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Nephrology

Muhammad Farooq, MD

Works at hospitals in Elk Grove Village, IL · Winfield, IL · McHenry, IL … · Illinois

Summary

Muhammad Farooq, MD (Nephrology) is listed by Medicare at 4 hospitals in Elk Grove Village, IL, Winfield, IL and McHenry, IL and other places. NPI 1851656706. Medicare data says the clinician accepts Medicare assignment. Source: CMS Facility Affiliation Data, updated 2026-10-02.

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Muhammad Farooq, joined by NPI number (data updated 2026-10-02). It is not a recommendation or a rating. Call the office or hospital to confirm before you go.

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At a glance

NephrologyPrimary specialty
YesAccepts Medicare assignment
7Years since medical school (graduated 2019)
Wayne State University School Of MedicineMedical school
MaleGender (as listed)
Kidney Care Center Elgin LLCGroup practice

Quick answers

Which hospitals does Muhammad Farooq work at?
Medicare's official clinician data lists Muhammad Farooq at 4 hospitals: Alexian Brothers Medical Center 1, Northwestern Medicine Central Dupage Hospital, Northwestern Medicine McHenry and St Alexius Medical Center. This is where the clinician works or has privileges; call the hospital to confirm.
Where does Muhammad Farooq see patients?
Medicare's clinician data lists 2 practice locations, including Elgin, IL and Crystal Lake, IL. Call before your visit to confirm the address.
What is Muhammad Farooq's specialty?
Medicare lists Nephrology as the primary specialty, and also Internal Medicine.
Does Muhammad Farooq accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Muhammad Farooq accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of 2026-10-02. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
What is the phone number for Muhammad Farooq?
(224) 238-3211, as listed in official Medicare / NPI Registry data.
What is Muhammad Farooq's NPI number?
1851656706. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.

Hospitals where Muhammad Farooq works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Muhammad Farooq at these hospitals (updated 2026-10-02). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians.

Practice locations

Addresses where Muhammad Farooq is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Muhammad Farooq as a member of this group (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).

  • Kidney Care Center Elgin LLC7 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other nephrologists in Elgin

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Elgin, IL — not a recommendation.

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Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolWayne State University School Of Medicine
Graduation year2019
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1851656706
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Sources

  1. Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated 2026-10-02, retrieved 2026-10-29
  2. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated 2026-10-02, retrieved 2026-10-29
  3. NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
  4. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians