VALERIE BROSTROM M.D.
NPI 1285894782
Pathology - Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology in Evanston, IL

Active since June 10, 2008PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
355 RIDGE AVE, EVANSTON, IL 60202(847) 316-2284(847) 316-2943 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: March 17, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

Record update history: Mar 17, 2025, Apr 24, 2020 (2 updates tracked since 2020).

About Valerie Brostrom M.d. NPPES

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

VALERIE BROSTROM M.D. (NPI 1285894782) is an individual anatomic pathology & clinical pathology provider in Evanston, Illinois, licensed in Illinois (036128344) and active in the NPI registry since June 2008. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Northwestern Memorial Hospital, and maintains a secondary practice location in Chicago.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1285894782
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy207ZP0102X
Provider Legal NameVALERIE BROSTROMCredential: M.D.
Location Address355 RIDGE AVEEvanston, IL 60202-3328
Mailing AddressDept 77-9277Chicago, IL 60678-9277 · (847) 316-2284 · Fax (847) 316-2943
Fax(847) 316-2943
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSUniversity Of Chicago, Pritzker School Of MedicineGraduated 2008
Enumeration DateJune 10, 2008
Last NPPES UpdateMarch 17, 20252 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedMarch 17, 2025
✔ NPI 1285894782 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyPathology · Anatomic Pathology & Clinical PathologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207ZP0102X
License✔ Licensed in IL · 036128344
Definition
A pathologist deals with the causes and nature of disease and contributes to diagnosis, prognosis and treatment through knowledge gained by the laboratory application of the biologic, chemical and physical sciences. A pathologist uses information gathered from the microscopic examination of tissue specimens, cells and body fluids, and from clinical laboratory tests on body fluids and secretions for the diagnosis, exclusion and monitoring of disease.
355 RIDGE AVE, Evanston, IL 60202

Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 1251 E Huron St Ste 7-325Chicago, IL 60611-2908 · Phone (312) 926-3211 · Fax (312) 926-3127

Accepted Insurance

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

Valerie Brostrom 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 ID4284872151
PECOS Enrollment IDI20151208001288, I20250328002331
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

3

Medicare enrollment records show Valerie Brostrom reassigns Medicare billing to 3 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology
355 RIDGE AVE
Evanston, IL 60202
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Illinois enrollment
  • Medicare enrollment name: North Shore Pathology Consultants Sc
  • 4 clinicians in this Medicare group
Multi-Specialty
DEPT 5777
Carol Stream, IL 60122
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Illinois enrollment
  • 4,817 clinicians in this Medicare group
Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology
4637 121ST ST
Urbandale, IA 50323
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Iowa enrollment
  • Medicare enrollment name: Goldfinch Laboratory PC
  • 6 clinicians in this Medicare group

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

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Northwestern Memorial Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Chicago, IL
5/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number140281
Location251 E Huron StChicago, IL 60611 · Cook County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 60202 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.

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.

Internal Medicine
355 RIDGE AVE
EVANSTON, IL 60202
Radiology (Diagnostic Radiology)
355 RIDGE AVE
EVANSTON, IL 60202
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
355 RIDGE AVE, DEPARTMENT OF MEDICINE
EVANSTON, IL 60202
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
355 RIDGE AVE
EVANSTON, IL 60202
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
355 RIDGE AVE
EVANSTON, IL 60202
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
355 RIDGE AVE
EVANSTON, IL 60202
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
355 RIDGE AVE
EVANSTON, IL 60202
General Acute Care Hospital
355 RIDGE AVE
EVANSTON, IL 60202

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 Valerie Brostrom's NPI number?

The NPI number for Valerie Brostrom is 1285894782. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 10, 2008.

Where is Valerie Brostrom located?

Valerie Brostrom practices at 355 Ridge Ave, Evanston, IL 60202. The listed phone number is (847) 316-2284.

What is Valerie Brostrom's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Pathology, specializing in Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology, with taxonomy code 207ZP0102X.

Is Valerie Brostrom enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Valerie Brostrom 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 Valerie Brostrom's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Valerie Brostrom reassigns Medicare benefits to 3 organizations: North Shore Pathology Consultants, S.C. (Evanston, IL), Northwestern Medical Faculty Foundation (Carol Stream, IL) and Goldfinch Laboratory, P.C. (Urbandale, IA). 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 Valerie Brostrom's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Valerie Brostrom accept?

Health plans from Wellmark Health Plan of Iowa, Inc. list Valerie Brostrom 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 Valerie Brostrom affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Valerie Brostrom is affiliated with Northwestern Memorial Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Valerie Brostrom was last updated on March 17, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 19 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.