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ERMIAS TILAHUN M.D.
NPI 1285628768
Internal Medicine in Chicago, IL

Active since September 09, 2005PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
5015 N PAULINA ST STE 101, CHICAGO, IL 60640(773) 907-3550 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: January 6, 2021. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

About Ermias Tilahun M.d. NPPES

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

ERMIAS TILAHUN M.D. (NPI 1285628768) is an individual internal medicine provider in Chicago, Illinois, licensed in Illinois (036-094888) and active in the NPI registry since September 2005. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Northshore University Healthsystem - Evanston Hospital, and is a graduate of Other (1985).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1285628768
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207R00000X
Provider Legal NameERMIAS TILAHUNCredential: M.D.
Location Address5015 N PAULINA ST STE 101Chicago, IL 60640-2756
Mailing Address5015 N Paulina St Ste 101Chicago, IL 60640-2756 · (773) 907-3550 · Fax (773) 907-3566
Phone(773) 907-3550
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 1985
Enumeration DateSeptember 9, 2005
Last NPPES UpdateJanuary 6, 2021
NPPES CertifiedJanuary 6, 2021
✔ NPI 1285628768 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 · 036-094888
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.
5015 N PAULINA ST STE 101, Chicago, IL 60640
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Other Identifiers 1

Medicaid036-094888-1IL

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

Ermias Tilahun 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 ID6507853918
PECOS Enrollment IDI20040428000454
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 nursing facility care with straightforward level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, 20 minutes or more 99308
A follow-up nursing facility visit per day is a daily check-up service provided by healthcare professionals. It lasts around 15 minutes and involves assessing your health status, monitoring your recovery progress, and addressing any concerns you may have about your health or treatment.
1,360 services126 patients
Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more 99214
This is a routine check-up for patients who have previously visited our clinic. It involves a comprehensive review of your health and any ongoing treatments. The consultation lasts between 30-39 minutes, allowing enough time to discuss any concerns.
283 services64 patients
Initial nursing facility care with moderate level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 35 minutes 99305
An initial nursing facility visit per day is a service where a healthcare professional spends about 35 minutes assessing a patient's health status. This includes reviewing medical history, conducting a physical exam, and developing a care plan based on the patient's needs.
96 services93 patients
Annual wellness visit, includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), subsequent visit G0439
An annual wellness visit is a yearly appointment with your primary care provider to create or update a personalized prevention plan. This plan helps prevent illness based on your current health and risk factors. It's a subsequent visit, meaning it follows an initial assessment.
15 services15 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 3

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

Northshore University Healthsystem - Evanston Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Evanston, IL
5/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Other
CMS Certification Number140010
Location2650 Ridge AveEvanston, IL 60201 · Cook County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Swedish Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Chicago, IL
2/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Church
CMS Certification Number140114
Location5145 N California AveChicago, IL 60625 · Cook County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Methodist Hospital Of Chicago

Acute Care Hospitals · Chicago, IL
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number140197
Location5025 N Paulina StreetChicago, IL 60640 · Cook County
Emergency services

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 60640 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 4

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

Blood glucose test or reagent strips for home blood glucose monitor, per 50 strips A4253
DME-Other DME · category DE017N
7 suppliers25 claims63 services$5.16 avg. paid by Medicare
Lancets, per box of 100 A4259
DME-Medical/Surgical Supplies · category DA000N
7 suppliers22 claims30 services$0.91 avg. paid by Medicare
Portable gaseous oxygen system, rental; includes portable container, regulator, flowmeter, humidifier, cannula or mask, and tubing E0431
DME-Oxygen and Supplies · category DC000N
2 suppliers13 claims13 services$13.11 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
1 supplier16 claims16 services$59.30 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 2

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

ERENEE SIRINIAN D.O.
Internal Medicine
5015 N PAULINA ST STE 101
CHICAGO, IL 60640
Cook County (773) 907-3550
ERMIAS TILAHUN MD SC
Internal Medicine
5015 N PAULINA ST STE 101
CHICAGO, IL 60640
Cook County (773) 907-3550

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 Ermias Tilahun's NPI number?

The NPI number for Ermias Tilahun is 1285628768. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on September 9, 2005.

Where is Ermias Tilahun located?

Ermias Tilahun practices at 5015 N Paulina St Ste 101, Chicago, IL 60640. The listed phone number is (773) 907-3550.

What is Ermias Tilahun's specialty?

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

Is Ermias Tilahun enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Ermias Tilahun 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 Ermias Tilahun affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Ermias Tilahun is affiliated with Northshore University Healthsystem - Evanston Hospital, Swedish Hospital and Methodist Hospital Of Chicago.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Ermias Tilahun was last updated on January 6, 2021. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 5 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.