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DR. FRANCIS M. PRENDERGAST MD
NPI 1255325668
Radiology - Pediatric Radiology in Chicago, IL

Active since August 31, 2005PECOS Enrolled
225 E CHICAGO AVE # 9, CHICAGO, IL 60611(312) 227-4500 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: June 5, 2020. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: November 01, 2026.

About Dr. Francis M. Prendergast Md NPPES

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

DR. FRANCIS M. PRENDERGAST MD (NPI 1255325668) is an individual pediatric radiology provider in Chicago, Illinois, licensed in Illinois (036.102600) and active in the NPI registry since August 2005. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and maintains a secondary practice location in Chicago.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1255325668
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy2085P0229X
Provider Legal NameDR. FRANCIS M. PRENDERGASTCredential: MD
Location Address225 E CHICAGO AVE # 9Chicago, IL 60611
Mailing Address225 E Chicago Ave # 9Chicago, IL 60611-2991 · (312) 227-4500
Phone(312) 227-4500
Sole ProprietorNo
Enumeration DateAugust 31, 2005
Last NPPES UpdateJune 5, 2020
NPPES CertifiedJune 5, 2020
✔ NPI 1255325668 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyRadiology · Pediatric RadiologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code2085P0229X
License✔ Licensed in IL · 036.102600
Definition
A radiologist who is proficient in all forms of diagnostic imaging as it pertains to the treatment of diseases in the newborn, infant, child and adolescent. This specialist has knowledge of both imaging and interventional procedures related to the care and management of diseases of children. A pediatric radiologist must be highly knowledgeable of all organ systems as they relate to growth and development, congenital malformations, diseases peculiar to infants and children and diseases that begin in childhood but cause substantial residual impairment in adulthood.
Also ListedRadiology · Diagnostic RadiologyTaxonomy 2085R0202X · License 036.102600 (IL), 036102600 (IL)
225 E CHICAGO AVE # 9, Chicago, IL 60611
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Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 12300 Children's Plaza, Children's Memorial HospitalChicago, IL 60614-3363 · Phone (773) 880-6792 · Fax (773) 880-3517

Other Identifiers 1

Medicaid036102600IL

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include AmeriHealth Caritas Next, CareSource.Insurance ›

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 (PECOS)

Dr. Francis M. Prendergast Md is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

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 Francis Prendergast reassigns Medicare billing to 2 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Shriners Hospitals For Children
9.1 mi
Anesthesiology
2211 N OAK PARK AVE
Chicago, IL 60707
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Illinois enrollment
  • 99 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1326536574 (773) 622-3351
Northwestern Medical Faculty Foundation
34 mi
Multi-Specialty
DEPT 5777
Carol Stream, IL 60122
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Illinois enrollment
  • 4,817 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1346235314 (855) 694-2866

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

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 11

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

MAURA E. RYAN M.D.
Radiology (Diagnostic Radiology)
225 E CHICAGO AVE # 9
CHICAGO, IL 60611
Cook County (312) 227-4500
JAMES SCOTT DONALDSON M.D.
Radiology (Diagnostic Radiology)
225 E CHICAGO AVE # 9
CHICAGO, IL 60611
Cook County (312) 227-3502
DR. EUGENE C ANANDAPPA M.D.
Radiology (Neuroradiology)
225 E CHICAGO AVE # 9
CHICAGO, IL 60611
Cook County (312) 227-4500
SARAH JANE MOUM M.D.
Radiology (Pediatric Radiology)
225 E CHICAGO AVE # 9
CHICAGO, IL 60611
Cook County (312) 227-4500
DR. CYNTHIA KARFIAS RIGSBY M.D.
Radiology (Diagnostic Radiology)
225 E CHICAGO AVE # 9
CHICAGO, IL 60611
Cook County (312) 227-3486
DR. MARY R. WYERS MD
Radiology (Pediatric Radiology)
225 E CHICAGO AVE # 9
CHICAGO, IL 60611
Cook County (312) 227-4500
DR. ELLEN C BENYA M.D.
Radiology (Diagnostic Radiology)
225 E CHICAGO AVE # 9
CHICAGO, IL 60611
Cook County (312) 227-4500
DR. RICHARD M. SHORE MD
Radiology (Diagnostic Radiology)
225 E CHICAGO AVE # 9
CHICAGO, IL 60611
Cook County (312) 227-4500

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 Francis Prendergast's NPI number?

The NPI number for Francis Prendergast is 1255325668. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on August 31, 2005.

Where is Francis Prendergast located?

Francis Prendergast practices at 225 E Chicago Ave # 9, Chicago, IL 60611. The listed phone number is (312) 227-4500.

What is Francis Prendergast's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Radiology, specializing in Pediatric Radiology, with taxonomy code 2085P0229X.

Is Francis Prendergast enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Francis Prendergast is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

Which organizations bill Medicare for Francis Prendergast's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Francis Prendergast reassigns Medicare benefits to 2 organizations: Shriners Hospitals For Children (Chicago, IL) and Northwestern Medical Faculty Foundation (Carol Stream, 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 Francis Prendergast's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Francis Prendergast accept?

Health plans from AmeriHealth Caritas Next and CareSource list Francis Prendergast 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.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Francis Prendergast was last updated on June 5, 2020. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 6 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.