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Gastroenterology

Carlos Simons Linares, MD

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

Summary

Dr. Carlos Simons Linares, MD is a gastroenterologist at 2160 S 1st Ave, Maywood, IL 60153. Phone: (708) 216-8372. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Carlos Simons Linares had 132 Original Medicare patients and 253 services. NPI 1588072938. 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 Carlos Simons Linares, 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 Carlos Simons Linares accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Carlos Simons Linares 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 Carlos Simons Linares see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 132 Original Medicare patients and 253 services for Carlos Simons Linares. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Carlos Simons Linares's NPI number?
1588072938. 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 Carlos Simons Linares, 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 patients132
Services billed to Medicare253
Different services or procedures40
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients70

Most frequent services

  1. Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more (99215)45 services
  2. Diagnostic exam of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope (43235)40 services
  3. Biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope (43239)23 services
  4. Other procedure on stomach (43999)11 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 cholesterol73%
  • Arthritis53%
  • Anxiety44%
  • Diabetes40%
  • Depression33%

Hospitals where Carlos Simons Linares works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Carlos Simons Linares 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 Carlos Simons Linares is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Carlos Simons Linares 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 gastroenterologists 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
Graduation year2011 (15 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1588072938
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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