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ILLINOIS ANESTHESIA SPECIALISTS LLC
NPI 1740642321
Anesthesiology in Chicago, IL

Active since March 23, 2016
1644 E 53RD ST, CHICAGO, IL 60615(773) 752-6340 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: August 11, 2021. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

Record update history: Aug 11, 2021, Jan 29, 2020, Mar 23, 2016 (3 updates tracked since 2016).

About Illinois Anesthesia Specialists Llc NPPES

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

ILLINOIS ANESTHESIA SPECIALISTS LLC (NPI 1740642321) is a healthcare organization registered as an anesthesiology in Chicago, Illinois and active in the NPI registry since March 2016. The organization lists Melissa M Rice, Administrator, as its authorized official.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1740642321
Entity TypeOrganization
Primary Taxonomy207L00000X
Legal Business NameILLINOIS ANESTHESIA SPECIALISTS LLC
Location Address1644 E 53RD STChicago, IL 60615-4210
Mailing Address9680 Golf RdDes Plaines, IL 60016-1522 · (630) 410-7700 · Fax (773) 409-5101
Phone(773) 752-6340
Organization SubpartNo
Authorized OfficialMelissa M RiceAdministrator · (224) 500-3339
Enumeration DateMarch 23, 2016
Last NPPES UpdateAugust 11, 20213 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedApril 21, 2021
✔ NPI 1740642321 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyAnesthesiologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207L00000X
Definition
An anesthesiologist is trained to provide pain relief and maintenance, or restoration, of a stable condition during and immediately following an operation or an obstetric or diagnostic procedure. The anesthesiologist assesses the risk of the patient undergoing surgery and optimizes the patient's condition prior to, during and after surgery. In addition to these management responsibilities, the anesthesiologist provides medical management and consultation in pain management and critical care medicine. Anesthesiologists diagnose and treat acute, long-standing and cancer pain problems; diagnose and treat patients with critical illnesses or severe injuries; direct resuscitation in the care of patients with cardiac or respiratory emergencies, including the need for artificial ventilation; and supervise post-anesthesia recovery.
1644 E 53RD ST, Chicago, IL 60615
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Group Practice 1

Group TaxonomyThis provdier is a business group of one or more individual practitioners, all of who practice with the same area of specialization.193400000X MULTIPLE SINGLE SPECIALTY GROUP

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment and the clinicians who bill Medicare through this organization, from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Illinois Anesthesia Specialists Llc is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

Clinicians Billing Medicare Through This Organization

6

Medicare enrollment records show 6 clinicians reassign Medicare billing to Illinois Anesthesia Specialists LLC, which bills Medicare for the services they deliver. They are listed nearest first.

Clinicians, nearest first (6)

Thomas Pontinen, M.D.
Pain Management
NPI 1467617514
9700 GOLF ROAD
Des Plaines, IL 60016
(773) 482-5800
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare23 mi
Andrei Rakic, MD
Anesthesiology
NPI 1639375496
9700 GOLF ROAD
Des Plaines, IL 60616
(773) 482-5800
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare23 mi
Mark Farag, M.D.
Anesthesiology
NPI 1346565991
9680 GOLF RD
Des Plaines, IL 60016
(773) 767-2225
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare23 mi
Darrel Saldanha, M.D.
Anesthesiology
NPI 1225272875
9680 GOLF RD SECOND FLOOR
Des Plaines, IL 60016
(773) 482-5800
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare23 mi
Jalaja Piska, MD
Anesthesiology
NPI 1427035815
10095 W LINCOLN HWY
Frankfort, IL 60423
(815) 806-0400
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare25 mi
Randa Sawan, MD
Anesthesiology
NPI 1699750406
1304 DUNROBIN RD
Naperville, IL 60540
(630) 778-6775
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare28 mi

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

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 Illinois Anesthesia Specialists LLC's NPI number?

The NPI number for Illinois Anesthesia Specialists LLC is 1740642321. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on March 23, 2016.

Where is Illinois Anesthesia Specialists LLC located?

Illinois Anesthesia Specialists LLC is located at 1644 E 53rd St, Chicago, IL 60615. The listed phone number is (773) 752-6340.

What is Illinois Anesthesia Specialists LLC's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Anesthesiology with taxonomy code 207L00000X.

Is Illinois Anesthesia Specialists LLC enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Illinois Anesthesia Specialists LLC is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

How many clinicians bill Medicare through Illinois Anesthesia Specialists LLC?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), 6 clinicians in 2 Medicare specialties reassign their Medicare billing to Illinois Anesthesia Specialists LLC. A 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 the clinician's services. The largest specialties are Anesthesiology (5) and Pain Management (1). Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Illinois Anesthesia Specialists LLC was last updated on August 11, 2021. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 5 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.