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ERNIE FRANCIS SOTO MD
NPI 1184185480
Colon & Rectal Surgery in Arlington Heights, IL

Active since March 28, 2019PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
880 W CENTRAL RD STE 5000, ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, IL 60005(847) 618-3800(847) 618-3809 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: August 19, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

About Ernie Francis Soto Md NPPES

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

ERNIE FRANCIS SOTO MD (NPI 1184185480) is an individual colon & rectal surgery provider in Arlington Heights, Illinois, licensed in Illinois (036169010) and active in the NPI registry since March 2019. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Northwest Community Hospital 1, and is a graduate of University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill School Of Medicine (2019).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1184185480
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy208C00000X
Provider Legal NameERNIE FRANCIS SOTOCredential: MD
Location Address880 W CENTRAL RD STE 5000Arlington Heights, IL 60005-2384
Mailing Address2650 Ridge Ave Ste 1223Evanston, IL 60201-1700 · (847) 570-2040 · Fax (847) 570-5315
Phone(847) 618-3800
Fax(847) 618-3809
Sole ProprietorYes
Medical School CMSUniversity Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill School Of MedicineGraduated 2019
Enumeration DateMarch 28, 2019
Last NPPES UpdateAugust 19, 2025
NPPES CertifiedAugust 19, 2025
✔ NPI 1184185480 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyColon & Rectal SurgeryAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code208C00000X
License✔ Licensed in IL · 036169010
Definition
A colon and rectal surgeon is trained to diagnose and treat various diseases of the intestinal tract, colon, rectum, anal canal and perianal area by medical and surgical means. This specialist also deals with other organs and tissues (such as the liver, urinary and female reproductive system) involved with primary intestinal disease.
Also ListedSurgeryTaxonomy 208600000X · License 036169010 (IL)
880 W CENTRAL RD STE 5000, Arlington Heights, IL 60005
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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

Ernie Francis Soto 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 ID8921333881
PECOS Enrollment IDI20250829004318
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.

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.

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.

SYLWIA TRNINIC APN
Nurse Practitioner
880 W CENTRAL RD STE 5000
ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, IL 60005
Cook County (847) 618-3800
WILLIAM D SOPER MD
Surgery
880 W CENTRAL RD STE 5000
ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, IL 60005
Cook County (847) 618-3800
SHANNON HZ VELTMAN PA-C
Physician Assistant (Surgical)
880 W CENTRAL RD STE 5000
ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, IL 60005
Cook County (847) 618-3800
MR. DAVID AARON GUTHMAN M.D.
Urology
880 W CENTRAL RD STE 5000
ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, IL 60005
Cook County (847) 618-3800
KAITLIN CAVANAGH PA
Physician Assistant (Surgical)
880 W CENTRAL RD STE 5000
ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, IL 60005
Cook County (847) 618-3800
DR. APRIL ADAMS SZAFRAN MD, PHD
Urology
880 W CENTRAL RD STE 5000
ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, IL 60005
Cook County (847) 618-3800
KATHLEEN BRIDGET FREEMAN
Physician Assistant (Surgical)
880 W CENTRAL RD STE 5000
ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, IL 60005
Cook County (847) 618-1000
SEAN PATRICK BARNETT M.D.
Surgery
880 W CENTRAL RD STE 5000
ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, IL 60005
Cook County (847) 618-3800

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 Ernie Soto's NPI number?

The NPI number for Ernie Soto is 1184185480. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on March 28, 2019.

Where is Ernie Soto located?

Ernie Soto practices at 880 W Central Rd Ste 5000, Arlington Heights, IL 60005. The listed phone number is (847) 618-3800.

What is Ernie Soto's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Colon & Rectal Surgery with taxonomy code 208C00000X.

Is Ernie Soto enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Ernie Soto 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 Ernie Soto accept?

Health plans from Ambetter Health, Ambetter Health of Delaware and Ambetter from Home State Health list Ernie Soto 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.

Is Ernie Soto affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Ernie Soto is affiliated with Northwest Community Hospital 1.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Ernie Soto was last updated on August 19, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 11 months 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.