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MARIA PALU APN- CRNA
NPI 1063807394
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered in Arlington Heights, IL

Active since April 02, 2015PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
800 W CENTRAL RD, ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, IL 60005(847) 570-2760 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 10, 2024. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

Record update history: Jul 10, 2024, Apr 19, 2022 (2 updates tracked since 2022).

About Maria Palu Apn- Crna NPPES

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

MARIA PALU APN- CRNA (NPI 1063807394) is an individual nurse anesthetist, certified registered in Arlington Heights, Illinois, licensed in Illinois (209012329) and active in the NPI registry since April 2015. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Advocate Sherman Hospital, and maintains a secondary practice location in Chicago.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1063807394
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy367500000X
Provider Legal NameMARIA PALUCredential: APN- CRNA
Location Address800 W CENTRAL RDArlington Heights, IL 60005-2349
Mailing Address800 W Central RdArlington Heights, IL 60005-2349
Phone(847) 570-2760
Sole ProprietorYes
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2014
Enumeration DateApril 2, 2015
Last NPPES UpdateJuly 10, 20242 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedJuly 10, 2024
✔ NPI 1063807394 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyNurse Anesthetist, Certified RegisteredPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Taxonomy Code367500000X
License✔ Licensed in IL · 209012329
Definition
(1) A licensed registered nurse with advanced specialty education in anesthesia who, in collaboration with appropriate health care professionals, provides preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative care to patients and assists in management and resuscitation of critical patients in intensive care, coronary care, and emergency situations. Nurse anesthetists are certified following successful completion of credentials and state licensure review and a national examination directed by the Council on Certification of Nurse Anesthetists. (2) A registered nurse who is qualified by special training to administer anesthesia in collaboration with a physician or dentist and who can assist in the care of patients who are in critical condition.
800 W CENTRAL RD, Arlington Heights, IL 60005
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Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 1836 W Wellington Ave, Suite 4815Chicago, IL 60657-5147 · Phone (773) 296-7041

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

Maria Palu Apn- Crna 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 ID4284954272
PECOS Enrollment IDI20150514001206
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

5

Medicare enrollment records show Maria Palu reassigns Medicare billing to 5 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Mount Sinai Community Foundation
5.3 mi
Family Medicine
1400 E. GOLF RD, SUITE 118
Des Plaines, IL 60016
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Illinois enrollment
  • 646 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1134164841 (847) 635-2001
Lutheran General Hospital
7.7 mi
Cardiovascular Disease
1775 DEMPSTER ST
Park Ridge, IL 60068
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Illinois enrollment
  • Medicare enrollment name: Advocate Health And Hospitals Corporation
  • 4,870 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1801809306 (847) 723-2210
Aspen Anesthesia, PC
13 mi
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
22285 N PEPPER RD
Lake Barrington, IL 60010
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Illinois enrollment
  • 17 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1225044043 (630) 472-8822
Endeavor Health Medical Group
16 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
North American Partners In Anesthesia (illinois), LLC
178 mi
Anesthesiology
800 E CARPENTER ST
Springfield, IL 62769
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Illinois enrollment
  • 826 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1699032524 (630) 990-9729

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 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.

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.
44 services40 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.
17 services17 patients
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.
13 services13 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.
13 services13 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 3

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

Advocate Sherman Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Elgin, IL
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number140030
Location1425 North Randall RoadElgin, IL 60123 · Kane County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Elmhurst Memorial Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Elmhurst, IL
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipProprietary
CMS Certification Number140200
Location155 East Brush Hill RoadElmhurst, IL 60126 · Du Page County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Northwest Community Hospital 1

Acute Care Hospitals · Arlington Heights, IL
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number140252
Location800 W Central RoadArlington Heights, IL 60005 · Cook County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 60005 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
$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.

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. ASAD S MEHDI M.D.
Hospitalist
800 W CENTRAL RD
ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, IL 60005
Cook County (877) 635-9229
CHONG H. PAK MD
Hospitalist
800 W CENTRAL RD
ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, IL 60005
Cook County (847) 618-8400
JOHN A SHANLEY M.D.
Internal Medicine (Critical Care Medicine)
800 W CENTRAL RD
ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, IL 60005
Cook County (847) 618-4177
KISHEN S. MANGLANI M.D.
Pathology (Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology)
800 W CENTRAL RD
ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, IL 60005
Cook County (847) 618-6150
DR. VISHAL S OZA M.D.
Anesthesiology
800 W CENTRAL RD
ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, IL 60005
Cook County (847) 618-1000
ARIANA DOROSKIN
Physical Therapist
800 W CENTRAL RD
ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, IL 60005
Cook County (847) 618-1000
RADIATION ONCOLOGY ASSOCIATES, LLC
Radiology (Radiation Oncology)
800 W CENTRAL RD
ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, IL 60005
Cook County (847) 618-6560
CHARLES NOZICKA DO
Emergency Medicine
800 W CENTRAL RD, NORTHWEST COMMUNITY HOSPITAL
ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, IL 60005
Cook County (847) 618-2494

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 Maria Palu's NPI number?

The NPI number for Maria Palu is 1063807394. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on April 2, 2015.

Where is Maria Palu located?

Maria Palu practices at 800 W Central Rd, Arlington Heights, IL 60005. The listed phone number is (847) 570-2760.

What is Maria Palu's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered with taxonomy code 367500000X.

Is Maria Palu enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Maria Palu 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 Maria Palu's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Maria Palu reassigns Medicare benefits to 5 organizations: Mount Sinai Community Foundation (Des Plaines, IL), Lutheran General Hospital (Park Ridge, IL), Aspen Anesthesia, PC (Lake Barrington, IL), Endeavor Health Medical Group (Evanston, IL) and North American Partners In Anesthesia (illinois), LLC (Springfield, 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 Maria Palu's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

Is Maria Palu affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Maria Palu is affiliated with Advocate Sherman Hospital, Elmhurst Memorial Hospital and Northwest Community Hospital 1.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Maria Palu was last updated on July 10, 2024. 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.