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Otolaryngology

Rakhi W. Thambi, MD

Works at hospitals in Chicago, IL · Illinois

Summary

Dr. Rakhi W. Thambi, MD is an ENT doctor at 1740 W Taylor St, Chicago, IL 60612. Phone: (312) 996-7430. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Rakhi W. Thambi had 47 Original Medicare patients and 114 services. NPI 1164408407. Source: CMS National Downloadable File, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Facility Affiliation Data, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, data year 2024.

  • Specialty: ENT doctor (Medicare lists Otolaryngology)
  • Address: 1740 W Taylor St, Chicago, IL 60612 · Directions (1 more location)
  • Phone: (312) 996‑7430
  • Medicare: Accepts Medicare assignment
  • Hospital: University of Illinois Hospital and Clinics
  • Group practice: The Board of Trustees of the University of Illinois
  • Medical school: Rush Medical College Of Rush University · graduated 1997 (29 years since medical school)
  • Gender (as listed): Female

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Rakhi W. Thambi, joined by NPI number (data updated October 2, 2026). It is not a recommendation or a rating. Call the office or hospital to confirm before you go.

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Quick answers

Does Rakhi W. Thambi accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Rakhi W. Thambi 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 Rakhi W. Thambi see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 47 Original Medicare patients and 114 services for Rakhi W. Thambi. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Rakhi W. Thambi's NPI number?
1164408407. 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 Rakhi W. Thambi, 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 patients47
Services billed to Medicare114
Different services or procedures22
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients63

Most frequent services

  1. Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)36 services
  2. Diagnostic exam of voice box using a flexible endoscope (31575)17 services
  3. New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99203)13 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 cholesterol64%
  • Diabetes47%
  • Anxiety45%
  • Arthritis38%
  • Depression36%

Hospitals where Rakhi W. Thambi works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Rakhi W. Thambi 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.

Practice locations

Addresses where Rakhi W. Thambi is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Rakhi W. Thambi as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • The Board of Trustees of the University of Illinois1,150 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other ENT doctors in Chicago

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Chicago, IL — not a recommendation.

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Other clinicians in The Board of Trustees of the University of Illinois

Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.

Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolRush Medical College Of Rush University
Graduation year1997 (29 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Female
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1164408407
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Sources

  1. Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  2. Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
  3. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  4. Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
  5. NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
  6. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians