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MARKO ALEXANDER KARAKADZE
NPI 1225515018
Internal Medicine - Nephrology in Chicago, IL

Active since July 24, 2018PECOS Enrolled
5841 S MARYLAND AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60637(888) 824-0200 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 17, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

Record update history: Jul 17, 2026, Apr 23, 2020, Jul 24, 2018 (3 updates tracked since 2018).

About Marko Alexander Karakadze NPPES

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

MARKO ALEXANDER KARAKADZE (NPI 1225515018) is an individual nephrology provider in Chicago, Illinois, licensed in Illinois (036180201) and active in the NPI registry since July 2018. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with The University Of Chicago Medical Center, and is a graduate of Ponce School Of Medicine (2020).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1225515018
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207RN0300X
Provider Legal NameMARKO ALEXANDER KARAKADZE
Location Address5841 S MARYLAND AVEChicago, IL 60637-1443
Mailing Address150 Harvester Dr Ste 300Burr Ridge, IL 60527-5965
Phone(888) 824-0200
Sole ProprietorYes
Medical School CMSPonce School Of MedicineGraduated 2020
Enumeration DateJuly 24, 2018
Last NPPES UpdateJuly 17, 20263 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedJuly 17, 2026
✔ NPI 1225515018 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal Medicine · NephrologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207RN0300X
License✔ Licensed in IL · 036180201
Definition
An internist who treats disorders of the kidney, high blood pressure, fluid and mineral balance and dialysis of body wastes when the kidneys do not function. This specialist consults with surgeons about kidney transplantation.
5841 S MARYLAND AVE, Chicago, IL 60637
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Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Marko Alexander Karakadze is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

PECOS PAC ID4284095860
PECOS Enrollment IDI20260729001729
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 Reassignments

2

Medicare enrollment records show Marko Karakadze reassigns Medicare billing to 2 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

The University Of Chicago Medical Center
Same address
General Acute Care Hospital
5841 S MARYLAND AVE
Chicago, IL 60637
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Illinois enrollment
  • 1,905 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1033218128 (773) 702-1530
University Of Chicago
Same address
Multi-Specialty
5841 S MARYLAND AVE, UCPG/MC 1099
Chicago, IL 60637
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Illinois enrollment
  • 2,237 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1821048786 (773) 702-9200

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.

The University Of Chicago Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Chicago, IL
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number140088
Location5841 South MarylandChicago, IL 60637 · Cook County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 60637 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.

DR. DON MARTINEZ M.D.
Radiology (Diagnostic Radiology)
5841 S MARYLAND AVE
CHICAGO, IL 60637
Cook County (773) 926-8318
ALEXANDRA DUMITRESCU
Internal Medicine
5841 S MARYLAND AVE
CHICAGO, IL 60637
Cook County (888) 824-0200
PELEG HOROWITZ
Neurological Surgery
5841 S MARYLAND AVE
CHICAGO, IL 60637
Cook County (888) 824-0200
SANDEEP GURBUXANI
Pathology (Hematology)
5841 S MARYLAND AVE
CHICAGO, IL 60637
Cook County (888) 824-0200
DR. NIREN GANDRA M.D.
Internal Medicine
5841 S MARYLAND AVE
CHICAGO, IL 60637
Cook County (773) 702-0240
ALLIE DAKROUB MD MS
Internal Medicine
5841 S MARYLAND AVE
CHICAGO, IL 60637
Cook County (773) 702-1000
SCOTT VASHER MD
Internal Medicine (Pulmonary Disease)
5841 S MARYLAND AVE
CHICAGO, IL 60637
Cook County (773) 702-1000
DR. NATHAN CHARLES NOWALK M.D.
Internal Medicine (Pulmonary Disease)
5841 S MARYLAND AVE
CHICAGO, IL 60637
Cook County (888) 824-0200

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 Marko Karakadze's NPI number?

The NPI number for Marko Karakadze is 1225515018. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on July 24, 2018.

Where is Marko Karakadze located?

Marko Karakadze practices at 5841 S Maryland Ave, Chicago, IL 60637. The listed phone number is (888) 824-0200.

What is Marko Karakadze's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine, specializing in Nephrology, with taxonomy code 207RN0300X.

Is Marko Karakadze enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Marko Karakadze is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

Which organizations bill Medicare for Marko Karakadze's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Marko Karakadze reassigns Medicare benefits to 2 organizations: The University Of Chicago Medical Center (Chicago, IL) and University Of Chicago (Chicago, IL). Each 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 Marko Karakadze's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

Is Marko Karakadze affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Marko Karakadze is affiliated with The University Of Chicago Medical Center.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Marko Karakadze was last updated on July 17, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 3 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.