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Anesthesiology

Jay S. Kersh, MD

Works at hospitals in Palos Heights, IL · Illinois

Summary

Dr. Jay S. Kersh, MD is an anesthesiologist at 12251 S 80th Ave, Palos Heights, IL 60463. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Jay S. Kersh had 342 Original Medicare patients and 384 services. NPI 1952561417. 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: Anesthesiologist (Medicare lists Anesthesiology)
  • Address: 12251 S 80th Ave, Palos Heights, IL 60463 · Directions (2 more locations)
  • Medicare: Accepts Medicare assignment
  • Hospital: Palos Community Hospital
  • Group practice: Northwestern Medical Faculty Foundation
  • Medical school: University Of Chicago, Pritzker School Of Medicine · graduated 2007 (19 years since medical school)
  • Gender (as listed): Male

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Jay S. Kersh, 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 Jay S. Kersh accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Jay S. Kersh 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 Jay S. Kersh see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 342 Original Medicare patients and 384 services for Jay S. Kersh. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Jay S. Kersh's NPI number?
1952561417. 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 Jay S. Kersh, 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 patients342
Services billed to Medicare384
Different services or procedures82
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients75

Most frequent services

  1. Anesthesia for other procedure on upper abdomen (00790)25 services
  2. Anesthesia for other closed procedure on chest (00520)24 services
  3. Anesthesia for other procedure on large bowel using an endoscope (00811)24 services
  4. Anesthesia for other procedure on esophagus, stomach, or upper small bowel using an endoscope (00731)22 services
  5. Insertion of artery tube for blood sampling or infusion through skin (36620)18 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%
  • Arthritis52%
  • Ischemic heart disease44%
  • Diabetes39%
  • Chronic kidney disease39%

Hospitals where Jay S. Kersh works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Jay S. Kersh 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.

  • Palos Community HospitalPalos Heights, IL · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 140062

Practice locations

Addresses where Jay S. Kersh is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • 12251 S 80th AvePalos Heights, IL 60463
  • 675 N Saint Clair StChicago, IL 60611
  • 675 N St ClairChicago, IL 60611

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Jay S. Kersh 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 anesthesiologists in Palos Heights

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Palos Heights, 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

CredentialMD
Medical schoolUniversity Of Chicago, Pritzker School Of Medicine
Graduation year2007 (19 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1952561417
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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