JOSEPHINE DLUGOPOLSKI-GACH MD
NPI 1679543151
Internal Medicine in Maywood, IL

Active since January 25, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
2160 S FIRST AVE, (9608 ROBERTS RD, HICKORY HILLS, ILLINOIS 60457), MAYWOOD, IL 60153(708) 233-5333(708) 233-5348 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: June 28, 2021. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

About Josephine Dlugopolski-gach Md NPPES

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

JOSEPHINE DLUGOPOLSKI-GACH MD (NPI 1679543151) is an individual internal medicine provider in Maywood, Illinois, licensed in Illinois (36112666) and active in the NPI registry since January 2006. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Loyola University Medical Center, and is a graduate of Southern Illinois University School Of Medicine (2001).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1679543151
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy207R00000X
Provider Legal NameJOSEPHINE DLUGOPOLSKI-GACHCredential: MD
Location Address2160 S FIRST AVE, (9608 ROBERTS RD, HICKORY HILLS, ILLINOIS 60457)Maywood, IL 60153
Mailing Address2160 S First Ave, (9608 Roberts Rd, Hickory Hills, Illinois 60457)Maywood, IL 60153 · (708) 233-5333 · Fax (708) 233-5348
Fax(708) 233-5348
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSSouthern Illinois University School Of MedicineGraduated 2001
Enumeration DateJanuary 25, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateJune 28, 2021
NPPES CertifiedJune 28, 2021
✔ NPI 1679543151 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 · 36112666
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 ListedPediatricsTaxonomy 208000000X · License 36112666 (IL)
2160 S FIRST AVE, Maywood, IL 60153

Other Identifiers 1

Medicaid36112666IL

Accepted Insurance

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

Josephine Dlugopolski-gach Md 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 ID7012946643
PECOS Enrollment IDI20050804000426
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 Josephine Dlugopolski-gach reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

General Practice
2160 S 1ST AVE
Maywood, IL 60153
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Illinois enrollment
  • 1,138 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.

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.

Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more 99214
This is a routine check-up for patients who have previously visited our clinic. It involves a comprehensive review of your health and any ongoing treatments. The consultation lasts between 30-39 minutes, allowing enough time to discuss any concerns.
225 services145 patients
Annual wellness visit, includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), subsequent visit G0439
An annual wellness visit is a yearly appointment with your primary care provider to create or update a personalized prevention plan. This plan helps prevent illness based on your current health and risk factors. It's a subsequent visit, meaning it follows an initial assessment.
76 services76 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Loyola University Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Maywood, IL
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number140276
Location2160 S 1st AvenueMaywood, IL 60153 · Cook County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 60153 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.

Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims 2

Durable medical equipment, devices and supplies this provider ordered from DME suppliers for patients, from Medicare fee-for-service claims.

Blood glucose test or reagent strips for home blood glucose monitor, per 50 strips A4253
DME-Other DME · category DE017N
9 suppliers18 claims46 services$3.17 avg. paid by Medicare
Hospital bed, semi-electric (head and foot adjustment), with any type side rails, with mattress E0260
DME-Hospital Beds · category DB000N
1 supplier11 claims11 services$46.38 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.

Psychiatry & Neurology (Psychiatry)
2160 S FIRST AVE, LOYOLA UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER 101-1740
MAYWOOD, IL 60153
Surgery
2160 S FIRST AVE, EMS BLDG., 3RD FLOOR
MAYWOOD, IL 60153
Anesthesiology
2160 S FIRST AVE, BLDG., RM. 3102
MAYWOOD, IL 60153
Internal Medicine (Nephrology)
2160 S FIRST AVE, 101-1740 LOYOLA UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER
MAYWOOD, IL 60153
Emergency Medicine
2160 S FIRST AVE, EMS BLDG., RM. 2700
MAYWOOD, IL 60153
Pediatrics (Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine)
2160 S FIRST AVE, (MAGUIRE CENTER, RM. 3307)
MAYWOOD, IL 60153
Internal Medicine (Critical Care Medicine)
2160 S FIRST AVE, LUH-NORTH ENT., RM. 7604
MAYWOOD, IL 60153
Orthopaedic Surgery
2160 S FIRST AVE, (7511 LEMONT RD, DARIEN, IL. 60561)
MAYWOOD, IL 60153

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 Josephine Dlugopolski-gach's NPI number?

The NPI number for Josephine Dlugopolski-gach is 1679543151. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on January 25, 2006.

Where is Josephine Dlugopolski-gach located?

Josephine Dlugopolski-gach practices at 2160 S First Ave (9608 Roberts Rd, Hickory Hills, Illinois 60457), Maywood, IL 60153. The listed phone number is (708) 233-5333.

What is Josephine Dlugopolski-gach's specialty?

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

Is Josephine Dlugopolski-gach enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Josephine Dlugopolski-gach 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 organization bills Medicare for Josephine Dlugopolski-gach's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Josephine Dlugopolski-gach reassigns Medicare benefits to Loyola University Medical Center (Maywood, 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 Josephine Dlugopolski-gach's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Josephine Dlugopolski-gach accept?

Health plans from Oscar Health list Josephine Dlugopolski-gach 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 Josephine Dlugopolski-gach affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Josephine Dlugopolski-gach is affiliated with Loyola University Medical Center.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Josephine Dlugopolski-gach was last updated on June 28, 2021. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 5 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.