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EDITH J CHERNOFF
NPI 1699870477
Medical Genetics - Clinical Genetics (M.D.) in Chicago, IL

Active since September 14, 2006PECOS Enrolled
5841 S MARYLAND AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60637(888) 824-0200 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: January 31, 2024. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

Record update history: Dec 13, 2023, Oct 24, 2022, May 19, 2022 and 3 more (6 updates tracked since 2020).

About Edith J Chernoff NPPES

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

EDITH J CHERNOFF (NPI 1699870477) is an individual clinical genetics (m.d.) provider in Chicago, Illinois, licensed in Illinois (036-103858) and active in the NPI registry since September 2006. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and maintains a secondary practice location in Oak Lawn.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1699870477
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy207SG0201X
Provider Legal NameEDITH J CHERNOFF
Location Address5841 S MARYLAND AVEChicago, IL 60637-1443
Mailing Address150 Harvester Dr, Suite 300Burr Ridge, IL 60527-5919
Phone(888) 824-0200
Sole ProprietorNo
Enumeration DateSeptember 14, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateJanuary 31, 20246 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedJanuary 31, 2024
✔ NPI 1699870477 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyMedical Genetics · Clinical Genetics (M.D.)Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207SG0201X
License✔ Licensed in IL · 036-103858
Definition
A clinical geneticist demonstrates competence in providing comprehensive diagnostic, management and counseling services for genetic disorders.
Also ListedPediatricsTaxonomy 208000000X · License 036103858 (IL)
5841 S MARYLAND AVE, Chicago, IL 60637
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Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 14440 W 95th StOak Lawn, IL 60453-2600 · Phone (708) 684-2529

Accepted Insurance

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

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Edith J Chernoff is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

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

2

Medicare enrollment records show Edith Chernoff reassigns Medicare billing to 2 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

University Of Chicago
Same address
Multi-Specialty
5841 S MARYLAND AVE, UCPG/MC 1099
Chicago, IL 60637
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Illinois enrollment
  • 2,237 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1821048786 (773) 702-9200
Advocate Health & Hospitals Corporation
8.1 mi
Medical Specialty
4440 W 95TH ST
Oak Lawn, IL 60453
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Illinois enrollment
  • Medicare enrollment name: Advocate Health And Hospitals Corporation
  • 4,870 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1912936014 (847) 390-5900

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

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.

DR. DON MARTINEZ M.D.
Radiology (Diagnostic Radiology)
5841 S MARYLAND AVE
CHICAGO, IL 60637
Cook County (773) 926-8318
ALEXANDRA DUMITRESCU
Internal Medicine
5841 S MARYLAND AVE
CHICAGO, IL 60637
Cook County (888) 824-0200
PELEG HOROWITZ
Neurological Surgery
5841 S MARYLAND AVE
CHICAGO, IL 60637
Cook County (888) 824-0200
SANDEEP GURBUXANI
Pathology (Hematology)
5841 S MARYLAND AVE
CHICAGO, IL 60637
Cook County (888) 824-0200
DR. NIREN GANDRA M.D.
Internal Medicine
5841 S MARYLAND AVE
CHICAGO, IL 60637
Cook County (773) 702-0240
ALLIE DAKROUB MD MS
Internal Medicine
5841 S MARYLAND AVE
CHICAGO, IL 60637
Cook County (773) 702-1000
SCOTT VASHER MD
Internal Medicine (Pulmonary Disease)
5841 S MARYLAND AVE
CHICAGO, IL 60637
Cook County (773) 702-1000
DR. NATHAN CHARLES NOWALK M.D.
Internal Medicine (Pulmonary Disease)
5841 S MARYLAND AVE
CHICAGO, IL 60637
Cook County (888) 824-0200

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 Edith Chernoff's NPI number?

The NPI number for Edith Chernoff is 1699870477. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on September 14, 2006.

Where is Edith Chernoff located?

Edith Chernoff practices at 5841 S Maryland Ave, Chicago, IL 60637. The listed phone number is (888) 824-0200.

What is Edith Chernoff's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Medical Genetics, specializing in Clinical Genetics (M.D.), with taxonomy code 207SG0201X.

Is Edith Chernoff enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Edith Chernoff is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

Which organizations bill Medicare for Edith Chernoff's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Edith Chernoff reassigns Medicare benefits to 2 organizations: University Of Chicago (Chicago, IL) and Advocate Health & Hospitals Corporation (Oak Lawn, IL). 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 Edith Chernoff's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Edith Chernoff accept?

Health plans from Ambetter Health, Ambetter Health of Delaware and Oscar Health list Edith Chernoff 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 Edith Chernoff was last updated on January 31, 2024. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 2 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.