Recently Updated NPI Information — some details in this NPI profile have been updated in the NPI registry within the last 30 days.

DR. AJAY PATEL MD
NPI 1033679998
Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation - Pain Medicine in Chicago, IL

Active since March 25, 2019PECOS Enrolled
355 E ERIE ST, CHICAGO, IL 60611(312) 238-1000(312) 238-1000 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 17, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

Record update history: Jul 17, 2026, Aug 19, 2024, May 23, 2023 and 1 more (4 updates tracked since 2019).

About Dr. Ajay Patel Md NPPES

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

DR. AJAY PATEL MD (NPI 1033679998) is an individual pain medicine provider in Chicago, Illinois, licensed in Illinois (125074951) and active in the NPI registry since March 2019. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Palos Community Hospital, and maintains a secondary practice location in Chicago.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1033679998
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy2081P2900X
Provider Legal NameDR. AJAY PATELCredential: MD
Location Address355 E ERIE STChicago, IL 60611-3167
Mailing Address355 E Erie StChicago, IL 60611-3167 · (312) 238-1000
Fax(312) 238-1000
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSUniversity Of Missouri, Kansas City, School Of MedicineGraduated 2019
Enumeration DateMarch 25, 2019
Last NPPES UpdateJuly 17, 20264 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedJuly 17, 2026
NPI 1033679998 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

Primary SpecialtyPhysical Medicine & Rehabilitation · Pain MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code2081P2900X
License Licensed in IL · 125074951
Definition
A physician who provides a high level of care, either as a primary physician or consultant, for patients experiencing problems with acute, chronic or cancer pain in both hospital and ambulatory settings. Patient care needs may also be coordinated with other specialists.
355 E ERIE ST, Chicago, IL 60611

Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 160 E Delaware PlChicago, IL 60611-1998 · Phone (312) 440-5150

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

Dr. Ajay Patel 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 ID42547424
PECOS Enrollment IDI20241003001483
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.

Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more 99215
This service involves a follow-up appointment for existing patients, lasting between 40 to 54 minutes. During this time, your healthcare provider will assess your current health status, discuss any changes or concerns, review your treatment plan, and answer any questions you may have.
17 services16 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 3

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

Alexian Brothers Medical Center 1

Acute Care Hospitals · Elk Grove Village, IL
5/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number140258
Location800 Biesterfield RdElk Grove Village, IL 60007 · Cook County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Northwestern Memorial Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Chicago, IL
5/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number140281
Location251 E Huron StChicago, IL 60611 · Cook County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

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.

Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
355 E ERIE ST
CHICAGO, IL 60611
Psychologist (Clinical)
355 E ERIE ST
CHICAGO, IL 60611
Occupational Therapist
355 E ERIE ST
CHICAGO, IL 60611
Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation (Sports Medicine)
355 E ERIE ST
CHICAGO, IL 60611
Clinical Neuropsychologist
355 E ERIE ST
CHICAGO, IL 60611
Nurse Practitioner
355 E ERIE ST
CHICAGO, IL 60611
Occupational Therapist
355 E ERIE ST
CHICAGO, IL 60611
Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation (Sports Medicine)
355 E ERIE ST
CHICAGO, IL 60611

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 Ajay Patel's NPI number?

The NPI number for Ajay Patel is 1033679998. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on March 25, 2019.

Where is Ajay Patel located?

Ajay Patel practices at 355 E Erie St, Chicago, IL 60611. The listed phone number is (312) 238-1000.

What is Ajay Patel's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, specializing in Pain Medicine, with taxonomy code 2081P2900X.

Is Ajay Patel enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Ajay Patel 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.

Is Ajay Patel affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Ajay Patel is affiliated with Palos Community Hospital, Alexian Brothers Medical Center 1 and Northwestern Memorial Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Ajay Patel was last updated on July 17, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 18 days 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.