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DR. ALEXANDER V. POTERMIN M.D.
NPI 1407842958
Family Medicine in Buffalo Grove, IL

Active since September 21, 2005PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
250 MCHENRY RD APT 741, BUFFALO GROVE, IL 60089(847) 354-8086(800) 619-0893 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: April 5, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

Record update history: Apr 5, 2026, May 19, 2025 (2 updates tracked since 2025).

About Dr. Alexander V. Potermin M.d. NPPES

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

DR. ALEXANDER V. POTERMIN M.D. (NPI 1407842958) is an individual family medicine provider in Buffalo Grove, Illinois, licensed in Illinois (36104917) and active in the NPI registry since September 2005. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Northwestern Lake Forest Hospital, and is a graduate of Other (1988).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1407842958
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207Q00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. ALEXANDER V. POTERMINCredential: M.D.
Location Address250 MCHENRY RD APT 741Buffalo Grove, IL 60089-6898
Mailing Address250 Mchenry Rd Apt 741Buffalo Grove, IL 60089-6898 · (847) 354-8086 · Fax (800) 619-0893
Phone(847) 354-8086
Fax(800) 619-0893
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 1988
Enumeration DateSeptember 21, 2005
Last NPPES UpdateApril 5, 20262 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedApril 5, 2026
✔ NPI 1407842958 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyFamily MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207Q00000X
License✔ Licensed in IL · 36104917
Definition
Family Medicine is the medical specialty which is concerned with the total health care of the individual and the family. It is the specialty in breadth which integrates the biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine is not limited by age, sex, organ system, or disease entity.
250 MCHENRY RD APT 741, Buffalo Grove, IL 60089
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Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. Alexander V. Potermin 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 ID1355320458
PECOS Enrollment IDI20040714000125
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 8

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.

Residence visit for established patient with moderate level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 40 minutes 99349
An established patient home visit is a medical appointment conducted at your home, typically lasting around 40 minutes. This service is ideal for patients who may find it difficult to travel to a healthcare facility. During this visit, a healthcare professional will evaluate your health status, manage your care, and answer any health-related questions you may have.
429 services180 patients
Physician or allowed practitioner supervision of a patient receiving medicare-covered services provided by a participating home health agency (patient not present) requiring complex and multidisciplinary care modalities involving regular physician or allow G0181
This service involves a physician overseeing your care while you receive Medicare-covered services from a home health agency. The care you're receiving is complex and involves various disciplines. The physician isn't physically present but regularly supervises your treatment to ensure optimal health outcomes.
142 services55 patients
Physician supervision of a patient under a medicare-approved hospice (patient not present) requiring complex and multidisciplinary care modalities involving regular physician development and/or revision of care plans, review of subsequent reports of patien G0182
This service involves a doctor overseeing a patient's care in a hospice, even when the patient isn't present. The doctor regularly creates or adjusts care plans, and reviews patient reports. This supervision is needed for complex, multidisciplinary treatments. It's part of ensuring quality care under Medicare's hospice benefit.
115 services35 patients
Physician or allowed practitioner certification for medicare-covered home health services under a home health plan of care (patient not present), including contacts with home health agency and review of reports of patient status required by physicians and G0180
This is a service where a doctor or authorized practitioner certifies that you require Medicare-covered home health services. They will communicate with the home health agency and review reports on your health status to ensure you receive appropriate care. This does not involve an in-person visit.
96 services79 patients
Residence visit for established patient with low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 30 minutes 99348
An established patient home visit is a 25-minute appointment where a healthcare provider visits you at your home. This service is for patients who have previously been seen by the provider. It includes a check-up and discussion about your health concerns.
82 services50 patients
Physician or allowed practitioner re-certification for medicare-covered home health services under a home health plan of care (patient not present), including contacts with home health agency and review of reports of patient status required by physicians a G0179
This procedure involves a doctor or approved practitioner reviewing your health status and re-certifying your need for Medicare-covered home health services. It includes communication with the home health agency and assessment of your health reports, even when you're not physically present.
24 services15 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 4

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

Northwestern Lake Forest Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Lake Forest, IL
5/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Other
CMS Certification Number140130
Location1000 N Westmoreland RoadLake Forest, IL 60045 · Lake County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Advocate Condell Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Libertyville, IL
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number140202
Location801 S Milwaukee AveLibertyville, IL 60048 · Lake County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Advocate Lutheran General Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Park Ridge, IL
5/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Church
CMS Certification Number140223
Location1775 Dempster StPark Ridge, IL 60068 · Cook County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Northwest Community Hospital 1

Acute Care Hospitals · Arlington Heights, IL
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number140252
Location800 W Central RoadArlington Heights, IL 60005 · Cook County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 60089 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
$93.02 typical visit price
range $59.81 – $181.38
Typical copayment $23.25 (range $14.95 – $45.34)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$105.07 typical visit price
range $19.15 – $147.12
Typical copayment $26.26 (range $4.78 – $36.78)
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.

Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims 6

Durable medical equipment, devices and supplies this provider ordered from DME suppliers for patients, from Medicare fee-for-service claims.

Blood glucose test or reagent strips for home blood glucose monitor, per 50 strips A4253
DME-Other DME · category DE017N
8 suppliers32 claims85 services$5.50 avg. paid by Medicare
Lancets, per box of 100 A4259
DME-Medical/Surgical Supplies · category DA000N
4 suppliers19 claims25 services$0.71 avg. paid by Medicare
Oxygen concentrator, single delivery port, capable of delivering 85 percent or greater oxygen concentration at the prescribed flow rate E1390
DME-Oxygen and Supplies · category DC002N
2 suppliers12 claims12 services$56.21 avg. paid by Medicare
Standard wheelchair K0001
DME-Wheelchairs · category DD000N
3 suppliers22 claims22 services$15.38 avg. paid by Medicare
Lightweight wheelchair K0003
DME-Wheelchairs · category DD000N
4 suppliers33 claims36 services$18.06 avg. paid by Medicare
Elevating leg rests, pair (for use with capped rental wheelchair base) K0195
DME-Wheelchairs · category DD021N
4 suppliers32 claims32 services$6.49 avg. paid by Medicare
Dollar amounts are the average Medicare paid the supplier per service. They are not the cost to the patient.

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 Alexander Potermin's NPI number?

The NPI number for Alexander Potermin is 1407842958. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on September 21, 2005.

Where is Alexander Potermin located?

Alexander Potermin practices at 250 Mchenry Rd Apt 741, Buffalo Grove, IL 60089. The listed phone number is (847) 354-8086.

What is Alexander Potermin's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Family Medicine with taxonomy code 207Q00000X.

Is Alexander Potermin enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Alexander Potermin 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 Alexander Potermin affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Alexander Potermin is affiliated with Northwestern Lake Forest Hospital, Advocate Condell Medical Center, Advocate Lutheran General Hospital and Northwest Community Hospital 1.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Alexander Potermin was last updated on April 5, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 4 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.