BARIATRIC INSTITUTE OF GREATER CHICAGO, LTD
NPI 1821254855
Surgery in Hinsdale, IL

Q: What is Bariatric Institute Of Greater Chicago, Ltd's specialty?

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

Active since July 30, 2008

110 N QUINCY ST, HINSDALE, IL 60521(630) 468-2545(630) 986-5591 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 30, 2008. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

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About Bariatric Institute Of Greater Chicago, Ltd NPPES

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

BARIATRIC INSTITUTE OF GREATER CHICAGO, LTD (NPI 1821254855) is a healthcare organization registered as a surgery in Hinsdale, Illinois and active in the NPI registry since July 2008. The organization lists Vafa Shayani, President, as its authorized official.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1821254855

Entity TypeOrganization

Primary Taxonomy208600000X

Legal Business NameBARIATRIC INSTITUTE OF GREATER CHICAGO, LTD

Location Address110 N QUINCY STHinsdale, IL 60521-3050

Mailing AddressPo Box 84Hinsdale, IL 60522-0084 · (630) 468-2545 · Fax (630) 986-5591

Phone(630) 468-2545

Fax(630) 986-5591

Organization SubpartNo

Authorized OfficialVafa ShayaniPresident · (630) 468-2545

Enumeration DateJuly 30, 2008

✔ NPI 1821254855 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtySurgeryAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Taxonomy Code208600000X

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.

110 N QUINCY ST, Hinsdale, IL 60521

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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 SINGLE SPECIALTY GROUP

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Ambetter Health, Ambetter Health of Delaware.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Bariatric Institute Of Greater Chicago, Ltd is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

Clinicians Billing Medicare Through This Organization

Medicare enrollment records show 1 clinician reassigns Medicare billing to Bariatric Institute Of Greater Chicago, Ltd, which bills Medicare for the services this clinician delivers.

Clinician (1)

Vafa Shayani, MD

General Surgery

NPI 1134193220

121 N ELM ST
Hinsdale, IL 60521

(630) 468-2545

✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare1.2 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 Bariatric Institute Of Greater Chicago, Ltd's NPI number?

The NPI number for Bariatric Institute Of Greater Chicago, Ltd is 1821254855. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on July 30, 2008.

Where is Bariatric Institute Of Greater Chicago, Ltd located?

Bariatric Institute Of Greater Chicago, Ltd is located at 110 N Quincy St, Hinsdale, IL 60521. The listed phone number is (630) 468-2545.

What is Bariatric Institute Of Greater Chicago, Ltd's specialty?

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

Is Bariatric Institute Of Greater Chicago, Ltd enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Bariatric Institute Of Greater Chicago, Ltd is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

How many clinicians bill Medicare through Bariatric Institute Of Greater Chicago, Ltd?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), 1 clinician (General Surgery) reassigns their Medicare billing to Bariatric Institute Of Greater Chicago, Ltd. 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. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

What insurance does Bariatric Institute Of Greater Chicago, Ltd accept?

Health plans from Ambetter Health and Ambetter Health of Delaware list Bariatric Institute Of Greater Chicago, Ltd as in-network in at least one marketplace plan. Coverage varies by plan and year; verify with the insurer or the provider before a visit.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Bariatric Institute Of Greater Chicago, Ltd was last updated on July 30, 2008. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 18 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.