Quick answers
- Does Mahesh Vaidyanathan accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Mahesh Vaidyanathan 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 Mahesh Vaidyanathan see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 91 Original Medicare patients and 92 services for Mahesh Vaidyanathan. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Mahesh Vaidyanathan's NPI number?
- 1760776710. 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 Mahesh Vaidyanathan, 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 | 91 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 92 |
| Different services or procedures | 35 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 72 |
Most frequent services
- Anesthesia for lens surgery (00142)14 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 cholesterol75%
- High blood pressure70%
- Arthritis56%
- Ischemic heart disease37%
- Chronic kidney disease35%
- Diabetes26%
Hospitals where Mahesh Vaidyanathan works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Mahesh Vaidyanathan 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.
- Northwestern Memorial HospitalChicago, IL · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 5 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 140281
Practice locations
Addresses where Mahesh Vaidyanathan is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026). The first 5 of 8; the Medicare profile lists all.
- 250 E Superior, 2304 Nwmff Prent Wmn HospChicago, IL 60611 (312) 472‑3660
- 250 E Superior StChicago, IL 60611
- 251 E HuronChicago, IL 60611
- 251 E Huron StChicago, IL 60611
- 259 E Erie StChicago, IL 60611 (312) 503‑1944
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Mahesh Vaidyanathan as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Northwestern Medical Faculty Foundation4,503 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Anesthesiologyprimary
Other anesthesiologists in Chicago
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Chicago, IL — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Northwestern Medical Faculty Foundation
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 2011 (15 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1760776710 |
| 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