RAY SAWAQED MD
NPI 1023109899
Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) in Palos Heights, IL

Active since September 27, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
94.1/100
CMS Quality Rating
12251 S 80TH AVE STE 1520, PALOS HEIGHTS, IL 60463(708) 923-4200(708) 923-4201 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: January 2, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

Record update history: Jan 2, 2025, Nov 9, 2023, Apr 30, 2021 and 1 more (4 updates tracked since 2020).

About Ray Sawaqed Md NPPES

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

RAY SAWAQED MD (NPI 1023109899) is an individual thoracic surgery (cardiothoracic vascular surgery) provider in Palos Heights, Illinois, licensed in Illinois (036102166) and active in the NPI registry since September 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Palos Community Hospital, and maintains 2 additional practice locations.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1023109899
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy208G00000X
Provider Legal NameRAY SAWAQEDCredential: MD
Location Address12251 S 80TH AVE STE 1520Palos Heights, IL 60463-1290
Mailing Address8777 Broadway, Ste CMerrillville, IN 46410-6693 · (219) 769-7800 · Fax (219) 738-3864
Fax(708) 923-4201
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 1988
Enumeration DateSeptember 27, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateJanuary 2, 20254 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedJanuary 2, 2025
NPI 1023109899 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

Primary SpecialtyThoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code208G00000X
Licenses Licensed in IL · 036102166 Licensed in IN · 010-60761A
Definition
A thoracic surgeon provides the operative, perioperative and critical care of patients with pathologic conditions within the chest. Included is the surgical care of coronary artery disease, cancers of the lung, esophagus and chest wall, abnormalities of the trachea, abnormalities of the great vessels and heart valves, congenital anomalies, tumors of the mediastinum and diseases of the diaphragm. The management of the airway and injuries of the chest is within the scope of the specialty.
Also ListedSurgeryTaxonomy 208600000X · License 036-102166 (IL)
12251 S 80TH AVE STE 1520, Palos Heights, IL 60463

Secondary Practice Locations 2

Location 1619 E Mason St Ste 5Springfield, IL 62701-1080 · Phone (217) 545-8000 · Fax (217) 545-2552
Location 28777 Broadway, Ste CMerrillville, IN 46410-6693 · Phone (219) 769-7800 · Fax (219) 738-3864

Other Identifiers 1

Medicaid200528660IN

Accepted Insurance

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Ray Sawaqed Md 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 ID4688605553
PECOS Enrollment IDI20180103002410
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.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims

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.

Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes 99222
Initial hospital inpatient care is a service where a healthcare provider spends about 50 minutes per day overseeing your care while you're admitted in the hospital. This includes reviewing your health status, planning your treatment, and ensuring your safety and comfort.
14 services13 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 2

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

Palos Community Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Palos Heights, IL
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number140062
Location12251 South 80th AvenuePalos Heights, IL 60463 · Cook County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

John H Stroger Jr Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Chicago, IL
2/5 CMS rating
OwnershipGovernment - Local
CMS Certification Number140124
Location1901 W Harrison StChicago, IL 60612 · Cook County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 60463 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
$183.39 typical visit price
range $60.08 – $183.39
Typical copayment $45.84 (range $15.02 – $45.84)
Most-billed visit code 99205
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.

94.1/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored through an Alternative Payment Model
Quality82.59
Promoting Interoperability100
Improvement Activities40

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.

Internal Medicine (Cardiovascular Disease)
12251 S 80TH AVE STE 1520
PALOS HEIGHTS, IL 60463
Nurse Practitioner
12251 S 80TH AVE STE 1520
PALOS HEIGHTS, IL 60463
Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)
12251 S 80TH AVE STE 1520
PALOS HEIGHTS, IL 60463
Nurse Practitioner
12251 S 80TH AVE STE 1520
PALOS HEIGHTS, IL 60463
Nurse Practitioner
12251 S 80TH AVE STE 1520
PALOS HEIGHTS, IL 60463
Physician Assistant (Surgical)
12251 S 80TH AVE STE 1520
PALOS HEIGHTS, IL 60463
Physician Assistant
12251 S 80TH AVE STE 1520
PALOS HEIGHTS, IL 60463
Pharmacy Technician
12251 S 80TH AVE STE 1520
PALOS HEIGHTS, IL 60463

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 Ray Sawaqed's NPI number?

The NPI number for Ray Sawaqed is 1023109899. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on September 27, 2006.

Where is Ray Sawaqed located?

Ray Sawaqed practices at 12251 S 80th Ave Ste 1520, Palos Heights, IL 60463. The listed phone number is (708) 923-4200.

What is Ray Sawaqed's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) with taxonomy code 208G00000X.

Is Ray Sawaqed enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Ray Sawaqed 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.

What insurance does Ray Sawaqed accept?

Health plans from Ambetter Health, Ambetter Health of Delaware and Ambetter from Home State Health list Ray Sawaqed 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 Ray Sawaqed affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Ray Sawaqed is affiliated with Palos Community Hospital and John H Stroger Jr Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Ray Sawaqed was last updated on January 2, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 19 months 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.