Quick answers
- Does Chaher H. Alhandalous accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Chaher H. Alhandalous 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 Chaher H. Alhandalous see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 502 Original Medicare patients and 529 services for Chaher H. Alhandalous. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Chaher H. Alhandalous's NPI number?
- 1053553859. 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 Chaher H. Alhandalous, 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 | 502 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 529 |
| Different services or procedures | 14 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 76 |
Most frequent services
- Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes (99223)415 services
- Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes (99222)78 services
- Hospital discharge day management, 30 minutes or less (99238)16 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 blood pressure75%
- High cholesterol75%
- Arthritis56%
- Ischemic heart disease54%
- Chronic kidney disease49%
- Diabetes44%
Hospitals where Chaher H. Alhandalous works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Chaher H. Alhandalous 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.
- Northwestern Medicine Central Dupage HospitalWinfield, IL · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 5 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 140242
- Northwestern Memorial HospitalChicago, IL · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 5 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 140281
- Palos Community HospitalPalos Heights, IL · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 140062
- The University of Chicago Medical CenterChicago, IL · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 140088
Practice locations
Addresses where Chaher H. Alhandalous is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 12251 S 80th AvePalos Heights, IL 60463 (708) 923‑5869
- 12251 S 80th Ave, Suite 1780Palos Heights, IL 60463 (708) 923‑3420
- 1800 N Main StWheaton, IL 60187 (630) 933‑4800
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Chaher H. Alhandalous as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Central Dupage Physician Group1,080 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Hospitalistprimary
- Internal Medicinealso
Other hospitalists in Palos Heights
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Palos Heights, IL — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Central Dupage Physician Group
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 2000 (26 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1053553859 |
| 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