DR. SARA RUDDOCK-WALKER M.D.
NPI 1558711101
Hospitalist in Winfield, IL

Active since June 14, 2016PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
25 N WINFIELD RD, WINFIELD, IL 60190(630) 933-4700(630) 933-4427 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: February 18, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 16, 2026.

Record update history: Aug 3, 2020, Jun 16, 2020, Jun 14, 2016 (3 updates tracked since 2016).

About Dr. Sara Ruddock-walker M.d. NPPES

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

DR. SARA RUDDOCK-WALKER M.D. (NPI 1558711101) is an individual hospitalist provider in Winfield, Illinois, licensed in Illinois (036151710) and active in the NPI registry since June 2016. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Rush University Medical Center, and is a graduate of Loyola University Of Chicago, Stritch School Of Medicine (2016).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1558711101
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy208M00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. SARA RUDDOCK-WALKERCredential: M.D.
Location Address25 N WINFIELD RDWinfield, IL 60190-1379
Mailing Address25 N Winfield RdWinfield, IL 60190-1379 · (630) 933-4700 · Fax (630) 933-4427
Fax(630) 933-4427
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSLoyola University Of Chicago, Stritch School Of MedicineGraduated 2016
Enumeration DateJune 14, 2016
Last NPPES UpdateFebruary 18, 20263 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedFebruary 18, 2026
NPI 1558711101 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 3

Primary SpecialtyHospitalistAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code208M00000X
License Licensed in IL · 036151710
Definition
Hospitalists are physicians whose primary professional focus is the general medical care of hospitalized patients. Their activities include patient care, teaching, research, and leadership related to Hospital Medicine. The term 'hospitalist' refers to physicians whose practice emphasizes providing care for hospitalized patients.
Also ListedInternal MedicineTaxonomy 207R00000X · License 036.151710 (IL)
Also ListedPediatricsTaxonomy 208000000X · License 125.069373 (IL), 036.151710 (IL)
25 N WINFIELD RD, Winfield, IL 60190

Accepted Insurance

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. Sara Ruddock-walker 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 ID8820380744
PECOS Enrollment IDI20200522000528
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 4

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.

Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes 99233
Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day typically involves a 35-minute check-up by your healthcare provider. This service includes monitoring your health progress, adjusting your treatment plan if needed, and answering any questions you may have about your condition or care.
75 services38 patients
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes 99232
Follow-up hospital inpatient care involves daily check-ups while you're admitted in the hospital. Typically, a healthcare provider spends about 25 minutes each day reviewing your condition, adjusting treatment if needed, and answering any questions you might have.
37 services15 patients
Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes 99239
Hospital discharge day management over 30 minutes involves a detailed process to ensure a smooth transition from hospital to home. It includes final examinations, discussion of your hospital stay, post-discharge instructions, and coordinating follow-up care.
19 services18 patients
Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes 99223
Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 70 minutes, refers to the daily medical service provided to patients admitted to the hospital. This includes a comprehensive evaluation, diagnosis, treatment plan, and monitoring of your health condition. It ensures your well-being during your hospital stay.
17 services17 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 2

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

Rush University Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Chicago, IL
5/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number140119
Location1653 West Congress ParkwayChicago, IL 60612 · Cook County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Northwestern Medicine Central Dupage Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Winfield, IL
5/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number140242
Location25 North Winfield RoadWinfield, IL 60190 · Du Page County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 60190 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
$137.43 typical visit price
range $59.81 – $181.38
Typical copayment $34.35 (range $14.95 – $45.34)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$105.07 typical visit price
range $19.15 – $147.12
Typical copayment $26.26 (range $4.78 – $36.78)
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.

Elevating leg rests, pair (for use with capped rental wheelchair base) K0195
DME-Wheelchairs · category DD021N
1 supplier11 claims11 services$7.03 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 20

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

Surgery (Vascular Surgery)
25 N WINFIELD RD, SUITE 201
WINFIELD, IL 60190
Nurse Practitioner
25 N WINFIELD RD
WINFIELD, IL 60190
Speech-Language Pathologist
25 N WINFIELD RD
WINFIELD, IL 60190
Internal Medicine (Pulmonary Disease)
25 N WINFIELD RD
WINFIELD, IL 60190
Obstetrics & Gynecology
25 N WINFIELD RD
WINFIELD, IL 60190
Anesthesiology
25 N WINFIELD RD
WINFIELD, IL 60190
Otolaryngology
25 N WINFIELD RD
WINFIELD, IL 60190
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
25 N WINFIELD RD
WINFIELD, IL 60190

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 Sara Ruddock-walker's NPI number?

The NPI number for Sara Ruddock-walker is 1558711101. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 14, 2016.

Where is Sara Ruddock-walker located?

Sara Ruddock-walker practices at 25 N Winfield Rd, Winfield, IL 60190. The listed phone number is (630) 933-4700.

What is Sara Ruddock-walker's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Hospitalist with taxonomy code 208M00000X.

Is Sara Ruddock-walker enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Sara Ruddock-walker 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.

What insurance does Sara Ruddock-walker accept?

Health plans from Ambetter Health, Ambetter Health of Delaware and Ambetter from Home State Health list Sara Ruddock-walker 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.

Is Sara Ruddock-walker affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Sara Ruddock-walker is affiliated with Rush University Medical Center and Northwestern Medicine Central Dupage Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Sara Ruddock-walker was last updated on February 18, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 6 months 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.