Quick answers
- Does Kathleen J. Drinan accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Kathleen J. Drinan 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 Kathleen J. Drinan see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 1,349 Original Medicare patients and 2,997 services for Kathleen J. Drinan. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Kathleen J. Drinan's NPI number?
- 1164417135. 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 Kathleen J. Drinan, 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 | 1,349 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 2,997 |
| Different services or procedures | 22 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 74 |
Most frequent services
- Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report (93000)1,114 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)589 services
- 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 (G2211)560 services
- Ultrasound of heart with color-depicted blood flow, rate, direction and valve function (93306)245 services
- Heart rhythm recording of continous external ekg over 8-15 days (93246)107 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%
- Arthritis51%
- Ischemic heart disease38%
- Diabetes28%
- Atrial fibrillation26%
Hospitals where Kathleen J. Drinan works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Kathleen J. Drinan 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.
- Ingalls Memorial HospitalHarvey, IL · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 140191
- 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 Kathleen J. Drinan is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 10855 Virginia StCrown Point, IN 46307 (888) 824‑0200
- 17805 Halsted StHomewood, IL 60430 (773) 702‑1000
- 47 W Polk St, Suite G1Chicago, IL 60605 (773) 702‑1000
- 5841 S Maryland AveChicago, IL 60637 (888) 824‑0200
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Kathleen J. Drinan as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- University of Chicago1,712 clinicians in the group
Specialties
Find other Cardiovascular Disease (Cardiology) doctors in Indiana →
Other cardiologists in Crown Point
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Crown Point, IN — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in University of Chicago
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | DO |
|---|---|
| Medical school | Chicago College Of Osteopathy |
| Graduation year | 1982 (44 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1164417135 |
| 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