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Nephrology

Louis G. Baeseman, MD

Works at hospitals in Harvey, IL · Chicago, IL · Illinois

Summary

Dr. Louis G. Baeseman, MD is a nephrologist at 5841 S Maryland Ave, Chicago, IL 60637. Phone: (773) 702-1000. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Louis G. Baeseman had 143 Original Medicare patients and 361 services. NPI 1700346723. 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 Louis G. Baeseman, 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 Louis G. Baeseman accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Louis G. Baeseman 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 Louis G. Baeseman see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 143 Original Medicare patients and 361 services for Louis G. Baeseman. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Louis G. Baeseman's NPI number?
1700346723. 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 Louis G. Baeseman, 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 patients143
Services billed to Medicare361
Different services or procedures19
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients70

Most frequent services

  1. Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes (99232)68 services
  2. Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes (99233)64 services
  3. Visit complexity inherent to evaluation and management associated with medical care services that serve as the continuing focal point for all needed health care services and/or with medical care services that are part of ongoing care related to a patient's (G2211)54 services
  4. Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)34 services
  5. Hemodialysis procedure with physician evaluation (90935)28 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%
  • Chronic kidney disease75%
  • High cholesterol73%
  • Diabetes62%
  • Arthritis52%
  • Heart failure52%

Hospitals where Louis G. Baeseman works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Louis G. Baeseman 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.

Practice locations

Addresses where Louis G. Baeseman is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Louis G. Baeseman as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • University of Chicago1,712 clinicians in the group
  • The University of Chicago Medical Center915 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other nephrologists in Chicago

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Chicago, IL — not a recommendation.

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Other clinicians in University of Chicago

Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.

Clinician information

CredentialMD
Graduation year2019 (7 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
TelehealthOffers telehealth services
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1700346723
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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