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Pathology

Robert J. Pooley Jr., MD

Works at hospitals in Melrose Park, IL · Maywood, IL · Berwyn, IL · Illinois

Summary

Dr. Robert J. Pooley Jr., MD is a pathologist at 2160 S 1st Ave, Maywood, IL 60153. Phone: (708) 216-9000. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Robert J. Pooley Jr. had 728 Original Medicare patients and 2,219 services. NPI 1538169438. 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 Robert J. Pooley Jr., 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 Robert J. Pooley Jr. accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Robert J. Pooley Jr. 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 Robert J. Pooley Jr. see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 728 Original Medicare patients and 2,219 services for Robert J. Pooley Jr.. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Robert J. Pooley Jr.'s NPI number?
1538169438. 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 Robert J. Pooley Jr., 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 patients728
Services billed to Medicare2,219
Different services or procedures33
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients74

Most frequent services

  1. Protein measurement, serum (84165)704 services
  2. Immunologic analysis technique on serum (immunofixation) (86334)653 services
  3. Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, intermediate complexity (88305)180 services
  4. Protein measurement, body fluid (84166)118 services
  5. Flow cytometry technique for dna or cell analysis, 16 or more markers (88189)117 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%
  • Chronic kidney disease39%
  • Diabetes36%
  • Ischemic heart disease35%

Hospitals where Robert J. Pooley Jr. works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Robert J. Pooley Jr. 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.

  • Loyola Gottlieb Memorial HospitalMelrose Park, IL · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 140008
  • Loyola University Medical CenterMaywood, IL · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 140276
  • MacNeal HospitalBerwyn, IL · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 140054

Practice locations

Addresses where Robert J. Pooley Jr. is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Robert J. Pooley Jr. as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • Loyola University Medical Center953 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other pathologists in Maywood

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

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Other clinicians in Loyola University Medical Center

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

Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolUniversity Of Illinois College Of Med (chi/peor/rock/chm-Urb)
Graduation year1993 (33 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1538169438
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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