Quick answers
- Does Kelly Karas-Hedrick accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Kelly Karas-Hedrick 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 Kelly Karas-Hedrick see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 211 Original Medicare patients and 583 services for Kelly Karas-Hedrick. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Kelly Karas-Hedrick's NPI number?
- 1841832292. 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 Kelly Karas-Hedrick, 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 | 211 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 583 |
| Different services or procedures | 48 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 74 |
Most frequent services
- New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99203)102 services
- Detection test by immunoassay with direct visual observation for influenza virus (87804)92 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)86 services
- Detection test by immunoassay technique for severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus (87426)31 services
- Removal of impacted ear wax (69210)29 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 cholesterol71%
- High blood pressure56%
- Arthritis48%
- Anxiety26%
- Diabetes20%
- Chronic kidney disease20%
Practice locations
Addresses where Kelly Karas-Hedrick is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 29 N Cass Ave, Suite AWestmont, IL 60559 (630) 325‑6825
- 4 E Ogden AveWestmont, IL 60559 (630) 888‑0019
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Kelly Karas-Hedrick as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Amer I Alhussaini MD SC3 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Nurse Practitionerprimary
Other nurse practitioners in Westmont
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Westmont, IL — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Amer I Alhussaini MD SC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| School | Rush Medical College Of Rush University |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 2013 |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1841832292 |
| 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
- 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