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FATEMA MERCHANT MD
NPI 1649224122
Internal Medicine in Chicago, IL

Active since May 20, 2006PECOS Enrolled
675 N SAINT CLAIR ST, CHICAGO, IL 60611(312) 503-2810(312) 503-5388 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: August 3, 2010. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

About Fatema Merchant Md NPPES

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

FATEMA MERCHANT MD (NPI 1649224122) is an individual internal medicine provider in Chicago, Illinois, licensed in Illinois (036-113940) and active in the NPI registry since May 2006. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1649224122
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy207R00000X
Provider Legal NameFATEMA MERCHANTCredential: MD
Location Address675 N SAINT CLAIR STChicago, IL 60611-5975
Mailing Address680 N Lake Shore DrChicago, IL 60611-4546 · (312) 503-2810 · Fax (312) 503-5388
Phone(312) 503-2810
Fax(312) 503-5388
Sole ProprietorNo
Enumeration DateMay 20, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateAugust 3, 2010
✔ NPI 1649224122 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207R00000X
License✔ Licensed in IL · 036-113940
Definition
A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.
675 N SAINT CLAIR ST, Chicago, IL 60611
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Other Names 1

Former Name (1)Fatema Azam Md

Other Identifiers 1

Medicare UPINH77230

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Kaiser Permanente.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Fatema Merchant Md is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

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 Reassignment

Medicare enrollment records show Fatema Merchant reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

Hawaii Permanente Medical Group Inc
4,256 mi
Health Maintenance Organization
3288 MOANALUA RD
Honolulu, HI 96819
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Hawaii enrollment
  • 1,187 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1710945969 (808) 432-0000

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
$138.86 typical visit price
range $60.08 – $183.39
Typical copayment $34.71 (range $15.02 – $45.84)
Most-billed visit code 99204
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.

TAYLOR MARIE HOGAN WINTERHALER AGACNP-BC
Nurse Practitioner (Acute Care)
675 N SAINT CLAIR ST
CHICAGO, IL 60611
Cook County (206) 883-7722
SHARON A ALLEN APRN
Nurse Practitioner (Adult Health)
675 N SAINT CLAIR ST, 21-100
CHICAGO, IL 60611
Cook County (312) 695-0316
HERON RODRIGUEZ MD
Surgery (Vascular Surgery)
675 N SAINT CLAIR ST, NORTHWESTERN MEMORIAL HOSPIALT GALTER 19-100
CHICAGO, IL 60611
Cook County (312) 695-2714
DR. DARREN MICHAEL BRENNER M.D.
Internal Medicine (Gastroenterology)
675 N SAINT CLAIR ST, SUITE 17-250
CHICAGO, IL 60611
Cook County (312) 695-5620
DR. ABDUL AZIZ AADAM M.D.
Internal Medicine (Gastroenterology)
675 N SAINT CLAIR ST, GASTROENTEROLOGY - SUITE 1400
CHICAGO, IL 60611
Cook County (312) 926-2000
JAN ELMAN STOUT PSYD
Psychologist (Clinical)
675 N SAINT CLAIR ST, SUITE 14-200
CHICAGO, IL 60611
Cook County (312) 695-7269
EMILY ELIZABETH HANDLEY OTD, OTR/L
Occupational Therapist
675 N SAINT CLAIR ST
CHICAGO, IL 60611
Cook County (815) 919-1791
SEEMA SINGHAL MD
Internal Medicine (Hematology)
675 N SAINT CLAIR ST, GALTER 21-100
CHICAGO, IL 60611
Cook County (312) 695-0990

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 Fatema Merchant's NPI number?

The NPI number for Fatema Merchant is 1649224122. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on May 20, 2006. The provider is also known as Fatema Azam MD.

Where is Fatema Merchant located?

Fatema Merchant practices at 675 N Saint Clair St, Chicago, IL 60611. The listed phone number is (312) 503-2810.

What is Fatema Merchant's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine with taxonomy code 207R00000X.

Is Fatema Merchant enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Fatema Merchant is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

Which organization bills Medicare for Fatema Merchant's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Fatema Merchant reassigns Medicare benefits to Hawaii Permanente Medical Group Inc (Honolulu, HI). The 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 Fatema Merchant's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Fatema Merchant accept?

Health plans from Kaiser Permanente list Fatema Merchant 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 Fatema Merchant was last updated on August 3, 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.