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MERNA PRGAM APN-CNP
NPI 1477317121
Nurse Practitioner in Chicago, IL

Active since February 12, 2024PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
2320 E 93RD ST, CHICAGO, IL 60617(773) 967-5430(773) 967-4205 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: February 26, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

About Merna Prgam Apn-cnp NPPES

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

MERNA PRGAM APN-CNP (NPI 1477317121) is an individual nurse practitioner in Chicago, Illinois, licensed in Illinois (209029882) and active in the NPI registry since February 2024. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Advocate Trinity Hospital, and maintains a secondary practice location in Chicago.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1477317121
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy363L00000X
Provider Legal NameMERNA PRGAMCredential: APN-CNP
Location Address2320 E 93RD STChicago, IL 60617-3909
Mailing Address29373 Network PlChicago, IL 60673-1293 · (847) 390-5900
Phone(773) 967-5430
Fax(773) 967-4205
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2023
Enumeration DateFebruary 12, 2024
Last NPPES UpdateFebruary 26, 2026
NPPES CertifiedFebruary 26, 2026
✔ NPI 1477317121 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyNurse PractitionerPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Taxonomy Code363L00000X
License✔ Licensed in IL · 209029882
Definition
(1) A registered nurse provider with a graduate degree in nursing prepared for advanced practice involving independent and interdependent decision making and direct accountability for clinical judgment across the health care continuum or in a certified specialty. (2) A registered nurse who has completed additional training beyond basic nursing education and who provides primary health care services in accordance with state nurse practice laws or statutes. Tasks performed by nurse practitioners vary with practice requirements mandated by geographic, political, economic, and social factors. Nurse practitioner specialists include, but are not limited to, family nurse practitioners, gerontological nurse practitioners, pediatric nurse practitioners, obstetric-gynecologic nurse practitioners, and school nurse practitioners.
2320 E 93RD ST, Chicago, IL 60617
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Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 15140 N California AveChicago, IL 60625-3645 · Phone (773) 878-8200

Accepted Insurance

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

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Merna Prgam Apn-cnp 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 ID8022552058
PECOS Enrollment IDI20240702001180
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.

Medicare Billing Reassignments

3

Medicare enrollment records show Merna Prgam reassigns Medicare billing to 3 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

St Bernard Hospital
4.9 mi
Clinical Pathology
326 W 64TH ST
Chicago, IL 60621
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Illinois enrollment
  • 77 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1467922005 (773) 962-4210
Advocate Health & Hospitals Corporation
8.5 mi
Medical Specialty
4440 W 95TH ST
Oak Lawn, IL 60453
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Illinois enrollment
  • Medicare enrollment name: Advocate Health And Hospitals Corporation
  • 4,870 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1912936014 (847) 390-5900
Endeavor Health Medical Group
24 mi
Allergy & Immunology
1000 CENTRAL ST
Evanston, IL 60201
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Illinois enrollment
  • 4,841 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1497701882 (847) 570-5235

Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

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.

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.
15 services15 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 2

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

Advocate Trinity Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Chicago, IL
2/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Other
CMS Certification Number140048
Location2320 E 93rd StChicago, IL 60617 · Cook County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

St Bernard Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Chicago, IL
1/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Church
CMS Certification Number140103
Location326 W 64th StChicago, IL 60621 · Cook County
Emergency services

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 60617 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.

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.

KHADIJA MOTAN
Physician Assistant
2320 E 93RD ST
CHICAGO, IL 60617
Cook County (773) 967-5430
SHAQUAN DUPART
Registered Nurse
2320 E 93RD ST
CHICAGO, IL 60617
Cook County (312) 659-0990
WEI WANG
Physical Therapist
2320 E 93RD ST
CHICAGO, IL 60617
Cook County (773) 967-5221
AGNIESZKA JOANNA RADZISZEWSKA MD
Emergency Medicine
2320 E 93RD ST
CHICAGO, IL 60617
Cook County (773) 967-5430
DERRICK ANTHONY MACKAVICH D.O.
Anesthesiology
2320 E 93RD ST, ADVOCATE TRINITY HOSPITAL
CHICAGO, IL 60617
Cook County (773) 967-2000
DENISHA LANG FNP
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
2320 E 93RD ST
CHICAGO, IL 60617
Cook County (773) 967-3000
NATNICHA SONGTHANGTHAM DPT
Physical Therapist
2320 E 93RD ST
CHICAGO, IL 60617
Cook County (773) 967-2000
ALLYN GRACE MADDEN PA-C
Physician Assistant
2320 E 93RD ST
CHICAGO, IL 60617
Cook County (773) 967-5430

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 Merna Prgam's NPI number?

The NPI number for Merna Prgam is 1477317121. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on February 12, 2024.

Where is Merna Prgam located?

Merna Prgam practices at 2320 E 93rd St, Chicago, IL 60617. The listed phone number is (773) 967-5430.

What is Merna Prgam's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Nurse Practitioner with taxonomy code 363L00000X.

Is Merna Prgam enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Merna Prgam 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.

Which organizations bill Medicare for Merna Prgam's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Merna Prgam reassigns Medicare benefits to 3 organizations: St Bernard Hospital (Chicago, IL), Advocate Health & Hospitals Corporation (Oak Lawn, IL) and Endeavor Health Medical Group (Evanston, IL). Each reassignment is filed with Medicare on form CMS-855R, signed by both the clinician and the organization, and lets the organization bill Medicare and receive payment for Merna Prgam's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Merna Prgam accept?

Health plans from Ambetter Health and Ambetter Health of Delaware list Merna Prgam 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 Merna Prgam affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Merna Prgam is affiliated with Advocate Trinity Hospital and St Bernard Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Merna Prgam was last updated on February 26, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 7 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.