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FRED ZAR
NPI 1720191208
Internal Medicine - Infectious Disease in Chicago, IL

Active since August 17, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
87.08/100
CMS Quality Rating
1740 W TAYLOR ST, CHICAGO, IL 60612(866) 600-2273 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: June 24, 2008. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

About Fred Zar NPPES

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

FRED ZAR (NPI 1720191208) is an individual infectious disease provider in Chicago, Illinois, licensed in Illinois (036061566) and active in the NPI registry since August 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with University Of Illinois Hospital And Clinics, and is a graduate of University Of Illinois College Of Med (chi/peor/rock/chm-urb) (1979).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1720191208
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207RI0200X
Provider Legal NameFRED ZAR
Location Address1740 W TAYLOR STChicago, IL 60612-7232
Mailing Address840 S Wood St, 440 Csn, Mc 718Chicago, IL 60612-4325 · (312) 996-5014 · Fax (312) 413-1343
Phone(866) 600-2273
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSUniversity Of Illinois College Of Med (chi/peor/rock/chm-urb)Graduated 1979
Enumeration DateAugust 17, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateJune 24, 2008
✔ NPI 1720191208 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal Medicine · Infectious DiseaseAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207RI0200X
License✔ Licensed in IL · 036061566
Definition
An internist who deals with infectious diseases of all types and in all organ systems. Conditions requiring selective use of antibiotics call for this special skill. This physician often diagnoses and treats AIDS patients and patients with fevers which have not been explained. Infectious disease specialists may also have expertise in preventive medicine and travel medicine.
1740 W TAYLOR ST, Chicago, IL 60612
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Other Identifiers 1

Medicare UPIND15479

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

Fred Zar 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 ID9739341272
PECOS Enrollment IDI20120430000684
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 2

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 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.
37 services16 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.
15 services15 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.

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.

87.08/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Quality70.79
Promoting Interoperability100
Improvement Activities40
Cost52.82

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)
1740 W TAYLOR ST
CHICAGO, IL 60612
Cook County (866) 600-2273
VIDHI SRIVASTAVA MD
Anesthesiology
1740 W TAYLOR ST
CHICAGO, IL 60612
Cook County (866) 600-2273
AMY PHAM D.O.
Pediatrics (Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine)
1740 W TAYLOR ST
CHICAGO, IL 60612
Cook County (866) 600-2273
WILSON CHING M.D.
Family Medicine
1740 W TAYLOR ST
CHICAGO, IL 60612
Cook County (866) 600-2273
ADRIENNE BERMAN MD
Ophthalmology
1740 W TAYLOR ST
CHICAGO, IL 60612
Cook County (866) 600-2273
JOSEPH S COLLA M.D.
Emergency Medicine
1740 W TAYLOR ST
CHICAGO, IL 60612
Cook County (312) 996-8177

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 Fred Zar's NPI number?

The NPI number for Fred Zar is 1720191208. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on August 17, 2006.

Where is Fred Zar located?

Fred Zar practices at 1740 W Taylor St, Chicago, IL 60612. The listed phone number is (866) 600-2273.

What is Fred Zar's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine, specializing in Infectious Disease, with taxonomy code 207RI0200X.

Is Fred Zar enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Fred Zar 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 Fred Zar affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Fred Zar is affiliated with University Of Illinois Hospital And Clinics.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Fred Zar was last updated on June 24, 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.