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TERESA ASAM-JENSEN M.D.
NPI 1487851184
Internal Medicine in Des Plaines, IL

Active since June 27, 2007PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
1645 S RIVER RD STE 2, DES PLAINES, IL 60018(224) 803-2273(224) 803-2274 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: March 20, 2023. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

Record update history: Mar 20, 2023, Oct 1, 2021 (2 updates tracked since 2021).

About Teresa Asam-jensen M.d. NPPES

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

TERESA ASAM-JENSEN M.D. (NPI 1487851184) is an individual internal medicine provider in Des Plaines, Illinois, licensed in Illinois (036.125741) and active in the NPI registry since June 2007. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, maintains a secondary practice location in Stamford, and is a graduate of Loyola University Of Chicago, Stritch School Of Medicine (2007).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1487851184
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy207R00000X
Provider Legal NameTERESA ASAM-JENSENCredential: M.D.
Location Address1645 S RIVER RD STE 2Des Plaines, IL 60018-2206
Mailing Address1645 S River Rd Ste 2Des Plaines, IL 60018-2206 · (224) 803-2273 · Fax (224) 803-2274
Phone(224) 803-2273
Fax(224) 803-2274
Sole ProprietorYes
Medical School CMSLoyola University Of Chicago, Stritch School Of MedicineGraduated 2007
Enumeration DateJune 27, 2007
Last NPPES UpdateMarch 20, 20232 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedMarch 20, 2023
✔ NPI 1487851184 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207R00000X
License✔ Licensed in IL · 036.125741
Definition
A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.
Also ListedPediatricsTaxonomy 208000000X · License 036.125741 (IL)
1645 S RIVER RD STE 2, Des Plaines, IL 60018
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Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 11180 Newfield AveStamford, CT 06905-1409 · Phone (314) 888-5233

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

Teresa Asam-jensen 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 ID749458271
PECOS Enrollment IDI20110727000443
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 Teresa Asam-jensen reassigns Medicare billing to 3 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Bridgecare, Inc.
1.7 mi
Geriatric Medicine
2250 E DEVON AVE, SUITE 333
Des Plaines, IL 60018
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Illinois enrollment
  • 19 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1033507249 (224) 803-2273
The Board Of Trustees Of The University Of Illinois
13 mi
Primary Care
3656 N HALSTED ST
Chicago, IL 60613
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Illinois enrollment
  • 2,127 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1588815401 (734) 726-4697
My Catholic Doctor, P.L.L.C.
748 mi
Pediatrics
711 SILVERMINE RD
New Canaan, CT 06840
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Illinois enrollment
  • Medicare enrollment name: My Catholic Doctor PLLC
  • 3 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1396201307 (314) 435-6105

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 5

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.

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.
44 services44 patients
Residence visit for established patient with high level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 60 minutes 99350
An established patient home visit is a service where a healthcare professional visits a patient's home for a check-up or treatment. The visit typically lasts for about an hour. This service is especially beneficial for patients who may have difficulty traveling to a healthcare facility.
31 services23 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.
30 services20 patients
Chronic care management services, first 20 minutes of clinical staff time directed by health care professional, per calendar month 99490
Chronic care management services involve a healthcare professional directing clinical staff in managing your chronic conditions. This includes the first 20 minutes per month of services like medication management, care coordination, and health monitoring to help improve your health and quality of life.
22 services19 patients
Chronic care management services for two or more chronic conditions, additional 20 minutes of clinical staff time directed by health care professional, per calendar month 99439
Chronic Care Management services involve regular check-ins with healthcare professionals to manage two or more chronic conditions. It includes an additional 20 minutes of clinical staff time per month, directed by a healthcare professional, to ensure optimal health management.
21 services18 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 60018 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
$138.86 typical visit price
range $60.08 – $183.39
Typical copayment $34.71 (range $15.02 – $45.84)
Most-billed visit code 99204
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.

Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims

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

Lightweight wheelchair K0003
DME-Wheelchairs · category DD000N
1 supplier14 claims14 services$32.10 avg. paid by Medicare
Dollar amounts are the average Medicare paid the supplier per service. They are not the cost to the patient.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

JESSICA WILSON
Nurse Practitioner (Primary Care)
1645 S RIVER RD STE 2
DES PLAINES, IL 60018
Cook County (224) 803-2273

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 Teresa Asam-jensen's NPI number?

The NPI number for Teresa Asam-jensen is 1487851184. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 27, 2007.

Where is Teresa Asam-jensen located?

Teresa Asam-jensen practices at 1645 S River Rd Ste 2, Des Plaines, IL 60018. The listed phone number is (224) 803-2273.

What is Teresa Asam-jensen's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine with taxonomy code 207R00000X.

Is Teresa Asam-jensen enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Teresa Asam-jensen 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 Teresa Asam-jensen's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Teresa Asam-jensen reassigns Medicare benefits to 3 organizations: Bridgecare, Inc. (Des Plaines, IL), The Board Of Trustees Of The University Of Illinois (Chicago, IL) and My Catholic Doctor, P.L.L.C. (New Canaan, CT). 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 Teresa Asam-jensen's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Teresa Asam-jensen was last updated on March 20, 2023. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 3 years 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.