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Orthopedic Surgery

Aravind Athiviraham, MD

Works at hospitals in Chicago, IL · Illinois

Summary

Dr. Aravind Athiviraham, MD is an orthopedic surgeon at 5841 S Maryland Ave, Chicago, IL 60637. Phone: (773) 702-1000. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Aravind Athiviraham had 80 Original Medicare patients and 154 services. NPI 1801101209. 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: Orthopedic surgeon (Medicare lists Orthopedic Surgery)
  • Address: 5841 S Maryland Ave, Chicago, IL 60637 · Directions
  • Phone: (773) 702‑1000
  • Medicare: Accepts Medicare assignment
  • Hospital: The University of Chicago Medical Center
  • Group practice: University of Chicago (+1 more)
  • Medical school: graduated 2005 (21 years since medical school)
  • Gender (as listed): Male

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Aravind Athiviraham, 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 Aravind Athiviraham accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Aravind Athiviraham 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 Aravind Athiviraham see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 80 Original Medicare patients and 154 services for Aravind Athiviraham. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Aravind Athiviraham's NPI number?
1801101209. 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 Aravind Athiviraham, 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 patients80
Services billed to Medicare154
Different services or procedures25
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients65

Most frequent services

  1. Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)41 services
  2. New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more (99204)22 services
  3. Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)20 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%
  • Arthritis75%
  • High cholesterol64%
  • Diabetes28%
  • Depression24%
  • Ischemic heart disease23%

Hospitals where Aravind Athiviraham works

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

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Aravind Athiviraham 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 orthopedic surgeons 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 year2005 (21 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1801101209
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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