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Gastroenterology

Atsushi Sakuraba, MD

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

Summary

Dr. Atsushi Sakuraba, MD is a gastroenterologist at 1725 W Harrison St, Suite 207, Chicago, IL 60612. Phone: (312) 942-5861. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Atsushi Sakuraba had 160 Original Medicare patients and 254 services. NPI 1366756140. 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 Atsushi Sakuraba, 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 Atsushi Sakuraba accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Atsushi Sakuraba 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 Atsushi Sakuraba see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 160 Original Medicare patients and 254 services for Atsushi Sakuraba. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Atsushi Sakuraba's NPI number?
1366756140. 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 Atsushi Sakuraba, 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 patients160
Services billed to Medicare254
Different services or procedures31
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients69

Most frequent services

  1. Biopsy of large bowel using a flexible endoscope (45380)39 services
  2. Removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using an endoscope with mechanical snare (45385)30 services
  3. Biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope (43239)27 services
  4. Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes (99222)25 services
  5. Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)22 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%
  • Arthritis55%
  • Diabetes46%
  • Ischemic heart disease43%
  • Chronic kidney disease38%

Hospitals where Atsushi Sakuraba works

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

Group practices

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

  • Rush University Medical Group1,551 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 Rush University Medical Group

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

Clinician information

CredentialMD
Graduation year1997 (29 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1366756140
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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