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Pathology

Carrie M. Bradford, MD

Works at hospitals in Winfield, IL · Chicago, IL · Palos Heights, IL · Illinois

Summary

Dr. Carrie M. Bradford, MD is a pathologist at 12251 S 80th Ave, Palos Heights, IL 60463. Phone: (708) 923-5076. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Carrie M. Bradford had 1,301 Original Medicare patients and 5,099 services. NPI 1346403664. 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 Carrie M. Bradford, 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 Carrie M. Bradford accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Carrie M. Bradford 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 Carrie M. Bradford see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 1,301 Original Medicare patients and 5,099 services for Carrie M. Bradford. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Carrie M. Bradford's NPI number?
1346403664. 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 Carrie M. Bradford, 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 patients1,301
Services billed to Medicare5,099
Different services or procedures37
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients75

Most frequent services

  1. Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, intermediate complexity (88305)1,642 services
  2. Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue, each additional procedure (88341)790 services
  3. Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue, initial procedure (88342)540 services
  4. Cell examination of specimen, selective cellular enhancement technique (88112)243 services
  5. Special stained specimen slides to identify organisms including interpretation and report (88312)229 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%
  • Arthritis52%
  • Ischemic heart disease45%
  • Chronic kidney disease39%
  • Diabetes37%

Hospitals where Carrie M. Bradford works

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

Group practices

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

  • Palos Diagnostics SC6 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other pathologists in Palos Heights

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

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Other clinicians in Palos Diagnostics SC

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

Clinician information

CredentialMD
Graduation year2005 (21 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Female
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1346403664
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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