Quick answers
- Does Suresh C. Shah accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Suresh C. Shah 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 Suresh C. Shah see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 162 Original Medicare patients and 1,365 services for Suresh C. Shah. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Suresh C. Shah's NPI number?
- 1518040617. 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 Suresh C. Shah, 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 | 162 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 1,365 |
| Different services or procedures | 24 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 72 |
Most frequent services
- Subsequent nursing facility care with moderate level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 30 minutes (99309)416 services
- Residence visit for established patient with low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 30 minutes (99348)330 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)250 services
- Visit complexity inherent to evaluation and management associated with medical care services that serve as the continuing focal point for all needed health care services and/or with medical care services that are part of ongoing care related to a patient's (G2211)198 services
- Residence visit for new patient with moderate level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 60 minutes (99344)31 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%
- Arthritis67%
- Diabetes58%
- Depression46%
- Anxiety43%
Hospitals where Suresh C. Shah works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Suresh C. Shah 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.
- South Shore HospitalChicago, IL · Acute Care Hospital · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 140181
Practice locations
Addresses where Suresh C. Shah is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 1251 E Richton RdCrete, IL 60417 (708) 672‑6700
- 2425 E 71st StChicago, IL 60649 (773) 721‑5000
- 88 Silo Ridge Rd WOrland Park, IL 60467
- 88 Siloridge Rd WOrland Park, IL 60467
Specialties
- Emergency Medicineprimary
- General Practicealso
- Geriatric Medicinealso
Other emergency medicine doctors in Illinois
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Illinois — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 1973 (53 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1518040617 |
| 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