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Nephrology

Elaine M. Worcester, MD

Works at hospitals in Chicago, IL · Illinois

Summary

Dr. Elaine M. Worcester, MD is a nephrologist at 5841 S Maryland Ave, Chicago, IL 60637. Phone: (888) 824-0200. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Elaine M. Worcester had 141 Original Medicare patients and 312 services. NPI 1568525087. 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.

  • Specialty: Nephrologist (Medicare lists Nephrology)
  • Address: 5841 S Maryland Ave, Chicago, IL 60637 · Directions
  • Phone: (888) 824‑0200
  • Medicare: Accepts Medicare assignment
  • Hospital: The University of Chicago Medical Center
  • Group practice: University of Chicago
  • Medical school: University Of Illinois College Of Med (chi/peor/rock/chm-Urb) · graduated 1979 (47 years since medical school)
  • Gender (as listed): Female

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Elaine M. Worcester, 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 Elaine M. Worcester accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Elaine M. Worcester 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 Elaine M. Worcester see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 141 Original Medicare patients and 312 services for Elaine M. Worcester. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Elaine M. Worcester's NPI number?
1568525087. 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 Elaine M. Worcester, 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 patients141
Services billed to Medicare312
Different services or procedures13
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients67

Most frequent services

  1. Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes (99233)149 services
  2. Hemodialysis procedure with physician evaluation (90935)55 services
  3. Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes (99222)49 services
  4. Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes (99223)16 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%
  • Chronic kidney disease75%
  • Heart failure74%
  • Diabetes72%
  • Arthritis58%

Hospitals where Elaine M. Worcester works

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

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Elaine M. Worcester as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • University of Chicago1,712 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other nephrologists in Chicago

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

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Other clinicians in University of Chicago

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 year1979 (47 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Female
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1568525087
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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