Quick answers
- Does Meenakshi Chaku accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Meenakshi Chaku 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 Meenakshi Chaku see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 262 Original Medicare patients and 1,357 services for Meenakshi Chaku. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Meenakshi Chaku's NPI number?
- 1578774303. 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 Meenakshi Chaku, 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 | 262 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 1,357 |
| Different services or procedures | 41 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 75 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)288 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)213 services
- Exam of visual field with extended testing (92083)159 services
- Imaging of optic nerve (92133)150 services
- Exam of the internal drainage system of eye (92020)100 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%
- Diabetes47%
- Arthritis46%
- Chronic kidney disease27%
- Ischemic heart disease24%
Hospitals where Meenakshi Chaku works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Meenakshi Chaku 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 University Medical CenterMaywood, IL · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 140276
Practice locations
Addresses where Meenakshi Chaku is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 2160 S 1st AveMaywood, IL 60153 (708) 216‑9000
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Meenakshi Chaku as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Loyola University Medical Center953 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Ophthalmologyprimary
Other ophthalmologists in Maywood
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Maywood, IL — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Loyola University Medical Center
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | Wayne State University School Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 2006 (20 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| Telehealth | Offers telehealth services |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1578774303 |
| 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