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MR. AMORY S BALUCATING MS, CCRN, CRNA, APN
NPI 1922342484
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered in Evanston, IL

Active since November 21, 2012PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
2650 RIDGE AVE, EVANSTON, IL 60201(847) 570-2000 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: August 26, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: November 01, 2026.

Record update history: Aug 26, 2026, Jun 24, 2025, Sep 23, 2024 and 7 more (10 updates tracked since 2015).

About Mr. Amory S Balucating Ms, Ccrn, Crna, Apn NPPES

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

MR. AMORY S BALUCATING MS, CCRN, CRNA, APN (NPI 1922342484) is an individual nurse anesthetist, certified registered in Evanston, Illinois, licensed in Illinois (209010290) and active in the NPI registry since November 2012. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Blessing Hospital, and maintains 2 additional practice locations.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1922342484
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy367500000X
Provider Legal NameMR. AMORY S BALUCATINGCredential: MS, CCRN, CRNA, APN
Location Address2650 RIDGE AVEEvanston, IL 60201-1700
Mailing Address2650 Ridge AveEvanston, IL 60201-1700 · (847) 570-2000
Phone(847) 570-2000
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSSouthern Illinois University School Of MedicineGraduated 2012
Enumeration DateNovember 21, 2012
Last NPPES UpdateAugust 26, 202610 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedAugust 26, 2026
✔ NPI 1922342484 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyNurse Anesthetist, Certified RegisteredPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Taxonomy Code367500000X
Licenses✔ Licensed in IL · 209010290✔ Licensed in MO · 2013006995✔ Licensed in CA · NA95000296✔ Licensed in WI · 25253✔ Licensed in CA · 95000296✔ Licensed in MN · 2708
Definition
(1) A licensed registered nurse with advanced specialty education in anesthesia who, in collaboration with appropriate health care professionals, provides preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative care to patients and assists in management and resuscitation of critical patients in intensive care, coronary care, and emergency situations. Nurse anesthetists are certified following successful completion of credentials and state licensure review and a national examination directed by the Council on Certification of Nurse Anesthetists. (2) A registered nurse who is qualified by special training to administer anesthesia in collaboration with a physician or dentist and who can assist in the care of patients who are in critical condition.
2650 RIDGE AVE, Evanston, IL 60201
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Secondary Practice Locations 2

Location 15421 Crossview LnLake IN The Hills, IL 60156-5884 · Phone (224) 858-7491
Location 21425 N Randall RdElgin, IL 60123-2300 · Phone (847) 742-9800

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Mr. Amory S Balucating Ms, Ccrn, Crna, Apn 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 ID9931428018
PECOS Enrollment IDI20150512002427, I20151021003240, I20250616001751
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 Reassignments

18

Medicare enrollment records show Amory Balucating reassigns Medicare billing to 18 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Endeavor Health Medical Group
Same address
Anesthesiology
2650 RIDGE AVE, ANESTHESIOLOGY ROOM 3905
Evanston, IL 60201
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Illinois enrollment
  • 4,841 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1265695944 (847) 570-2760
Illinois Gastroenterology Group, LLC
33 mi
Gastroenterology
745 FLETCHER DRIVE
Elgin, IL 60123
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Illinois enrollment
  • 235 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1316277817 (847) 888-1300
Polykarpos Anesthesia LLC
34 mi
Anesthesiology
8400 LAKEVIEW PKWY STE 800
Pleasant Prairie, WI 53158
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Wisconsin enrollment
  • 16 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1154850972 (705) 275-7799
Huntley Anesthesia Associates LLC
38 mi
Anesthesiology
10350 HALIGUS RD
Huntley, IL 60142
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Illinois enrollment
  • 70 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1205282019 (224) 231-4363
Town Square Anesthesia LLC
39 mi
Anesthesiology
3701 DOTY RD
Woodstock, IL 60098
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Illinois enrollment
  • 87 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1669471017 (815) 338-2500
Mercy Harvard Hospital Inc
53 mi
Critical Access
901 GRANT ST
Harvard, IL 60033
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Illinois enrollment
  • 382 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1427001445 (815) 943-5431
Rockford Health Physicians
68 mi
Multi-Specialty
8201 E RIVERSIDE BLVD
Rockford, IL 61114
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Illinois enrollment
  • 1,375 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1043242886 (608) 314-2428
Mercy Health System Corporation
81 mi
Multi-Specialty
580 N WASHINGTON ST
Janesville, WI 53548
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Illinois enrollment
  • 671 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1598718603 (608) 741-7630
Anesthesia Pain Services LLC
89 mi
Anesthesiology
111 SPRING ST
Streator, IL 61364
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Illinois enrollment
  • 57 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1790075489 (815) 673-2311
Cgh Medical Center
105 mi
General Acute Care Hospital
100 E LE FEVRE RD
Sterling, IL 61081
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Illinois enrollment
  • 21 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1902854623 (815) 625-0400

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

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 5

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.

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.
36 services36 patients
Anesthesia for lens surgery 00142
Anesthesia for lens surgery involves administering medication to numb the eye area, ensuring you feel no pain during the procedure. This can be a local anesthetic (numbing only the eye area) or general (where you're asleep). It helps make the surgery comfortable and stress-free.
15 services15 patients
Anesthesia for procedure on gallbladder, pancreas, or liver using an endoscope 00732
This procedure involves using an endoscope, a flexible tube with a light and camera, to examine or treat your gallbladder, pancreas, or liver. Anesthesia is administered to ensure you're comfortable and pain-free during the procedure.
15 services15 patients
Anesthesia for other procedure on lower leg, ankle, and foot bones 01480
Anesthesia for procedures on lower leg, ankle, and foot bones involves administering medication to block pain and sensation in these areas. This allows doctors to perform necessary treatments or surgeries without causing discomfort. The type of anesthesia used can vary based on the specific procedure.
13 services13 patients
Anesthesia for procedure to assess heart electrical activity 00537
Anesthesia for a procedure to assess heart electrical activity helps ensure comfort and relaxation. It involves administering medication that either numbs a specific area or makes you sleep temporarily. This allows doctors to safely examine your heart's electrical signals without causing discomfort.
12 services12 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 4

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

Blessing Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Quincy, IL
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number140015
Location1005 Broadway StQuincy, IL 62301 · Adams County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Saint Anthony Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Rockford, IL
2/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Church
CMS Certification Number140233
Location5666 East State StreetRockford, IL 61108 · Winnebago County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Javon Bea Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Rockford, IL
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number140239
Location8201 E Riverside BlvdRockford, IL 61114 · Winnebago County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Lake Regional Health System

Acute Care Hospitals · Osage Beach, MO
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Other
CMS Certification Number260186
Location54 Hospital DriveOsage Beach, MO 65065 · Camden County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 60201 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
$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.

DR. THOMAS LEE CIBULL M.D.
Pathology (Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology)
2650 RIDGE AVE, EVANSTON HOSPITAL
EVANSTON, IL 60201
Cook County (847) 570-2040
LAUREN ANDERSON MD
Hospitalist
2650 RIDGE AVE
EVANSTON, IL 60201
Cook County (847) 570-1027
DR. DANIEL K. WEST MD
Radiology (Diagnostic Radiology)
2650 RIDGE AVE, DEPARTMENT OF RADIOLOGY, G507
EVANSTON, IL 60201
Cook County (847) 570-2475
JOEL BERNSTEIN M.D.
Radiology (Diagnostic Radiology)
2650 RIDGE AVE, EVANSTON HOSPITAL
EVANSTON, IL 60201
Cook County (847) 570-1206
MATTHEW R. SHERWOOD MD
Internal Medicine
2650 RIDGE AVE, DIVISION OF INTERNAL MEDICINE RM 4324
EVANSTON, IL 60201
Cook County (847) 570-1010
MICHAEL T. GILLAM M.D.
Emergency Medicine
2650 RIDGE AVE, EMERGENCY MEDICINE RM G909
EVANSTON, IL 60201
Cook County (847) 570-2114
MARLENE ANGELICO CNP
Nurse Practitioner (Acute Care)
2650 RIDGE AVE, EMERGENCY MEDICINE, RM G903C
EVANSTON, IL 60201
Cook County (847) 570-1355
MINA KEROLOS MD
Hospitalist
2650 RIDGE AVE
EVANSTON, IL 60201
Cook County (847) 570-1010

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 Amory Balucating's NPI number?

The NPI number for Amory Balucating is 1922342484. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on November 21, 2012.

Where is Amory Balucating located?

Amory Balucating practices at 2650 Ridge Ave, Evanston, IL 60201. The listed phone number is (847) 570-2000.

What is Amory Balucating's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered with taxonomy code 367500000X.

Is Amory Balucating enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Amory Balucating 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 organizations bill Medicare for Amory Balucating's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Amory Balucating reassigns Medicare benefits to 18 organizations: Endeavor Health Medical Group (Evanston, IL), Illinois Gastroenterology Group, LLC (Elgin, IL), Polykarpos Anesthesia LLC (Pleasant Prairie, WI), Huntley Anesthesia Associates LLC (Huntley, IL), Town Square Anesthesia LLC (Woodstock, IL) and 13 more organizations, listed in the Medicare section above. Each 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 Amory Balucating's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

Is Amory Balucating affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Amory Balucating is affiliated with Blessing Hospital, Saint Anthony Medical Center, Javon Bea Hospital and Lake Regional Health System.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Amory Balucating was last updated on August 26, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 2 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.