DR. POONAM GHANSHYAM MERAI M.D.
NPI 1528355245
Internal Medicine - Geriatric Medicine in Chicago, IL

Q: What is Poonam Merai's NPI number?

The NPI number for Poonam Merai is 1528355245. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on July 1, 2011.

Q: What is Poonam Merai's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine, specializing in Geriatric Medicine, with taxonomy code 207RG0300X.

Q: Is Poonam Merai enrolled in Medicare?

No. Poonam Merai has opted out of Medicare through March 30, 2028. Care is provided under private contracts, and Medicare does not pay for services furnished by providers who have opted out. The provider remains eligible to order and refer services for Medicare patients.

Q: When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Poonam Merai was last updated on September 1, 2016. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 9 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.

Active since July 01, 2011Opted out of Medicare · through Mar 30, 2028

1725 W HARRISON ST, SUITE 955, CHICAGO, IL 60612(312) 942-7030(312) 563-4212 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: September 1, 2016. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

Record update history: Sep 1, 2016, Jun 24, 2016 (2 updates tracked since 2016).

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About Dr. Poonam Ghanshyam Merai M.d. NPPES

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

DR. POONAM GHANSHYAM MERAI M.D. (NPI 1528355245) is an individual geriatric medicine provider in Chicago, Illinois, licensed in Illinois (036136135) and active in the NPI registry since July 2011. She has opted out of Medicare through March 30, 2028 and remains eligible to order and refer.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1528355245

Entity TypeIndividualFemale

Primary Taxonomy207RG0300X

Provider Legal NameDR. POONAM GHANSHYAM MERAICredential: M.D.

Location Address1725 W HARRISON ST, SUITE 955Chicago, IL 60612-3841

Mailing Address1725 W Harrison St, Suite 955Chicago, IL 60612-3841 · (312) 942-7030 · Fax (312) 563-4212

Phone(312) 942-7030

Fax(312) 563-4212

Sole ProprietorNo

Enumeration DateJuly 1, 2011

Last NPPES UpdateSeptember 1, 20162 updates tracked since enumeration

✔ NPI 1528355245 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal Medicine · Geriatric MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Taxonomy Code207RG0300X

License✔ Licensed in IL · 036136135

Definition

An internist who has special knowledge of the aging process and special skills in the diagnostic, therapeutic, preventive and rehabilitative aspects of illness in the elderly. This specialist cares for geriatric patients in the patient's home, the office, long-term care settings such as nursing homes and the hospital.

1725 W HARRISON ST, Chicago, IL 60612

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Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Opted out of Medicare

Dr. Poonam Ghanshyam Merai M.d. has filed a Medicare opt-out affidavit. Services are provided under private contract between the provider and the patient, and are not billed to or reimbursed by Medicare. The opt-out is on file from March 30, 2022 through March 30, 2028.

Opt-Out Effective DateMarch 30, 2022

Opt-Out In Effect ThroughMarch 30, 2028Opt-out affidavits renew automatically every two years unless cancelled

Eligible to Order & Refer✔ Part B Labs & Imaging✔ Durable Medical Equipment✔ Home Health Agency✔ Power Mobility DevicesAn opted-out provider can still order and refer for Medicare patients in the categories marked above, even though their own services are not covered.

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 60612 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

$183.39 typical visit price

range $60.08 – $183.39

Typical copayment $45.84 (range $15.02 – $45.84)

Most-billed visit code 99205

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.

DR. MARTA BATUS MD

Internal Medicine (Medical Oncology)

1725 W HARRISON ST, SUITE 809
CHICAGO, IL 60612

Cook County (312) 563-2487

KM WILLIAMS MD SC

Clinic/Center (Ophthalmologic Surgery)

1725 W HARRISON ST, STE 910
CHICAGO, IL 60612

Cook County (312) 622-7320

KENNETH M BOYER M.D.

Pediatrics (Pediatric Infectious Diseases)

1725 W HARRISON ST, SUITE 710
CHICAGO, IL 60612

Cook County (312) 942-3034

RUSH UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER

Internal Medicine (Hematology)

1725 W HARRISON ST, SUITE 1010
CHICAGO, IL 60612

Cook County (312) 942-5904

DAVID ANSELL M.D.

Internal Medicine

1725 W HARRISON ST, SUITE 263
CHICAGO, IL 60612

Cook County (312) 942-6700

MIDWEST NEUROPSYCHIATRIC ASSOC LTD

Specialist

1725 W HARRISON ST, SUITE 744
CHICAGO, IL 60612

Cook County (312) 942-0118

JANICE DIESCHBOURG M.D.

Radiology (Diagnostic Radiology)

1725 W HARRISON ST, SUITE 155
CHICAGO, IL 60612

Cook County (312) 563-3269

AFFILIATED UROLOGISTS, LTD

Specialist

1725 W HARRISON ST, SUITE 762
CHICAGO, IL 60612

Cook County (312) 563-3447

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 Poonam Merai's NPI number?

The NPI number for Poonam Merai is 1528355245. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on July 1, 2011.

Where is Poonam Merai located?

Poonam Merai practices at 1725 W Harrison St Suite 955, Chicago, IL 60612. The listed phone number is (312) 942-7030.

What is Poonam Merai's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine, specializing in Geriatric Medicine, with taxonomy code 207RG0300X.

Is Poonam Merai enrolled in Medicare?

No. Poonam Merai has opted out of Medicare through March 30, 2028. Care is provided under private contracts, and Medicare does not pay for services furnished by providers who have opted out. The provider remains eligible to order and refer services for Medicare patients.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Poonam Merai was last updated on September 1, 2016. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 9 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.