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SAFWAT F ESKANDAR MD
NPI 1265494116
Anesthesiology in Oak Lawn, IL

Active since April 05, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
4440 W 95TH ST, OAK LAWN, IL 60453(708) 684-5745(708) 684-4766 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: February 28, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: November 08, 2026.

About Safwat F Eskandar Md NPPES

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

SAFWAT F ESKANDAR MD (NPI 1265494116) is an individual anesthesiology provider in Oak Lawn, Illinois, licensed in Florida (ME0078135) and active in the NPI registry since April 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Advocate Christ Hospital & Medical Center, and maintains a secondary practice location in Weston.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1265494116
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207L00000X
Provider Legal NameSAFWAT F ESKANDARCredential: MD
Location Address4440 W 95TH STOak Lawn, IL 60453-2600
Mailing Address29373 Network PlChicago, IL 60673-1293
Phone(708) 684-5745
Fax(708) 684-4766
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 1985
Enumeration DateApril 5, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateFebruary 28, 2025
NPPES CertifiedFebruary 28, 2025
✔ NPI 1265494116 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyAnesthesiologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207L00000X
Licenses✔ Licensed in FL · ME0078135✔ Licensed in IL · 036-132005
Definition
An anesthesiologist is trained to provide pain relief and maintenance, or restoration, of a stable condition during and immediately following an operation or an obstetric or diagnostic procedure. The anesthesiologist assesses the risk of the patient undergoing surgery and optimizes the patient's condition prior to, during and after surgery. In addition to these management responsibilities, the anesthesiologist provides medical management and consultation in pain management and critical care medicine. Anesthesiologists diagnose and treat acute, long-standing and cancer pain problems; diagnose and treat patients with critical illnesses or severe injuries; direct resuscitation in the care of patients with cardiac or respiratory emergencies, including the need for artificial ventilation; and supervise post-anesthesia recovery.
4440 W 95TH ST, Oak Lawn, IL 60453
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Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 12950 Cleveland Clinic BlvdWeston, FL 33331-3609 · Phone (954) 659-5000 · Fax (954) 689-5047

Other Identifiers 1

Medicaid256461101FL

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

Safwat F Eskandar 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 ID5294732426
PECOS Enrollment IDI20150318002184
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

4

Medicare enrollment records show Safwat Eskandar reassigns Medicare billing to 4 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Advocate Health & Hospitals Corporation
Same address
Medical Specialty
4440 W 95TH ST
Oak Lawn, IL 60453
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Illinois enrollment
  • Medicare enrollment name: Advocate Health And Hospitals Corporation
  • 4,870 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1912936014 (847) 390-5900
Midwest Anesthesia Partners, LLC
16 mi
Anesthesiology
2900 N LAKE SHORE DR
Chicago, IL 60657
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Illinois enrollment
  • 385 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1255380184 (773) 388-5700
Anesthesia Associates, Ltd
27 mi
Pain Medicine
2540 HANFORD LN
Aurora, IL 60502
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Illinois enrollment
  • 101 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1952308223 (815) 748-8993
Northstar Anesthesia Of Illinois, LLC
803 mi
Anesthesiology
2000 E LAMAR BLVD STE 400
Arlington, TX 76006
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Illinois enrollment
  • 735 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1962822395 (817) 583-7421

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 3

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.

Anesthesia for exam of colon using an endoscope 00812
Anesthesia for a colon examination with an endoscope is a method used to ensure comfort during the procedure. It involves administering medication to help you relax or sleep, thus reducing discomfort as the endoscope, a thin, flexible tube, is navigated through your colon.
20 services20 patients
Anesthesia for other closed procedure on chest 00520
Anesthesia for a closed chest procedure involves the use of medications to block sensation, ensuring you don't feel pain during the procedure. It can be general (you're asleep) or regional (part of your body is numbed). This helps maintain comfort and safety.
15 services14 patients
Anesthesia for other procedure on esophagus, stomach, or upper small bowel using an endoscope 00731
This procedure involves the use of an endoscope, a flexible tube with a light and camera, to examine your esophagus, stomach, or upper small bowel. Anesthesia ensures you are comfortable and pain-free during the procedure.
14 services14 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

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.

DR. MARK ADRIAN FAASSE MD
Urology
4440 W 95TH ST
OAK LAWN, IL 60453
Cook County (708) 684-4557
DR. MANDY LUMA ENSHIWAT M.D.
Internal Medicine
4440 W 95TH ST
OAK LAWN, IL 60453
Cook County (708) 684-8000
DR. KIM MARIE MIILLER MA, PSYD
Psychologist (Clinical)
4440 W 95TH ST
OAK LAWN, IL 60453
Cook County (708) 684-7482
JENNIFER MARSIGLIO
Occupational Therapist (Physical Rehabilitation)
4440 W 95TH ST
OAK LAWN, IL 60453
Cook County (708) 684-5425
TRACI LYNN TAGUE MA, CCC-SLP
Speech-Language Pathologist
4440 W 95TH ST
OAK LAWN, IL 60453
Cook County (708) 684-1989
ELIZABETH A FOLLIARD OTR/L
Occupational Therapist
4440 W 95TH ST
OAK LAWN, IL 60453
Cook County (708) 684-5369
MICHAEL CIRONE M.D.
Emergency Medicine
4440 W 95TH ST
OAK LAWN, IL 60453
Cook County (708) 684-5375
ANNA MANILLA
Speech-Language Pathologist
4440 W 95TH ST
OAK LAWN, IL 60453
Cook County (248) 701-7523

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 Safwat Eskandar's NPI number?

The NPI number for Safwat Eskandar is 1265494116. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on April 5, 2006.

Where is Safwat Eskandar located?

Safwat Eskandar practices at 4440 W 95th St, Oak Lawn, IL 60453. The listed phone number is (708) 684-5745.

What is Safwat Eskandar's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Anesthesiology with taxonomy code 207L00000X.

Is Safwat Eskandar enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Safwat Eskandar 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 organizations bill Medicare for Safwat Eskandar's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Safwat Eskandar reassigns Medicare benefits to 4 organizations: Advocate Health & Hospitals Corporation (Oak Lawn, IL), Midwest Anesthesia Partners, LLC (Chicago, IL), Anesthesia Associates, Ltd (Aurora, IL) and Northstar Anesthesia Of Illinois, LLC (Arlington, TX). 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 Safwat Eskandar's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

Is Safwat Eskandar affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Safwat Eskandar is affiliated with Advocate Christ Hospital & Medical Center.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Safwat Eskandar was last updated on February 28, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 20 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.