1. Home
  2. Directory
  3. Illinois
  4. Chicago
  5. Internal Medicine
  6. NPI Profile

UNIVERSITY RHEUMATOLOGISTS
NPI 1538187992
Internal Medicine - Rheumatology in Chicago, IL

Active since July 17, 2006CLIA 14D0931696 · Microscopy
1611 W HARRISON ST, SUITE 510, CHICAGO, IL 60612(312) 563-2800(312) 563-2075 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: January 16, 2013. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 16, 2026.

About University Rheumatologists NPPES

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

UNIVERSITY RHEUMATOLOGISTS (NPI 1538187992) is a healthcare organization registered as a rheumatology in Chicago, Illinois and active in the NPI registry since July 2006. The organization holds a CLIA Microscopy certificate valid through April 3, 2028 and lists Brian T Smith, Authorized Official, as its authorized official.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1538187992
Entity TypeOrganization
Primary Taxonomy207RR0500X
Legal Business NameRUSH UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER
Location Address1611 W HARRISON ST, SUITE 510Chicago, IL 60612-4861
Mailing Address1611 W Harrison St, Suite 510Chicago, IL 60612-4861 · (312) 563-2800 · Fax (312) 563-2075
Phone(312) 563-2800
Fax(312) 563-2075
Organization SubpartYes
Authorized OfficialBrian T SmithAuthorized Official · (312) 942-6909
Enumeration DateJuly 17, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateJanuary 16, 2013
✔ NPI 1538187992 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal Medicine · RheumatologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207RR0500X
Definition
An internist who treats diseases of joints, muscle, bones and tendons. This specialist diagnoses and treats arthritis, back pain, muscle strains, common athletic injuries and collagen diseases.
1611 W HARRISON ST, Chicago, IL 60612
Open in Google Maps ↗

Other Names 1

Doing Business AsUniversity Rheumatologists

Other Identifiers 2

Medicare ID-Type Unspecified302350IL
Other01617829IL · Bc Ppo

Group Practice 1

Group TaxonomyThis provider is a business group of one or more individual practitioners, who practice with different areas of specialization.193200000X MULTI-SPECIALTY GROUP

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Florida Blue (BlueCross BlueShield FL), Florida Blue HMO (a BlueCross BlueShield FL company).Insurance ›

CLIA Laboratory Certificates CMS CLIA

Laboratory certificates issued under the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) program, which sets federal quality standards for human laboratory testing in the United States. There is no official CMS crosswalk between CLIA and NPI numbers; these certificates are associated with this NPI by matching facility names, locations and phone numbers in the CMS CLIA registry.

Certificate for Provider-Performed Microscopy Procedures (PPMP) 14D0931696

University Rheumatologists · Chicago, IL
Active · expires Apr 3, 2028
CLIA Number14D0931696
Laboratory TypePhysician Office
Certificate Effective DateApril 4, 2026
Certificate Expiration DateApril 3, 2028
Laboratory DirectorJoel A. Block M D
Laboratory Phone(312) 563-2800
Laboratory LocationUniversity Rheumatologists1611 W Harrison, Ste 510, Chicago, IL 60612
CLIA data matches this NPI record on: Address Name Phone
This certificate is issued to a laboratory in which a physician, midlevel practitioner or dentist performs no tests other than the microscopy procedures. This certificate permits the laboratory to also perform waived tests.

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. FRANK M. PHILLIPS M.D.
Orthopaedic Surgery (Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine)
1611 W HARRISON ST, STE 400
CHICAGO, IL 60612
Cook County (312) 243-4244
GEORGE KOURIS MD SC
Plastic Surgery
1611 W HARRISON ST, 212
CHICAGO, IL 60612
Cook County (312) 432-2850
EMILY N STOUFFER NP-C
Nurse Practitioner
1611 W HARRISON ST, SUITE 400
CHICAGO, IL 60612
Cook County (312) 243-4244
TARA KENNEDY DUFFY PA
Physician Assistant
1611 W HARRISON ST
CHICAGO, IL 60612
Cook County (877) 632-6637
EMILY REESON MD
Orthopaedic Surgery
1611 W HARRISON ST
CHICAGO, IL 60612
Cook County (815) 576-2046
DR. JEFFREY M MJAANES MD
Pediatrics (Sports Medicine)
1611 W HARRISON ST, STE 400
CHICAGO, IL 60612
Cook County (312) 243-4244
ASHLEY SCHULTEJANN ATC
Specialist/Technologist (Athletic Trainer)
1611 W HARRISON ST, SUITE 300
CHICAGO, IL 60612
Cook County (312) 432-2432
PAIGE MAHER PA-C
Physician Assistant
1611 W HARRISON ST, STE 300
CHICAGO, IL 60612
Cook County (312) 432-2381

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 Rush University Medical Center's NPI number?

The NPI number for Rush University Medical Center is 1538187992. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on July 17, 2006. The provider is doing business as University Rheumatologists.

Where is Rush University Medical Center located?

Rush University Medical Center is located at 1611 W Harrison St Suite 510, Chicago, IL 60612. The listed phone number is (312) 563-2800.

What is Rush University Medical Center's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine, specializing in Rheumatology, with taxonomy code 207RR0500X.

Does Rush University Medical Center hold a CLIA laboratory certificate?

Yes. A Certificate for Provider-Performed Microscopy Procedures (PPMP) (number 14D0931696) is associated with this NPI, valid through April 3, 2028. CLIA certificates authorize laboratory testing under the federal Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments program.

What insurance does Rush University Medical Center accept?

Health plans from Florida Blue (BlueCross BlueShield FL) and Florida Blue HMO (a BlueCross BlueShield FL company) list Rush University Medical Center 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 Rush University Medical Center was last updated on January 16, 2013. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 13 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.