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CAROL GERSON MD
NPI 1356336168
Otolaryngology - Pediatric Otolaryngology in River Forest, IL

Active since September 19, 2005Opted out of Medicare · through Sep 6, 2026
1031 ASHLAND AVE, RIVER FOREST, IL 60305(708) 334-5160 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: April 25, 2012. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

About Carol Gerson Md NPPES

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

CAROL GERSON MD (NPI 1356336168) is an individual pediatric otolaryngology provider in River Forest, Illinois, licensed in Illinois (036-057108) and active in the NPI registry since September 2005. She has opted out of Medicare through September 6, 2026 and remains eligible to order and refer.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1356336168
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy207YP0228X
Provider Legal NameCAROL GERSONCredential: MD
Location Address1031 ASHLAND AVERiver Forest, IL 60305-1435
Mailing Address1031 Ashland AveRiver Forest, IL 60305-1435 · (708) 334-5160
Phone(708) 334-5160
Sole ProprietorNo
Enumeration DateSeptember 19, 2005
Last NPPES UpdateApril 25, 2012
✔ NPI 1356336168 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyOtolaryngology · Pediatric OtolaryngologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207YP0228X
License✔ Licensed in IL · 036-057108
Definition
A pediatric otolaryngologist has special expertise in the management of infants and children with disorders that include congenital and acquired conditions involving the aerodigestive tract, nose and paranasal sinuses, the ear and other areas of the head and neck. The pediatric otolaryngologist has special skills in the diagnosis, treatment, and management of childhood disorders of voice, speech, language and hearing.
1031 ASHLAND AVE, River Forest, IL 60305
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Other Identifiers 4

Medicare UPIND15666IL
Other1627123IL · Bcbs Provider Id
Medicaid036057108IL
Medicare PINK27874IL

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Opted out of Medicare

Carol Gerson Md has filed a Medicare opt-out affidavit. Services are provided under private contract between the provider and the patient, and are not billed to or reimbursed by Medicare. The opt-out is on file from September 6, 2016 through September 6, 2026.

Opt-Out Effective DateSeptember 6, 2016
Opt-Out In Effect ThroughSeptember 6, 2026Opt-out affidavits renew automatically every two years unless cancelled
Eligible to Order & Refer✔ Part B Labs & Imaging✔ Durable Medical Equipment✔ Home Health Agency✔ Power Mobility DevicesAn opted-out provider can still order and refer for Medicare patients in the categories marked above, even though their own services are not covered.

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 Carol Gerson's NPI number?

The NPI number for Carol Gerson is 1356336168. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on September 19, 2005.

Where is Carol Gerson located?

Carol Gerson practices at 1031 Ashland Ave, River Forest, IL 60305. The listed phone number is (708) 334-5160.

What is Carol Gerson's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Otolaryngology, specializing in Pediatric Otolaryngology, with taxonomy code 207YP0228X.

Is Carol Gerson enrolled in Medicare?

No. Carol Gerson has opted out of Medicare through September 6, 2026. Care is provided under private contracts, and Medicare does not pay for services furnished by providers who have opted out. The provider remains eligible to order and refer services for Medicare patients.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Carol Gerson was last updated on April 25, 2012. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 14 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.