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BERNICE FOKUM
NPI 1821618034
Emergency Medicine in Chicago, IL

Active since April 17, 2020PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
97.71/100
CMS Quality Rating
5841 S MARYLAND AVE # MC5068, CHICAGO, IL 60637(773) 834-6107 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: June 2, 2020. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

Record update history: Jun 2, 2020, Apr 17, 2020 (2 updates tracked since 2020).

About Bernice Fokum NPPES

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

BERNICE FOKUM (NPI 1821618034) is an individual emergency medicine provider in Chicago, Illinois, licensed in Illinois (125.076842) and active in the NPI registry since April 2020. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with The University Of Chicago Medical Center, and is a graduate of Emory University School Of Medicine (2020).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1821618034
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy207P00000X
Provider Legal NameBERNICE FOKUM
Location Address5841 S MARYLAND AVE # MC5068Chicago, IL 60637-1443
Mailing Address180 Harvester Dr Ste 110Burr Ridge, IL 60527-6686 · (773) 702-1150
Phone(773) 834-6107
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSEmory University School Of MedicineGraduated 2020
Enumeration DateApril 17, 2020
Last NPPES UpdateJune 2, 20202 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedJune 2, 2020
✔ NPI 1821618034 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyEmergency MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207P00000X
License✔ Licensed in IL · 125.076842
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.
5841 S MARYLAND AVE # MC5068, Chicago, IL 60637
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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

Bernice Fokum 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 ID1557785680
PECOS Enrollment IDI20231102001006, I20240612003372
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 2

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.
97 services96 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.
23 services22 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

The University Of Chicago Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Chicago, IL
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number140088
Location5841 South MarylandChicago, IL 60637 · Cook County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 60637 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.

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.

97.71/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored through an Alternative Payment Model
Quality75.43
Promoting Interoperability100
Improvement Activities40

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.

RACHEL MARIE WHITTAKER
Emergency Medicine
5841 S MARYLAND AVE # MC5068
CHICAGO, IL 60637
Cook County (773) 702-9109
MEREDITH HOLLENDER
Emergency Medicine
5841 S MARYLAND AVE # MC5068
CHICAGO, IL 60637
Cook County (737) 029-5007
JACLYN WECHT MD
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
5841 S MARYLAND AVE # MC5068
CHICAGO, IL 60637
Cook County (773) 702-9500
UNIVERSITY OF CHICAGO MEDICAL CENTER
General Acute Care Hospital
5841 S MARYLAND AVE # MC5068
CHICAGO, IL 60637
Cook County (773) 702-1000
DR. MICHAEL MCGARY MD
Emergency Medicine
5841 S MARYLAND AVE # MC5068
CHICAGO, IL 60637
Cook County (773) 702-7624
JULIA CAROLYN MURRAY MD
Emergency Medicine
5841 S MARYLAND AVE # MC5068
CHICAGO, IL 60637
Cook County (773) 702-9500
DR. ALI SHAMMOUT MD
Emergency Medicine
5841 S MARYLAND AVE # MC5068
CHICAGO, IL 60637
Cook County (773) 702-9500
MOHAMED ALHADI HAMOUDA MD
Emergency Medicine
5841 S MARYLAND AVE # MC5068
CHICAGO, IL 60637
Cook County (773) 702-3820

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 Bernice Fokum's NPI number?

The NPI number for Bernice Fokum is 1821618034. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on April 17, 2020.

Where is Bernice Fokum located?

Bernice Fokum practices at 5841 S Maryland Ave # Mc5068, Chicago, IL 60637. The listed phone number is (773) 834-6107.

What is Bernice Fokum's specialty?

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

Is Bernice Fokum enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Bernice Fokum 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 Bernice Fokum affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Bernice Fokum is affiliated with The University Of Chicago Medical Center.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Bernice Fokum was last updated on June 2, 2020. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 6 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.