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Critical Care (Intensivists)

Paul R. Wucka, DO

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Summary

Dr. Paul R. Wucka, DO is a critical care doctor at 2650 Ridge Ave, Evanston, IL 60201. Phone: (630) 208-3000. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Paul R. Wucka had 177 Original Medicare patients and 466 services. NPI 1215243027. 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.

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Paul R. Wucka, 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 Paul R. Wucka accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Paul R. Wucka 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 Paul R. Wucka see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 177 Original Medicare patients and 466 services for Paul R. Wucka. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Paul R. Wucka's NPI number?
1215243027. 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 Paul R. Wucka, 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 patients177
Services billed to Medicare466
Different services or procedures16
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients72

Most frequent services

  1. Critical care, first 30-74 minutes (99291)233 services
  2. Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes (99233)76 services
  3. Critical care, each additional 30 minutes (99292)57 services
  4. Insertion of non-tunneled central venous tube for infusion (5 years or older) (36556)18 services
  5. Insertion of artery tube for blood sampling or infusion through skin (36620)18 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%
  • Ischemic heart disease58%
  • Diabetes55%
  • Arthritis55%
  • Chronic kidney disease55%

Hospitals where Paul R. Wucka works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Paul R. Wucka 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 Paul R. Wucka is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Paul R. Wucka as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • Endeavor Health Medical Group3,350 clinicians in the group
  • Critical Care Physicians of Illinois LLC38 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other critical care doctors in Evanston

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

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Other clinicians in Endeavor Health Medical Group

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

Clinician information

CredentialDO
Graduation year2010 (16 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1215243027
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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