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DR. ALEXANDER TAIKWEL DO
NPI 1255073565
Internal Medicine in Chicago, IL

Active since April 08, 2022PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
1460 N HALSTED ST STE 504, CHICAGO, IL 60642(312) 926-3627(312) 926-3231 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: December 4, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

Record update history: Dec 4, 2025, Sep 8, 2025, Apr 8, 2022 (3 updates tracked since 2022).

About Dr. Alexander Taikwel Do NPPES

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

DR. ALEXANDER TAIKWEL DO (NPI 1255073565) is an individual internal medicine provider in Chicago, Illinois, licensed in Illinois (036176030) and active in the NPI registry since April 2022. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Northwestern Memorial Hospital, and is a graduate of Other (2022).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1255073565
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207R00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. ALEXANDER TAIKWELCredential: DO
Location Address1460 N HALSTED ST STE 504Chicago, IL 60642-2613
Mailing Address1460 N Halsted St Ste 504Chicago, IL 60642-2613 · (312) 926-3627 · Fax (312) 926-3231
Phone(312) 926-3627
Fax(312) 926-3231
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2022
Enumeration DateApril 8, 2022
Last NPPES UpdateDecember 4, 20253 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedDecember 4, 2025
✔ NPI 1255073565 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207R00000X
License✔ Licensed in IL · 036176030
Definition
A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.
1460 N HALSTED ST STE 504, Chicago, IL 60642
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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. Alexander Taikwel Do 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 ID6204219025
PECOS Enrollment IDI20250917003653
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.

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 60642 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 3

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

MONICA K PARK MD
Family Medicine
1460 N HALSTED ST STE 504
CHICAGO, IL 60642
Cook County (312) 926-3627
ALEXANDER S MORTENSEN MD MPH
Family Medicine
1460 N HALSTED ST STE 504
CHICAGO, IL 60642
Cook County (312) 926-3627
DR. MATTHEW R HAGERMAN MD
Family Medicine
1460 N HALSTED ST STE 504
CHICAGO, IL 60642
Cook County (312) 926-3627

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 Alexander Taikwel's NPI number?

The NPI number for Alexander Taikwel is 1255073565. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on April 8, 2022.

Where is Alexander Taikwel located?

Alexander Taikwel practices at 1460 N Halsted St Ste 504, Chicago, IL 60642. The listed phone number is (312) 926-3627.

What is Alexander Taikwel's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine with taxonomy code 207R00000X.

Is Alexander Taikwel enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Alexander Taikwel 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.

Is Alexander Taikwel affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Alexander Taikwel is affiliated with Northwestern Memorial Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Alexander Taikwel was last updated on December 4, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 8 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.