DR. HOWARD CLARK FEDERER III M.D.
NPI 1023039674
Surgery in Chicago, IL

Q: What is Howard Federer's NPI number?

The NPI number for Howard Federer is 1023039674. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on July 21, 2006.

Q: What is Howard Federer's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Surgery with taxonomy code 208600000X.

Q: When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Howard Federer was last updated on March 2, 2021. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 5 years ago. If this record has changed at CMS more recently, you can request an on-demand re-check against the live CMS registry, directly from this page.

Active since July 21, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment

93.08/100

CMS Quality Rating

2740 W FOSTER AVE, SUITE 213, CHICAGO, IL 60625(773) 293-4001(773) 293-3203 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: March 2, 2021. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

Record update history: Mar 2, 2021, Oct 30, 2020 (2 updates tracked since 2020).

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About Dr. Howard Clark Federer Iii M.d. NPPES

Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.

DR. HOWARD CLARK FEDERER III M.D. (NPI 1023039674) is an individual surgery provider in Chicago, Illinois, licensed in Illinois (036072388) and active in the NPI registry since July 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Northshore University Healthsystem - Evanston Hospital, and is a graduate of Texas Tech University Health Science Center School Of Medicine (1984).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1023039674

Entity TypeIndividualMale

Primary Taxonomy208600000X

Provider Legal NameDR. HOWARD CLARK FEDERER IIICredential: M.D.

Location Address2740 W FOSTER AVE, SUITE 213Chicago, IL 60625-3500

Mailing Address2740 W Foster Ave Ste 213Chicago, IL 60625-3532 · (773) 293-4001 · Fax (773) 293-3203

Phone(773) 293-4001

Fax(773) 293-3203

Sole ProprietorNo

Medical School CMSTexas Tech University Health Science Center School Of MedicineGraduated 1984

Enumeration DateJuly 21, 2006

Last NPPES UpdateMarch 2, 20212 updates tracked since enumeration

NPPES CertifiedMarch 2, 2021

✔ NPI 1023039674 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtySurgeryAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Taxonomy Code208600000X

License✔ Licensed in IL · 036072388

Definition

A general surgeon has expertise related to the diagnosis - preoperative, operative and postoperative management - and management of complications of surgical conditions in the following areas: alimentary tract; abdomen; breast, skin and soft tissue; endocrine system; head and neck surgery; pediatric surgery; surgical critical care; surgical oncology; trauma and burns; and vascular surgery. General surgeons increasingly provide care through the use of minimally invasive and endoscopic techniques. Many general surgeons also possess expertise in transplantation surgery, plastic surgery and cardiothoracic surgery.

2740 W FOSTER AVE, Chicago, IL 60625

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Other Identifiers 2

Other406120103Ptan

Medicaid036-072388IL

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Ambetter Health, Ambetter Health of Delaware.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. Howard Clark Federer Iii M.d. is registered in PECOS and agrees to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment. Medicare patients are not billed beyond the standard deductible and coinsurance.

PECOS PAC ID8224218037

PECOS Enrollment IDI20110211000177

Eligible to Order & Refer✔ Part B Labs & Imaging✔ Durable Medical Equipment✔ Home Health Agency✔ Power Mobility DevicesPer the CMS Ordering and Referring file. Eligibility means Medicare pays claims that this provider orders or refers for these categories.

Medicare Billing Reassignments

Medicare enrollment records show Howard Federer reassigns Medicare billing to 2 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Swedish Covenant Management Services, Inc

0.1 mi

Emergency Medicine

5140 N CALIFORNIA AVE
Chicago, IL 60625

Reassigned Medicare billing, Illinois enrollment
350 clinicians in this Medicare group

NPI 1962049551 (847) 570-2040

Endeavor Health Medical Group

6.1 mi

Allergy & Immunology

1000 CENTRAL ST
Evanston, IL 60201

Reassigned Medicare billing, Illinois enrollment
4,841 clinicians in this Medicare group

NPI 1497701882 (847) 570-5235

Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 2

Services this provider delivered to Medicare fee-for-service patients, from the CMS Medicare utilization data. Higher counts generally reflect more experience with a service; care delivered outside Medicare is not included.

Removal of skin and tissue, 20.0 sq cm or less 11042

This procedure involves the surgical removal of skin and tissue, up to 20.0 square cm in size. It's often performed to treat conditions like skin cancer or to remove moles, warts, and other skin lesions. The area is numbed and the unwanted tissue is carefully cut out.

108 services11 patients

New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more 99203

This service involves an initial office or outpatient visit for a new patient. The healthcare professional will spend 30-44 minutes understanding your health history, current issues, and discussing possible treatment plans. It's a comprehensive evaluation to start your healthcare journey.

13 services13 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 2

Hospitals where this provider delivers care, identified from recent Medicare claims and place-of-service records.

Northshore University Healthsystem - Evanston Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Evanston, IL

5/5 CMS rating

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Other

CMS Certification Number140010

Location2650 Ridge AveEvanston, IL 60201 · Cook County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

Swedish Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Chicago, IL

2/5 CMS rating

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Church

CMS Certification Number140114

Location5145 N California AveChicago, IL 60625 · Cook County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 60625 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.

New Patient

$94.06 typical visit price

range $60.08 – $183.39

Typical copayment $23.51 (range $15.02 – $45.84)

Most-billed visit code 99203

Established Patient

$74.80 typical visit price

range $18.97 – $148.12

Typical copayment $18.70 (range $4.74 – $37.03)

Most-billed visit code 99213

Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

Medicare Quality Performance CMS QPP · MIPS

Performance in the CMS Quality Payment Program: the MIPS final score across four weighted categories, and the individual quality measures reported to Medicare.

93.08/100

MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program

Scored through an Alternative Payment Model

Quality

80.79

Promoting Interoperability

100

Improvement Activities

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 20

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

DR. SOLOMON SIDEA

Internal Medicine

2740 W FOSTER AVE
CHICAGO, IL 60625

Cook County (773) 989-4111

DR. STEPHEN MICHAEL GROHMANN M.D.

Internal Medicine (Infectious Disease)

2740 W FOSTER AVE, SUITE 214
CHICAGO, IL 60625

Cook County (773) 907-3400

SWEDISH COVENANT PHYSICIAN PARTNERS, LTD.

Health Maintenance Organization

2740 W FOSTER AVE, SUITE 411
CHICAGO, IL 60625

Cook County (773) 271-0880

NEIGHBORHOOD FAMILY HEALTHCARE SC

Family Medicine

2740 W FOSTER AVE, SUITE 410
CHICAGO, IL 60625

Cook County (773) 907-0978

DELIS FAMILY MEDICAL, S.C.

Family Medicine

2740 W FOSTER AVE, STE. 316
CHICAGO, IL 60625

Cook County (773) 561-8481

FEDERER SURGICAL SERVICES LTD

Surgery

2740 W FOSTER AVE, SUITE 213
CHICAGO, IL 60625

Cook County (773) 293-4001

ASHWIN M SHAH, MD, SC

Surgery

2740 W FOSTER AVE
CHICAGO, IL 60625

Cook County (773) 293-4004

WILCO FAMILY PRACTICE, LTD.

Family Medicine

2740 W FOSTER AVE, SUITE 307
CHICAGO, IL 60625

Cook County (872) 208-7709

Frequently Asked Questions NPPES & CMS

Common questions about this NPI record, answered from the official NPPES registry and CMS datasets shown on this page.

What is Howard Federer's NPI number?

The NPI number for Howard Federer is 1023039674. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on July 21, 2006.

Where is Howard Federer located?

Howard Federer practices at 2740 W Foster Ave Suite 213, Chicago, IL 60625. The listed phone number is (773) 293-4001.

What is Howard Federer's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Surgery with taxonomy code 208600000X.

Is Howard Federer enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Howard Federer is registered in the Medicare PECOS system and accepts Medicare assignment, which means accepting the Medicare-approved amount as payment in full for covered services.

Which organizations bill Medicare for Howard Federer's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Howard Federer reassigns Medicare benefits to 2 organizations: Swedish Covenant Management Services, Inc (Chicago, IL) and Endeavor Health Medical Group (Evanston, IL). Each reassignment is filed with Medicare on form CMS-855R, signed by both the clinician and the organization, and lets the organization bill Medicare and receive payment for Howard Federer's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Howard Federer accept?

Health plans from Ambetter Health and Ambetter Health of Delaware list Howard Federer as in-network in at least one marketplace plan. Coverage varies by plan and year; verify with the insurer or the provider before a visit.

Is Howard Federer affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Howard Federer is affiliated with Northshore University Healthsystem - Evanston Hospital and Swedish Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Howard Federer was last updated on March 2, 2021. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 5 years ago. If this record has changed at CMS more recently, you can request an on-demand re-check against the live CMS registry, directly from this page.