AKBAR M. ALI MD
NPI 1679702591
Hospitalist in Evanston, IL

Active since July 13, 2009PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
93.08/100
CMS Quality Rating
2650 RIDGE AVE STE 4210, EVANSTON, IL 60201(847) 570-1010(847) 733-5108 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: October 9, 2019. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: July 26, 2026.

About Akbar M. Ali Md NPPES

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

AKBAR M. ALI MD (NPI 1679702591) is an individual hospitalist provider in Evanston, Illinois, licensed in Illinois (036125451) and active in the NPI registry since July 2009. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Northshore University Healthsystem - Evanston Hospital, and maintains a secondary practice location in Evanston.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1679702591
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy208M00000X
Provider Legal NameAKBAR M. ALICredential: MD
Location Address2650 RIDGE AVE STE 4210Evanston, IL 60201
Mailing Address2650 Ridge Ave Ste 4210Evanston, IL 60201-1700 · (847) 570-1010 · Fax (847) 733-5108
Fax(847) 733-5108
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2007
Enumeration DateJuly 13, 2009
Last NPPES UpdateOctober 9, 2019
NPI 1679702591 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

Primary SpecialtyHospitalistAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code208M00000X
License Licensed in IL · 036125451
Definition
Hospitalists are physicians whose primary professional focus is the general medical care of hospitalized patients. Their activities include patient care, teaching, research, and leadership related to Hospital Medicine. The term 'hospitalist' refers to physicians whose practice emphasizes providing care for hospitalized patients.
Also ListedInternal MedicineTaxonomy 207R00000X · License 036125451 (IL)
2650 RIDGE AVE STE 4210, Evanston, IL 60201

Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 12650 Ridge AvenueEvanston, IL 60201 · Phone (847) 570-1010

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Akbar M. Ali 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 ID3375736655
PECOS Enrollment IDI20101019000817
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.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 5

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.

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.
302 services143 patients
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes 99232
Follow-up hospital inpatient care involves daily check-ups while you're admitted in the hospital. Typically, a healthcare provider spends about 25 minutes each day reviewing your condition, adjusting treatment if needed, and answering any questions you might have.
145 services90 patients
Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes 99239
Hospital discharge day management over 30 minutes involves a detailed process to ensure a smooth transition from hospital to home. It includes final examinations, discussion of your hospital stay, post-discharge instructions, and coordinating follow-up care.
125 services122 patients
Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes 99223
Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 70 minutes, refers to the daily medical service provided to patients admitted to the hospital. This includes a comprehensive evaluation, diagnosis, treatment plan, and monitoring of your health condition. It ensures your well-being during your hospital stay.
79 services79 patients
Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes 99222
Initial hospital inpatient care is a service where a healthcare provider spends about 50 minutes per day overseeing your care while you're admitted in the hospital. This includes reviewing your health status, planning your treatment, and ensuring your safety and comfort.
16 services16 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 2

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

Northshore University Healthsystem - Evanston Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Evanston, IL
5/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Other
CMS Certification Number140010
Location2650 Ridge AveEvanston, IL 60201 · Cook County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Swedish Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Chicago, IL
2/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Church
CMS Certification Number140114
Location5145 N California AveChicago, IL 60625 · Cook County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 60201 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.

Medicare Quality Performance CMS QPP · MIPS

Performance in the CMS Quality Payment Program: the MIPS final score across four weighted categories, and the individual quality measures reported to Medicare.

93.08/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored through an Alternative Payment Model
Quality80.79
Promoting Interoperability100
Improvement Activities40

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.

Hospitalist
2650 RIDGE AVE STE 4210
EVANSTON, IL 60201
Hospitalist
2650 RIDGE AVE STE 4210
EVANSTON, IL 60201
Hospitalist
2650 RIDGE AVE STE 4210
EVANSTON, IL 60201
Hospitalist
2650 RIDGE AVE STE 4210
EVANSTON, IL 60201
Internal Medicine (Critical Care Medicine)
2650 RIDGE AVE STE 4210
EVANSTON, IL 60201
Hospitalist
2650 RIDGE AVE STE 4210
EVANSTON, IL 60201
Hospitalist
2650 RIDGE AVE STE 4210
EVANSTON, IL 60201
Hospitalist
2650 RIDGE AVE STE 4210
EVANSTON, IL 60201

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 Akbar Ali's NPI number?

The NPI number for Akbar Ali is 1679702591. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on July 13, 2009.

Where is Akbar Ali located?

Akbar Ali practices at 2650 Ridge Ave Ste 4210, Evanston, IL 60201. The listed phone number is (847) 570-1010.

What is Akbar Ali's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Hospitalist with taxonomy code 208M00000X.

Is Akbar Ali enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Akbar Ali 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.

Is Akbar Ali affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Akbar Ali is affiliated with Northshore University Healthsystem - Evanston Hospital and Swedish Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Akbar Ali was last updated on October 9, 2019. NPI Profile syncs with the weekly NPPES data releases published by CMS.