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CAROLINE JEAN THURLOW M.D.
NPI 1972760460
Internal Medicine in Chicago, IL

Active since May 21, 2008PECOS Enrolled
1653 W CONGRESS PKWY, CHICAGO, IL 60612(312) 942-5000 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: September 11, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

Record update history: Sep 11, 2025, Sep 18, 2019 (2 updates tracked since 2019).

About Caroline Jean Thurlow M.d. NPPES

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

CAROLINE JEAN THURLOW M.D. (NPI 1972760460) is an individual internal medicine provider in Chicago, Illinois, licensed in Illinois (125049371) and active in the NPI registry since May 2008. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Swedish Hospital, and is a graduate of Rush Medical College Of Rush University (2005).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1972760460
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy207R00000X
Provider Legal NameCAROLINE JEAN THURLOWCredential: M.D.
Location Address1653 W CONGRESS PKWYChicago, IL 60612-3833
Mailing Address3140 N Sheffield Ave, Apt 604Chicago, IL 60657-5391
Phone(312) 942-5000
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSRush Medical College Of Rush UniversityGraduated 2005
Enumeration DateMay 21, 2008
Last NPPES UpdateSeptember 11, 20252 updates tracked since enumeration
✔ NPI 1972760460 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207R00000X
License✔ Licensed in IL · 125049371
Definition
A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.

Other Names 1

Former Name (1)Caroline Jean Sandusky M.d.

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Ambetter Health, Ambetter Health of Delaware.Insurance ›

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)

Caroline Jean Thurlow M.d. is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

PECOS PAC ID446310965
PECOS Enrollment IDI20081113000470
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 Reassignment

Medicare enrollment records show Caroline Thurlow reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

Heartland Alliance Health
Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC)
932 W WASHINGTON BLVD FL 2
Chicago, IL 60607
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Illinois enrollment
  • 7 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1306279070 (773) 275-2586

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

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Swedish Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Chicago, IL
2/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Church
CMS Certification Number140114
Location5145 N California AveChicago, IL 60625 · 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
$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.

KAITLIN ROBLING MD
Radiology (Diagnostic Radiology)
1653 W CONGRESS PKWY
CHICAGO, IL 60612
Cook County (312) 942-5000
LAUREN ELIZABETH ARSENAULT MD
Radiology (Diagnostic Radiology)
1653 W CONGRESS PKWY
CHICAGO, IL 60612
Cook County (312) 942-5781
ALEX MICHAEL JAMES
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
1653 W CONGRESS PKWY
CHICAGO, IL 60612
Cook County (888) 352-7874
WERNER MEIER M.D.
Pediatrics (Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine)
1653 W CONGRESS PKWY
CHICAGO, IL 60612
Cook County (312) 942-7154
UNIVERSITY PATHOLOGISTS P C
Pathology (Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology)
1653 W CONGRESS PKWY
CHICAGO, IL 60612
Cook County (312) 942-5700
RUSH UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER
Clinical Medical Laboratory
1653 W CONGRESS PKWY, ROOM 1188-JELKE
CHICAGO, IL 60612
Cook County (312) 942-2054
DR. PATOULA PANAGOS-BILLIRIS MD
Pediatrics (Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine)
1653 W CONGRESS PKWY, 3 PAVILLION
CHICAGO, IL 60612
Cook County (312) 942-3306
KAREN HARVEY
Nurse Practitioner (Psychiatric/Mental Health)
1653 W CONGRESS PKWY
CHICAGO, IL 60612
Cook County (312) 947-0100

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 Caroline Thurlow's NPI number?

The NPI number for Caroline Thurlow is 1972760460. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on May 21, 2008. The provider is also known as Caroline Jean Sandusky M.D..

Where is Caroline Thurlow located?

Caroline Thurlow practices at 1653 W Congress Pkwy, Chicago, IL 60612. The listed phone number is (312) 942-5000.

What is Caroline Thurlow's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine with taxonomy code 207R00000X.

Is Caroline Thurlow enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Caroline Thurlow is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

Which organization bills Medicare for Caroline Thurlow's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Caroline Thurlow reassigns Medicare benefits to Heartland Alliance Health (Chicago, IL). The 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 Caroline Thurlow's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Caroline Thurlow accept?

Health plans from Ambetter Health and Ambetter Health of Delaware list Caroline Thurlow as in-network in at least one marketplace plan. Coverage varies by plan and year; verify with the insurer or the provider before a visit.

Is Caroline Thurlow affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Caroline Thurlow is affiliated with Swedish Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Caroline Thurlow was last updated on September 11, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 13 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.