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DR. ELLEN C BENYA M.D.
NPI 1497755565
Radiology - Diagnostic Radiology in Chicago, IL

Active since July 29, 2005PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
225 E CHICAGO AVE # 9, CHICAGO, IL 60611(312) 227-4500(312) 227-9785 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: November 15, 2019. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: November 01, 2026.

About Dr. Ellen C Benya M.d. NPPES

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

DR. ELLEN C BENYA M.D. (NPI 1497755565) is an individual diagnostic radiology provider in Chicago, Illinois, licensed in Illinois (036.078263) and active in the NPI registry since July 2005. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of Johns Hopkins University School Of Medicine (1987).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1497755565
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy2085R0202X
Provider Legal NameDR. ELLEN C BENYACredential: M.D.
Location Address225 E CHICAGO AVE # 9Chicago, IL 60611-2991
Mailing Address225 E Chicago Ave # 9Chicago, IL 60611-2991 · (312) 227-4500 · Fax (312) 227-9785
Phone(312) 227-4500
Fax(312) 227-9785
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSJohns Hopkins University School Of MedicineGraduated 1987
Enumeration DateJuly 29, 2005
Last NPPES UpdateNovember 15, 2019
✔ NPI 1497755565 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyRadiology · Diagnostic RadiologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code2085R0202X
License✔ Licensed in IL · 036.078263
Definition
A radiologist who utilizes x-ray, radionuclides, ultrasound and electromagnetic radiation to diagnose and treat disease.
Also ListedRadiology · Pediatric RadiologyTaxonomy 2085P0229X · License 036078263 (IL)
225 E CHICAGO AVE # 9, Chicago, IL 60611
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Other Names 1

Former Name (1)Dr. Ellen C Anderson M.d.

Other Identifiers 2

Other021622158IL · Cmmg Blue Shield
Medicaid036078263IL

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include CareSource.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

Dr. Ellen C Benya 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 ID7810121571
PECOS Enrollment IDI20131011000543
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 Ellen Benya reassigns Medicare billing to 3 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Lurie Children's Medical Group Inc
Same address
Pediatrics
225 E CHICAGO AVE
Chicago, IL 60611
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Illinois enrollment
  • 826 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1518064716 (312) 227-6412
Shriners Hospitals For Children
9.1 mi
Anesthesiology
2211 N OAK PARK AVE
Chicago, IL 60707
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Illinois enrollment
  • 99 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1326536574 (773) 622-3351
Northwestern Medical Faculty Foundation
34 mi
Multi-Specialty
DEPT 5777
Carol Stream, IL 60122
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Illinois enrollment
  • 4,817 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1346235314 (855) 694-2866

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

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 60611 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
$74.80 typical visit price
range $18.97 – $148.12
Typical copayment $18.70 (range $4.74 – $37.03)
Most-billed visit code 99213
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 11

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

MAURA E. RYAN M.D.
Radiology (Diagnostic Radiology)
225 E CHICAGO AVE # 9
CHICAGO, IL 60611
Cook County (312) 227-4500
JAMES SCOTT DONALDSON M.D.
Radiology (Diagnostic Radiology)
225 E CHICAGO AVE # 9
CHICAGO, IL 60611
Cook County (312) 227-3502
DR. FRANCIS M. PRENDERGAST MD
Radiology (Pediatric Radiology)
225 E CHICAGO AVE # 9
CHICAGO, IL 60611
Cook County (312) 227-4500
DR. EUGENE C ANANDAPPA M.D.
Radiology (Neuroradiology)
225 E CHICAGO AVE # 9
CHICAGO, IL 60611
Cook County (312) 227-4500
SARAH JANE MOUM M.D.
Radiology (Pediatric Radiology)
225 E CHICAGO AVE # 9
CHICAGO, IL 60611
Cook County (312) 227-4500
DR. CYNTHIA KARFIAS RIGSBY M.D.
Radiology (Diagnostic Radiology)
225 E CHICAGO AVE # 9
CHICAGO, IL 60611
Cook County (312) 227-3486
DR. MARY R. WYERS MD
Radiology (Pediatric Radiology)
225 E CHICAGO AVE # 9
CHICAGO, IL 60611
Cook County (312) 227-4500
DR. RICHARD M. SHORE MD
Radiology (Diagnostic Radiology)
225 E CHICAGO AVE # 9
CHICAGO, IL 60611
Cook County (312) 227-4500

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 Ellen Benya's NPI number?

The NPI number for Ellen Benya is 1497755565. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on July 29, 2005. The provider is also known as Dr. Ellen C Anderson M.D..

Where is Ellen Benya located?

Ellen Benya practices at 225 E Chicago Ave # 9, Chicago, IL 60611. The listed phone number is (312) 227-4500.

What is Ellen Benya's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Radiology, specializing in Diagnostic Radiology, with taxonomy code 2085R0202X.

Is Ellen Benya enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Ellen Benya 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 Ellen Benya's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Ellen Benya reassigns Medicare benefits to 3 organizations: Lurie Children's Medical Group Inc (Chicago, IL), Shriners Hospitals For Children (Chicago, IL) and Northwestern Medical Faculty Foundation (Carol Stream, 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 Ellen Benya's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Ellen Benya accept?

Health plans from CareSource list Ellen Benya 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.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Ellen Benya was last updated on November 15, 2019. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 6 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.