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Occupational Therapist in Private Practice

Cynthia L. Destefano, OT

Sees patients in Chicago, IL · Illinois

Summary

Cynthia L. Destefano, OT is an occupational therapist at 675 N Saint Clair St, Chicago, IL 60611. Phone: (847) 582-2104. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Cynthia L. Destefano had 66 Original Medicare patients and 630 services. NPI 1861756868. Source: CMS National Downloadable File, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, data year 2024.

  • Specialty: Occupational therapist (Medicare lists Occupational Therapist in Private Practice)
  • Address: 675 N Saint Clair St, Chicago, IL 60611 · Directions (2 more locations)
  • Phone: (847) 582‑2104
  • Medicare: Accepts Medicare assignment
  • Group practice: Northwestern Medical Faculty Foundation
  • School: graduated 1987
  • Gender (as listed): Female

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Cynthia L. Destefano, joined by NPI number (data updated October 2, 2026). It is not a recommendation or a rating. Call the office or hospital to confirm before you go.

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Quick answers

Does Cynthia L. Destefano accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Cynthia L. Destefano 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 Cynthia L. Destefano see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 66 Original Medicare patients and 630 services for Cynthia L. Destefano. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Cynthia L. Destefano's NPI number?
1861756868. 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 Cynthia L. Destefano, 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 patients66
Services billed to Medicare630
Different services or procedures8
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients75

Most frequent services

  1. Therapy procedure using exercise to develop strength, endurance, range of motion, and flexibility, each 15 minutes (97110)517 services
  2. Evaluation for occupational therapy, typically 30 minutes (97165)38 services
  3. Therapy procedure using manual technique, each 15 minutes (97140)33 services
  4. Follow-up training in the use of orthopedic device or artificial arm, leg and/or trunk, each 15 minutes (97763)22 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 pressure59%
  • Arthritis50%
  • Osteoporosis35%
  • Ischemic heart disease27%
  • Cancer (breast, colorectal, lung, prostate, endometrial or leukemia/lymphoma)18%

Practice locations

Addresses where Cynthia L. Destefano is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Cynthia L. Destefano as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • Northwestern Medical Faculty Foundation4,503 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other occupational therapists in Chicago

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

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Other clinicians in Northwestern Medical Faculty Foundation

Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.

Clinician information

CredentialOT
Graduation year1987
Gender (as listed)Female
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1861756868
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Sources

  1. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  2. Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
  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