ABIGAIL ELIZABETH BUCHWACH M.D.
NPI 1861782138
Hospitalist in Park Ridge, IL

Q: What is Abigail Buchwach's NPI number?

The NPI number for Abigail Buchwach is 1861782138. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on April 7, 2011.

Q: What is Abigail Buchwach's specialty?

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

Q: When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Abigail Buchwach was last updated on March 6, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 17 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.

Active since April 07, 2011PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment

1775 DEMPSTER ST, PARK RIDGE, IL 60068(847) 723-2210 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: March 6, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

Record update history: Mar 6, 2025, Dec 17, 2021 (2 updates tracked since 2021).

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About Abigail Elizabeth Buchwach M.d. NPPES

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

ABIGAIL ELIZABETH BUCHWACH M.D. (NPI 1861782138) is an individual hospitalist provider in Park Ridge, Illinois, licensed in Illinois (036-133518) and active in the NPI registry since April 2011. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Advocate Lutheran General Hospital, and is a graduate of Other (2011).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1861782138

Entity TypeIndividualFemale

Primary Taxonomy208M00000X

Provider Legal NameABIGAIL ELIZABETH BUCHWACHCredential: M.D.

Location Address1775 DEMPSTER STPark Ridge, IL 60068-1143

Mailing Address1775 Dempster StPark Ridge, IL 60068-1143

Phone(847) 723-2210

Sole ProprietorNo

Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2011

Enumeration DateApril 7, 2011

Last NPPES UpdateMarch 6, 20252 updates tracked since enumeration

NPPES CertifiedMarch 6, 2025

✔ NPI 1861782138 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyHospitalistAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Taxonomy Code208M00000X

License✔ Licensed in IL · 036-133518

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.

1775 DEMPSTER ST, Park Ridge, IL 60068

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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

Abigail Elizabeth Buchwach M.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 ID6709108921

PECOS Enrollment IDI20141125001050

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.

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.

256 services248 patients

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.

246 services107 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.

103 services51 patients

Advance care planning, first 30 minutes 99497

Advance care planning is a process where you discuss your healthcare preferences with your doctor. This conversation, lasting up to 30 minutes, helps ensure your wishes are respected if you're unable to communicate them in the future. It's about your care, your way.

69 services62 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.

48 services48 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.

18 services18 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Advocate Lutheran General Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Park Ridge, IL

5/5 CMS rating

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Church

CMS Certification Number140223

Location1775 Dempster StPark Ridge, IL 60068 · Cook County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 60068 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.

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