Quick answers
- Does Ruchir L. Thakkar accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Ruchir L. Thakkar 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 Ruchir L. Thakkar see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 77 Original Medicare patients and 465 services for Ruchir L. Thakkar. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Ruchir L. Thakkar's NPI number?
- 1174812853. 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 Ruchir L. Thakkar, 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 | 77 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 465 |
| Different services or procedures | 46 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 68 |
Most frequent services
- Detection test by immunoassay with direct visual observation for influenza virus (87804)48 services
- Detection test by nucleic acid for strep (streptococcus, group a), amplified probe technique (87651)30 services
- Detection test by immunoassay technique for severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus (87426)26 services
- Detection test by nucleic acid for multiple types influenza virus (87502)24 services
- Detection test by nucleic acid for respiratory syncytial virus, amplified probe technique (87634)24 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 cholesterol69%
- High blood pressure65%
- Arthritis38%
- Diabetes31%
- Anxiety30%
- Depression23%
Practice locations
Addresses where Ruchir L. Thakkar is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 5741 W Cermak RdCicero, IL 60804 (708) 222‑0100
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Ruchir L. Thakkar as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Cermak Medical Group LLC21 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Family Practiceprimary
Other family doctors in Cicero
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Cicero, IL — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Cermak Medical Group LLC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | DO |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 2011 (15 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| Telehealth | Offers telehealth services |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1174812853 |
| 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
- 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