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DR. JOSEPH SAMUEL PALTER M.D.
NPI 1982990487
Emergency Medicine in Chicago, IL

Active since June 22, 2011PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
1969 W OGDEN AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60612(312) 864-6000 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: April 28, 2021. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

About Dr. Joseph Samuel Palter M.d. NPPES

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

DR. JOSEPH SAMUEL PALTER M.D. (NPI 1982990487) is an individual emergency medicine provider in Chicago, Illinois, licensed in Illinois (125060069) and active in the NPI registry since June 2011. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with John H Stroger Jr Hospital, and is a graduate of University Of Connecticut School Of Medicine (2011).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1982990487
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207P00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. JOSEPH SAMUEL PALTERCredential: M.D.
Location Address1969 W OGDEN AVEChicago, IL 60612-3765
Mailing Address123 N Sangamon St, Apt 407Chicago, IL 60607-2200
Phone(312) 864-6000
Sole ProprietorYes
Medical School CMSUniversity Of Connecticut School Of MedicineGraduated 2011
Enumeration DateJune 22, 2011
Last NPPES UpdateApril 28, 2021
NPPES CertifiedApril 28, 2021
✔ NPI 1982990487 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyEmergency MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207P00000X
License✔ Licensed in IL · 125060069
Definition
An emergency physician focuses on the immediate decision making and action necessary to prevent death or any further disability both in the pre-hospital setting by directing emergency medical technicians and in the emergency department. The emergency physician provides immediate recognition, evaluation, care, stabilization and disposition of a generally diversified population of adult and pediatric patients in response to acute illness and injury.
1969 W OGDEN AVE, 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

✔

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. Joseph Samuel Palter M.d. 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 ID3678894110
PECOS Enrollment IDI20150609001055
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 3

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 high level of medical decision making 99285
An emergency department visit for severe conditions is when you urgently seek medical help due to serious health issues. These could be severe injuries, breathing problems, unbearable pain, or sudden severe illness. Doctors and nurses will provide immediate care to stabilize your condition.
48 services48 patients
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.
39 services37 patients
Emergency department visit with low level of medical decision making 99283
An emergency department visit for a problem of moderate severity involves immediate medical attention for issues like minor fractures, burns, or high fever. The healthcare team will assess your condition, provide necessary treatment, and may suggest further tests or admission if required.
17 services17 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 3

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

Presence Saint Joseph Hospital - Chicago

Acute Care Hospitals · Chicago, IL
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Church
CMS Certification Number140224
Location2900 North Lake Shore DriveChicago, IL 60657 · Cook 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

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
$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.

DR. VIGNESH CHIDAMBARAM MD, MPH
Internal Medicine (Cardiovascular Disease)
1969 W OGDEN AVE
CHICAGO, IL 60612
Cook County (312) 864-6000
LUCAS KUZMANIC DO
Internal Medicine
1969 W OGDEN AVE
CHICAGO, IL 60612
Cook County (312) 864-6000
KEERTHIKA VIJAYAKUMAR MBBS
Internal Medicine
1969 W OGDEN AVE
CHICAGO, IL 60612
Cook County (312) 864-6000
DR. KEVIN BOUBOULEIX
Emergency Medicine
1969 W OGDEN AVE
CHICAGO, IL 60612
Cook County (312) 864-6000
NABEEL ZIA AHMED
Internal Medicine
1969 W OGDEN AVE
CHICAGO, IL 60612
Cook County (312) 864-6000
DR. VAMSI KRISHNA KAZA M.D., MBBS
Internal Medicine
1969 W OGDEN AVE
CHICAGO, IL 60612
Cook County (312) 864-6000
CHRISTINE MARIA WHIPPLE LCSW
Social Worker (Clinical)
1969 W OGDEN AVE, ROOM 1698
CHICAGO, IL 60612
Cook County (312) 864-1466
LESLIE FENIO PA-C
Physician Assistant
1969 W OGDEN AVE
CHICAGO, IL 60612
Cook County (312) 864-7761

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 Palter's NPI number?

The NPI number for Joseph Palter is 1982990487. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 22, 2011.

Where is Joseph Palter located?

Joseph Palter practices at 1969 W Ogden Ave, Chicago, IL 60612. The listed phone number is (312) 864-6000.

What is Joseph Palter's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Emergency Medicine with taxonomy code 207P00000X.

Is Joseph Palter enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Joseph Palter 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 Joseph Palter affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Joseph Palter is affiliated with John H Stroger Jr Hospital, Presence Saint Joseph Hospital - Chicago and Javon Bea Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Joseph Palter was last updated on April 28, 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.