Quick answers
- Does Ailda L. Nika accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Ailda L. Nika 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 Ailda L. Nika see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 684 Original Medicare patients and 1,363 services for Ailda L. Nika. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Ailda L. Nika's NPI number?
- 1831316983. 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 Ailda L. Nika, 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 | 684 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 1,363 |
| Different services or procedures | 19 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 73 |
Most frequent services
- Dxa bone density measurement of hip, pelvis, spine (77080)443 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)313 services
- 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)206 services
- Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint (20610)119 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more (99215)74 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%
- Arthritis66%
- Osteoporosis43%
- Diabetes30%
- Ischemic heart disease26%
Hospitals where Ailda L. Nika works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Ailda L. Nika 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.
- John H Stroger Jr HospitalChicago, IL · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 140124
- Rush Oak Park HospitalOak Park, IL · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 140063
- Rush University Medical CenterChicago, IL · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 5 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 140119
Practice locations
Addresses where Ailda L. Nika is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026). The first 5 of 6; the Medicare profile lists all.
- 1611 W Harrison StChicago, IL 60612
- 1620 W Harrison StChicago, IL 60612
- 1653 W Congress PkwyChicago, IL 60612
- 1700 W Van Buren StChicago, IL 60612 (312) 563‑2875
- 1901 W Harrison StChicago, IL 60612 (312) 633‑7292
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Ailda L. Nika as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Rush University Medical Group1,551 clinicians in the group
- Cook County788 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Rheumatologyprimary
- Internal Medicinealso
Other rheumatologists in Chicago
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Chicago, IL — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Rush University Medical Group
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 1999 (27 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| Telehealth | Offers telehealth services |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1831316983 |
| 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