Quick answers
- Does Lekha Paramben accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Lekha Paramben 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 Lekha Paramben see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 458 Original Medicare patients and 4,502 services for Lekha Paramben. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Lekha Paramben's NPI number?
- 1861853517. 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 Lekha Paramben, 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 | 458 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 4,502 |
| Different services or procedures | 31 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 79 |
Most frequent services
- Subsequent nursing facility care with straightforward level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99308)1,843 services
- Subsequent nursing facility care with straightforward level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 10 minutes (99307)1,712 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)221 services
- Subsequent nursing facility care with moderate level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 30 minutes (99309)84 services
- Nursing facility discharge day management, 30 minutes or less (99315)84 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%
- Arthritis66%
- Ischemic heart disease53%
- Heart failure53%
- Diabetes50%
Practice locations
Addresses where Lekha Paramben is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 3445 N Central AveChicago, IL 60634 (773) 205‑0800
- 5600 W Addison St, Lowr 1llChicago, IL 60634 (773) 202‑9622
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Lekha Paramben as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Metropolitan Healthcare Partners PLLC25 clinicians in the group
- Metropolitan Gericare Associates PLLC10 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Nurse Practitionerprimary
Other nurse practitioners in Chicago
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Chicago, IL — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Metropolitan Healthcare Partners PLLC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | NP |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 2015 |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| Telehealth | Offers telehealth services |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1861853517 |
| 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