Quick answers
- Does Jeffrey J. Rager accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Jeffrey J. Rager 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 Jeffrey J. Rager see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 505 Original Medicare patients and 3,228 services for Jeffrey J. Rager. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Jeffrey J. Rager's NPI number?
- 1538137831. 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 Jeffrey J. Rager, 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 | 505 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 3,228 |
| Different services or procedures | 41 |
| 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)2,103 services
- Shaving of skin growth of scalp, neck, hands, feet, or genitals, 0.5 cm or less (11305)420 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)165 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more (99212)127 services
- New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99203)125 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%
- Arthritis58%
- Diabetes39%
- Ischemic heart disease31%
- Osteoporosis27%
Hospitals where Jeffrey J. Rager works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Jeffrey J. Rager 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 Jeffrey J. Rager is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 4555 Oakton StSkokie, IL 60076
- 4555 Oakton St, Suite 1Skokie, IL 60076
- 9600 Gross Point RdSkokie, IL 60076 (847) 675‑8096
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Jeffrey J. Rager as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Vadim Edelstein MD Ltd4 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Podiatryprimary
Other podiatrists in Skokie
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Skokie, IL — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Vadim Edelstein MD Ltd
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 | 2001 (25 years since podiatric medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1538137831 |
| 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