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Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery

Lee Alkureishi, MD

Works at hospitals in Chicago, IL · Illinois

Summary

Dr. Lee Alkureishi, MD is a plastic surgeon at 1401 S California Ave, Chicago, IL 60608. Phone: (773) 522-6656. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Lee Alkureishi had 31 Original Medicare patients and 75 services. NPI 1720382856. 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.

  • Specialty: Plastic surgeon (Medicare lists Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery)
  • Address: 1401 S California Ave, Chicago, IL 60608 · Directions (3 more locations)
  • Phone: (773) 522‑6656
  • Medicare: Accepts Medicare assignment
  • Hospital: University of Illinois Hospital and Clinics
  • Group practice: The Board of Trustees of the University of Illinois (+1 more)
  • Medical school: graduated 2004 (22 years since medical school)
  • Gender (as listed): Male

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Lee Alkureishi, 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 Lee Alkureishi accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Lee Alkureishi 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 Lee Alkureishi see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 31 Original Medicare patients and 75 services for Lee Alkureishi. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Lee Alkureishi's NPI number?
1720382856. 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 Lee Alkureishi, 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 patients31
Services billed to Medicare75
Different services or procedures32
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients59

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 cholesterol65%
  • Diabetes48%
  • Arthritis48%
  • Ischemic heart disease39%

Hospitals where Lee Alkureishi works

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

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Lee Alkureishi as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • The Board of Trustees of the University of Illinois1,150 clinicians in the group
  • Mount Sinai Community Foundation248 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other plastic surgeons in Chicago

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

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

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

Clinician information

CredentialMD
Graduation year2004 (22 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1720382856
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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