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OPTIMUM KIDNEY CARE SC
NPI 1306893797
Internal Medicine - Nephrology in Chicago, IL

Active since May 30, 2006
331 W SURF ST STE 703, CHICAGO, IL 60657(773) 525-4701(773) 326-3539 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: April 9, 2020. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

Record update history: Apr 9, 2020, Jun 13, 2019, Mar 14, 2019 (3 updates tracked since 2019).

About Optimum Kidney Care Sc NPPES

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

OPTIMUM KIDNEY CARE SC (NPI 1306893797) is a healthcare organization registered as a nephrology in Chicago, Illinois and active in the NPI registry since May 2006. The organization lists Mohamed Medhat Salem, President, as its authorized official.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1306893797
Entity TypeOrganization
Primary Taxonomy207RN0300X
Legal Business NameOPTIMUM KIDNEY CARE SC
Location Address331 W SURF ST STE 703Chicago, IL 60657-7227
Mailing Address331 W Surf St Ste 703Chicago, IL 60657-7227 · (773) 525-4701 · Fax (773) 326-3539
Phone(773) 525-4701
Fax(773) 326-3539
Organization SubpartNo
Authorized OfficialMohamed Medhat SalemPresident · (773) 525-4701
Enumeration DateMay 30, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateApril 9, 20203 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedApril 9, 2020
✔ NPI 1306893797 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal Medicine · NephrologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207RN0300X
Definition
An internist who treats disorders of the kidney, high blood pressure, fluid and mineral balance and dialysis of body wastes when the kidneys do not function. This specialist consults with surgeons about kidney transplantation.
331 W SURF ST STE 703, Chicago, IL 60657
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Other Identifiers 3

OtherDE4201IL · Railroad Medicare
Other151011IL · Advocate Hlth Partners Id
Other01636011IL · Bcbs Provider Id

Group Practice 1

Group TaxonomyThis provdier is a business group of one or more individual practitioners, all of who practice with the same area of specialization.193400000X SINGLE SPECIALTY GROUP

Accepted Insurance

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

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment and the clinicians who bill Medicare through this organization, from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Optimum Kidney Care Sc is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

Clinicians Billing Medicare Through This Organization

Medicare enrollment records show 1 clinician reassigns Medicare billing to Optimum Kidney Care Sc, which bills Medicare for the services this clinician delivers.

Clinician (1)

Mohamed Salem, M.D.
Nephrology
NPI 1538139316
331 W SURF ST STE 703
Chicago, IL 60657
(773) 525-4701
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address

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

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 Optimum Kidney Care Sc's NPI number?

The NPI number for Optimum Kidney Care Sc is 1306893797. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on May 30, 2006.

Where is Optimum Kidney Care Sc located?

Optimum Kidney Care Sc is located at 331 W Surf St Ste 703, Chicago, IL 60657. The listed phone number is (773) 525-4701.

What is Optimum Kidney Care Sc's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine, specializing in Nephrology, with taxonomy code 207RN0300X.

Is Optimum Kidney Care Sc enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Optimum Kidney Care Sc is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

How many clinicians bill Medicare through Optimum Kidney Care Sc?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), 1 clinician (Nephrology) reassigns their Medicare billing to Optimum Kidney Care Sc. A 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 the clinician's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

What insurance does Optimum Kidney Care Sc accept?

Health plans from Ambetter Health and Ambetter Health of Delaware list Optimum Kidney Care Sc 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.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Optimum Kidney Care Sc was last updated on April 9, 2020. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 6 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.