Quick answers
- Does Cliff J. Ireland accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Cliff J. Ireland 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 Cliff J. Ireland see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 339 Original Medicare patients and 1,935 services for Cliff J. Ireland. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Cliff J. Ireland's NPI number?
- 1952365116. 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 Cliff J. Ireland, 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 | 339 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 1,935 |
| Different services or procedures | 53 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 75 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)324 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)319 services
- Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report (93000)249 services
- Annual wellness visit, includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), subsequent visit (G0439)170 services
- Annual depression screening, 5 to 15 minutes (G0444)159 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 cholesterol73%
- High blood pressure54%
- Arthritis43%
- Diabetes21%
- Cancer (breast, colorectal, lung, prostate, endometrial or leukemia/lymphoma)19%
- Ischemic heart disease17%
Hospitals where Cliff J. Ireland works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Cliff J. Ireland 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 Lutheran General HospitalPark Ridge, IL · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 140223
- Northshore University Healthsystem - Evanston HospitalEvanston, IL · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 5 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 140010
- Northwest Community Hospital 1Arlington Heights, IL · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 140252
- Saint Francis Hospital-EvanstonEvanston, IL · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 140080
Practice locations
Addresses where Cliff J. Ireland is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 4905 Old Orchard Ctr LevelSkokie, IL 60077 (847) 679‑6707
Specialties
- Internal Medicineprimary
Other internal medicine doctors in Skokie
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Skokie, IL — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | Midwestern University, Chicago College Of Osteopathic Med |
| Graduation year | 1984 (42 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| Telehealth | Offers telehealth services |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1952365116 |
| 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