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ALEXANDER KNIJNIKOV D.O.
NPI 1780992578
Surgery in Elmwood Park, IL

Active since September 15, 2010PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
1950 N. HARLEM AVE., SUBURBAN SURGERY CENTER, ELMWOOD PARK, IL 60707(708) 453-6800(708) 453-3985 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: December 6, 2016. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 30, 2026.

About Alexander Knijnikov D.o. NPPES

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

ALEXANDER KNIJNIKOV D.O. (NPI 1780992578) is an individual surgery provider in Elmwood Park, Illinois, licensed in Illinois (036.140156) and active in the NPI registry since September 2010. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Newton Medical Center, and is a graduate of Other (2010).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1780992578
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy208600000X
Provider Legal NameALEXANDER KNIJNIKOVCredential: D.O.
Location Address1950 N. HARLEM AVE., SUBURBAN SURGERY CENTERElmwood Park, IL 60707-3717
Mailing Address1950 N. Harlem Ave., Suburban Surgery CenterElmwood Park, IL 60707-3717 · (708) 453-6800 · Fax (708) 453-3985
Phone(708) 453-6800
Fax(708) 453-3985
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2010
Enumeration DateSeptember 15, 2010
Last NPPES UpdateDecember 6, 2016
✔ NPI 1780992578 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtySurgeryAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code208600000X
License✔ Licensed in IL · 036.140156
Definition
A general surgeon has expertise related to the diagnosis - preoperative, operative and postoperative management - and management of complications of surgical conditions in the following areas: alimentary tract; abdomen; breast, skin and soft tissue; endocrine system; head and neck surgery; pediatric surgery; surgical critical care; surgical oncology; trauma and burns; and vascular surgery. General surgeons increasingly provide care through the use of minimally invasive and endoscopic techniques. Many general surgeons also possess expertise in transplantation surgery, plastic surgery and cardiothoracic surgery.
1950 N. HARLEM AVE., Elmwood Park, IL 60707
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Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Alexander Knijnikov D.o. 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 ID4082915251
PECOS Enrollment IDI20171106002621
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

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 straightforward or low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 25 minutes 99231
Follow-up hospital inpatient care is a daily service where a healthcare professional checks on your health progress during your hospital stay. Each session typically lasts 15 minutes, involving updates on your condition and adjustments to your treatment plan, if necessary.
14 services11 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Newton Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Newton, NJ
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number310028
Location175 High StNewton, NJ 07860 · Sussex County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 60707 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
$74.80 typical visit price
range $18.97 – $148.12
Typical copayment $18.70 (range $4.74 – $37.03)
Most-billed visit code 99213
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.

SEEMA PILLAI NP
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
1950 N. HARLEM AVE., SUBURBAN SURGERY CENTER
ELMWOOD PARK, IL 60707
Cook County (708) 453-6800

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 Alexander Knijnikov's NPI number?

The NPI number for Alexander Knijnikov is 1780992578. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on September 15, 2010.

Where is Alexander Knijnikov located?

Alexander Knijnikov practices at 1950 N. Harlem Ave. Suburban Surgery Center, Elmwood Park, IL 60707. The listed phone number is (708) 453-6800.

What is Alexander Knijnikov's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Surgery with taxonomy code 208600000X.

Is Alexander Knijnikov enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Alexander Knijnikov 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 Alexander Knijnikov affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Alexander Knijnikov is affiliated with Newton Medical Center.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Alexander Knijnikov was last updated on December 6, 2016. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 9 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.