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DR. ALEMAYEHU BEKELE MD
NPI 1184608879
Surgery in Chicago, IL

Active since December 06, 2005PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
3435 W VANBURON ST, CHICAGO, IL 60624(773) 265-3435 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 13, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 16, 2026.

About Dr. Alemayehu Bekele Md NPPES

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

DR. ALEMAYEHU BEKELE MD (NPI 1184608879) is an individual surgery provider in Chicago, Illinois and active in the NPI registry since December 2005. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with St Bernard Hospital, and is a graduate of Other (1972).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1184608879
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy208600000X
Provider Legal NameDR. ALEMAYEHU BEKELECredential: MD
Location Address3435 W VANBURON STChicago, IL 60624
Mailing Address3435 W Vanburon StChicago, IL 60624 · (773) 265-3435
Phone(773) 265-3435
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 1972
Enumeration DateDecember 6, 2005
Last NPPES UpdateJuly 13, 2026
✔ NPI 1184608879 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtySurgeryAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code208600000X
Definition
A general surgeon has expertise related to the diagnosis - preoperative, operative and postoperative management - and management of complications of surgical conditions in the following areas: alimentary tract; abdomen; breast, skin and soft tissue; endocrine system; head and neck surgery; pediatric surgery; surgical critical care; surgical oncology; trauma and burns; and vascular surgery. General surgeons increasingly provide care through the use of minimally invasive and endoscopic techniques. Many general surgeons also possess expertise in transplantation surgery, plastic surgery and cardiothoracic surgery.
3435 W VANBURON ST, Chicago, IL 60624
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Other Identifiers 1

Other0032600300IL · Bcbs

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. Alemayehu Bekele 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 ID9931224920
PECOS Enrollment IDI20100914001011
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

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 moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes 99223
Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 70 minutes, refers to the daily medical service provided to patients admitted to the hospital. This includes a comprehensive evaluation, diagnosis, treatment plan, and monitoring of your health condition. It ensures your well-being during your hospital stay.
14 services14 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

St Bernard Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Chicago, IL
1/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Church
CMS Certification Number140103
Location326 W 64th StChicago, IL 60621 · Cook County
Emergency services

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 60624 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.

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 Alemayehu Bekele's NPI number?

The NPI number for Alemayehu Bekele is 1184608879. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on December 6, 2005.

Where is Alemayehu Bekele located?

Alemayehu Bekele practices at 3435 W Vanburon St, Chicago, IL 60624. The listed phone number is (773) 265-3435.

What is Alemayehu Bekele's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Surgery with taxonomy code 208600000X.

Is Alemayehu Bekele enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Alemayehu Bekele 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 Alemayehu Bekele accept?

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

According to CMS data, Alemayehu Bekele is affiliated with St Bernard Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Alemayehu Bekele was last updated on July 13, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 39 days 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.