DR. WILLIAM MERRICK SANDERS MD
NPI 1164426599
Internal Medicine - Pulmonary Disease in Chicago, IL

Q: What is William Sanders's NPI number?

The NPI number for William Sanders is 1164426599. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 13, 2005.

Q: What is William Sanders's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine, specializing in Pulmonary Disease, with taxonomy code 207RP1001X.

Q: When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for William Sanders was last updated on December 23, 2021. NPI Profile syncs with the weekly NPPES data releases published by CMS.

Active since June 13, 2005PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment

2845 N SHERIDAN RD, STE 710, CHICAGO, IL 60657(773) 935-5556(773) 935-2724 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: December 23, 2021. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: July 26, 2026.

Record update history: Dec 23, 2021, Apr 6, 2021 (2 updates tracked since 2021).

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About Dr. William Merrick Sanders Md NPPES

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

DR. WILLIAM MERRICK SANDERS MD (NPI 1164426599) is an individual pulmonary disease provider in Chicago, Illinois, licensed in Illinois (36090670) and active in the NPI registry since June 2005. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Presence Saint Joseph Hospital - Chicago, and is a graduate of University Of Chicago, Pritzker School Of Medicine (1992).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1164426599

Entity TypeIndividualMale

Primary Taxonomy207RP1001X

Provider Legal NameDR. WILLIAM MERRICK SANDERSCredential: MD

Location Address2845 N SHERIDAN RD, STE 710Chicago, IL 60657-7227

Mailing Address2845 N Sheridan Rd, Ste 710Chicago, IL 60657-7227 · (773) 935-5556 · Fax (773) 935-2724

Phone(773) 935-5556

Fax(773) 935-2724

Sole ProprietorNo

Medical School CMSUniversity Of Chicago, Pritzker School Of MedicineGraduated 1992

Enumeration DateJune 13, 2005

Last NPPES UpdateDecember 23, 20212 updates tracked since enumeration

NPPES CertifiedDecember 23, 2021

✔ NPI 1164426599 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal Medicine · Pulmonary DiseaseAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Taxonomy Code207RP1001X

License✔ Licensed in IL · 36090670

Definition

An internist who treats diseases of the lungs and airways. The pulmonologist diagnoses and treats cancer, pneumonia, pleurisy, asthma, occupational and environmental diseases, bronchitis, sleep disorders, emphysema and other complex disorders of the lungs.

Also ListedInternal Medicine · Critical Care MedicineTaxonomy 207RC0200X · License 36090670 (IL)

2845 N SHERIDAN RD, Chicago, IL 60657

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Other Identifiers 1

Medicaid36090670IL

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Ambetter from Home State Health, Ambetter Health, Ambetter Health of Delaware.Insurance ›

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. William Merrick Sanders 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 ID4789725979

PECOS Enrollment IDI20100111000285

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 9

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.

Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes 99232

Follow-up hospital inpatient care involves daily check-ups while you're admitted in the hospital. Typically, a healthcare provider spends about 25 minutes each day reviewing your condition, adjusting treatment if needed, and answering any questions you might have.

373 services47 patients

Critical care, first 30-74 minutes 99291

Critical care involves immediate and constant attention by a team of specially-trained health professionals. It's for patients with life-threatening conditions, requiring first 30-74 minutes of intense monitoring and treatment.

264 services100 patients

Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more 99214

This is a routine check-up for patients who have previously visited our clinic. It involves a comprehensive review of your health and any ongoing treatments. The consultation lasts between 30-39 minutes, allowing enough time to discuss any concerns.

154 services93 patients

Test to measure expiratory airflow and volume 94010

This test, known as spirometry, assesses how well your lungs work. It measures how much air you can inhale, how much you can exhale and how quickly you can exhale. It's non-invasive and helps diagnose conditions like asthma or COPD.

54 services50 patients

Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes 99233

Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day typically involves a 35-minute check-up by your healthcare provider. This service includes monitoring your health progress, adjusting your treatment plan if needed, and answering any questions you may have about your condition or care.

49 services36 patients

Test to determine lung volumes using gas dilution or washout 94727

This test measures lung volumes by either diluting or washing out a known amount of gas in your lungs. You'll breathe in a harmless gas, then exhale. The exhaled air is analyzed to assess your lung capacity and function.

29 services29 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Presence Saint Joseph Hospital - Chicago

Acute Care Hospitals · Chicago, IL

4/5 CMS rating

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Church

CMS Certification Number140224

Location2900 North Lake Shore DriveChicago, IL 60657 · Cook County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 60657 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

$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.

Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims 17

Durable medical equipment, devices and supplies this provider ordered from DME suppliers for patients, from Medicare fee-for-service claims.

Tubing with integrated heating element for use with positive airway pressure device A4604