Quick answers
- Does Erin M. Smielewski accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Erin M. Smielewski 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 Erin M. Smielewski see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 436 Original Medicare patients and 2,303 services for Erin M. Smielewski. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Erin M. Smielewski's NPI number?
- 1609190693. 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 Erin M. Smielewski, 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 | 436 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 2,303 |
| Different services or procedures | 26 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 79 |
Most frequent services
- Removal of fingernails or toenails, 6 or more nails (11721)962 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)424 services
- Removal of noncancer thickened skin growth, 2-4 growths (11056)318 services
- Removal of noncancer thickened skin growth, 1 growth (11055)146 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)82 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%
- Arthritis53%
- Diabetes33%
- Ischemic heart disease28%
- Chronic kidney disease26%
Practice locations
Addresses where Erin M. Smielewski is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 1257 W Dundee RdBuffalo Grove, IL 60089 (847) 577‑1949
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Erin M. Smielewski as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Smielewski Podiatry Inc.3 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Podiatryprimary
Other podiatrists in Buffalo Grove
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Buffalo Grove, IL — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Smielewski Podiatry Inc.
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | DPM |
|---|---|
| Podiatric medical school | Kent State University College Of Podiatric Medicine |
| Graduation year | 2007 (19 years since podiatric medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1609190693 |
| 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
- 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