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DR. STEPHEN PAUL RAY M.D.
NPI 1265419188
Surgery - Hospice and Palliative Medicine in Chicago, IL

Active since December 30, 2005PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
2361 PAYSPHERE CIR, CHICAGO, IL 60674(847) 746-4358 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: June 26, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 16, 2026.

About Dr. Stephen Paul Ray M.d. NPPES

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

DR. STEPHEN PAUL RAY M.D. (NPI 1265419188) is an individual hospice and palliative medicine provider in Chicago, Illinois, licensed in Illinois (036.110065) and active in the NPI registry since December 2005. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Midwestern Region Med Center, Inc, and is a graduate of Other (1971).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1265419188
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy2086H0002X
Provider Legal NameDR. STEPHEN PAUL RAYCredential: M.D.
Location Address2361 PAYSPHERE CIRChicago, IL 60674
Mailing Address2520 Elisha AveZion, IL 60099 · (847) 872-4561 · Fax (847) 872-6419
Phone(847) 746-4358
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 1971
Enumeration DateDecember 30, 2005
Last NPPES UpdateJune 26, 2025
NPPES CertifiedJune 26, 2025
✔ NPI 1265419188 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 3

★ Primary SpecialtySurgery · Hospice and Palliative MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code2086H0002X
License✔ Licensed in IL · 036.110065
Definition
A surgeon with special knowledge and skills to prevent and relieve the suffering experienced by patients with life-limiting illnesses. This specialist works with an interdisciplinary hospice or palliative care team to maximize quality of life while addressing physical, psychological, social and spiritual needs of both patient and family throughout the course of the disease, through the dying process, and beyond for the family. This specialist has expertise in the assessment of patients with advanced disease; the relief of distressing symptoms; the coordination of interdisciplinary patient and family-centered care in diverse venues; the use of specialized care systems including hospice; the management of the imminently dying patient; and legal and ethical decision making in end-of-life care.
Also ListedSpecialistTaxonomy 174400000X
Also ListedSurgery · Plastic and Reconstructive SurgeryTaxonomy 2086S0122X · License 036.110065 (IL)
2361 PAYSPHERE CIR, Chicago, IL 60674
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Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Network Health.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. Stephen Paul Ray M.d. 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 ID1254234768
PECOS Enrollment IDI20040131000037
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.

Midwestern Region Med Center, Inc

Acute Care Hospitals · Zion, IL
5/5 CMS rating
OwnershipProprietary
CMS Certification Number140100
Location2520 Elisha AvenueZion, IL 60099 · Lake County
Emergency services

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.

MRS. RUTH M DIAMOND FNP-BC
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
2361 PAYSPHERE CIR
CHICAGO, IL 60674
Cook County (847) 746-4358
MRS. KAOUTAR TLEMCANI M.D.
Internal Medicine (Hematology & Oncology)
2361 PAYSPHERE CIR
CHICAGO, IL 60674
Cook County (847) 872-4561
DR. YIPING FU M.D.
Internal Medicine (Pulmonary Disease)
2361 PAYSPHERE CIR
CHICAGO, IL 60674
Cook County (847) 746-4358
DR. EUGENE R. AHN M.D.
Internal Medicine (Medical Oncology)
2361 PAYSPHERE CIR
CHICAGO, IL 60674
Cook County (847) 746-4358
LAWRENCE WIGGINS PA
Physician Assistant
2361 PAYSPHERE CIR
CHICAGO, IL 60674
Cook County (847) 746-4358
MR. ARIC NEIL BLOM PA-C
Physician Assistant
2361 PAYSPHERE CIR
CHICAGO, IL 60674
Cook County (847) 746-4358
MR. JULIAN C. SCHINK M.D.
Obstetrics & Gynecology (Gynecologic Oncology)
2361 PAYSPHERE CIR
CHICAGO, IL 60674
Cook County (847) 746-4358
DR. SOLOMON R KATTA M.D.
Family Medicine
2361 PAYSPHERE CIR
CHICAGO, IL 60674
Cook County (847) 746-4358

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 Stephen Ray's NPI number?

The NPI number for Stephen Ray is 1265419188. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on December 30, 2005.

Where is Stephen Ray located?

Stephen Ray practices at 2361 Paysphere Cir, Chicago, IL 60674. The listed phone number is (847) 746-4358.

What is Stephen Ray's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Surgery, specializing in Hospice and Palliative Medicine, with taxonomy code 2086H0002X.

Is Stephen Ray enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Stephen Ray 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.

What insurance does Stephen Ray accept?

Health plans from Network Health list Stephen Ray 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.

Is Stephen Ray affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Stephen Ray is affiliated with Midwestern Region Med Center, Inc.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Stephen Ray was last updated on June 26, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 13 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.