. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.
Medicare activity in 2024
Official CMS public-use data for Aleksandra A. Bukiej, data year 2024 (released May 21, 2026). It covers Original Medicare (fee-for-service) patients only, not Medicare Advantage or other insurance. It shows volume, not quality or outcomes. CMS hides any count of 10 or fewer patients.
| Original Medicare patients | 328 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 2,605 |
| Different services or procedures | 20 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 71 |
Most frequent services
- Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 1 mg (J1010)1,731 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more (99215)238 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)223 services
- Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint (20610)110 services
- Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg (J3301)94 services
Chronic conditions among these patients
Share of this clinician’s Original Medicare patients with each condition, as published by CMS (it describes the patients, not the care given).
- High cholesterol75%
- Arthritis75%
- High blood pressure74%
- Osteoporosis39%
- Diabetes33%
- Ischemic heart disease27%
Hospitals where Aleksandra A. Bukiej works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Aleksandra A. Bukiej at these hospitals (updated October 2, 2026). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians. Star rating and emergency services: Hospital General Information (CMS), data updated October 26, 2026.
- John H Stroger Jr HospitalChicago, IL · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 140124
- Rush Oak Park HospitalOak Park, IL · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 140063
- Rush University Medical CenterChicago, IL · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 5 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 140119
Practice locations
Addresses where Aleksandra A. Bukiej is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 1611 W Harrison StChicago, IL 60612
- 1620 W Harrison StChicago, IL 60612
- 1625 N Harlem AveChicago, IL 60707
- 1700 W Van Buren StChicago, IL 60612 (312) 563‑2875
- 500 E 51st StChicago, IL 60615 (312) 572‑2000
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Aleksandra A. Bukiej as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Rush University Medical Group1,551 clinicians in the group
- Cook County788 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Rheumatologyprimary
- Internal Medicinealso
Other rheumatologists in Chicago
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Chicago, IL — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Rush University Medical Group
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 2001 (25 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| Telehealth | Offers telehealth services |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1043573132 |
| Corrections | Report an error or suggest an update → |
Most corrections must be made at the source: clinicians update their NPI Registry record (NPPES) and their Medicare enrollment (PECOS); this page follows the next data release.
Sources
- Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
- National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
- NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
- Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians