RACHEL BUCHEK
NPI 1679956866
Physician Assistant - Medical in Lake Forest, IL

Active since July 07, 2015PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
94.1/100
CMS Quality Rating
660 N WESTMORELAND RD, LAKE FOREST, IL 60045(847) 234-5600 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 7, 2015. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

About Rachel Buchek NPPES

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

RACHEL BUCHEK (NPI 1679956866) is an individual medical provider in Lake Forest, Illinois, licensed in Illinois (085.005473) and active in the NPI registry since July 2015. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Northwestern Lake Forest Hospital, and is a graduate of Rush Medical College Of Rush University (2015).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1679956866
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy363AM0700X
Provider Legal NameRACHEL BUCHEK
Location Address660 N WESTMORELAND RDLake Forest, IL 60045-1659
Mailing Address1922 N Derbyshire LnArlington Heights, IL 60004-3351 · (224) 305-1359
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSRush Medical College Of Rush UniversityGraduated 2015
Enumeration DateJuly 7, 2015
NPI 1679956866 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

Primary SpecialtyPhysician Assistant · MedicalPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Taxonomy Code363AM0700X
License Licensed in IL · 085.005473
Also ListedRegistered NurseTaxonomy 163W00000X · License 041.393894 (IL)
660 N WESTMORELAND RD, Lake Forest, IL 60045

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

Rachel Buchek 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 ID3779892641
PECOS Enrollment IDI20151014003424
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 3

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.
207 services104 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.
45 services45 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.
42 services42 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Northwestern Lake Forest Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Lake Forest, IL
5/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Other
CMS Certification Number140130
Location1000 N Westmoreland RoadLake Forest, IL 60045 · Lake County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

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.

94.1/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored through an Alternative Payment Model
Quality82.59
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.

Pathology (Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology)
660 N WESTMORELAND RD
LAKE FOREST, IL 60045
Obstetrics & Gynecology
660 N WESTMORELAND RD, SUITE 302
LAKE FOREST, IL 60045
Hospitalist
660 N WESTMORELAND RD
LAKE FOREST, IL 60045
Anesthesiology
660 N WESTMORELAND RD
LAKE FOREST, IL 60045
Audiologist
660 N WESTMORELAND RD
LAKE FOREST, IL 60045
Physician Assistant
660 N WESTMORELAND RD
LAKE FOREST, IL 60045
Clinical Nurse Specialist (Critical Care Medicine)
660 N WESTMORELAND RD
LAKE FOREST, IL 60045
Clinic/Center (Radiology)
660 N WESTMORELAND RD, RADIOLOGY DEPARTMENT
LAKE FOREST, IL 60045

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 Rachel Buchek's NPI number?

The NPI number for Rachel Buchek is 1679956866. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on July 7, 2015.

Where is Rachel Buchek located?

Rachel Buchek practices at 660 N Westmoreland Rd, Lake Forest, IL 60045. The listed phone number is (847) 234-5600.

What is Rachel Buchek's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Physician Assistant, specializing in Medical, with taxonomy code 363AM0700X.

Is Rachel Buchek enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Rachel Buchek 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 Rachel Buchek affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Rachel Buchek is affiliated with Northwestern Lake Forest Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Rachel Buchek was last updated on July 7, 2015. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 11 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.