Quick answers
- Does Shams B. Bufalino accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Shams B. Bufalino 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 Shams B. Bufalino see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 305 Original Medicare patients and 1,265 services for Shams B. Bufalino. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Shams B. Bufalino's NPI number?
- 1831488741. 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 Shams B. Bufalino, 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 | 305 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 1,265 |
| Different services or procedures | 16 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 76 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)441 services
- Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes (99233)319 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more (99215)110 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)84 services
- Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample (36415)80 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%
- High cholesterol75%
- Arthritis47%
- Chronic kidney disease41%
- Heart failure36%
- Diabetes33%
Hospitals where Shams B. Bufalino works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Shams B. Bufalino 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.
- Advocate Good Shepherd HospitalBarrington, IL · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 5 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 140291
- Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical CenterChicago, IL · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 140182
- Advocate Lutheran General HospitalPark Ridge, IL · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 140223
- Advocate Sherman HospitalElgin, IL · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 140030
Practice locations
Addresses where Shams B. Bufalino is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026). The first 5 of 8; the Medicare profile lists all.
- 1700 Luther LnPark Ridge, IL 60068
- 1775 Ballard RdPark Ridge, IL 60068 (847) 318‑9368
- 1775 Dempster StPark Ridge, IL 60068
- 1775 W Ballard Rd, GeriatricsPark Ridge, IL 60068 (847) 318‑2500
- 214 McHenry RdBuffalo Grove, IL 60089 (847) 459‑1160
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Shams B. Bufalino as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Advocate Health and Hospitals Corporation3,118 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Hematology/Oncologyprimary
Other hematologist-oncologists in Park Ridge
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Park Ridge, IL — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Advocate Health and Hospitals Corporation
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | Loyola University Of Chicago, Stritch School Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 2011 (15 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1831488741 |
| 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