Quick answers
- Does Charlinda T. Brashear accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Charlinda T. Brashear 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 Charlinda T. Brashear see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 21 Original Medicare patients and 402 services for Charlinda T. Brashear. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Charlinda T. Brashear's NPI number?
- 1326686239. 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 Charlinda T. Brashear, 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 | 21 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 402 |
| Different services or procedures | 5 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 70 |
Most frequent services
- Psychotherapy, 1 hour (90837)217 services
- Psychotherapy, 45 minutes (90834)113 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 cholesterol71%
- Depression67%
- Anxiety67%
- High blood pressure57%
Practice locations
Addresses where Charlinda T. Brashear is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 259 E Erie St, Suite 1900Chicago, IL 60611 (312) 695‑7950
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Charlinda T. Brashear as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Northwestern Medical Faculty Foundation4,503 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Clinical Social Workerprimary
Other clinical social workers in Chicago
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Chicago, IL — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Northwestern Medical Faculty Foundation
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | CSW |
|---|---|
| School | University Of Kentucky College Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 2008 |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| Telehealth | Offers telehealth services |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1326686239 |
| 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