Quick answers
- Does Katherine Kouvelis accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Katherine Kouvelis 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 Katherine Kouvelis see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 90 Original Medicare patients and 369 services for Katherine Kouvelis. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Katherine Kouvelis's NPI number?
- 1861493165. 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 Katherine Kouvelis, 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 | 90 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 369 |
| Different services or procedures | 33 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 75 |
Most frequent services
- Diagnostic exam of anus using an endoscope (46600)104 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more (99212)94 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)59 services
- New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99203)34 services
- New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more (99204)12 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 pressure73%
- Arthritis48%
- Ischemic heart disease31%
- Diabetes30%
- Chronic kidney disease28%
Hospitals where Katherine Kouvelis works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Katherine Kouvelis 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 Samaritan HospitalDowners Grove, IL · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 140288
Practice locations
Addresses where Katherine Kouvelis is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 1221 N Highland AveAurora, IL 60506 (630) 859‑6800
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Katherine Kouvelis as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Advocate Health and Hospitals Corporation3,118 clinicians in the group
Specialties
Other general surgeons in Aurora
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Aurora, 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 | Rush Medical College Of Rush University |
| Graduation year | 1993 (33 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1861493165 |
| 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