BENJAMIN ALEJANDRO VAZQUEZ JR. MD
NPI 1700449824
Internal Medicine in Chicago, IL

Q: What is Benjamin Vazquez's NPI number?

The NPI number for Benjamin Vazquez is 1700449824. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on April 15, 2019.

Q: What is Benjamin Vazquez's specialty?

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

Q: When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Benjamin Vazquez was last updated on October 23, 2024. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 23 months 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.

Active since April 15, 2019PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment

1740 W TAYLOR ST, CHICAGO, IL 60612(866) 600-2273 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: October 23, 2024. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

Record update history: Jun 12, 2019, Apr 15, 2019 (2 updates tracked since 2019).

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About Benjamin Alejandro Vazquez Jr. Md NPPES

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

BENJAMIN ALEJANDRO VAZQUEZ JR. MD (NPI 1700449824) is an individual internal medicine provider in Chicago, Illinois, licensed in Illinois (036161204) and active in the NPI registry since April 2019. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with University Of Illinois Hospital And Clinics, and maintains a secondary practice location in Chicago.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1700449824

Entity TypeIndividualMale

Primary Taxonomy207R00000X

Provider Legal NameBENJAMIN ALEJANDRO VAZQUEZ JR.Credential: MD

Location Address1740 W TAYLOR STChicago, IL 60612-7232

Mailing Address840 S Wood StChicago, IL 60612-4325 · (866) 600-2273

Phone(866) 600-2273

Sole ProprietorYes

Medical School CMSUniversity Of Illinois College Of Med (chi/peor/rock/chm-urb)Graduated 2019

Enumeration DateApril 15, 2019

Last NPPES UpdateOctober 23, 20242 updates tracked since enumeration

NPPES CertifiedOctober 23, 2024

✔ NPI 1700449824 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Taxonomy Code207R00000X

Licenses✔ Licensed in IL · 036161204✔ Licensed in IL · 125074616

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.

1740 W TAYLOR ST, Chicago, IL 60612

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Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 15841 S Maryland Ave Ste Mc7082Chicago, IL 60637-1465 · Phone (773) 702-6840 · Fax (773) 702-2230

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

Benjamin Alejandro Vazquez Jr. 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 ID6103151451

PECOS Enrollment IDI20220908003224

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

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

Board Of Trustees Of The University Of Illinois

Same address

Anesthesiology

1740 W TAYLOR ST
Chicago, IL 60612

Reassigned Medicare billing, Illinois enrollment
2,127 clinicians in this Medicare group

NPI 1013136282 (312) 996-4020

Rush University Medical Group

0.4 mi

Internal Medicine

1620 W HARRISON ST
Chicago, IL 60612

Reassigned Medicare billing, Illinois enrollment
2,169 clinicians in this Medicare group

NPI 1093819542 (312) 942-5000

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 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.

165 services54 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.

65 services27 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 services41 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.

33 services33 patients

Hospital discharge day management, 30 minutes or less 99238

Hospital discharge day management of 30 minutes or less includes finalizing your treatment, discussing your progress, and planning after-care at home. It ensures you're ready to leave the hospital and continue recovery safely.

16 services16 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

University Of Illinois Hospital And Clinics

Acute Care Hospitals · Chicago, IL

2/5 CMS rating

OwnershipGovernment - State

CMS Certification Number140150

Location1740 West Taylor St Suite 1400Chicago, IL 60612 · Cook County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 60612 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 3

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

Mycophenolate mofetil, oral, 250 mg J7517

Treatment-Treatment - Miscellaneous · category RX029N

2 suppliers17 claims1,380 services$0.19 avg. paid by Medicare

Pharmacy supply fee for oral anti-cancer, oral anti-emetic or immunosuppressive drug(s); for the first prescription in a 30-day period Q0511

Treatment-Chemotherapy · category RH012N

2 suppliers16 claims16 services$18.88 avg. paid by Medicare

Pharmacy supply fee for oral anti-cancer, oral anti-emetic or immunosuppressive drug(s); for a subsequent prescription in a 30-day period Q0512

Treatment-Chemotherapy · category RH012N

2 suppliers11 claims18 services$12.62 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.

MRS. CATHLEEN CONWAY JENSEN OTR/L

Occupational Therapist

1740 W TAYLOR ST, C100
CHICAGO, IL 60612

Cook County (312) 996-3700

KELLY M HOYERT PA-C

Physician Assistant (Surgical)

1740 W TAYLOR ST, 3F OCC
CHICAGO, IL 60612

Cook County (312) 355-4300

DR. YI-LOONG COLIN WOON M.D.

Orthopaedic Surgery (Adult Reconstructive Orthopaedic Surgery)