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BEN Z KATZ MD
NPI 1417916693
Pediatrics - Pediatric Infectious Diseases in Chicago, IL

Q: What is Ben Katz's NPI number?

The NPI number for Ben Katz is 1417916693. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on March 17, 2006.

Q: What is Ben Katz's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Pediatrics, specializing in Pediatric Infectious Diseases, with taxonomy code 2080P0208X.

Q: When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Ben Katz was last updated on July 13, 2026. NPI Profile syncs with the weekly NPPES data releases published by CMS.

Active since March 17, 2006PECOS Enrolled

2300 N CHILDRENS PLZ, BOT 20, CHICAGO, IL 60614(773) 880-4187(773) 880-8226 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 13, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: July 26, 2026.

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About Ben Z Katz Md NPPES

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

BEN Z KATZ MD (NPI 1417916693) is an individual pediatric infectious diseases provider in Chicago, Illinois and active in the NPI registry since March 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of New York Medical College (1980).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1417916693

Entity TypeIndividualMale

Primary Taxonomy2080P0208X

Provider Legal NameBEN Z KATZCredential: MD

Location Address2300 N CHILDRENS PLZ, BOT 20Chicago, IL 60614-3363

Mailing Address2300 Childrens Plaza, Bot 20Chicago, IL 60614 · (773) 880-4187 · Fax (773) 880-8226

Phone(773) 880-4187

Fax(773) 880-8226

Sole ProprietorNo

Medical School CMSNew York Medical CollegeGraduated 1980

Enumeration DateMarch 17, 2006

Last NPPES UpdateJuly 13, 2026

✔ NPI 1417916693 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyPediatrics · Pediatric Infectious DiseasesAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Taxonomy Code2080P0208X

Definition

A pediatrician trained to care for children in the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of infectious diseases. This specialist can apply specific knowledge to affect a better outcome for pediatric infections with complicated courses, underlying diseases that predispose to unusual or severe infections, unclear diagnoses, uncommon diseases and complex or investigational treatments.

2300 N CHILDRENS PLZ, Chicago, IL 60614

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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

Ben Z Katz Md 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 ID9032271119

PECOS Enrollment IDI20081224000253

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.

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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. JEANNINE PICCINICH M.D.

Pediatrics

2300 N CHILDRENS PLZ, OUTREACH PHYSICIAN SERVICES
CHICAGO, IL 60614

Cook County (773) 880-6903

DR. MAYSAN ALSHAAR M.D.

Pediatrics

2300 N CHILDRENS PLZ, OUTREACH PHYSICIAN SERVICES
CHICAGO, IL 60614

Cook County (773) 880-6903

MRS. HEATHER MARIE HOGAN MA, CCC-SLP

Speech-Language Pathologist

2300 N CHILDRENS PLZ, BOX 76
CHICAGO, IL 60614

Cook County (773) 880-4441

MRS. DEBORAH BISHOP JEFFERSON APN-CNP

Nurse Practitioner

2300 N CHILDRENS PLZ, DIVISION OF CARDIOLOGY
CHICAGO, IL 60614

Cook County (773) 880-6957

MRS. LESLIE ANN SONDEEN OPILA RN/APN/NP

Nurse Practitioner (Pediatrics)

2300 N CHILDRENS PLZ
CHICAGO, IL 60614

Cook County (773) 880-4929

DR. TAMAR BEN-AMI M.D.

Radiology (Diagnostic Radiology)

2300 N CHILDRENS PLZ, RADIOLOGY
CHICAGO, IL 60614

Cook County (773) 880-4000

MS. ANN MARIE SIMONELLI APN/CNP

Nurse Practitioner (Neonatal)

2300 N CHILDRENS PLZ
CHICAGO, IL 60614

Cook County (773) 880-4000

TORD ALDEN MD

Neurological Surgery

2300 N CHILDRENS PLZ
CHICAGO, IL 60614

Cook County (773) 880-4000

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 Ben Katz's NPI number?

The NPI number for Ben Katz is 1417916693. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on March 17, 2006.

Where is Ben Katz located?

Ben Katz practices at 2300 N Childrens Plz Bot 20, Chicago, IL 60614. The listed phone number is (773) 880-4187.

What is Ben Katz's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Pediatrics, specializing in Pediatric Infectious Diseases, with taxonomy code 2080P0208X.

Is Ben Katz enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Ben Katz 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.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Ben Katz was last updated on July 13, 2026. NPI Profile syncs with the weekly NPPES data releases published by CMS.