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Gastroenterology

Nirmala Gonsalves, MD

Works at hospitals in Chicago, IL · Illinois

Summary

Dr. Nirmala Gonsalves, MD is a gastroenterologist at 1333 W Belmont Ave, Chicago, IL 60657. Phone: (312) 503-1944. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Nirmala Gonsalves had 91 Original Medicare patients and 200 services. NPI 1326038712. 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: Gastroenterologist (Medicare lists Gastroenterology)
  • Address: 1333 W Belmont Ave, Chicago, IL 60657 · Directions (3 more locations)
  • Phone: (312) 503‑1944
  • Medicare: Accepts Medicare assignment
  • Hospital: Northwestern Memorial Hospital
  • Group practice: Northwestern Medical Faculty Foundation
  • Medical school: graduated 1999 (27 years since medical school)
  • Gender (as listed): Female
  • Telehealth: offered

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Nirmala Gonsalves, 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 Nirmala Gonsalves accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Nirmala Gonsalves 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 Nirmala Gonsalves see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 91 Original Medicare patients and 200 services for Nirmala Gonsalves. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Nirmala Gonsalves's NPI number?
1326038712. 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 Nirmala Gonsalves, 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 patients91
Services billed to Medicare200
Different services or procedures17
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients72

Most frequent services

  1. Biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope (43239)66 services
  2. Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)53 services
  3. Balloon dilation of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope, less than 3.0 cm (43249)18 services
  4. Removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using an endoscope with mechanical snare (45385)16 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 pressure70%
  • High cholesterol67%
  • Arthritis48%
  • Anxiety26%
  • Ischemic heart disease24%
  • Depression24%

Hospitals where Nirmala Gonsalves works

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

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Nirmala Gonsalves as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • Northwestern Medical Faculty Foundation4,503 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other gastroenterologists in Chicago

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

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Other clinicians in Northwestern Medical Faculty Foundation

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

Clinician information

CredentialMD
Graduation year1999 (27 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Female
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
TelehealthOffers telehealth services
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1326038712
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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