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SERENA M. BAQAI D.O.
NPI 1376543488
Emergency Medicine in Evanston, IL

Active since July 29, 2005PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
100/100
CMS Quality Rating
2650 RIDGE AVE, EVANSTON, IL 60201(847) 570-2000 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: June 14, 2023. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

Record update history: Jun 14, 2023, Feb 25, 2022 (2 updates tracked since 2022).

About Serena M. Baqai D.o. NPPES

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

SERENA M. BAQAI D.O. (NPI 1376543488) is an individual emergency medicine provider in Evanston, Illinois, licensed in Illinois (036112165) and active in the NPI registry since July 2005. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Northshore University Healthsystem - Evanston Hospital, and maintains a secondary practice location in Ridley Park.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1376543488
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy207P00000X
Provider Legal NameSERENA M. BAQAICredential: D.O.
Location Address2650 RIDGE AVEEvanston, IL 60201-1700
Mailing Address2650 Ridge AveEvanston, IL 60201-1700 · (847) 570-2000
Phone(847) 570-2000
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSMidwestern University, Chicago College Of Osteopathic MedGraduated 2002
Enumeration DateJuly 29, 2005
Last NPPES UpdateJune 14, 20232 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedJune 14, 2023
✔ NPI 1376543488 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyEmergency MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207P00000X
Licenses✔ Licensed in IL · 036112165✔ Licensed in IN · 02006179A
Definition
An emergency physician focuses on the immediate decision making and action necessary to prevent death or any further disability both in the pre-hospital setting by directing emergency medical technicians and in the emergency department. The emergency physician provides immediate recognition, evaluation, care, stabilization and disposition of a generally diversified population of adult and pediatric patients in response to acute illness and injury.
2650 RIDGE AVE, Evanston, IL 60201
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Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 1175 E Chester Pike, Taylor HospitalRidley Park, PA 19078-2212 · Phone (610) 595-6458 · Fax (610) 595-6428

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

Serena M. Baqai D.o. 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 ID8527013051
PECOS Enrollment IDI20050317000724
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 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.

Emergency department visit with high level of medical decision making 99285
An emergency department visit for severe conditions is when you urgently seek medical help due to serious health issues. These could be severe injuries, breathing problems, unbearable pain, or sudden severe illness. Doctors and nurses will provide immediate care to stabilize your condition.
259 services255 patients
Electrocardiogram (ecg) 1 to 3 leads with review by physician only 93042
An Electrocardiogram (ECG) is a non-invasive test that records the electrical activity of your heart. 1 to 3 leads or sensors are placed on your body to capture this data. A physician then reviews the results to evaluate your heart's health.
153 services152 patients
Emergency department visit with moderate level of medical decision making 99284
An emergency department visit for a high-severity issue means you're experiencing a serious health problem that needs immediate attention. This could be a severe injury, serious illness, or life-threatening condition. Medical professionals will provide urgent care to stabilize your condition.
71 services70 patients
Critical care, first 30-74 minutes 99291
Critical care involves immediate and constant attention by a team of specially-trained health professionals. It's for patients with life-threatening conditions, requiring first 30-74 minutes of intense monitoring and treatment.
49 services49 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.
48 services47 patients
Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more 99213
This is a routine visit for patients who have already been seen by the healthcare provider. During this approximately 20-29 minute appointment, your health status will be evaluated and any necessary treatments or tests will be discussed. It's a chance to address any health concerns you may have.
13 services13 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 2

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

Amita Health Resurrection Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Chicago, IL
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Church
CMS Certification Number140117
Location7435 W Talcott AvenueChicago, IL 60631 · Cook County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 60201 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
$94.06 typical visit price
range $60.08 – $183.39
Typical copayment $23.51 (range $15.02 – $45.84)
Most-billed visit code 99203
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.

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.

100/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Quality100
Improvement Activities40
Cost94.69

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.

DR. THOMAS LEE CIBULL M.D.
Pathology (Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology)
2650 RIDGE AVE, EVANSTON HOSPITAL
EVANSTON, IL 60201
Cook County (847) 570-2040
LAUREN ANDERSON MD
Hospitalist
2650 RIDGE AVE
EVANSTON, IL 60201
Cook County (847) 570-1027
DR. DANIEL K. WEST MD
Radiology (Diagnostic Radiology)
2650 RIDGE AVE, DEPARTMENT OF RADIOLOGY, G507
EVANSTON, IL 60201
Cook County (847) 570-2475
JOEL BERNSTEIN M.D.
Radiology (Diagnostic Radiology)
2650 RIDGE AVE, EVANSTON HOSPITAL
EVANSTON, IL 60201
Cook County (847) 570-1206
MATTHEW R. SHERWOOD MD
Internal Medicine
2650 RIDGE AVE, DIVISION OF INTERNAL MEDICINE RM 4324
EVANSTON, IL 60201
Cook County (847) 570-1010
MICHAEL T. GILLAM M.D.
Emergency Medicine
2650 RIDGE AVE, EMERGENCY MEDICINE RM G909
EVANSTON, IL 60201
Cook County (847) 570-2114
MARLENE ANGELICO CNP
Nurse Practitioner (Acute Care)
2650 RIDGE AVE, EMERGENCY MEDICINE, RM G903C
EVANSTON, IL 60201
Cook County (847) 570-1355
DR. SADIE ANNE LAPONSIE M.D.
Pediatrics
2650 RIDGE AVE
EVANSTON, IL 60201
Cook County (847) 570-2000

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 Serena Baqai's NPI number?

The NPI number for Serena Baqai is 1376543488. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on July 29, 2005.

Where is Serena Baqai located?

Serena Baqai practices at 2650 Ridge Ave, Evanston, IL 60201. The listed phone number is (847) 570-2000.

What is Serena Baqai's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Emergency Medicine with taxonomy code 207P00000X.

Is Serena Baqai enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Serena Baqai 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 Serena Baqai affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Serena Baqai is affiliated with Northshore University Healthsystem - Evanston Hospital and Amita Health Resurrection Medical Center.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Serena Baqai was last updated on June 14, 2023. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 3 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.