MELISSA M. PENAS M.D.
NPI 1649272618
Anesthesiology in Chicago, IL

Active since August 10, 2005PECOS Enrolled
2875 W 19TH ST, CHICAGO, IL 60623(773) 484-1000 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: November 30, 2007. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

About Melissa M. Penas M.d. NPPES

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

MELISSA M. PENAS M.D. (NPI 1649272618) is an individual anesthesiology provider in Chicago, Illinois and active in the NPI registry since August 2005. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1649272618
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy207L00000X
Provider Legal NameMELISSA M. PENASCredential: M.D.
Location Address2875 W 19TH STChicago, IL 60623-3501
Mailing Address1770 1st St, Suite 703Highland Park, IL 60035-3200 · (847) 433-1539 · Fax (847) 433-1552
Sole ProprietorNo
Enumeration DateAugust 10, 2005
Last NPPES UpdateNovember 30, 2007
✔ NPI 1649272618 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyAnesthesiologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207L00000X
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.
2875 W 19TH ST, Chicago, IL 60623

Other Identifiers 1

Medicare UPINC37457IL

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)

Melissa M. Penas M.d. 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 Melissa Penas reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

Geriatric Medicine
6307 S STEWART AVE
Chicago, IL 60621
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Illinois enrollment
  • Medicare enrollment name: St Bernard Hospital
  • 77 clinicians in this Medicare group

Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

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.

Pathology (Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology)
2875 W 19TH ST
CHICAGO, IL 60623
Pediatrics
2875 W 19TH ST, 3RD FLOOR, PEDIATRICS
CHICAGO, IL 60623
Occupational Therapist
2875 W 19TH ST
CHICAGO, IL 60623
Occupational Therapist
2875 W 19TH ST
CHICAGO, IL 60623
Obstetrics & Gynecology
2875 W 19TH ST
CHICAGO, IL 60623
Emergency Medicine
2875 W 19TH ST
CHICAGO, IL 60623
General Practice
2875 W 19TH ST
CHICAGO, IL 60623
Speech-Language Pathologist
2875 W 19TH ST
CHICAGO, IL 60623

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 Melissa Penas's NPI number?

The NPI number for Melissa Penas is 1649272618. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on August 10, 2005.

Where is Melissa Penas located?

Melissa Penas practices at 2875 W 19th St, Chicago, IL 60623. The listed phone number is (773) 484-1000.

What is Melissa Penas's specialty?

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

Is Melissa Penas enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Melissa Penas is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

Which organization bills Medicare for Melissa Penas's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Melissa Penas reassigns Medicare benefits to St Bernard Hospital & Health Care Center (Chicago, IL). 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 Melissa Penas's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Melissa Penas was last updated on November 30, 2007. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 18 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.