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TAMARA SUE BESSER LCSW
NPI 1861510505
Social Worker - Clinical in Chicago, IL

Active since March 27, 2007PECOS Enrolled
3145 W PRATT BLVD, CHICAGO, IL 60645(773) 467-3751(773) 467-3799 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: April 8, 2014. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: November 01, 2026.

About Tamara Sue Besser Lcsw NPPES

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

TAMARA SUE BESSER LCSW (NPI 1861510505) is an individual clinical provider in Chicago, Illinois, licensed in Illinois (149010252) and active in the NPI registry since March 2007. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1861510505
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy1041C0700X
Provider Legal NameTAMARA SUE BESSERCredential: LCSW
Location Address3145 W PRATT BLVDChicago, IL 60645-4125
Mailing Address3145 W Pratt BlvdChicago, IL 60645-4125 · (773) 467-3751 · Fax (773) 467-3799
Phone(773) 467-3751
Fax(773) 467-3799
Sole ProprietorNo
Enumeration DateMarch 27, 2007
Last NPPES UpdateApril 8, 2014
✔ NPI 1861510505 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtySocial Worker · ClinicalBehavioral Health & Social Service Providers
Taxonomy Code1041C0700X
License✔ Licensed in IL · 149010252
Definition
A social worker who holds a master's or doctoral degree in social work from an accredited school of social work in addition to at least two years of post-master's supervised experience in a clinical setting. The social worker must be licensed, certified, or registered at the clinical level in the jurisdiction of practice. A clinical social worker provides direct services, including interventions focused on interpersonal interactions, intrapsychic dynamics, and life management issues. Clinical social work services are based on bio-psychosocial perspectives. Services consist of assessment, diagnosis, treatment (including psychotherapy and counseling), client-centered advocacy, consultation, evaluation, and prevention of mental illness, emotional, or behavioral disturbances.
3145 W PRATT BLVD, Chicago, IL 60645
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Other Identifiers 1

Medicare PINK49400

Accepted Insurance

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

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 (PECOS)

Tamara Sue Besser Lcsw is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

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 Tamara Besser reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

Jewish Child And Family Services
9.3 mi
Mental Health (Including Community Mental Health Center)
230 W MONROE ST STE 1100
Chicago, IL 60606
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Illinois enrollment
  • 23 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1427018209 (312) 357-4800

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 60645 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
$0.00 typical visit price
range $60.08 – $183.39
Typical copayment $0.00 (range $15.02 – $45.84)
Most-billed visit code NA
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 20

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

JORI SWIFT LCPC, CRADC
Counselor (Professional)
3145 W PRATT BLVD
CHICAGO, IL 60645
Cook County (773) 467-3900
MRS. TZIPPY DUKES BA
Social Worker
3145 W PRATT BLVD
CHICAGO, IL 60645
Cook County (773) 467-3900
ANDY ROSS LCSW
Social Worker (Clinical)
3145 W PRATT BLVD
CHICAGO, IL 60645
Cook County (773) 467-3700
AVIVA COHEN LSW
Social Worker
3145 W PRATT BLVD
CHICAGO, IL 60645
Cook County (773) 467-3700
MEREDITH SICES LSW
Social Worker
3145 W PRATT BLVD
CHICAGO, IL 60645
Cook County (773) 467-3700
ISABEL SILVERSTON
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
3145 W PRATT BLVD
CHICAGO, IL 60645
Cook County (773) 467-3742
DIANE SCHLIPPER LCSW
Social Worker (Clinical)
3145 W PRATT BLVD
CHICAGO, IL 60645
Cook County (773) 467-3700
KENNETH MICHAELS LCSW
Social Worker (Clinical)
3145 W PRATT BLVD
CHICAGO, IL 60645
Cook County (773) 467-3700

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 Tamara Besser's NPI number?

The NPI number for Tamara Besser is 1861510505. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on March 27, 2007.

Where is Tamara Besser located?

Tamara Besser practices at 3145 W Pratt Blvd, Chicago, IL 60645. The listed phone number is (773) 467-3751.

What is Tamara Besser's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Social Worker, specializing in Clinical, with taxonomy code 1041C0700X.

Is Tamara Besser enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Tamara Besser is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

Which organization bills Medicare for Tamara Besser's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Tamara Besser reassigns Medicare benefits to Jewish Child And Family Services (Chicago, 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 Tamara Besser's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Tamara Besser accept?

Health plans from Oscar Health list Tamara Besser 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 Tamara Besser was last updated on April 8, 2014. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 12 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.