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DR. VASUKI TIKKIWAL MD
NPI 1023670833
Internal Medicine in Chicago, IL

Active since July 01, 2019PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
89.97/100
CMS Quality Rating
836 W WELLINGTON AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60657(773) 296-5424 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: March 23, 2022. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

About Dr. Vasuki Tikkiwal Md NPPES

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

DR. VASUKI TIKKIWAL MD (NPI 1023670833) is an individual internal medicine provider in Chicago, Illinois, licensed in Florida (ME153693) and active in the NPI registry since July 2019. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Hca Florida Capital Hospital, and is a graduate of Other (2013).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1023670833
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy207R00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. VASUKI TIKKIWALCredential: MD
Location Address836 W WELLINGTON AVEChicago, IL 60657-5147
Mailing Address836 W Wellington AveChicago, IL 60657-5147 · (773) 296-5424
Phone(773) 296-5424
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2013
Enumeration DateJuly 1, 2019
Last NPPES UpdateMarch 23, 2022
NPPES CertifiedMarch 23, 2022
✔ NPI 1023670833 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207R00000X
License✔ Licensed in FL · ME153693
Definition
A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.
Also ListedStudent in an Organized Health Care Education/Training ProgramTaxonomy 390200000X · License 125.074183 (IL)
836 W WELLINGTON AVE, Chicago, IL 60657
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Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Oscar Health Maintenance Organization of Florida, Oscar Insurance Company.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. Vasuki Tikkiwal 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 ID9739565987
PECOS Enrollment IDI20220926002928
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 4

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.

Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes 99233
Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day typically involves a 35-minute check-up by your healthcare provider. This service includes monitoring your health progress, adjusting your treatment plan if needed, and answering any questions you may have about your condition or care.
251 services101 patients
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes 99232
Follow-up hospital inpatient care involves daily check-ups while you're admitted in the hospital. Typically, a healthcare provider spends about 25 minutes each day reviewing your condition, adjusting treatment if needed, and answering any questions you might have.
155 services71 patients
Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes 99239
Hospital discharge day management over 30 minutes involves a detailed process to ensure a smooth transition from hospital to home. It includes final examinations, discussion of your hospital stay, post-discharge instructions, and coordinating follow-up care.
91 services86 patients
Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes 99223
Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 70 minutes, refers to the daily medical service provided to patients admitted to the hospital. This includes a comprehensive evaluation, diagnosis, treatment plan, and monitoring of your health condition. It ensures your well-being during your hospital stay.
16 services16 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Hca Florida Capital Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Tallahassee, FL
1/5 CMS rating
OwnershipProprietary
CMS Certification Number100254
Location2626 Capital Medical BlvdTallahassee, FL 32308 · Leon County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 60657 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
$138.86 typical visit price
range $60.08 – $183.39
Typical copayment $34.71 (range $15.02 – $45.84)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$105.70 typical visit price
range $18.97 – $148.12
Typical copayment $26.42 (range $4.74 – $37.03)
Most-billed visit code 99214
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.

89.97/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Quality69.44
Improvement Activities40
Cost89.28

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. ROBERT R TURELLI JR. MD
Emergency Medicine
836 W WELLINGTON AVE
CHICAGO, IL 60657
Cook County (773) 296-5878
JAYME L. CAPPA
Speech-Language Pathologist
836 W WELLINGTON AVE
CHICAGO, IL 60657
Cook County (773) 296-7988
DR. CHIMUANYA OKOLI MD
Internal Medicine (Sleep Medicine)
836 W WELLINGTON AVE
CHICAGO, IL 60657
Cook County (773) 296-5424
DEBRA FARIDA
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
836 W WELLINGTON AVE
CHICAGO, IL 60657
Cook County (773) 975-1600
MALIK SAHOURI DO
Anesthesiology
836 W WELLINGTON AVE
CHICAGO, IL 60657
Cook County (773) 296-5187
SERGIO GUTIERREZ NUNEZ MD
Anesthesiology
836 W WELLINGTON AVE
CHICAGO, IL 60657
Cook County (773) 296-5187
MS. NOREEN MARIE SHERIDAN RD. LDN,CDE
Dietitian, Registered
836 W WELLINGTON AVE, FOOD AND NUTRITION DEPT.
CHICAGO, IL 60657
Cook County (773) 296-5912
ANN M HARVEY APN, CNP
Nurse Practitioner
836 W WELLINGTON AVE
CHICAGO, IL 60657
Cook County (773) 296-3646

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 Vasuki Tikkiwal's NPI number?

The NPI number for Vasuki Tikkiwal is 1023670833. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on July 1, 2019.

Where is Vasuki Tikkiwal located?

Vasuki Tikkiwal practices at 836 W Wellington Ave, Chicago, IL 60657. The listed phone number is (773) 296-5424.

What is Vasuki Tikkiwal's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine with taxonomy code 207R00000X.

Is Vasuki Tikkiwal enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Vasuki Tikkiwal 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 Vasuki Tikkiwal accept?

Health plans from Oscar Health Maintenance Organization of Florida and Oscar Insurance Company list Vasuki Tikkiwal 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 Vasuki Tikkiwal affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Vasuki Tikkiwal is affiliated with Hca Florida Capital Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Vasuki Tikkiwal was last updated on March 23, 2022. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 4 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.