MICHAEL BEAL
NPI 1245790047
Hospitalist in Chicago, IL

Active since March 20, 2019PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
94.1/100
CMS Quality Rating
251 E HURON ST STE 16-738, CHICAGO, IL 60611(312) 926-5924(312) 926-6134 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: August 26, 2022. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

Record update history: Aug 26, 2022, Jun 8, 2019, Mar 20, 2019 (3 updates tracked since 2019).

About Michael Beal NPPES

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

MICHAEL BEAL (NPI 1245790047) is an individual hospitalist provider in Chicago, Illinois, licensed in Illinois (036160274) and active in the NPI registry since March 2019. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Northwestern Memorial Hospital, and maintains a secondary practice location in Maywood.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1245790047
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy208M00000X
Provider Legal NameMICHAEL BEAL
Location Address251 E HURON ST STE 16-738Chicago, IL 60611-3055
Mailing Address251 E Huron St Ste 16-738Chicago, IL 60611-3055 · (312) 926-5924 · Fax (312) 926-6134
Fax(312) 926-6134
Sole ProprietorYes
Medical School CMSLouisiana State University School Of Medicine In New OrleansGraduated 2018
Enumeration DateMarch 20, 2019
Last NPPES UpdateAugust 26, 20223 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedAugust 26, 2022
✔ NPI 1245790047 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 3

★ Primary SpecialtyHospitalistAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code208M00000X
License✔ Licensed in IL · 036160274
Definition
Hospitalists are physicians whose primary professional focus is the general medical care of hospitalized patients. Their activities include patient care, teaching, research, and leadership related to Hospital Medicine. The term 'hospitalist' refers to physicians whose practice emphasizes providing care for hospitalized patients.
Also ListedInternal MedicineTaxonomy 207R00000X · License 125.074599 (IL)
251 E HURON ST STE 16-738, Chicago, IL 60611

Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 12160 S 1st AveMaywood, IL 60153-3328 · Phone (708) 216-4943 · Fax (708) 216-4943

Group Practice 1

Group TaxonomyThis provdier is a business group of one or more individual practitioners, all of who practice with the same area of specialization.193400000X SINGLE SPECIALTY GROUP

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Michael Beal 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 ID5597094490
PECOS Enrollment IDI20220706001834
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 Michael Beal reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

Multi-Specialty
DEPT 5777
Carol Stream, IL 60122
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Illinois enrollment
  • 4,817 clinicians in this Medicare group

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

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 8

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.

Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes 99232
Follow-up hospital inpatient care involves daily check-ups while you're admitted in the hospital. Typically, a healthcare provider spends about 25 minutes each day reviewing your condition, adjusting treatment if needed, and answering any questions you might have.
191 services81 patients
Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes 99222
Initial hospital inpatient care is a service where a healthcare provider spends about 50 minutes per day overseeing your care while you're admitted in the hospital. This includes reviewing your health status, planning your treatment, and ensuring your safety and comfort.
35 services35 patients
Subsequent hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 25 minutes 99231
Follow-up hospital inpatient care is a daily service where a healthcare professional checks on your health progress during your hospital stay. Each session typically lasts 15 minutes, involving updates on your condition and adjustments to your treatment plan, if necessary.
34 services23 patients
Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes 99239
Hospital discharge day management over 30 minutes involves a detailed process to ensure a smooth transition from hospital to home. It includes final examinations, discussion of your hospital stay, post-discharge instructions, and coordinating follow-up care.
33 services32 patients
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes 99233
Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day typically involves a 35-minute check-up by your healthcare provider. This service includes monitoring your health progress, adjusting your treatment plan if needed, and answering any questions you may have about your condition or care.
31 services21 patients
Hospital discharge day management, 30 minutes or less 99238
Hospital discharge day management of 30 minutes or less includes finalizing your treatment, discussing your progress, and planning after-care at home. It ensures you're ready to leave the hospital and continue recovery safely.
25 services24 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Northwestern Memorial Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Chicago, IL
5/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number140281
Location251 E Huron StChicago, IL 60611 · Cook County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 60611 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.

Medicare Quality Performance CMS QPP · MIPS

Performance in the CMS Quality Payment Program: the MIPS final score across four weighted categories, and the individual quality measures reported to Medicare.

94.1/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored through an Alternative Payment Model
Quality82.59
Promoting Interoperability100
Improvement Activities40

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.

Hospitalist
251 E HURON ST STE 16-738
CHICAGO, IL 60611
Hospitalist
251 E HURON ST STE 16-738
CHICAGO, IL 60611
Hospitalist
251 E HURON ST STE 16-738
CHICAGO, IL 60611
Hospitalist
251 E HURON ST STE 16-738
CHICAGO, IL 60611
Physician Assistant
251 E HURON ST STE 16-738
CHICAGO, IL 60611
Physician Assistant
251 E HURON ST STE 16-738
CHICAGO, IL 60611
Hospitalist
251 E HURON ST STE 16-738
CHICAGO, IL 60611
Internal Medicine (Hematology & Oncology)
251 E HURON ST STE 16-738
CHICAGO, IL 60611

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 Michael Beal's NPI number?

The NPI number for Michael Beal is 1245790047. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on March 20, 2019.

Where is Michael Beal located?

Michael Beal practices at 251 E Huron St Ste 16-738, Chicago, IL 60611. The listed phone number is (312) 926-5924.

What is Michael Beal's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Hospitalist with taxonomy code 208M00000X.

Is Michael Beal enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Michael Beal 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 Michael Beal's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Michael Beal reassigns Medicare benefits to Northwestern Medical Faculty Foundation (Carol Stream, 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 Michael Beal's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

Is Michael Beal affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Michael Beal is affiliated with Northwestern Memorial Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Michael Beal was last updated on August 26, 2022. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 4 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.