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DR. AALOK KACHA M.D., PH.D.
NPI 1861773079
Anesthesiology in Chicago, IL

Active since September 01, 2011PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
97.71/100
CMS Quality Rating
5841 S MARYLAND AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60637(888) 824-0200 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: October 16, 2024. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

About Dr. Aalok Kacha M.d., Ph.d. NPPES

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

DR. AALOK KACHA M.D., PH.D. (NPI 1861773079) is an individual anesthesiology provider in Chicago, Illinois, licensed in Illinois (036127352) and active in the NPI registry since September 2011. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with The University Of Chicago Medical Center, and is a graduate of University Of Chicago, Pritzker School Of Medicine (2007).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1861773079
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207L00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. AALOK KACHACredential: M.D., PH.D.
Location Address5841 S MARYLAND AVEChicago, IL 60637-1443
Mailing Address1160 S Michigan Ave, Apt 2507Chicago, IL 60605-3046 · (773) 960-5944
Phone(888) 824-0200
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSUniversity Of Chicago, Pritzker School Of MedicineGraduated 2007
Enumeration DateSeptember 1, 2011
Last NPPES UpdateOctober 16, 2024
NPPES CertifiedOctober 16, 2024
✔ NPI 1861773079 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyAnesthesiologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207L00000X
License✔ Licensed in IL · 036127352
Definition
An anesthesiologist is trained to provide pain relief and maintenance, or restoration, of a stable condition during and immediately following an operation or an obstetric or diagnostic procedure. The anesthesiologist assesses the risk of the patient undergoing surgery and optimizes the patient's condition prior to, during and after surgery. In addition to these management responsibilities, the anesthesiologist provides medical management and consultation in pain management and critical care medicine. Anesthesiologists diagnose and treat acute, long-standing and cancer pain problems; diagnose and treat patients with critical illnesses or severe injuries; direct resuscitation in the care of patients with cardiac or respiratory emergencies, including the need for artificial ventilation; and supervise post-anesthesia recovery.
Also ListedAnesthesiology · Critical Care MedicineTaxonomy 207LC0200X · License 036127352 (IL)
5841 S MARYLAND AVE, 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

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Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. Aalok Kacha M.d., Ph.d. 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 ID9335397058
PECOS Enrollment IDI20120920000679
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 3

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.

Critical care, first 30-74 minutes 99291
Critical care involves immediate and constant attention by a team of specially-trained health professionals. It's for patients with life-threatening conditions, requiring first 30-74 minutes of intense monitoring and treatment.
98 services40 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.
61 services36 patients
Anesthesia for other procedure on esophagus, stomach, or upper small bowel using an endoscope 00731
This procedure involves the use of an endoscope, a flexible tube with a light and camera, to examine your esophagus, stomach, or upper small bowel. Anesthesia ensures you are comfortable and pain-free during the procedure.
15 services15 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

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.

DR. DON MARTINEZ M.D.
Radiology (Diagnostic Radiology)
5841 S MARYLAND AVE
CHICAGO, IL 60637
Cook County (773) 926-8318
ALEXANDRA DUMITRESCU
Internal Medicine
5841 S MARYLAND AVE
CHICAGO, IL 60637
Cook County (888) 824-0200
PELEG HOROWITZ
Neurological Surgery
5841 S MARYLAND AVE
CHICAGO, IL 60637
Cook County (888) 824-0200
SANDEEP GURBUXANI
Pathology (Hematology)
5841 S MARYLAND AVE
CHICAGO, IL 60637
Cook County (888) 824-0200
DR. NIREN GANDRA M.D.
Internal Medicine
5841 S MARYLAND AVE
CHICAGO, IL 60637
Cook County (773) 702-0240
ALLIE DAKROUB MD MS
Internal Medicine
5841 S MARYLAND AVE
CHICAGO, IL 60637
Cook County (773) 702-1000
SCOTT VASHER MD
Internal Medicine (Pulmonary Disease)
5841 S MARYLAND AVE
CHICAGO, IL 60637
Cook County (773) 702-1000
DR. NATHAN CHARLES NOWALK M.D.
Internal Medicine (Pulmonary Disease)
5841 S MARYLAND AVE
CHICAGO, IL 60637
Cook County (888) 824-0200

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 Aalok Kacha's NPI number?

The NPI number for Aalok Kacha is 1861773079. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on September 1, 2011.

Where is Aalok Kacha located?

Aalok Kacha practices at 5841 S Maryland Ave, Chicago, IL 60637. The listed phone number is (888) 824-0200.

What is Aalok Kacha's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Anesthesiology with taxonomy code 207L00000X.

Is Aalok Kacha enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Aalok Kacha 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 Aalok Kacha affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Aalok Kacha is affiliated with The University Of Chicago Medical Center.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Aalok Kacha was last updated on October 16, 2024. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 21 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.