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Gastroenterology

Imad M. Elkhatib, MD

Works at hospitals in Oak Lawn, IL · Chicago, IL · Illinois

Summary

Dr. Imad M. Elkhatib, MD is a gastroenterologist at 10500 S Cicero Ave, Oak Lawn, IL 60453. Phone: (708) 424-1202. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Imad M. Elkhatib had 535 Original Medicare patients and 1,278 services. NPI 1326204991. 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: 10500 S Cicero Ave, Oak Lawn, IL 60453 · Directions (5 more locations)
  • Phone: (708) 424‑1202
  • Medicare: Accepts Medicare assignment
  • Hospitals: Advocate Christ Hospital & Medical Center, Advocate Trinity Hospital
  • Group practice: Advocate Health and Hospitals Corporation
  • Medical school: University Of Cincinnati College Of Medicine · graduated 2007 (19 years since medical school)
  • Gender (as listed): Male
  • Telehealth: offered

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Imad M. Elkhatib, 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 Imad M. Elkhatib accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Imad M. Elkhatib 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 Imad M. Elkhatib see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 535 Original Medicare patients and 1,278 services for Imad M. Elkhatib. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Imad M. Elkhatib's NPI number?
1326204991. 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 Imad M. Elkhatib, 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 patients535
Services billed to Medicare1,278
Different services or procedures76
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients73

Most frequent services

  1. Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes (99222)163 services
  2. Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)104 services
  3. Biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope (43239)85 services
  4. Removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using an endoscope with mechanical snare (45385)38 services
  5. Removal of stone or debris from bile or pancreatic duct using a flexible endoscope (43264)34 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%
  • Chronic kidney disease54%
  • Arthritis51%
  • Diabetes49%
  • Ischemic heart disease46%

Hospitals where Imad M. Elkhatib works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Imad M. Elkhatib 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 Imad M. Elkhatib is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026). The first 5 of 6; the Medicare profile lists all.

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Imad M. Elkhatib as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • Advocate Health and Hospitals Corporation3,118 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other gastroenterologists in Oak Lawn

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

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Other clinicians in Advocate Health and Hospitals Corporation

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

Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolUniversity Of Cincinnati College Of Medicine
Graduation year2007 (19 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
TelehealthOffers telehealth services
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1326204991
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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