KENNETH A. SPERO M.D.
NPI 1164424933
Radiology - Diagnostic Radiology in Arlington Heights, IL

Active since August 11, 2005PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
72.13/100
CMS Quality Rating
800 W CENTRAL RD, NORTHWEST COMMUNITY HOSPITAL / RADIOLOGY DEPARTMENT, ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, IL 60005(847) 618-5871 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 8, 2007. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

About Kenneth A. Spero M.d. NPPES

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

KENNETH A. SPERO M.D. (NPI 1164424933) is an individual diagnostic radiology provider in Arlington Heights, Illinois and active in the NPI registry since August 2005. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Northwest Community Hospital 1, and is a graduate of University Of Illinois College Of Med (chi/peor/rock/chm-urb) (1995).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1164424933
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy2085R0202X
Provider Legal NameKENNETH A. SPEROCredential: M.D.
Location Address800 W CENTRAL RD, NORTHWEST COMMUNITY HOSPITAL / RADIOLOGY DEPARTMENTArlington Heights, IL 60005-2349
Mailing Address520 E 22nd StLombard, IL 60148-6110 · (630) 874-2542 · Fax (630) 874-2642
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSUniversity Of Illinois College Of Med (chi/peor/rock/chm-urb)Graduated 1995
Enumeration DateAugust 11, 2005
Last NPPES UpdateJuly 8, 2007
NPI 1164424933 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

Primary SpecialtyRadiology · Diagnostic RadiologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code2085R0202X
Definition
A radiologist who utilizes x-ray, radionuclides, ultrasound and electromagnetic radiation to diagnose and treat disease.
800 W CENTRAL RD, Arlington Heights, IL 60005

Other Identifiers 1

Medicare UPINH10212IL

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

Kenneth A. Spero 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 ID5092600635
PECOS Enrollment IDI20040220000891
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 91

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.

X-ray of chest, 1 view 71045
A chest X-ray, 1 view, is a quick, painless test that produces images of the structures within your chest, such as your heart, lungs, and blood vessels. It helps in diagnosing conditions like pneumonia, heart problems, or lung cancer. You'll stand in front of a machine that emits X-rays, which pass through your body to create the image.
517 services477 patients
Ct scan head or brain without contrast 70450
A CT scan of the head or brain without contrast is a non-invasive imaging procedure. It uses X-rays to create detailed pictures of your brain, skull, and other structures inside your head. It helps to detect conditions like strokes, tumors, or injuries. No dye (contrast) is used in this test.
489 services447 patients
Ct scan of abdomen and pelvis with contrast 74177
A CT scan of the abdomen and pelvis with contrast is an imaging procedure. A special dye, called contrast, is used to make certain areas more visible. This can help identify issues such as infections, tumors, or other abnormalities. The procedure is painless and usually takes about 30 minutes.
232 services226 patients
Mri scan of brain before and after contrast 70553
An MRI scan of the brain, both before and after contrast, helps visualize different brain structures. Initially, images are taken without a contrast agent. Then, a safe dye is injected which helps highlight certain areas, providing clearer, more detailed images.
191 services161 patients
Ct scan of upper spine without contrast 72125
A CT scan of the upper spine without contrast is a non-invasive imaging test that uses X-rays to capture detailed images of your neck and upper back. It helps in identifying issues like fractures, tumors, or infections. No dye (contrast) is used in this scan.
154 services149 patients
Ct scan of blood vessels of chest with contrast 71275
A CT scan of the chest with contrast is a non-invasive imaging test. It uses X-rays and a special dye to get detailed images of your blood vessels in the chest. This helps in diagnosing conditions related to heart and lungs.
126 services123 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

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
$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
$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.

Medicare Quality Performance CMS QPP · MIPS

Performance in the CMS Quality Payment Program: the MIPS final score across four weighted categories, and the individual quality measures reported to Medicare.

72.13/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Individually scored
Quality89.61
Improvement Activities0
Cost71.07

Reported Quality Measures

Radiation Consideration for Adult CT: Utilization of Dose Lowering Techniques
Percentage of final reports for patients aged 18 years and older undergoing CT with documentation that one or more of the following dose reduction techniques were used: - Automated exposure control - Adjustment of the mA and/or kV according to patient size -…
96%1,327 patients
Radiology: Reminder System for Screening Mammograms
Percentage of patients undergoing a screening mammogram whose information is entered into a reminder system with a target due date for the next mammogram
100%442 patients
Radiology: Stenosis Measurement in Carotid Imaging Reports
Percentage of final reports for carotid imaging studies (neck magnetic resonance angiography [MRA], neck computed tomography angiography [CTA], neck duplex ultrasound, carotid angiogram) performed that include direct or indirect reference to measurements of…
99%124 patients
Providers report different measures because they deliver different services; reporting more or less information is not a reflection of quality. Star ratings appear only where CMS assigned them.

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.

Hospitalist
800 W CENTRAL RD
ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, IL 60005
Clinical Nurse Specialist
800 W CENTRAL RD
ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, IL 60005
Hospitalist
800 W CENTRAL RD
ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, IL 60005
Internal Medicine (Critical Care Medicine)
800 W CENTRAL RD
ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, IL 60005
Pathology (Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology)
800 W CENTRAL RD
ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, IL 60005
Anesthesiology
800 W CENTRAL RD
ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, IL 60005
Physical Therapist
800 W CENTRAL RD
ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, IL 60005
Radiology (Radiation Oncology)
800 W CENTRAL RD
ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, IL 60005

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 Kenneth Spero's NPI number?

The NPI number for Kenneth Spero is 1164424933. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on August 11, 2005.

Where is Kenneth Spero located?

Kenneth Spero practices at 800 W Central Rd Northwest Community Hospital / Radiology Department, Arlington Heights, IL 60005. The listed phone number is (847) 618-5871.

What is Kenneth Spero's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Radiology, specializing in Diagnostic Radiology, with taxonomy code 2085R0202X.

Is Kenneth Spero enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Kenneth Spero 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.

Is Kenneth Spero affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Kenneth Spero is affiliated with Northwest Community Hospital 1.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Kenneth Spero was last updated on July 8, 2007. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 19 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.