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DR. RICHARD A BERGER M.D.
NPI 1982683694
Orthopaedic Surgery in Chicago, IL

Active since January 11, 2006Opted out of Medicare · through Jul 1, 2027
1611 W HARRISON ST, STE 400, CHICAGO, IL 60612(312) 243-4244(312) 942-1571 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: November 23, 2009. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 30, 2026.

About Dr. Richard A Berger M.d. NPPES

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

DR. RICHARD A BERGER M.D. (NPI 1982683694) is an individual orthopaedic surgery provider in Chicago, Illinois, licensed in Illinois (036091325) and active in the NPI registry since January 2006. He has opted out of Medicare through July 1, 2027 and remains eligible to order and refer, is affiliated with Rush University Medical Center, and is a graduate of Tufts University School Of Medicine (1989).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1982683694
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207X00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. RICHARD A BERGERCredential: M.D.
Location Address1611 W HARRISON ST, STE 400Chicago, IL 60612-3841
Mailing Address1 Westbrook Corporate Ctr, #240Westchester, IL 60154-5701
Phone(312) 243-4244
Fax(312) 942-1571
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSTufts University School Of MedicineGraduated 1989
Enumeration DateJanuary 11, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateNovember 23, 2009
✔ NPI 1982683694 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyOrthopaedic SurgeryAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207X00000X
License✔ Licensed in IL · 036091325
Definition
An orthopaedic surgeon is trained in the preservation, investigation and restoration of the form and function of the extremities, spine and associated structures by medical, surgical and physical means. An orthopaedic surgeon is involved with the care of patients whose musculoskeletal problems include congenital deformities, trauma, infections, tumors, metabolic disturbances of the musculoskeletal system, deformities, injuries and degenerative diseases of the spine, hands, feet, knee, hip, shoulder and elbow in children and adults. An orthopaedic surgeon is also concerned with primary and secondary muscular problems and the effects of central or peripheral nervous system lesions of the musculoskeletal system.
1611 W HARRISON ST, Chicago, IL 60612
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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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Opted out of Medicare

Dr. Richard A Berger M.d. has filed a Medicare opt-out affidavit. Services are provided under private contract between the provider and the patient, and are not billed to or reimbursed by Medicare. The opt-out is on file from July 1, 2005 through July 1, 2027.

Opt-Out Effective DateJuly 1, 2005
Opt-Out In Effect ThroughJuly 1, 2027Opt-out affidavits renew automatically every two years unless cancelled
Eligible to Order & Refer✔ Part B Labs & Imaging✔ Durable Medical Equipment✔ Home Health Agency✔ Power Mobility DevicesAn opted-out provider can still order and refer for Medicare patients in the categories marked above, even though their own services are not covered.

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 3

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

Rush University Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Chicago, IL
5/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number140119
Location1653 West Congress ParkwayChicago, IL 60612 · Cook County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Northwestern Lake Forest Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Lake Forest, IL
5/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Other
CMS Certification Number140130
Location1000 N Westmoreland RoadLake Forest, IL 60045 · Lake County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Northwest Community Hospital 1

Acute Care Hospitals · Arlington Heights, IL
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number140252
Location800 W Central RoadArlington Heights, IL 60005 · 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.

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. FRANK M. PHILLIPS M.D.
Orthopaedic Surgery (Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine)
1611 W HARRISON ST, STE 400
CHICAGO, IL 60612
Cook County (312) 243-4244
GEORGE KOURIS MD SC
Plastic Surgery
1611 W HARRISON ST, 212
CHICAGO, IL 60612
Cook County (312) 432-2850
EMILY N STOUFFER NP-C
Nurse Practitioner
1611 W HARRISON ST, SUITE 400
CHICAGO, IL 60612
Cook County (312) 243-4244
EMILY REESON MD
Orthopaedic Surgery
1611 W HARRISON ST
CHICAGO, IL 60612
Cook County (815) 576-2046
DR. JEFFREY M MJAANES MD
Pediatrics (Sports Medicine)
1611 W HARRISON ST, STE 400
CHICAGO, IL 60612
Cook County (312) 243-4244
ASHLEY SCHULTEJANN ATC
Specialist/Technologist (Athletic Trainer)
1611 W HARRISON ST, SUITE 300
CHICAGO, IL 60612
Cook County (312) 432-2432
PAIGE MAHER PA-C
Physician Assistant
1611 W HARRISON ST, STE 300
CHICAGO, IL 60612
Cook County (312) 432-2381
RUSH OTOLARYNGOLOGY HEAD AND NECK SURGERY
Otolaryngology
1611 W HARRISON ST, SUITE 550
CHICAGO, IL 60612
Cook County (312) 942-6100

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 Berger's NPI number?

The NPI number for Richard Berger is 1982683694. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on January 11, 2006.

Where is Richard Berger located?

Richard Berger practices at 1611 W Harrison St Ste 400, Chicago, IL 60612. The listed phone number is (312) 243-4244.

What is Richard Berger's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Orthopaedic Surgery with taxonomy code 207X00000X.

Is Richard Berger enrolled in Medicare?

No. Richard Berger has opted out of Medicare through July 1, 2027. Care is provided under private contracts, and Medicare does not pay for services furnished by providers who have opted out. The provider remains eligible to order and refer services for Medicare patients.

Is Richard Berger affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Richard Berger is affiliated with Rush University Medical Center, Northwestern Lake Forest Hospital and Northwest Community Hospital 1.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Richard Berger was last updated on November 23, 2009. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 16 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.