KERN PODIATRIC GROUP
NPI 1679617302
Podiatrist in Chicago, IL

Q: What is Midwest Foot Care, Ltd.'s NPI number?

The NPI number for Midwest Foot Care, Ltd. is 1679617302. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on February 16, 2007. The provider is doing business as Kern Podiatric Group.

Q: What is Midwest Foot Care, Ltd.'s specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Podiatrist with taxonomy code 213E00000X.

Active since February 16, 2007

533 E 29TH, FIRST FLOOR, CHICAGO, IL 60616(312) 226-5376(312) 226-9882 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: March 11, 2008. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: November 01, 2026.

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About Kern Podiatric Group NPPES

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

KERN PODIATRIC GROUP (NPI 1679617302) is a healthcare organization registered as a podiatrist in Chicago, Illinois and active in the NPI registry since February 2007. The organization lists Melodie G Kern, Cfo, as its authorized official.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1679617302

Entity TypeOrganization

Primary Taxonomy213E00000X

Legal Business NameMIDWEST FOOT CARE, LTD.

Location Address533 E 29TH, FIRST FLOORChicago, IL 60616-3302

Mailing AddressPo Box 5843Chicago, IL 60680-5843 · (773) 924-0262 · Fax (773) 924-0264

Phone(312) 226-5376

Fax(312) 226-9882

Organization SubpartNo

Authorized OfficialMelodie G KernCfo · (773) 924-0262

Enumeration DateFebruary 16, 2007

Last NPPES UpdateMarch 11, 2008

✔ NPI 1679617302 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyPodiatristPodiatric Medicine & Surgery Service Providers

Taxonomy Code213E00000X

Definition

A podiatrist is a person qualified by a Doctor of Podiatric Medicine (D.P.M.) degree, licensed by the state, and practicing within the scope of that license. Podiatrists diagnose and treat foot diseases and deformities. They perform medical, surgical and other operative procedures, prescribe corrective devices and prescribe and administer drugs and physical therapy.

533 E 29TH, Chicago, IL 60616

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Other Names 1

Doing Business AsKern Podiatric Group

Other Identifiers 4

Medicare NSC1099220001IL

Medicare PINCM7347IL

Medicare ID-Type Unspecified799360IL

Other0060001401IL · Blue Cross

Group Practice 1

Group TaxonomyThis provider is a business group of one or more individual practitioners, who practice with different areas of specialization.193200000X MULTI-SPECIALTY GROUP

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Ambetter Health, Ambetter Health of Delaware.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment and the clinicians who bill Medicare through this organization, from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Kern Podiatric Group is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

Clinicians Billing Medicare Through This Organization

Medicare enrollment records show 3 clinicians reassign Medicare billing to Kern Podiatric Group, which bills Medicare for the services they deliver. Of these, 2 practice within 10 miles. They are listed nearest first.

Clinicians, nearest first (3)

Esra Abu-Esba, DPM

Podiatry

NPI 1891366928

320 S ASHLAND AVE
Chicago, IL 60607

(512) 740-2498

✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare3.8 mi

Dennis Kern, D.P.M.

Podiatry

NPI 1598809360

320 S ASHLAND AVE 2ND FLOOR
Chicago, IL 60607

(773) 924-0262

✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare3.8 mi

Robert Deleon, DPM

Podiatry

NPI 1710265855

10002 S KEDZIE AVE
Evergreen Park, IL 60805

(708) 422-4300

✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare10 mi

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

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 Midwest Foot Care, Ltd.'s NPI number?

The NPI number for Midwest Foot Care, Ltd. is 1679617302. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on February 16, 2007. The provider is doing business as Kern Podiatric Group.

Where is Midwest Foot Care, Ltd. located?

Midwest Foot Care, Ltd. is located at 533 E 29th First Floor, Chicago, IL 60616. The listed phone number is (312) 226-5376.

What is Midwest Foot Care, Ltd.'s specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Podiatrist with taxonomy code 213E00000X.

Is Midwest Foot Care, Ltd. enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Midwest Foot Care, Ltd. is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

How many clinicians bill Medicare through Midwest Foot Care, Ltd.?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), 3 clinicians, all in Podiatry, reassign their Medicare billing to Midwest Foot Care, Ltd.. A 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 the clinician's services. Of these, 2 practice within 10 miles. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

What insurance does Midwest Foot Care, Ltd. accept?

Health plans from Ambetter Health and Ambetter Health of Delaware list Midwest Foot Care, Ltd. 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 Midwest Foot Care, Ltd. was last updated on March 11, 2008. 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.