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ESTHER KWARA MD
NPI 1780355826
Pediatrics in Chicago, IL

Active since September 27, 2021PECOS Enrolled
4822 S COTTAGE GROVE AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60615(312) 926-7337 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: September 15, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

Record update history: Sep 15, 2025, Mar 18, 2025, Sep 27, 2021 (3 updates tracked since 2021).

About Esther Kwara Md NPPES

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

ESTHER KWARA MD (NPI 1780355826) is an individual pediatrics provider in Chicago, Illinois, licensed in Illinois (036174133) and active in the NPI registry since September 2021. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of Morehouse School Of Medicine (2022).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1780355826
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy208000000X
Provider Legal NameESTHER KWARACredential: MD
Location Address4822 S COTTAGE GROVE AVEChicago, IL 60615
Mailing Address4822 S Cottage Grove AveChicago, IL 60615 · (312) 926-7337
Phone(312) 926-7337
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSMorehouse School Of MedicineGraduated 2022
Enumeration DateSeptember 27, 2021
Last NPPES UpdateSeptember 15, 20253 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedSeptember 15, 2025
✔ NPI 1780355826 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyPediatricsAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code208000000X
License✔ Licensed in IL · 036174133
Definition
A pediatrician is concerned with the physical, emotional and social health of children from birth to young adulthood. Care encompasses a broad spectrum of health services ranging from preventive healthcare to the diagnosis and treatment of acute and chronic diseases. A pediatrician deals with biological, social and environmental influences on the developing child, and with the impact of disease and dysfunction on development.
4822 S COTTAGE GROVE AVE, Chicago, IL 60615
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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)

Esther Kwara Md is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

PECOS PAC ID7810484029
PECOS Enrollment IDI20251013001796
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 Reassignment

Medicare enrollment records show Esther Kwara reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

Northwestern Medical Faculty Foundation
37 mi
Multi-Specialty
DEPT 5777
Carol Stream, IL 60122
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Illinois enrollment
  • 4,817 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1346235314 (855) 694-2866

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

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 60615 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
$94.06 typical visit price
range $60.08 – $183.39
Typical copayment $23.51 (range $15.02 – $45.84)
Most-billed visit code 99203
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.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

WEN W JIANG PHARMD
Pharmacist (Pharmacist Clinician (PhC)/ Clinical Pharmacy Specialist)
4822 S COTTAGE GROVE AVE
CHICAGO, IL 60615
Cook County (312) 921-1150

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 Esther Kwara's NPI number?

The NPI number for Esther Kwara is 1780355826. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on September 27, 2021.

Where is Esther Kwara located?

Esther Kwara practices at 4822 S Cottage Grove Ave, Chicago, IL 60615. The listed phone number is (312) 926-7337.

What is Esther Kwara's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Pediatrics with taxonomy code 208000000X.

Is Esther Kwara enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Esther Kwara is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

Which organization bills Medicare for Esther Kwara's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Esther Kwara reassigns Medicare benefits to Northwestern Medical Faculty Foundation (Carol Stream, IL). The 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 Esther Kwara's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Esther Kwara was last updated on September 15, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 13 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.