DR. RICHARD JOSEPH FANTUS MD
NPI 1457383697
Surgery - Surgical Critical Care in Chicago, IL

Active since July 07, 2006PECOS Enrolled
836 W WELLINGTON AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60657(773) 296-7033 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: April 8, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: July 26, 2026.

About Dr. Richard Joseph Fantus Md NPPES

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

DR. RICHARD JOSEPH FANTUS MD (NPI 1457383697) is an individual surgical critical care provider in Chicago, Illinois, licensed in Illinois (036064949) and active in the NPI registry since July 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1457383697
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy2086S0102X
Provider Legal NameDR. RICHARD JOSEPH FANTUSCredential: MD
Location Address836 W WELLINGTON AVEChicago, IL 60657-5147
Mailing Address29373 Network PlChicago, IL 60673-1293
Sole ProprietorYes
Enumeration DateJuly 7, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateApril 8, 2025
NPPES CertifiedApril 8, 2025
NPI 1457383697 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

Primary SpecialtySurgery · Surgical Critical CareAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code2086S0102X
License Licensed in IL · 036064949
Definition

A surgeon with expertise in the management of the critically ill and postoperative patient, particularly the trauma victim, who specializes in critical care medicine diagnoses, treats and supports patients with multiple organ dysfunction. This specialist may have administrative responsibilities for intensive care units and may also facilitate and coordinate patient care among the primary physician, the critical care staff and other specialists.

Also ListedSurgery · Trauma SurgeryTaxonomy 2086S0127X · License 036064949 (IL)
836 W WELLINGTON AVE, Chicago, IL 60657

Other Identifiers 1

Medicaid036064949IL

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Dr. Richard Joseph Fantus Md is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

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.

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.

Emergency Medicine
836 W WELLINGTON AVE
CHICAGO, IL 60657
Speech-Language Pathologist
836 W WELLINGTON AVE
CHICAGO, IL 60657
Internal Medicine (Sleep Medicine)
836 W WELLINGTON AVE
CHICAGO, IL 60657
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
836 W WELLINGTON AVE
CHICAGO, IL 60657
Anesthesiology
836 W WELLINGTON AVE
CHICAGO, IL 60657
Anesthesiology
836 W WELLINGTON AVE
CHICAGO, IL 60657
Dietitian, Registered
836 W WELLINGTON AVE, FOOD AND NUTRITION DEPT.
CHICAGO, IL 60657
Nurse Practitioner
836 W WELLINGTON AVE
CHICAGO, IL 60657

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 Richard Fantus's NPI number?

The NPI number for Richard Fantus is 1457383697. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on July 7, 2006.

Where is Richard Fantus located?

Richard Fantus practices at 836 W Wellington Ave, Chicago, IL 60657. The listed phone number is (773) 296-7033.

What is Richard Fantus's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Surgery, specializing in Surgical Critical Care, with taxonomy code 2086S0102X.

Is Richard Fantus enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Richard Fantus is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Richard Fantus was last updated on April 8, 2025. NPI Profile syncs with the weekly NPPES data releases published by CMS.