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DR. KARA ELIZABETH ZWEERINK MD
NPI 1124606652
Emergency Medicine in Chicago, IL

Q: What is Kara Zweerink's NPI number?

The NPI number for Kara Zweerink is 1124606652. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on March 29, 2021.

Q: What is Kara Zweerink's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Emergency Medicine with taxonomy code 207P00000X.

Q: When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Kara Zweerink was last updated on July 20, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 31 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.

Active since March 29, 2021PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment

1740 W TAYLOR ST, CHICAGO, IL 60612(312) 996-7297 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 20, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 16, 2026.

Record update history: Jul 20, 2026, Jun 27, 2024, Oct 31, 2023 and 1 more (4 updates tracked since 2021).

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About Dr. Kara Elizabeth Zweerink Md NPPES

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

DR. KARA ELIZABETH ZWEERINK MD (NPI 1124606652) is an individual emergency medicine provider in Chicago, Illinois, licensed in Illinois (036169380) and active in the NPI registry since March 2021. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with John H Stroger Jr Hospital, and is a graduate of University Of Missouri, Kansas City, School Of Medicine (2021).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1124606652

Entity TypeIndividualFemale

Primary Taxonomy207P00000X

Provider Legal NameDR. KARA ELIZABETH ZWEERINKCredential: MD

Location Address1740 W TAYLOR STChicago, IL 60612-7232

Mailing Address1205 Se Willow PlBlue Springs, MO 64014-5247 · (816) 982-3558

Phone(312) 996-7297

Sole ProprietorNo

Medical School CMSUniversity Of Missouri, Kansas City, School Of MedicineGraduated 2021

Enumeration DateMarch 29, 2021

Last NPPES UpdateJuly 20, 20264 updates tracked since enumeration

NPPES CertifiedJuly 20, 2026

✔ NPI 1124606652 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyEmergency MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Taxonomy Code207P00000X

License✔ Licensed in IL · 036169380

Definition

An emergency physician focuses on the immediate decision making and action necessary to prevent death or any further disability both in the pre-hospital setting by directing emergency medical technicians and in the emergency department. The emergency physician provides immediate recognition, evaluation, care, stabilization and disposition of a generally diversified population of adult and pediatric patients in response to acute illness and injury.

1740 W TAYLOR ST, Chicago, IL 60612

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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. Kara Elizabeth Zweerink 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 ID1759783285

PECOS Enrollment IDI20240723002038

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 3

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.

Emergency department visit with high level of medical decision making 99285

An emergency department visit for severe conditions is when you urgently seek medical help due to serious health issues. These could be severe injuries, breathing problems, unbearable pain, or sudden severe illness. Doctors and nurses will provide immediate care to stabilize your condition.

42 services40 patients

Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report only 93010

A routine electrocardiogram (ECG) with 12 leads is a simple, non-invasive test that records the electrical activity of your heart. It helps in identifying heart conditions by detecting irregularities in your heart rhythms. The results are interpreted and a report is provided.

32 services31 patients

Emergency department visit with moderate level of medical decision making 99284

An emergency department visit for a high-severity issue means you're experiencing a serious health problem that needs immediate attention. This could be a severe injury, serious illness, or life-threatening condition. Medical professionals will provide urgent care to stabilize your condition.

11 services11 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 3

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

John H Stroger Jr Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Chicago, IL

2/5 CMS rating

OwnershipGovernment - Local

CMS Certification Number140124

Location1901 W Harrison StChicago, IL 60612 · Cook County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

University Of Illinois Hospital And Clinics

Acute Care Hospitals · Chicago, IL

2/5 CMS rating

OwnershipGovernment - State

CMS Certification Number140150

Location1740 West Taylor St Suite 1400Chicago, IL 60612 · Cook County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

Community First Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Chicago, IL

1/5 CMS rating

OwnershipProprietary

CMS Certification Number140251

Location5645 W Addison StreetChicago, IL 60634 · Cook County

Emergency services

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 60612 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

$94.06 typical visit price

range $60.08 – $183.39

Typical copayment $23.51 (range $15.02 – $45.84)

Most-billed visit code 99203

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.

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.

MRS. CATHLEEN CONWAY JENSEN OTR/L

Occupational Therapist

1740 W TAYLOR ST, C100
CHICAGO, IL 60612

Cook County (312) 996-3700

KELLY M HOYERT PA-C

Physician Assistant (Surgical)

1740 W TAYLOR ST, 3F OCC
CHICAGO, IL 60612

Cook County (312) 355-4300

DR. YI-LOONG COLIN WOON M.D.

Orthopaedic Surgery (Adult Reconstructive Orthopaedic Surgery)