Quick answers
- Does Kurosh Takhtehchian accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Kurosh Takhtehchian 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 Kurosh Takhtehchian see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 160 Original Medicare patients and 260 services for Kurosh Takhtehchian. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Kurosh Takhtehchian's NPI number?
- 1629271853. 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 Kurosh Takhtehchian, 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 | 160 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 260 |
| Different services or procedures | 60 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 70 |
Most frequent services
- Critical care, first 30-74 minutes (99291)72 services
- Insertion of artery tube for blood sampling or infusion through skin (36620)26 services
- Insertion of non-tunneled central venous tube for infusion (5 years or older) (36556)15 services
- Anesthesia for x-ray on artery of brain, heart, or chest (01926)13 services
- Anesthesia for other procedure on esophagus, stomach, or upper small bowel using an endoscope (00731)12 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%
- Arthritis49%
- Diabetes46%
- Ischemic heart disease46%
- Chronic kidney disease42%
Hospitals where Kurosh Takhtehchian works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Kurosh Takhtehchian 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.
- Northwest Community Hospital 1Arlington Heights, IL · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 140252
- University of Illinois Hospital and ClinicsChicago, IL · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 140150
Practice locations
Addresses where Kurosh Takhtehchian is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 1740 W Taylor StChicago, IL 60612
- 2650 Ridge AveEvanston, IL 60201
- 800 W Central RdArlington Heights, IL 60005 (847) 618‑1000
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Kurosh Takhtehchian as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Endeavor Health Medical Group3,350 clinicians in the group
- The Board of Trustees of the University of Illinois1,150 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Anesthesiologyprimary
- Critical Care (Intensivists)also
Other anesthesiologists in Chicago
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Chicago, IL — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Endeavor Health Medical Group
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | DO |
|---|---|
| Medical school | Midwestern University, Chicago College Of Osteopathic Med |
| Graduation year | 2001 (25 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1629271853 |
| 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