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DR. SHILPA THAKKAR MD
NPI 1043278070
Anesthesiology in Joliet, IL

Active since May 01, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
333 MADISON ST, JOLIET, IL 60435(815) 725-6331(815) 725-4709 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: December 21, 2023. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

About Dr. Shilpa Thakkar Md NPPES

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

DR. SHILPA THAKKAR MD (NPI 1043278070) is an individual anesthesiology provider in Joliet, Illinois, licensed in Illinois (036107451) and active in the NPI registry since May 2006. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Presence Saint Joseph Medical Center, and is a graduate of Other (1993).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1043278070
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy207L00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. SHILPA THAKKARCredential: MD
Location Address333 MADISON STJoliet, IL 60435-8200
Mailing Address333 Madison StJoliet, IL 60435-8200 · (815) 725-6331 · Fax (815) 725-4709
Phone(815) 725-6331
Fax(815) 725-4709
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 1993
Enumeration DateMay 1, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateDecember 21, 2023
NPPES CertifiedDecember 21, 2023
✔ NPI 1043278070 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyAnesthesiologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207L00000X
Licenses✔ Licensed in IL · 036107451✔ Licensed in IL · 336-068458
Definition
An anesthesiologist is trained to provide pain relief and maintenance, or restoration, of a stable condition during and immediately following an operation or an obstetric or diagnostic procedure. The anesthesiologist assesses the risk of the patient undergoing surgery and optimizes the patient's condition prior to, during and after surgery. In addition to these management responsibilities, the anesthesiologist provides medical management and consultation in pain management and critical care medicine. Anesthesiologists diagnose and treat acute, long-standing and cancer pain problems; diagnose and treat patients with critical illnesses or severe injuries; direct resuscitation in the care of patients with cardiac or respiratory emergencies, including the need for artificial ventilation; and supervise post-anesthesia recovery.
333 MADISON ST, Joliet, IL 60435
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Other Identifiers 1

Medicaid036107451IL

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. Shilpa Thakkar 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 ID3476515941
PECOS Enrollment IDI20041028000227
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

3

Medicare enrollment records show Shilpa Thakkar reassigns Medicare billing to 3 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

American Anesthesiology Associates Of Illinois, S.C.
15 mi
Anesthesiology
19627 S LA GRANGE RD
Mokena, IL 60448
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Illinois enrollment
  • 208 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1962512335 (800) 243-3839
Anesthesia Associates, Ltd
19 mi
Pain Medicine
2540 HANFORD LN
Aurora, IL 60502
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Illinois enrollment
  • 101 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1952308223 (815) 748-8993
North American Partners In Anesthesia (illinois), LLC
31 mi
Anesthesiology
3 ERIE CT
Oak Park, IL 60302
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Illinois enrollment
  • 826 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1699032524 (315) 413-5229

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 8

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.

Anesthesia for other procedure on esophagus, stomach, or upper small bowel using an endoscope 00731
This procedure involves the use of an endoscope, a flexible tube with a light and camera, to examine your esophagus, stomach, or upper small bowel. Anesthesia ensures you are comfortable and pain-free during the procedure.
49 services47 patients
Anesthesia for procedure on small and large bowel using an endoscope 00813
Anesthesia for an endoscopic procedure on the small and large bowel ensures comfort and relaxation during the procedure. It involves administering medicine to help you sleep or feel drowsy. This allows the doctor to examine your bowels without causing you discomfort or pain.
38 services37 patients
Anesthesia for other procedure on large bowel using an endoscope 00811
Anesthesia for an endoscopic procedure on the large bowel ensures comfort and relaxation during the procedure. You'll be given medication to make you drowsy or asleep, eliminating any discomfort. The medication can be administered through a vein or inhaled.
26 services25 patients
Anesthesia for lens surgery 00142
Anesthesia for lens surgery involves administering medication to numb the eye area, ensuring you feel no pain during the procedure. This can be a local anesthetic (numbing only the eye area) or general (where you're asleep). It helps make the surgery comfortable and stress-free.
22 services22 patients
Anesthesia for x-ray or radiation therapy 01922
Anesthesia for x-ray or radiation therapy involves administering medication to help you relax or sleep during the procedure. It's used to ensure comfort, minimize movement, and reduce anxiety. The type of anesthesia used depends on the procedure and patient's health.
16 services16 patients
Anesthesia for other procedure on urinary system through urethra 00910
Anesthesia for a procedure on the urinary system through the urethra involves using medicine to numb sensation in the area. This is done to ensure you feel no pain or discomfort during the procedure. The medicine can be given locally, regionally, or generally, depending on the specifics of your procedure.
15 services15 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Presence Saint Joseph Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Joliet, IL
2/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Church
CMS Certification Number140007
Location333 N Madison StJoliet, IL 60435 · Will 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.

DR. CHRISTOPHER D. BERG DO
Emergency Medicine
333 MADISON ST
JOLIET, IL 60435
Will County (815) 725-7133
PRESENCE CENTRAL AND SUBURBAN HOSPITALS NETWORK
Psychiatric Unit
333 MADISON ST
JOLIET, IL 60435
Will County (815) 725-7133
KRISTIN UPP PTA
Physical Therapy Assistant
333 MADISON ST
JOLIET, IL 60435
Will County (815) 725-7133
DR. MENAR WAHOOD DO
Orthopaedic Surgery (Hand Surgery)
333 MADISON ST
JOLIET, IL 60435
Will County (815) 725-7133
PETER P TOMAS M.D.
Pathology (Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology)
333 MADISON ST
JOLIET, IL 60435
Will County (815) 725-7222
JOSEPH J NATARELLI D.O.
Pathology (Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology)
333 MADISON ST
JOLIET, IL 60435
Will County (815) 725-7222
MATTHEW NITSCHE MD
Emergency Medicine
333 MADISON ST
JOLIET, IL 60435
Will County (815) 725-7133
MINDCORE INTEGRATIVE HEALTH, LLC
Hospitalist
333 MADISON ST
JOLIET, IL 60435
Will County (815) 725-7133

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 Shilpa Thakkar's NPI number?

The NPI number for Shilpa Thakkar is 1043278070. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on May 1, 2006.

Where is Shilpa Thakkar located?

Shilpa Thakkar practices at 333 Madison St, Joliet, IL 60435. The listed phone number is (815) 725-6331.

What is Shilpa Thakkar's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Anesthesiology with taxonomy code 207L00000X.

Is Shilpa Thakkar enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Shilpa Thakkar 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 Shilpa Thakkar's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Shilpa Thakkar reassigns Medicare benefits to 3 organizations: American Anesthesiology Associates Of Illinois, S.C. (Mokena, IL), Anesthesia Associates, Ltd (Aurora, IL) and North American Partners In Anesthesia (illinois), LLC (Oak Park, 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 Shilpa Thakkar's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

Is Shilpa Thakkar affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Shilpa Thakkar is affiliated with Presence Saint Joseph Medical Center.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Shilpa Thakkar was last updated on December 21, 2023. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 2 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.