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Nurse Practitioner

Dorothy C. Tessman

Sees patients in Chicago, IL · Illinois

Summary

Dorothy C. Tessman is a nurse practitioner at 5525 S Pulaski Rd, Chicago, IL 60629. Phone: (312) 996-2779. Accepts Medicare assignment. NPI 1639567886. Source: CMS National Downloadable File, updated October 2, 2026.

  • Specialty: Nurse practitioner
  • Address: 5525 S Pulaski Rd, Chicago, IL 60629 · Directions
  • Phone: (312) 996‑2779
  • Medicare: Accepts Medicare assignment
  • Group practice: The Board of Trustees of the University of Illinois
  • School: University Of Illinois College Of Med (chi/peor/rock/chm-Urb) · graduated 2014
  • Gender (as listed): Female
  • Telehealth: offered

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Dorothy C. Tessman, 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 Dorothy C. Tessman accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Dorothy C. Tessman 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.
What is Dorothy C. Tessman's NPI number?
1639567886. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.

Practice locations

Addresses where Dorothy C. Tessman is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Dorothy C. Tessman as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • The Board of Trustees of the University of Illinois1,150 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other nurse practitioners in Chicago

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Other clinicians in The Board of Trustees of the University of Illinois

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Clinician information

SchoolUniversity Of Illinois College Of Med (chi/peor/rock/chm-Urb)
Graduation year2014
Gender (as listed)Female
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
TelehealthOffers telehealth services
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1639567886
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Sources

  1. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  2. NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
  3. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians