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General Surgery

Richard N. Olen, MD

Works at hospitals in Chicago, IL · Illinois

Summary

Dr. Richard N. Olen, MD is a general surgeon at 100 N River Rd, Des Plaines, IL 60016. Phone: (847) 297-1800. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Richard N. Olen had 424 Original Medicare patients and 1,346 services. NPI 1952319410. Source: CMS National Downloadable File, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Facility Affiliation Data, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, data year 2024.

  • Specialty: General surgeon (Medicare lists General Surgery)
  • Address: 100 N River Rd, Des Plaines, IL 60016 · Directions (1 more location)
  • Phone: (847) 297‑1800
  • Medicare: Accepts Medicare assignment
  • Hospital: AMITA Health Resurrection Medical Center
  • Group practice: Prime Healthcare Illinois Medical Group LLC
  • Medical school: Loyola University Of Chicago, Stritch School Of Medicine · graduated 1985 (41 years since medical school)
  • Gender (as listed): Male

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Richard N. Olen, 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 Richard N. Olen accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Richard N. Olen 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 Richard N. Olen see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 424 Original Medicare patients and 1,346 services for Richard N. Olen. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Richard N. Olen's NPI number?
1952319410. 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 Richard N. Olen, 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 patients424
Services billed to Medicare1,346
Different services or procedures147
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients77

Most frequent services

  1. Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes (99232)444 services
  2. Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes (99222)163 services
  3. Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more (99212)120 services
  4. New patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 15 minutes or more (99202)107 services
  5. Subsequent hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 25 minutes (99231)79 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%
  • Arthritis55%
  • Heart failure46%
  • Ischemic heart disease45%
  • Diabetes44%

Hospitals where Richard N. Olen works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Richard N. Olen 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.

Practice locations

Addresses where Richard N. Olen is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Richard N. Olen as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • Prime Healthcare Illinois Medical Group LLC322 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other general surgeons in Des Plaines

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

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Other clinicians in Prime Healthcare Illinois Medical Group LLC

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

Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolLoyola University Of Chicago, Stritch School Of Medicine
Graduation year1985 (41 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1952319410
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Sources

  1. Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  2. Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
  3. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  4. Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
  5. NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
  6. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians