Quick answers
- Does Richard R. Zuniga accept Medicare assignment?
- Medicare's clinician data says Richard R. Zuniga may accept Medicare assignment (as of October 2, 2026). Ask the office whether they accept it for your visit.
- How many Medicare patients does Richard R. Zuniga see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 206 Original Medicare patients and 212 services for Richard R. Zuniga. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Richard R. Zuniga's NPI number?
- 1144914409. 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 Richard R. Zuniga, 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 | 206 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 212 |
| Different services or procedures | 54 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 73 |
Most frequent services
- Anesthesia for procedure on small and large bowel using an endoscope (00813)28 services
- Anesthesia for other procedure on esophagus, stomach, or upper small bowel using an endoscope (00731)26 services
- Anesthesia for other procedure on large bowel using an endoscope (00811)19 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%
- Arthritis58%
- Anxiety41%
- Ischemic heart disease40%
- Diabetes36%
Hospitals where Richard R. Zuniga works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Richard R. Zuniga 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.
- Advocate Christ Hospital & Medical CenterOak Lawn, IL · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 140208
- Presence St Marys HospitalKankakee, IL · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 140155
- Riverside Medical CenterKankakee, IL · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 140186
- Saint Joseph Medical CenterJoliet, IL · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 1 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 140007
Practice locations
Addresses where Richard R. Zuniga is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026). The first 5 of 7; the Medicare profile lists all.
- 214 McHenry RdBuffalo Grove, IL 60089 (847) 459‑1160
- 24600 W 127th St, Bldg CPlainfield, IL 60585 (815) 436‑0911
- 3249 Oak Park AveBerwyn, IL 60402 (708) 783‑9100
- 333 Madison StJoliet, IL 60435 (815) 725‑7133
- 350 N Wall StKankakee, IL 60901 (855) 369‑7546
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Richard R. Zuniga as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Advocate Health and Hospitals Corporation3,118 clinicians in the group
- North American Partners in Anesthesia Illinois LLC431 clinicians in the group
- Premier Anesthesia of Illinois Professional Corporation44 clinicians in the group
- Gottlieb Midwest Anesthesiologists, LLC41 clinicians in the group
- American Anesthesiology Associates of Illinois, S.C.40 clinicians in the group
Specialties
Find other clinicians: Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA), Illinois →
Other nurse anesthetists in Buffalo Grove
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Buffalo Grove, IL — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Advocate Health and Hospitals Corporation
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | CNA |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 2023 |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | May accept for some services |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1144914409 |
| 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