DR. KAREN JOHANNA ESCOBAR ALMEIDA M.D
NPI 1144684598
Psychiatry & Neurology - Psychiatry in Chicago, IL

Active since April 12, 2016PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
4700 S CALIFORNIA AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60632(773) 584-6200 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: February 26, 2021. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: July 26, 2026.

Record update history: Feb 26, 2021, Sep 29, 2020, May 18, 2016 (3 updates tracked since 2016).

About Dr. Karen Johanna Escobar Almeida M.d NPPES

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

DR. KAREN JOHANNA ESCOBAR ALMEIDA M.D (NPI 1144684598) is an individual psychiatry provider in Chicago, Illinois, licensed in Illinois (036151823) and active in the NPI registry since April 2016. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, maintains a secondary practice location in Elmhurst, and is a graduate of Other (2013).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1144684598
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy2084P0800X
Provider Legal NameDR. KAREN JOHANNA ESCOBAR ALMEIDACredential: M.D
Location Address4700 S CALIFORNIA AVEChicago, IL 60632-2016
Mailing Address2001 S California AveChicago, IL 60608-2486 · (773) 584-6200
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2013
Enumeration DateApril 12, 2016
Last NPPES UpdateFebruary 26, 20213 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedFebruary 26, 2021
NPI 1144684598 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

Primary SpecialtyPsychiatry & Neurology · PsychiatryAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code2084P0800X
License Licensed in IL · 036151823
Definition

A Psychiatrist specializes in the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of mental disorders, emotional disorders, psychotic disorders, mood disorders, anxiety disorders, substance-related disorders, sexual and gender identity disorders and adjustment disorders. Biologic, psychological, and social components of illnesses are explored and understood in treatment of the whole person. Tools used may include diagnostic laboratory tests, prescribed medications, evaluation and treatment of psychological and interpersonal problems with individuals and families, and intervention for coping with stress, crises, and other problems.

4700 S CALIFORNIA AVE, Chicago, IL 60632

Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 179-01 Broadway, Room C10-12Elmhurst, NY 11373 · Phone (718) 334-3542 · Fax (718) 334-3441

Accepted Insurance

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. Karen Johanna Escobar Almeida M.d 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 ID7618215724
PECOS Enrollment IDI20210426002680
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.

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 60632 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
$183.39 typical visit price
range $60.08 – $183.39
Typical copayment $45.84 (range $15.02 – $45.84)
Most-billed visit code 99205
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.

Pharmacy (Community/Retail Pharmacy)
4700 S CALIFORNIA AVE
CHICAGO, IL 60632
Clinical Medical Laboratory
4700 S CALIFORNIA AVE
CHICAGO, IL 60632
Internal Medicine (Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism)
4700 S CALIFORNIA AVE
CHICAGO, IL 60632
Obstetrics & Gynecology
4700 S CALIFORNIA AVE
CHICAGO, IL 60632
Pediatrics
4700 S CALIFORNIA AVE
CHICAGO, IL 60632
Family Medicine
4700 S CALIFORNIA AVE
CHICAGO, IL 60632
Counselor (Professional)
4700 S CALIFORNIA AVE
CHICAGO, IL 60632
Pediatrics
4700 S CALIFORNIA AVE
CHICAGO, IL 60632

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 Karen Escobar Almeida's NPI number?

The NPI number for Karen Escobar Almeida is 1144684598. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on April 12, 2016.

Where is Karen Escobar Almeida located?

Karen Escobar Almeida practices at 4700 S California Ave, Chicago, IL 60632. The listed phone number is (773) 584-6200.

What is Karen Escobar Almeida's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Psychiatry & Neurology, specializing in Psychiatry, with taxonomy code 2084P0800X.

Is Karen Escobar Almeida enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Karen Escobar Almeida 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.

What insurance does Karen Escobar Almeida accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas, Inc. list Karen Escobar Almeida as in-network in at least one marketplace plan. Coverage varies by plan and year; verify with the insurer or the provider before a visit.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Karen Escobar Almeida was last updated on February 26, 2021. NPI Profile syncs with the weekly NPPES data releases published by CMS.