Quick answers
- Does Carla O. Gamez accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Carla O. Gamez 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 Carla O. Gamez see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 483 Original Medicare patients and 1,921 services for Carla O. Gamez. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Carla O. Gamez's NPI number?
- 1346287653. 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 Carla O. Gamez, 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 | 483 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 1,921 |
| Different services or procedures | 45 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 75 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)463 services
- X-ray of foot, minimum of 3 views (73630)450 services
- Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg (J3301)258 services
- New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99203)183 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)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 cholesterol75%
- Arthritis61%
- High blood pressure56%
- Osteoporosis29%
- Diabetes21%
- Ischemic heart disease19%
Hospitals where Carla O. Gamez works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Carla O. Gamez 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.
- Northshore University Healthsystem - Evanston HospitalEvanston, IL · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 5 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 140010
Practice locations
Addresses where Carla O. Gamez is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026). The first 5 of 11; the Medicare profile lists all.
- 1450 Busch PkwyBuffalo Grove, IL 60089
- 2101 Waukegan RdBannockburn, IL 60015
- 2401 Ravine WayGlenview, IL 60025
- 521 Green Bay RdWilmette, IL 60091 (847) 996‑5680
- 521 Green Bay Rd, Suite 100Wilmette, IL 60091 (847) 832‑1460
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Carla O. Gamez as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Illinois Bone and Joint Institute, LLC604 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Podiatryprimary
Other podiatrists in Buffalo Grove
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Buffalo Grove, IL — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Illinois Bone and Joint Institute, LLC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | DPM |
|---|---|
| Podiatric medical school | William M. Scholl College Of Podiatric Medicine |
| Graduation year | 1998 (28 years since podiatric medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1346287653 |
| 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
- Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
- 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