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MEGHANA SHOWNKEEN MD
NPI 1831770643
Internal Medicine in Chicago, IL

Active since April 15, 2021PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
1853 W POLK ST, CHICAGO, IL 60612(312) 996-2450 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: June 2, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

Record update history: Jun 2, 2026, Apr 15, 2021 (2 updates tracked since 2021).

About Meghana Shownkeen Md NPPES

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

MEGHANA SHOWNKEEN MD (NPI 1831770643) is an individual internal medicine provider in Chicago, Illinois, licensed in Illinois (125.080691) and active in the NPI registry since April 2021. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, maintains a secondary practice location in Chicago, and is a graduate of Other (2022).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1831770643
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy207R00000X
Provider Legal NameMEGHANA SHOWNKEENCredential: MD
Location Address1853 W POLK STChicago, IL 60612-4355
Mailing Address1853 W Polk StChicago, IL 60612-4355
Phone(312) 996-2450
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2022
Enumeration DateApril 15, 2021
Last NPPES UpdateJune 2, 20262 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedJune 2, 2026
✔ NPI 1831770643 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 3

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207R00000X
License✔ Licensed in IL · 125.080691
Definition
A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.
Also ListedPsychiatry & Neurology · NeurologyTaxonomy 2084N0400X · License 036174225 (IL)
Also ListedStudent in an Organized Health Care Education/Training ProgramTaxonomy 390200000X
1853 W POLK ST, Chicago, IL 60612
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Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 1259 E Erie St Ste 1900Chicago, IL 60611-3246 · Phone (312) 695-7950 · Fax (312) 695-5747

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Meghana Shownkeen Md 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 ID840671509
PECOS Enrollment IDI20260609001636
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.

Medicare Billing Reassignment

Medicare enrollment records show Meghana Shownkeen reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

Northwestern Medical Faculty Foundation
32 mi
Multi-Specialty
DEPT 5777
Carol Stream, IL 60122
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Illinois enrollment
  • 4,817 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1346235314 (855) 694-2866

Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 60612 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.

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.

MR. JUNYUN PARK
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
1853 W POLK ST
CHICAGO, IL 60612
Cook County (312) 996-2450
TIM PAN
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
1853 W POLK ST
CHICAGO, IL 60612
Cook County (312) 996-2450
EBONY LISSA MOCANU
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
1853 W POLK ST
CHICAGO, IL 60612
Cook County (312) 996-2450
LOGAN VAN POUCKE
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
1853 W POLK ST
CHICAGO, IL 60612
Cook County (630) 201-0378
QUINN ERICA HARRIS
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
1853 W POLK ST
CHICAGO, IL 60612
Cook County (312) 996-2450
ISABELLA ZORRA
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
1853 W POLK ST
CHICAGO, IL 60612
Cook County (312) 996-2450
AKEEM GILES
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
1853 W POLK ST
CHICAGO, IL 60612
Cook County (312) 996-2450
JUDE AMIR YASIR AL ABOSY
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
1853 W POLK ST
CHICAGO, IL 60612
Cook County (312) 996-3500

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 Meghana Shownkeen's NPI number?

The NPI number for Meghana Shownkeen is 1831770643. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on April 15, 2021.

Where is Meghana Shownkeen located?

Meghana Shownkeen practices at 1853 W Polk St, Chicago, IL 60612. The listed phone number is (312) 996-2450.

What is Meghana Shownkeen's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine with taxonomy code 207R00000X.

Is Meghana Shownkeen enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Meghana Shownkeen 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.

Which organization bills Medicare for Meghana Shownkeen's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Meghana Shownkeen reassigns Medicare benefits to Northwestern Medical Faculty Foundation (Carol Stream, IL). The 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 Meghana Shownkeen's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Meghana Shownkeen was last updated on June 2, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 4 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.