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DR. MICHAEL VINCENT CERTO MD, MA, MM
NPI 1114389228
Pediatrics - Hospice and Palliative Medicine in Chicago, IL

Active since March 28, 2016PECOS Enrolled
225 E CHICAGO AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60611(312) 227-6833(312) 227-9058 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: October 3, 2023. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: November 01, 2026.

Record update history: Oct 3, 2023, Jul 6, 2021, Jul 9, 2019 and 1 more (4 updates tracked since 2016).

About Dr. Michael Vincent Certo Md, Ma, Mm NPPES

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

DR. MICHAEL VINCENT CERTO MD, MA, MM (NPI 1114389228) is an individual hospice and palliative medicine provider in Chicago, Illinois, licensed in Illinois (036165540) and active in the NPI registry since March 2016. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of Columbia University College Of Physicians And Surgeons (2016).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1114389228
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy2080H0002X
Provider Legal NameDR. MICHAEL VINCENT CERTOCredential: MD, MA, MM
Location Address225 E CHICAGO AVEChicago, IL 60611-2991
Mailing Address225 E Chicago AveChicago, IL 60611-2991 · (312) 227-6833 · Fax (312) 227-9058
Phone(312) 227-6833
Fax(312) 227-9058
Sole ProprietorYes
Medical School CMSColumbia University College Of Physicians And SurgeonsGraduated 2016
Enumeration DateMarch 28, 2016
Last NPPES UpdateOctober 3, 20234 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedOctober 3, 2023
✔ NPI 1114389228 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyPediatrics · Hospice and Palliative MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code2080H0002X
License✔ Licensed in IL · 036165540
Definition
A pediatrician with special knowledge and skills to prevent and relieve the suffering experienced by patients with life-limiting illnesses. This specialist works with an interdisciplinary hospice or palliative care team to maximize quality of life while addressing physical, psychological, social and spiritual needs of both patient and family throughout the course of the disease, through the dying process, and beyond for the family. This specialist has expertise in the assessment of patients with advanced disease; the relief of distressing symptoms; the coordination of interdisciplinary patient and family-centered care in diverse venues; the use of specialized care systems including hospice; the management of the imminently dying patient; and legal and ethical decision making in end-of-life care.
Also ListedPediatrics · Pediatric Critical Care MedicineTaxonomy 2080P0203X · License 036165540 (IL)
225 E CHICAGO AVE, Chicago, IL 60611
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Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Dr. Michael Vincent Certo Md, Ma, Mm is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

PECOS PAC ID9638634587
PECOS Enrollment IDI20260721003148
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 Reassignment

Medicare enrollment records show Michael Certo reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

Lurie Children's Medical Group Inc
Same address
Pediatrics
225 E CHICAGO AVE
Chicago, IL 60611
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Illinois enrollment
  • 826 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1518064716 (312) 227-6412

Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

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.

BESSEY ELIZABETH JOSE GEEVARGHESE DO
Pediatrics
225 E CHICAGO AVE
CHICAGO, IL 60611
Cook County (630) 933-6631
CHRISTINA SOOJIN KIM M.D.
Pediatrics
225 E CHICAGO AVE
CHICAGO, IL 60611
Cook County (443) 928-7458
JESSICA LAUREN OFFENBACH APN
Nurse Practitioner (Pediatrics)
225 E CHICAGO AVE
CHICAGO, IL 60611
Cook County (312) 227-4000
MS. JENNY KO LEE APN
Nurse Practitioner (Neonatal)
225 E CHICAGO AVE
CHICAGO, IL 60611
Cook County (847) 962-6268
ERIN COHEN MD
Pediatrics (Hospice and Palliative Medicine)
225 E CHICAGO AVE
CHICAGO, IL 60611
Cook County (312) 227-4000
DR. JOSEPH HART COLLINS MD
Psychiatry & Neurology (Neurology with Special Qualifications in Child Neurology)
225 E CHICAGO AVE
CHICAGO, IL 60611
Cook County (312) 227-3550
ALEXIS LYN HARMON
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
225 E CHICAGO AVE
CHICAGO, IL 60611
Cook County (312) 227-4000
SHANNON JULIA CONWAY MD
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
225 E CHICAGO AVE
CHICAGO, IL 60611
Cook County (312) 227-4000

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 Michael Certo's NPI number?

The NPI number for Michael Certo is 1114389228. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on March 28, 2016.

Where is Michael Certo located?

Michael Certo practices at 225 E Chicago Ave, Chicago, IL 60611. The listed phone number is (312) 227-6833.

What is Michael Certo's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Pediatrics, specializing in Hospice and Palliative Medicine, with taxonomy code 2080H0002X.

Is Michael Certo enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Michael Certo is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

Which organization bills Medicare for Michael Certo's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Michael Certo reassigns Medicare benefits to Lurie Children's Medical Group Inc (Chicago, IL). The 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 Michael Certo's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Michael Certo was last updated on October 3, 2023. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 3 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.