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JOSEPH M. VITELLO M.D.
NPI 1962508747
Surgery in Chicago, IL

Active since September 16, 2006PECOS Enrolled
1740 W TAYLOR ST, CHICAGO, IL 60612(866) 600-2273 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: August 22, 2008. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

About Joseph M. Vitello M.d. NPPES

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

JOSEPH M. VITELLO M.D. (NPI 1962508747) is an individual surgery provider in Chicago, Illinois, licensed in Illinois (036065612) and active in the NPI registry since September 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1962508747
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy208600000X
Provider Legal NameJOSEPH M. VITELLOCredential: M.D.
Location Address1740 W TAYLOR STChicago, IL 60612-7232
Mailing Address840 S Wood St, 435 Csb, Mc 958Chicago, IL 60612-4325 · (312) 355-1493 · Fax (312) 355-1987
Phone(866) 600-2273
Sole ProprietorNo
Enumeration DateSeptember 16, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateAugust 22, 2008
✔ NPI 1962508747 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 3

★ Primary SpecialtySurgeryAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code208600000X
License✔ Licensed in IL · 036065612
Definition
A general surgeon has expertise related to the diagnosis - preoperative, operative and postoperative management - and management of complications of surgical conditions in the following areas: alimentary tract; abdomen; breast, skin and soft tissue; endocrine system; head and neck surgery; pediatric surgery; surgical critical care; surgical oncology; trauma and burns; and vascular surgery. General surgeons increasingly provide care through the use of minimally invasive and endoscopic techniques. Many general surgeons also possess expertise in transplantation surgery, plastic surgery and cardiothoracic surgery.
Also ListedSurgery · Surgical Critical CareTaxonomy 2086S0102X · License 036065612 (IL)
Also ListedSurgery · Trauma SurgeryTaxonomy 2086S0127X · License 036065612 (IL)
1740 W TAYLOR ST, Chicago, IL 60612
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Other Identifiers 2

Medicare ID-Type UnspecifiedL15516
Medicare UPINA02960

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)

Joseph M. Vitello M.d. 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 Reassignments

2

Medicare enrollment records show Joseph Vitello reassigns Medicare billing to 2 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Cep America Illinois Intensivists
2.4 mi
Critical Care Medicine
2233 W DIVISION ST
Chicago, IL 60622
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Illinois enrollment
  • 99 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1871071837 (312) 770-2000
Ascension NE Wisconsin, Inc
155 mi
General Acute Care Hospital
500 S OAKWOOD RD
Oshkosh, WI 54904
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Wisconsin enrollment
  • 194 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1912527193 (920) 223-2000

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

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.

Subsequent hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 25 minutes 99231
Follow-up hospital inpatient care is a daily service where a healthcare professional checks on your health progress during your hospital stay. Each session typically lasts 15 minutes, involving updates on your condition and adjustments to your treatment plan, if necessary.
11 services11 patients

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.

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.

MRS. CATHLEEN CONWAY JENSEN OTR/L
Occupational Therapist
1740 W TAYLOR ST, C100
CHICAGO, IL 60612
Cook County (312) 996-3700
KELLY M HOYERT PA-C
Physician Assistant (Surgical)
1740 W TAYLOR ST, 3F OCC
CHICAGO, IL 60612
Cook County (312) 355-4300
DR. YI-LOONG COLIN WOON M.D.
Orthopaedic Surgery (Adult Reconstructive Orthopaedic Surgery)
1740 W TAYLOR ST
CHICAGO, IL 60612
Cook County (866) 600-2273
VIDHI SRIVASTAVA MD
Anesthesiology
1740 W TAYLOR ST
CHICAGO, IL 60612
Cook County (866) 600-2273
AMY PHAM D.O.
Pediatrics (Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine)
1740 W TAYLOR ST
CHICAGO, IL 60612
Cook County (866) 600-2273
WILSON CHING M.D.
Family Medicine
1740 W TAYLOR ST
CHICAGO, IL 60612
Cook County (866) 600-2273
ADRIENNE BERMAN MD
Ophthalmology
1740 W TAYLOR ST
CHICAGO, IL 60612
Cook County (866) 600-2273
JOSEPH S COLLA M.D.
Emergency Medicine
1740 W TAYLOR ST
CHICAGO, IL 60612
Cook County (312) 996-8177

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 Joseph Vitello's NPI number?

The NPI number for Joseph Vitello is 1962508747. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on September 16, 2006.

Where is Joseph Vitello located?

Joseph Vitello practices at 1740 W Taylor St, Chicago, IL 60612. The listed phone number is (866) 600-2273.

What is Joseph Vitello's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Surgery with taxonomy code 208600000X.

Is Joseph Vitello enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Joseph Vitello is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

Which organizations bill Medicare for Joseph Vitello's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Joseph Vitello reassigns Medicare benefits to 2 organizations: Cep America Illinois Intensivists (Chicago, IL) and Ascension NE Wisconsin, Inc (Oshkosh, WI). 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 Joseph Vitello's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Joseph Vitello was last updated on August 22, 2008. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 18 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.