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RICHARD BERKOWITZ MD
NPI 1508815739
Anesthesiology in Munster, IN

Active since May 06, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
901 MACARTHUR BLVD, ANESTHESIA DEPARTMENT, MUNSTER, IN 46321(219) 836-7040(219) 513-1127 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: June 16, 2010. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 16, 2026.

About Richard Berkowitz Md NPPES

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

RICHARD BERKOWITZ MD (NPI 1508815739) is an individual anesthesiology provider in Munster, Indiana, licensed in Indiana (01051682A) and active in the NPI registry since May 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with St Catherine Hospital Inc, and is a graduate of University Of Illinois College Of Med (chi/peor/rock/chm-urb) (1983).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1508815739
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207L00000X
Provider Legal NameRICHARD BERKOWITZCredential: MD
Location Address901 MACARTHUR BLVD, ANESTHESIA DEPARTMENTMunster, IN 46321-2901
Mailing Address901 Macarthur Blvd, Anesthesia DepartmentMunster, IN 46321-2901 · (219) 836-7040 · Fax (219) 513-1127
Phone(219) 836-7040
Fax(219) 513-1127
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSUniversity Of Illinois College Of Med (chi/peor/rock/chm-urb)Graduated 1983
Enumeration DateMay 6, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateJune 16, 2010
✔ NPI 1508815739 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyAnesthesiologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207L00000X
License✔ Licensed in IN · 01051682A
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.
901 MACARTHUR BLVD, Munster, IN 46321
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Other Identifiers 5

Other000000081307IN · Anthem Bcbs
Medicaid200186560AIN
Medicare PIN148530AIN
Medicaid036072256IL
Medicare UPIND93381IN

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

Richard Berkowitz Md 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 ID2567357536
PECOS Enrollment IDI20100215000261
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 6

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.

Anesthesia for lens surgery 00142
Anesthesia for lens surgery involves administering medication to numb the eye area, ensuring you feel no pain during the procedure. This can be a local anesthetic (numbing only the eye area) or general (where you're asleep). It helps make the surgery comfortable and stress-free.
119 services96 patients
Anesthesia for x-ray or radiation therapy 01922
Anesthesia for x-ray or radiation therapy involves administering medication to help you relax or sleep during the procedure. It's used to ensure comfort, minimize movement, and reduce anxiety. The type of anesthesia used depends on the procedure and patient's health.
26 services25 patients
Anesthesia for other procedure on urinary system through urethra 00910
Anesthesia for a procedure on the urinary system through the urethra involves using medicine to numb sensation in the area. This is done to ensure you feel no pain or discomfort during the procedure. The medicine can be given locally, regionally, or generally, depending on the specifics of your procedure.
17 services17 patients
Anesthesia for fragmenting, manipulation and/or removal of kidney stone including use of an endoscope 00918
This procedure involves using anesthesia to ensure comfort while a special instrument called an endoscope helps to locate, break up, and possibly remove kidney stones. The endoscope is a thin, flexible tube which is gently inserted and navigated to the area of concern.
14 services14 patients
Anesthesia for other procedure on eye 00140
Anesthesia for an eye procedure involves administering medication to numb your eye and surrounding area, ensuring you feel no pain during the operation. It can be local (only the eye area) or general (whole body). It's safe and helps make the procedure comfortable.
12 services12 patients
Anesthesia for other procedure on mouth 00170
Anesthesia for a mouth procedure involves administering medication to prevent pain during the treatment. It could be local, numbing a specific area, or general, where you're unconscious. It ensures a comfortable, pain-free experience during your dental or oral surgery.
12 services12 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 3

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

St Catherine Hospital Inc

Acute Care Hospitals · East Chicago, IN
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number150008
Location4321 Fir StreetEast Chicago, IN 46312 · Lake County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

St Mary Medical Center Inc

Acute Care Hospitals · Hobart, IN
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number150034
Location1500 S Lake Park AveHobart, IN 46342 · Lake County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Community Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Munster, IN
2/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number150125
Location901 Macarthur BlvdMunster, IN 46321 · Lake County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

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.

FARRUKH SALIM CHAUDHRY MD
Psychiatry & Neurology (Neurocritical Care)
901 MACARTHUR BLVD
MUNSTER, IN 46321
Lake County (219) 836-1600
DR. ALEKSANDAR GORESKI M.D.
Anesthesiology
901 MACARTHUR BLVD
MUNSTER, IN 46321
Lake County (219) 703-1443
DR. AVRAM ESTES M.D.
Emergency Medicine
901 MACARTHUR BLVD
MUNSTER, IN 46321
Lake County (219) 836-1600
MUNSTER MEDICAL RESEARCH FOUNDATION INC
General Acute Care Hospital
901 MACARTHUR BLVD
MUNSTER, IN 46321
Lake County (219) 836-1600
RICHARD HENRY LADAGA CRNA
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
901 MACARTHUR BLVD, ATTN ANESTHESIA
MUNSTER, IN 46321
Lake County (219) 836-7040
SUNNY PATEL MD
Anesthesiology
901 MACARTHUR BLVD
MUNSTER, IN 46321
Lake County (219) 703-1443
ESTEBAN E GOLOMBIEVSKI MD
Psychiatry & Neurology (Vascular Neurology)
901 MACARTHUR BLVD
MUNSTER, IN 46321
Lake County (219) 703-1991
ZACHARY ROSENFELDT PHARMD
Pharmacist (Pharmacist Clinician (PhC)/ Clinical Pharmacy Specialist)
901 MACARTHUR BLVD, ATTN: PHARMACY DEPARTMENT
MUNSTER, IN 46321
Lake County (219) 703-4048

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 Berkowitz's NPI number?

The NPI number for Richard Berkowitz is 1508815739. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on May 6, 2006.

Where is Richard Berkowitz located?

Richard Berkowitz practices at 901 Macarthur Blvd Anesthesia Department, Munster, IN 46321. The listed phone number is (219) 836-7040.

What is Richard Berkowitz's specialty?

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

Is Richard Berkowitz enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Richard Berkowitz 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.

Is Richard Berkowitz affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Richard Berkowitz is affiliated with St Catherine Hospital Inc, St Mary Medical Center Inc and Community Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Richard Berkowitz was last updated on June 16, 2010. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 16 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.