DR. ALEX THOMAS FARRIS MD
NPI 1184280794
Psychiatry & Neurology - Sleep Medicine in Chicago, IL

Active since May 20, 2019PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
4600 N RAVENSWOOD AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60640(773) 561-7500 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: September 16, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: July 26, 2026.

Record update history: Sep 16, 2025, Jul 10, 2024, May 20, 2019 (3 updates tracked since 2019).

About Dr. Alex Thomas Farris Md NPPES

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

DR. ALEX THOMAS FARRIS MD (NPI 1184280794) is an individual sleep medicine provider in Chicago, Illinois, licensed in Illinois (036-171313) and active in the NPI registry since May 2019. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center, and maintains a secondary practice location in Chicago.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1184280794
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy2084S0012X
Provider Legal NameDR. ALEX THOMAS FARRISCredential: MD
Location Address4600 N RAVENSWOOD AVEChicago, IL 60640-4510
Mailing Address29373 Network PlChicago, IL 60673-1293 · Fax (773) 296-8881
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSIndiana University School Of MedicineGraduated 2019
Enumeration DateMay 20, 2019
Last NPPES UpdateSeptember 16, 20253 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedSeptember 16, 2025
NPI 1184280794 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

Primary SpecialtyPsychiatry & Neurology · Sleep MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code2084S0012X
Licenses Licensed in IL · 036-171313 Licensed in OH · 35.149127
Definition

A Psychiatrist or Neurologist who practices Sleep Medicine is certified in the subspecialty of sleep medicine and specializes in the clinical assessment, physiologic testing, diagnosis, management and prevention of sleep and circadian rhythm disorders. Sleep specialists treat patients of any age and use multidisciplinary approaches. Disorders managed by sleep specialists include, but are not limited to, sleep related breathing disorders, insomnia, hypersomnias, circadian rhythm sleep disorders, parasomnias and sleep related movement disorders.

4600 N RAVENSWOOD AVE, Chicago, IL 60640

Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 1836 W Wellington AveChicago, IL 60657-5147 · Phone (773) 975-1600 · Fax (773) 296-8881

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. Alex Thomas Farris 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 ID1557696242
PECOS Enrollment IDI20240817000651
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 2

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.

Initial hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 40 minutes 99221
Initial hospital inpatient care refers to the first day of your stay in the hospital. This service typically includes a 30-minute check-up with a healthcare professional. They'll assess your health, discuss your condition, and plan your treatment. It's part of ensuring you receive the best possible care.
12 services12 patients
New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more 99204
This is a first-time office or outpatient visit lasting between 45-59 minutes. The healthcare provider evaluates your health, discusses your medical history, and may suggest further tests or treatments. It's an opportunity to ask questions and understand your health better.
11 services11 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Chicago, IL
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number140182
Location836 West Wellington AvenueChicago, IL 60657 · Cook County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 60640 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.

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.

Family Medicine
4600 N RAVENSWOOD AVE, 2ND FLOOR
CHICAGO, IL 60640
Psychiatry & Neurology (Neurology)
4600 N RAVENSWOOD AVE
CHICAGO, IL 60640
Family Medicine
4600 N RAVENSWOOD AVE
CHICAGO, IL 60640
Family Medicine
4600 N RAVENSWOOD AVE
CHICAGO, IL 60640
Family Medicine
4600 N RAVENSWOOD AVE, 2ND FLR
CHICAGO, IL 60640
Family Medicine
4600 N RAVENSWOOD AVE
CHICAGO, IL 60640
Psychiatry & Neurology (Neurology)
4600 N RAVENSWOOD AVE
CHICAGO, IL 60640
Family Medicine
4600 N RAVENSWOOD AVE
CHICAGO, IL 60640

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 Alex Farris's NPI number?

The NPI number for Alex Farris is 1184280794. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on May 20, 2019.

Where is Alex Farris located?

Alex Farris practices at 4600 N Ravenswood Ave, Chicago, IL 60640. The listed phone number is (773) 561-7500.

What is Alex Farris's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Psychiatry & Neurology, specializing in Sleep Medicine, with taxonomy code 2084S0012X.

Is Alex Farris enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Alex Farris 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 Alex Farris accept?

Health plans from Ambetter Health, Ambetter Health of Delaware and Ambetter from Home State Health list Alex Farris 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 Alex Farris affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Alex Farris is affiliated with Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Alex Farris was last updated on September 16, 2025. NPI Profile syncs with the weekly NPPES data releases published by CMS.