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VERONICA ESMERO DO
NPI 1649685033
Internal Medicine in Chicago, IL

Active since June 25, 2014PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
1653 W CONGRESS PKWY, CHICAGO, IL 60612(312) 942-5000 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: June 22, 2020. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

About Veronica Esmero Do NPPES

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

VERONICA ESMERO DO (NPI 1649685033) is an individual internal medicine provider in Chicago, Illinois, licensed in Illinois (125-065162) and active in the NPI registry since June 2014. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Presence St Marys Hospital, and is a graduate of Michigan State University College Of Osteopathic Medicine (2014).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1649685033
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy207R00000X
Provider Legal NameVERONICA ESMEROCredential: DO
Location Address1653 W CONGRESS PKWYChicago, IL 60612-3833
Mailing Address1653 W Congress PkwyChicago, IL 60612-3833
Phone(312) 942-5000
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSMichigan State University College Of Osteopathic MedicineGraduated 2014
Enumeration DateJune 25, 2014
Last NPPES UpdateJune 22, 2020
NPPES CertifiedJune 22, 2020
✔ NPI 1649685033 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207R00000X
License✔ Licensed in IL · 125-065162
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.
Also ListedInternal Medicine · Critical Care MedicineTaxonomy 207RC0200X · License 036143187 (IL)
1653 W CONGRESS PKWY, Chicago, IL 60612
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Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Veronica Esmero Do 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 ID8921304775
PECOS Enrollment IDI20180718002812, I20260701001266
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 Reassignments

3

Medicare enrollment records show Veronica Esmero reassigns Medicare billing to 3 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Cep America Illinois Intensivists
2.1 mi
Critical Care Medicine
2233 W DIVISION ST
Chicago, IL 60622
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Illinois enrollment
  • 99 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1871071837 (312) 770-2000
Rush Oak Park Nocturnist
7.0 mi
Internal Medicine
520 S MAPLE AVE
Oak Park, IL 60304
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Illinois enrollment
  • 60 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1518260165 (708) 393-9300
Cep America - Intensivists PC
270 mi
Critical Care Medicine
3700 WASHINGTON AVE
Evansville, IN 47714
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Indiana enrollment
  • 34 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1851228431 (812) 485-4000

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

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 2

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.

Critical care, first 30-74 minutes 99291
Critical care involves immediate and constant attention by a team of specially-trained health professionals. It's for patients with life-threatening conditions, requiring first 30-74 minutes of intense monitoring and treatment.
263 services91 patients
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.
71 services53 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 4

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

Presence St Marys Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Kankakee, IL
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Church
CMS Certification Number140155
Location500 W Court StKankakee, IL 60901 · Kankakee County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Presence Mercy Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Aurora, IL
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number140174
Location1325 N Highland AvenueAurora, IL 60506 · Kane County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Presence Saints Mary And Elizabeth Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Chicago, IL
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Church
CMS Certification Number140180
Location2233 W Division StChicago, IL 60622 · Cook County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Ascension St Vincent Evansville

Acute Care Hospitals · Evansville, IN
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number150100
Location3700 Washington AveEvansville, IN 47750 · Vanderburgh County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

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
$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.

KAITLIN ROBLING MD
Radiology (Diagnostic Radiology)
1653 W CONGRESS PKWY
CHICAGO, IL 60612
Cook County (312) 942-5000
LAUREN ELIZABETH ARSENAULT MD
Radiology (Diagnostic Radiology)
1653 W CONGRESS PKWY
CHICAGO, IL 60612
Cook County (312) 942-5781
ALEX MICHAEL JAMES
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
1653 W CONGRESS PKWY
CHICAGO, IL 60612
Cook County (888) 352-7874
WERNER MEIER M.D.
Pediatrics (Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine)
1653 W CONGRESS PKWY
CHICAGO, IL 60612
Cook County (312) 942-7154
UNIVERSITY PATHOLOGISTS P C
Pathology (Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology)
1653 W CONGRESS PKWY
CHICAGO, IL 60612
Cook County (312) 942-5700
RUSH UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER
Clinical Medical Laboratory
1653 W CONGRESS PKWY, ROOM 1188-JELKE
CHICAGO, IL 60612
Cook County (312) 942-2054
DR. PATOULA PANAGOS-BILLIRIS MD
Pediatrics (Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine)
1653 W CONGRESS PKWY, 3 PAVILLION
CHICAGO, IL 60612
Cook County (312) 942-3306
KAREN HARVEY
Nurse Practitioner (Psychiatric/Mental Health)
1653 W CONGRESS PKWY
CHICAGO, IL 60612
Cook County (312) 947-0100

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 Veronica Esmero's NPI number?

The NPI number for Veronica Esmero is 1649685033. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 25, 2014.

Where is Veronica Esmero located?

Veronica Esmero practices at 1653 W Congress Pkwy, Chicago, IL 60612. The listed phone number is (312) 942-5000.

What is Veronica Esmero's specialty?

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

Is Veronica Esmero enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Veronica Esmero 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.

Which organizations bill Medicare for Veronica Esmero's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Veronica Esmero reassigns Medicare benefits to 3 organizations: Cep America Illinois Intensivists (Chicago, IL), Rush Oak Park Nocturnist (Oak Park, IL) and Cep America - Intensivists PC (Evansville, IN). Each 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 Veronica Esmero's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

Is Veronica Esmero affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Veronica Esmero is affiliated with Presence St Marys Hospital, Presence Mercy Medical Center, Presence Saints Mary And Elizabeth Medical Center and Ascension St Vincent Evansville.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Veronica Esmero was last updated on June 22, 2020. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 6 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.