ADAM MICHAEL KOST MD
NPI 1255630422
Hospitalist in Palos Heights, IL

Active since March 27, 2011PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
12632 S HARLEM AVE, PALOS HEIGHTS, IL 60463(708) 587-0000 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: December 17, 2021. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: July 26, 2026.

About Adam Michael Kost Md NPPES

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

ADAM MICHAEL KOST MD (NPI 1255630422) is an individual hospitalist provider in Palos Heights, Illinois, licensed in Illinois (036137830) and active in the NPI registry since March 2011. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Advocate Christ Hospital & Medical Center, and is a graduate of Illinois Medical College (2011).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1255630422
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy208M00000X
Provider Legal NameADAM MICHAEL KOSTCredential: MD
Location Address12632 S HARLEM AVEPalos Heights, IL 60463-1428
Mailing Address12632 S Harlem AvePalos Heights, IL 60463-1428 · (708) 587-0000
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSIllinois Medical CollegeGraduated 2011
Enumeration DateMarch 27, 2011
Last NPPES UpdateDecember 17, 2021
NPPES CertifiedDecember 17, 2021
NPI 1255630422 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 · 036137830
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 036137830 (IL)
Also ListedPediatricsTaxonomy 208000000X · License 036137830 (IL)
12632 S HARLEM AVE, Palos Heights, IL 60463

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

Adam Michael Kost Md 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 ID9234358052
PECOS Enrollment IDI20150617001043
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.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 4

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 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.
406 services89 patients
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.
145 services78 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.
87 services78 patients
Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes 99223
Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 70 minutes, refers to the daily medical service provided to patients admitted to the hospital. This includes a comprehensive evaluation, diagnosis, treatment plan, and monitoring of your health condition. It ensures your well-being during your hospital stay.
77 services69 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Advocate Christ Hospital & Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Oak Lawn, IL
2/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Church
CMS Certification Number140208
Location4440 W 95th StreetOak Lawn, IL 60453 · Cook County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 60463 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.

Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims 2

Durable medical equipment, devices and supplies this provider ordered from DME suppliers for patients, from Medicare fee-for-service claims.

Portable gaseous oxygen system, rental; includes portable container, regulator, flowmeter, humidifier, cannula or mask, and tubing E0431
DME-Oxygen and Supplies · category DC000N
1 supplier30 claims30 services$14.18 avg. paid by Medicare
Oxygen concentrator, single delivery port, capable of delivering 85 percent or greater oxygen concentration at the prescribed flow rate E1390
DME-Oxygen and Supplies · category DC002N
2 suppliers19 claims19 services$57.18 avg. paid by Medicare
Dollar amounts are the average Medicare paid the supplier per service. They are not the cost to the patient.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 15

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

Nurse Practitioner (Family)
12632 S HARLEM AVE
PALOS HEIGHTS, IL 60463
Clinic/Center
12632 S HARLEM AVE
PALOS HEIGHTS, IL 60463
Internal Medicine
12632 S HARLEM AVE
PALOS HEIGHTS, IL 60463
Psychiatry & Neurology (Neurology)
12632 S HARLEM AVE
PALOS HEIGHTS, IL 60463
Nurse Practitioner
12632 S HARLEM AVE
PALOS HEIGHTS, IL 60463
Family Medicine
12632 S HARLEM AVE
PALOS HEIGHTS, IL 60463
Internal Medicine
12632 S HARLEM AVE
PALOS HEIGHTS, IL 60463
Internal Medicine
12632 S HARLEM AVE
PALOS HEIGHTS, IL 60463

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 Adam Kost's NPI number?

The NPI number for Adam Kost is 1255630422. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on March 27, 2011.

Where is Adam Kost located?

Adam Kost practices at 12632 S Harlem Ave, Palos Heights, IL 60463. The listed phone number is (708) 587-0000.

What is Adam Kost's specialty?

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

Is Adam Kost enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Adam Kost 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 Adam Kost affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Adam Kost is affiliated with Advocate Christ Hospital & Medical Center.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Adam Kost was last updated on December 17, 2021. NPI Profile syncs with the weekly NPPES data releases published by CMS.