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WASEEM ALFAHEL M.D.
NPI 1467959031
Anesthesiology in Chicago, IL

Active since April 10, 2018PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
1740 W TAYLOR ST, CHICAGO, IL 60612(716) 986-6089 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: January 19, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 16, 2026.

Record update history: Jan 19, 2026, Jun 22, 2020, Jun 19, 2020 and 2 more (5 updates tracked since 2018).

About Waseem Alfahel M.d. NPPES

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

WASEEM ALFAHEL M.D. (NPI 1467959031) is an individual anesthesiology provider in Chicago, Illinois, licensed in Illinois (036151331) and active in the NPI registry since April 2018. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Insight Hospital And Medical Center Chicago, and is a graduate of Other (2011).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1467959031
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207L00000X
Provider Legal NameWASEEM ALFAHELCredential: M.D.
Location Address1740 W TAYLOR STChicago, IL 60612-7232
Mailing Address2701 S Indiana Ave Apt 909Chicago, IL 60616-2669 · (716) 986-6089
Phone(716) 986-6089
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2011
Enumeration DateApril 10, 2018
Last NPPES UpdateJanuary 19, 20265 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedJanuary 19, 2026
✔ NPI 1467959031 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyAnesthesiologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207L00000X
License✔ Licensed in IL · 036151331
Definition
An anesthesiologist is trained to provide pain relief and maintenance, or restoration, of a stable condition during and immediately following an operation or an obstetric or diagnostic procedure. The anesthesiologist assesses the risk of the patient undergoing surgery and optimizes the patient's condition prior to, during and after surgery. In addition to these management responsibilities, the anesthesiologist provides medical management and consultation in pain management and critical care medicine. Anesthesiologists diagnose and treat acute, long-standing and cancer pain problems; diagnose and treat patients with critical illnesses or severe injuries; direct resuscitation in the care of patients with cardiac or respiratory emergencies, including the need for artificial ventilation; and supervise post-anesthesia recovery.
1740 W TAYLOR ST, Chicago, IL 60612
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Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Ambetter from Home State Health, Ambetter Health, Ambetter Health of Delaware.Insurance ›

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

Waseem Alfahel 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 ID143551390
PECOS Enrollment IDI20200127002046
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

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.

Insertion of artery tube for blood sampling or infusion through skin 36620
This procedure involves placing a small tube into an artery, usually in the wrist or elbow, to collect blood samples or administer medication. It's done under local anesthesia and is a common, safe practice.
11 services11 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 4

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

Insight Hospital And Medical Center Chicago

Acute Care Hospitals · Chicago, IL
1/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number140158
Location2525 S Michigan AveChicago, IL 60616 · Cook County
Emergency services

Edward Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Naperville, IL
5/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number140231
Location801 South WashingtonNaperville, IL 60540 · Du Page County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Northwestern Medicine Kishwaukee Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Dekalb, IL
5/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number140286
LocationOne Kish Hospital DriveDekalb, IL 60115 · De Kalb County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Valley West Community Hospital

Critical Access Hospitals · Sandwich, IL
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number141340
Location1301 North Main StreetSandwich, IL 60548 · De Kalb County
Emergency services

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.

MRS. CATHLEEN CONWAY JENSEN OTR/L
Occupational Therapist
1740 W TAYLOR ST, C100
CHICAGO, IL 60612
Cook County (312) 996-3700
KELLY M HOYERT PA-C
Physician Assistant (Surgical)
1740 W TAYLOR ST, 3F OCC
CHICAGO, IL 60612
Cook County (312) 355-4300
DR. YI-LOONG COLIN WOON M.D.
Orthopaedic Surgery (Adult Reconstructive Orthopaedic Surgery)
1740 W TAYLOR ST
CHICAGO, IL 60612
Cook County (866) 600-2273
VIDHI SRIVASTAVA MD
Anesthesiology
1740 W TAYLOR ST
CHICAGO, IL 60612
Cook County (866) 600-2273
AMY PHAM D.O.
Pediatrics (Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine)
1740 W TAYLOR ST
CHICAGO, IL 60612
Cook County (866) 600-2273
WILSON CHING M.D.
Family Medicine
1740 W TAYLOR ST
CHICAGO, IL 60612
Cook County (866) 600-2273
ADRIENNE BERMAN MD
Ophthalmology
1740 W TAYLOR ST
CHICAGO, IL 60612
Cook County (866) 600-2273
JOSEPH S COLLA M.D.
Emergency Medicine
1740 W TAYLOR ST
CHICAGO, IL 60612
Cook County (312) 996-8177

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 Waseem Alfahel's NPI number?

The NPI number for Waseem Alfahel is 1467959031. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on April 10, 2018.

Where is Waseem Alfahel located?

Waseem Alfahel practices at 1740 W Taylor St, Chicago, IL 60612. The listed phone number is (716) 986-6089.

What is Waseem Alfahel's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Anesthesiology with taxonomy code 207L00000X.

Is Waseem Alfahel enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Waseem Alfahel 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.

What insurance does Waseem Alfahel accept?

Health plans from Ambetter Health, Ambetter Health of Delaware and Ambetter from Home State Health list Waseem Alfahel as in-network in at least one marketplace plan. Coverage varies by plan and year; verify with the insurer or the provider before a visit.

Is Waseem Alfahel affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Waseem Alfahel is affiliated with Insight Hospital And Medical Center Chicago, Edward Hospital, Northwestern Medicine Kishwaukee Hospital and Valley West Community Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Waseem Alfahel was last updated on January 19, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 6 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.