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LAYA CHARARA
NPI 1821539032
Hospitalist in Palos Heights, IL

Active since March 20, 2017PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
94.1/100
CMS Quality Rating
12251 S 80TH AVE, PALOS HEIGHTS, IL 60463(708) 923-5869(708) 923-5859 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: November 29, 2021. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 30, 2026.

Record update history: Nov 29, 2021, Jun 26, 2020, Mar 19, 2020 and 2 more (5 updates tracked since 2017).

About Laya Charara NPPES

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

LAYA CHARARA (NPI 1821539032) is an individual hospitalist provider in Palos Heights, Illinois, licensed in Illinois (036150362) and active in the NPI registry since March 2017. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Palos Community Hospital, and is a graduate of Michigan State University College Of Human Medicine (2017).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1821539032
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy208M00000X
Provider Legal NameLAYA CHARARA
Location Address12251 S 80TH AVEPalos Heights, IL 60463-1256
Mailing Address12251 S 80th Ave Ste 1630Palos Heights, IL 60463-1256 · (708) 923-5869 · Fax (708) 923-5859
Phone(708) 923-5869
Fax(708) 923-5859
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSMichigan State University College Of Human MedicineGraduated 2017
Enumeration DateMarch 20, 2017
Last NPPES UpdateNovember 29, 20215 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedNovember 29, 2021
✔ NPI 1821539032 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 · 036150362
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.
Also ListedInternal MedicineTaxonomy 207R00000X · License 036150362 (IL)
12251 S 80TH AVE, Palos Heights, IL 60463
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Other Identifiers 1

Medicaid036150362IL

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

Laya Charara 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 ID3375804131
PECOS Enrollment IDI20200430002450
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 6

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.
717 services284 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.
215 services209 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.
75 services75 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.
33 services22 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.
14 services14 patients
Hospital discharge day management, 30 minutes or less 99238
Hospital discharge day management of 30 minutes or less includes finalizing your treatment, discussing your progress, and planning after-care at home. It ensures you're ready to leave the hospital and continue recovery safely.
14 services14 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 60463 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

Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims 2

Durable medical equipment, devices and supplies this provider ordered from DME suppliers for patients, from Medicare fee-for-service claims.

Portable gaseous oxygen system, rental; includes portable container, regulator, flowmeter, humidifier, cannula or mask, and tubing E0431
DME-Oxygen and Supplies · category DC000N
2 suppliers46 claims46 services$14.36 avg. paid by Medicare
Oxygen concentrator, single delivery port, capable of delivering 85 percent or greater oxygen concentration at the prescribed flow rate E1390
DME-Oxygen and Supplies · category DC002N
1 supplier50 claims50 services$63.28 avg. paid by Medicare
Dollar amounts are the average Medicare paid the supplier per service. They are not the cost to the patient.

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.

MATTHEW SCOTT KOMINSKY MD
Anesthesiology
12251 S 80TH AVE
PALOS HEIGHTS, IL 60463
Cook County (708) 923-4000
NOOR BADER APRN, CRNA
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
12251 S 80TH AVE
PALOS HEIGHTS, IL 60463
Cook County (708) 923-3936
DR. JOSEPH C BREMER JR. M.D.
Emergency Medicine
12251 S 80TH AVE
PALOS HEIGHTS, IL 60463
Cook County (708) 923-5800
MARIKAY T GAZDA LCSW
Social Worker (Clinical)
12251 S 80TH AVE
PALOS HEIGHTS, IL 60463
Cook County (708) 923-4941
MICHAEL J BAUTISTA M.D.
Anesthesiology
12251 S 80TH AVE, PALOS COMMUNITY HOSPITAL
PALOS HEIGHTS, IL 60463
Cook County (708) 923-5700
VALERIE SAFFAR APRN, CNP
Nurse Practitioner
12251 S 80TH AVE
PALOS HEIGHTS, IL 60463
Cook County (708) 923-5869
WINSTON DANG MD
Hospitalist
12251 S 80TH AVE
PALOS HEIGHTS, IL 60463
Cook County (708) 923-4000
EMILY MACKANIN PT
Physical Therapist
12251 S 80TH AVE
PALOS HEIGHTS, IL 60463
Cook County (708) 923-3368

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 Laya Charara's NPI number?

The NPI number for Laya Charara is 1821539032. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on March 20, 2017.

Where is Laya Charara located?

Laya Charara practices at 12251 S 80th Ave, Palos Heights, IL 60463. The listed phone number is (708) 923-5869.

What is Laya Charara's specialty?

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

Is Laya Charara enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Laya Charara 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 Laya Charara affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Laya Charara is affiliated with Palos Community Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Laya Charara was last updated on November 29, 2021. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 4 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.