KARIM ABOU EL JOUD
NPI 1770043895
Hospitalist in Chicago, IL

Active since March 24, 2019PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
94.1/100
CMS Quality Rating
836 W WELLINGTON AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60657(773) 296-5424 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: November 28, 2022. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: July 26, 2026.

Record update history: Nov 28, 2022, Mar 24, 2019 (2 updates tracked since 2019).

About Karim Abou El Joud NPPES

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

KARIM ABOU EL JOUD (NPI 1770043895) is an individual hospitalist provider in Chicago, Illinois, licensed in Illinois (036160951) and active in the NPI registry since March 2019. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Palos Community Hospital, and is a graduate of Other (2015).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1770043895
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy208M00000X
Provider Legal NameKARIM ABOU EL JOUD
Location Address836 W WELLINGTON AVEChicago, IL 60657-5147
Mailing Address836 W Wellington AveChicago, IL 60657-5147 · (773) 296-5424
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2015
Enumeration DateMarch 24, 2019
Last NPPES UpdateNovember 28, 20222 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedNovember 28, 2022
NPI 1770043895 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

Primary SpecialtyHospitalistAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code208M00000X
License Licensed in IL · 036160951
Definition

Hospitalists are physicians whose primary professional focus is the general medical care of hospitalized patients. Their activities include patient care, teaching, research, and leadership related to Hospital Medicine. The term 'hospitalist' refers to physicians whose practice emphasizes providing care for hospitalized patients.

836 W WELLINGTON AVE, Chicago, IL 60657

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

Karim Abou El Joud 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 ID1658754387
PECOS Enrollment IDI20220812002956
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 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.
532 services203 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.
220 services216 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.
169 services96 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.
40 services40 patients
Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes 99222
Initial hospital inpatient care is a service where a healthcare provider spends about 50 minutes per day overseeing your care while you're admitted in the hospital. This includes reviewing your health status, planning your treatment, and ensuring your safety and comfort.
18 services18 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Palos Community Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Palos Heights, IL
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number140062
Location12251 South 80th AvenuePalos Heights, IL 60463 · Cook County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 60657 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.

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.

Internal Medicine
836 W WELLINGTON AVE
CHICAGO, IL 60657
Obstetrics & Gynecology
836 W WELLINGTON AVE
CHICAGO, IL 60657
Pharmacist
836 W WELLINGTON AVE
CHICAGO, IL 60657
Emergency Medicine
836 W WELLINGTON AVE
CHICAGO, IL 60657
Pediatrics (Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine)
836 W WELLINGTON AVE, ROOM 3614
CHICAGO, IL 60657
Emergency Medicine
836 W WELLINGTON AVE
CHICAGO, IL 60657
Emergency Medicine
836 W WELLINGTON AVE, EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT
CHICAGO, IL 60657
Emergency Medicine
836 W WELLINGTON AVE
CHICAGO, IL 60657

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 Karim Abou El Joud's NPI number?

The NPI number for Karim Abou El Joud is 1770043895. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on March 24, 2019.

Where is Karim Abou El Joud located?

Karim Abou El Joud practices at 836 W Wellington Ave, Chicago, IL 60657. The listed phone number is (773) 296-5424.

What is Karim Abou El Joud's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Hospitalist with taxonomy code 208M00000X.

Is Karim Abou El Joud enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Karim Abou El Joud 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 Karim Abou El Joud affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Karim Abou El Joud is affiliated with Palos Community Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Karim Abou El Joud was last updated on November 28, 2022. NPI Profile syncs with the weekly NPPES data releases published by CMS.