MR. RICHARD CARL WOLFINGER PA-C
NPI 1922122183
Physician Assistant in Chicago, IL

Active since March 16, 2007PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
84.57/100
CMS Quality Rating
1900 W POLK ST FL 10, DEPARTMENT OF EMERGENCY MEDICINE, CHICAGO, IL 60612(312) 864-0060 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: May 4, 2021. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

About Mr. Richard Carl Wolfinger Pa-c NPPES

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

MR. RICHARD CARL WOLFINGER PA-C (NPI 1922122183) is an individual physician assistant in Chicago, Illinois, licensed in Illinois (085-001332) and active in the NPI registry since March 2007. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with John H Stroger Jr Hospital, and is a graduate of Other (1999).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1922122183
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy363A00000X
Provider Legal NameMR. RICHARD CARL WOLFINGERCredential: PA-C
Location Address1900 W POLK ST FL 10, DEPARTMENT OF EMERGENCY MEDICINEChicago, IL 60612-3723
Mailing Address8426 Lawndale AveSkokie, IL 60076-2854 · (847) 673-9346
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 1999
Enumeration DateMarch 16, 2007
Last NPPES UpdateMay 4, 2021
NPPES CertifiedMay 4, 2021
NPI 1922122183 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

Primary SpecialtyPhysician AssistantPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Taxonomy Code363A00000X
License Licensed in IL · 085-001332
Definition
A physician assistant is a person who has successfully completed an accredited education program for physician assistant, is licensed by the state and is practicing within the scope of that license. Physician assistants are formally trained to perform many of the routine, time-consuming tasks a physician can do. In some states, they may prescribe medications. They take medical histories, perform physical exams, order lab tests and x-rays, and give inoculations. Most states require that they work under the supervision of a physician.
1900 W POLK ST FL 10, Chicago, IL 60612

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

Mr. Richard Carl Wolfinger Pa-c 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 ID4082876156
PECOS Enrollment IDI20120507000629
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

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 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.
11 services11 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

John H Stroger Jr Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Chicago, IL
2/5 CMS rating
OwnershipGovernment - Local
CMS Certification Number140124
Location1901 W Harrison StChicago, IL 60612 · Cook County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

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
$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
$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.

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.

84.57/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Quality60.25
Promoting Interoperability100
Improvement Activities40
Cost67

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 2

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

Emergency Medicine
1900 W POLK ST FL 10, DEPARTMENT OF EMERGENCY MEDICINE, ADMIN BUILDING
CHICAGO, IL 60612
Emergency Medicine
1900 W POLK ST FL 10
CHICAGO, IL 60612

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 Richard Wolfinger's NPI number?

The NPI number for Richard Wolfinger is 1922122183. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on March 16, 2007.

Where is Richard Wolfinger located?

Richard Wolfinger practices at 1900 W Polk St Fl 10 Department Of Emergency Medicine, Chicago, IL 60612. The listed phone number is (312) 864-0060.

What is Richard Wolfinger's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Physician Assistant with taxonomy code 363A00000X.

Is Richard Wolfinger enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Richard Wolfinger 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 Richard Wolfinger affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Richard Wolfinger is affiliated with John H Stroger Jr Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Richard Wolfinger was last updated on May 4, 2021. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 5 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.