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DR. RUDOLPH A SCHLAIS III M.D.
NPI 1295705275
Anesthesiology in Palos Heights, IL

Active since January 24, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
94.1/100
CMS Quality Rating
12251 S 80TH AVE, PALOS COMMUNITY HOSPITAL, PALOS HEIGHTS, IL 60463(708) 923-5700(708) 923-8848 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 13, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

About Dr. Rudolph A Schlais Iii M.d. NPPES

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

DR. RUDOLPH A SCHLAIS III M.D. (NPI 1295705275) is an individual anesthesiology provider in Palos Heights, Illinois and active in the NPI registry since January 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Palos Community Hospital, and is a graduate of Loyola University Of Chicago, Stritch School Of Medicine (1992).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1295705275
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207L00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. RUDOLPH A SCHLAIS IIICredential: M.D.
Location Address12251 S 80TH AVE, PALOS COMMUNITY HOSPITALPalos Heights, IL 60463-1256
Mailing AddressPo Box 239dPark Ridge, IL 60068-8018 · (847) 759-1560 · Fax (847) 803-1006
Phone(708) 923-5700
Fax(708) 923-8848
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSLoyola University Of Chicago, Stritch School Of MedicineGraduated 1992
Enumeration DateJanuary 24, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateJuly 13, 2026
✔ NPI 1295705275 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyAnesthesiologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207L00000X
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.
12251 S 80TH AVE, Palos Heights, IL 60463
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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

Dr. Rudolph A Schlais Iii 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 ID4587846324
PECOS Enrollment IDI20110315000699
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 Reassignment

Medicare enrollment records show Rudolph Schlais reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

Northwestern Medical Faculty Foundation
35 mi
Multi-Specialty
DEPT 5777
Carol Stream, IL 60122
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Illinois enrollment
  • 4,817 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1346235314 (855) 694-2866

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 6

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 other procedure on large bowel using an endoscope 00811
Anesthesia for an endoscopic procedure on the large bowel ensures comfort and relaxation during the procedure. You'll be given medication to make you drowsy or asleep, eliminating any discomfort. The medication can be administered through a vein or inhaled.
71 services71 patients
Anesthesia for lens surgery 00142
Anesthesia for lens surgery involves administering medication to numb the eye area, ensuring you feel no pain during the procedure. This can be a local anesthetic (numbing only the eye area) or general (where you're asleep). It helps make the surgery comfortable and stress-free.
53 services49 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.
50 services50 patients
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.
33 services33 patients
Anesthesia for procedure on small and large bowel using an endoscope 00813
Anesthesia for an endoscopic procedure on the small and large bowel ensures comfort and relaxation during the procedure. It involves administering medicine to help you sleep or feel drowsy. This allows the doctor to examine your bowels without causing you discomfort or pain.
23 services23 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.
13 services13 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Palos Community Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Palos Heights, IL
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number140062
Location12251 South 80th AvenuePalos Heights, IL 60463 · Cook County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Medicare Quality Performance CMS QPP · MIPS

Performance in the CMS Quality Payment Program: the MIPS final score across four weighted categories, and the individual quality measures reported to Medicare.

94.1/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored through an Alternative Payment Model
Quality82.59
Promoting Interoperability100
Improvement Activities40

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.

MATTHEW SCOTT KOMINSKY MD
Anesthesiology
12251 S 80TH AVE
PALOS HEIGHTS, IL 60463
Cook County (708) 923-4000
NOOR BADER APRN, CRNA
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
12251 S 80TH AVE
PALOS HEIGHTS, IL 60463
Cook County (708) 923-3936
DR. JOSEPH C BREMER JR. M.D.
Emergency Medicine
12251 S 80TH AVE
PALOS HEIGHTS, IL 60463
Cook County (708) 923-5800
MARIKAY T GAZDA LCSW
Social Worker (Clinical)
12251 S 80TH AVE
PALOS HEIGHTS, IL 60463
Cook County (708) 923-4941
MICHAEL J BAUTISTA M.D.
Anesthesiology
12251 S 80TH AVE, PALOS COMMUNITY HOSPITAL
PALOS HEIGHTS, IL 60463
Cook County (708) 923-5700
VALERIE SAFFAR APRN, CNP
Nurse Practitioner
12251 S 80TH AVE
PALOS HEIGHTS, IL 60463
Cook County (708) 923-5869
WINSTON DANG MD
Hospitalist
12251 S 80TH AVE
PALOS HEIGHTS, IL 60463
Cook County (708) 923-4000
EMILY MACKANIN PT
Physical Therapist
12251 S 80TH AVE
PALOS HEIGHTS, IL 60463
Cook County (708) 923-3368

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 Rudolph Schlais's NPI number?

The NPI number for Rudolph Schlais is 1295705275. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on January 24, 2006.

Where is Rudolph Schlais located?

Rudolph Schlais practices at 12251 S 80th Ave Palos Community Hospital, Palos Heights, IL 60463. The listed phone number is (708) 923-5700.

What is Rudolph Schlais's specialty?

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

Is Rudolph Schlais enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Rudolph Schlais 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 organization bills Medicare for Rudolph Schlais's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Rudolph Schlais reassigns Medicare benefits to Northwestern Medical Faculty Foundation (Carol Stream, IL). The 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 Rudolph Schlais's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

Is Rudolph Schlais affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Rudolph Schlais is affiliated with Palos Community Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Rudolph Schlais was last updated on July 13, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 3 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.