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CHIKE GWAM M.D
NPI 1225073646
Anesthesiology in Hinsdale, IL

Active since June 19, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
120 N OAK ST, HINSDALE, IL 60521(630) 856-9000 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: April 26, 2021. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

Record update history: Apr 26, 2021, Aug 3, 2020 (2 updates tracked since 2020).

About Chike Gwam M.d NPPES

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

CHIKE GWAM M.D (NPI 1225073646) is an individual anesthesiology provider in Hinsdale, Illinois, licensed in Illinois (036-092094) and active in the NPI registry since June 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with John H Stroger Jr Hospital, and is a graduate of Other (1982).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1225073646
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207L00000X
Provider Legal NameCHIKE GWAMCredential: M.D
Location Address120 N OAK STHinsdale, IL 60521-3829
Mailing Address744 W Michigan AveJackson, MI 49201-1909 · (517) 787-6440 · Fax (517) 787-4146
Phone(630) 856-9000
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 1982
Enumeration DateJune 19, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateApril 26, 20212 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedApril 26, 2021
✔ NPI 1225073646 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 4

★ Primary SpecialtyAnesthesiologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207L00000X
License✔ Licensed in IL · 036-092094
Definition
An anesthesiologist is trained to provide pain relief and maintenance, or restoration, of a stable condition during and immediately following an operation or an obstetric or diagnostic procedure. The anesthesiologist assesses the risk of the patient undergoing surgery and optimizes the patient's condition prior to, during and after surgery. In addition to these management responsibilities, the anesthesiologist provides medical management and consultation in pain management and critical care medicine. Anesthesiologists diagnose and treat acute, long-standing and cancer pain problems; diagnose and treat patients with critical illnesses or severe injuries; direct resuscitation in the care of patients with cardiac or respiratory emergencies, including the need for artificial ventilation; and supervise post-anesthesia recovery.
Also ListedSpecialistTaxonomy 174400000X · License 036092094 (IL)
Also ListedAnesthesiology · Pediatric AnesthesiologyTaxonomy 207LP3000X · License 036-092094 (IL)
Also ListedPediatricsTaxonomy 208000000X · License 036-092094 (IL)
120 N OAK ST, Hinsdale, IL 60521
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Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Chike Gwam 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 ID2961418843
PECOS Enrollment IDI20060301000771
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.

Medicare Billing Reassignment

Medicare enrollment records show Chike Gwam reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

Midwest Anesthesiologists, Ltd.
12 mi
Interventional Pain Medicine
4440 W 95TH ST
Oak Lawn, IL 60453
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Illinois enrollment
  • 93 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1447209390 (708) 684-8000

Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

John H Stroger Jr Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Chicago, IL
2/5 CMS rating
OwnershipGovernment - Local
CMS Certification Number140124
Location1901 W Harrison StChicago, IL 60612 · Cook County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

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.

DU PAGE PATHOLOGY ASSOCIATES SC
Pathology (Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology)
120 N OAK ST
HINSDALE, IL 60521
Dupage County (630) 856-9000
KEITH KEY LEE DO
Anesthesiology (Pediatric Anesthesiology)
120 N OAK ST
HINSDALE, IL 60521
Dupage County (630) 856-9000
ROLAND E. LONSER M.D.
Pathology (Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology)
120 N OAK ST, HINSDALE HOSPITAL / PATHOLOGY DEP
HINSDALE, IL 60521
Dupage County (630) 856-7850
CARLOS O. MARTINEZ MD
Emergency Medicine
120 N OAK ST
HINSDALE, IL 60521
Dupage County (630) 856-6782
AGNIESZKA U. PIOTROWSKI M.D.
Pathology (Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology)
120 N OAK ST, HINSALE HOSPITAL / PATHOLOGY DEPAR
HINSDALE, IL 60521
Dupage County (630) 856-8750
DAVID BERGQUIST M.D
Anesthesiology
120 N OAK ST
HINSDALE, IL 60521
Dupage County (630) 856-9000
YEHUDA LEOR BROMBERG NP
Nurse Practitioner
120 N OAK ST
HINSDALE, IL 60521
Dupage County (630) 856-6700
ESHPREET KULAR RN
Registered Nurse
120 N OAK ST
HINSDALE, IL 60521
Dupage County (630) 856-9000

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 Chike Gwam's NPI number?

The NPI number for Chike Gwam is 1225073646. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 19, 2006.

Where is Chike Gwam located?

Chike Gwam practices at 120 N Oak St, Hinsdale, IL 60521. The listed phone number is (630) 856-9000.

What is Chike Gwam's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Anesthesiology with taxonomy code 207L00000X.

Is Chike Gwam enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Chike Gwam 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.

Which organization bills Medicare for Chike Gwam's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Chike Gwam reassigns Medicare benefits to Midwest Anesthesiologists, Ltd. (Oak Lawn, IL). The reassignment is filed with Medicare on form CMS-855R, signed by both the clinician and the organization, and lets the organization bill Medicare and receive payment for Chike Gwam's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

Is Chike Gwam affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Chike Gwam is affiliated with John H Stroger Jr Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Chike Gwam was last updated on April 26, 2021. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 5 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.