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DR. KARIS LINDY JOY TEKWANI M.D.
NPI 1780840769
Emergency Medicine in Oak Lawn, IL

Active since July 30, 2008PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
4440 W 95TH ST, OAK LAWN, IL 60453(708) 684-5375(708) 684-1028 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 9, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

Record update history: Jul 9, 2025, Sep 10, 2024, Dec 20, 2021 and 2 more (5 updates tracked since 2016).

About Dr. Karis Lindy Joy Tekwani M.d. NPPES

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

DR. KARIS LINDY JOY TEKWANI M.D. (NPI 1780840769) is an individual emergency medicine provider in Oak Lawn, Illinois, licensed in Illinois (036.121486) and active in the NPI registry since July 2008. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Advocate Christ Hospital & Medical Center, and maintains a secondary practice location in Burr Ridge.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1780840769
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy207P00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. KARIS LINDY JOY TEKWANICredential: M.D.
Location Address4440 W 95TH STOak Lawn, IL 60453-2600
Mailing Address4440 W 95th StOak Lawn, IL 60453-2600 · (708) 684-5375 · Fax (708) 684-1028
Phone(708) 684-5375
Fax(708) 684-1028
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSRush Medical College Of Rush UniversityGraduated 2006
Enumeration DateJuly 30, 2008
Last NPPES UpdateJuly 9, 20255 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedJuly 9, 2025
✔ NPI 1780840769 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyEmergency MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207P00000X
License✔ Licensed in IL · 036.121486
Definition
An emergency physician focuses on the immediate decision making and action necessary to prevent death or any further disability both in the pre-hospital setting by directing emergency medical technicians and in the emergency department. The emergency physician provides immediate recognition, evaluation, care, stabilization and disposition of a generally diversified population of adult and pediatric patients in response to acute illness and injury.
Also ListedInternal Medicine · RheumatologyTaxonomy 207RR0500X · License 036121486 (IL)
4440 W 95TH ST, Oak Lawn, IL 60453
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Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 116W300 83rd StBurr Ridge, IL 60527-5892 · Phone (630) 349-5599 · Fax (877) 883-9813

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

Dr. Karis Lindy Joy Tekwani M.d. 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 ID8628128535
PECOS Enrollment IDI20090616000398
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 3

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.

Emergency department visit with high level of medical decision making 99285
An emergency department visit for severe conditions is when you urgently seek medical help due to serious health issues. These could be severe injuries, breathing problems, unbearable pain, or sudden severe illness. Doctors and nurses will provide immediate care to stabilize your condition.
91 services90 patients
Emergency department visit with moderate level of medical decision making 99284
An emergency department visit for a high-severity issue means you're experiencing a serious health problem that needs immediate attention. This could be a severe injury, serious illness, or life-threatening condition. Medical professionals will provide urgent care to stabilize your condition.
29 services29 patients
Critical care, first 30-74 minutes 99291
Critical care involves immediate and constant attention by a team of specially-trained health professionals. It's for patients with life-threatening conditions, requiring first 30-74 minutes of intense monitoring and treatment.
12 services12 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Advocate Christ Hospital & Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Oak Lawn, IL
2/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Church
CMS Certification Number140208
Location4440 W 95th StreetOak Lawn, IL 60453 · Cook County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 60453 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 20

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

DR. MARK ADRIAN FAASSE MD
Urology
4440 W 95TH ST
OAK LAWN, IL 60453
Cook County (708) 684-4557
DR. MANDY LUMA ENSHIWAT M.D.
Internal Medicine
4440 W 95TH ST
OAK LAWN, IL 60453
Cook County (708) 684-8000
DR. KIM MARIE MIILLER MA, PSYD
Psychologist (Clinical)
4440 W 95TH ST
OAK LAWN, IL 60453
Cook County (708) 684-7482
JENNIFER MARSIGLIO
Occupational Therapist (Physical Rehabilitation)
4440 W 95TH ST
OAK LAWN, IL 60453
Cook County (708) 684-5425
TRACI LYNN TAGUE MA, CCC-SLP
Speech-Language Pathologist
4440 W 95TH ST
OAK LAWN, IL 60453
Cook County (708) 684-1989
ELIZABETH A FOLLIARD OTR/L
Occupational Therapist
4440 W 95TH ST
OAK LAWN, IL 60453
Cook County (708) 684-5369
MICHAEL CIRONE M.D.
Emergency Medicine
4440 W 95TH ST
OAK LAWN, IL 60453
Cook County (708) 684-5375
ANNA MANILLA
Speech-Language Pathologist
4440 W 95TH ST
OAK LAWN, IL 60453
Cook County (248) 701-7523

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 Karis Tekwani's NPI number?

The NPI number for Karis Tekwani is 1780840769. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on July 30, 2008.

Where is Karis Tekwani located?

Karis Tekwani practices at 4440 W 95th St, Oak Lawn, IL 60453. The listed phone number is (708) 684-5375.

What is Karis Tekwani's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Emergency Medicine with taxonomy code 207P00000X.

Is Karis Tekwani enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Karis Tekwani 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 Karis Tekwani affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Karis Tekwani is affiliated with Advocate Christ Hospital & Medical Center.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Karis Tekwani was last updated on July 9, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 12 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.