Quick answers
- Does Krishna Tikiwala accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Krishna Tikiwala 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 Krishna Tikiwala see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 232 Original Medicare patients and 1,520 services for Krishna Tikiwala. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Krishna Tikiwala's NPI number?
- 1457916785. 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 Krishna Tikiwala, 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 | 232 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 1,520 |
| Different services or procedures | 66 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 78 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)383 services
- X-ray of foot, minimum of 3 views (73630)226 services
- Removal of fingernails or toenails, 6 or more nails (11721)132 services
- Destruction of skin growth, 1-14 growths (17110)105 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)83 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%
- Arthritis56%
- Diabetes44%
- Ischemic heart disease31%
- Chronic kidney disease31%
Hospitals where Krishna Tikiwala works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Krishna Tikiwala 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.
- Advocate Condell Medical CenterLibertyville, IL · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 140202
- Northwestern Lake Forest HospitalLake Forest, IL · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 5 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 140130
Practice locations
Addresses where Krishna Tikiwala is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 731 S Il Route 21, Suite 140Gurnee, IL 60031 (847) 295‑9300
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Krishna Tikiwala as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Audey Nasser Podiatry PC2 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Podiatryprimary
Other podiatrists in Gurnee
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Gurnee, IL — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Audey Nasser Podiatry PC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | DPM |
|---|---|
| Podiatric medical school | R Franklin University Of Med & Sci/chicago Medical School |
| Graduation year | 2019 (7 years since podiatric medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1457916785 |
| 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