DR. ALIN CHERAN M.D.
NPI 1992156483
Surgery in Chicago, IL

Active since June 26, 2016PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
1500 S FAIRFIELD AVE, F930, CHICAGO, IL 60608(773) 257-6464 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: June 26, 2016. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

About Dr. Alin Cheran M.d. NPPES

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

DR. ALIN CHERAN M.D. (NPI 1992156483) is an individual surgery provider in Chicago, Illinois, licensed in Illinois (125.068166) and active in the NPI registry since June 2016. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of Other (2015).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1992156483
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy208600000X
Provider Legal NameDR. ALIN CHERANCredential: M.D.
Location Address1500 S FAIRFIELD AVE, F930Chicago, IL 60608-1782
Mailing Address530 W Arlington Pl, 514Chicago, IL 60614-5995 · (239) 529-7680
Sole ProprietorYes
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2015
Enumeration DateJune 26, 2016
✔ NPI 1992156483 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtySurgeryAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code208600000X
License✔ Licensed in IL · 125.068166
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.
1500 S FAIRFIELD AVE, Chicago, IL 60608

Accepted Insurance

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

Dr. Alin Cheran 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 ID5799223764
PECOS Enrollment IDI20240821003688
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 Alin Cheran reassigns Medicare billing to 2 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Family Medicine
6308 8TH AVE
Kenosha, WI 53143
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Wisconsin enrollment
  • 212 clinicians in this Medicare group
Internal Medicine
401 CASTLE CREEK RD
Aspen, CO 81611
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Colorado enrollment
  • 438 clinicians in this Medicare group

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

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 60608 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.

Pharmacist
1500 S FAIRFIELD AVE
CHICAGO, IL 60608
Pharmacist
1500 S FAIRFIELD AVE
CHICAGO, IL 60608
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
1500 S FAIRFIELD AVE
CHICAGO, IL 60608
Obstetrics & Gynecology
1500 S FAIRFIELD AVE
CHICAGO, IL 60608
Surgery
1500 S FAIRFIELD AVE
CHICAGO, IL 60608
Internal Medicine
1500 S FAIRFIELD AVE
CHICAGO, IL 60608
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
1500 S FAIRFIELD AVE
CHICAGO, IL 60608
Psychologist
1500 S FAIRFIELD AVE
CHICAGO, IL 60608

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 Alin Cheran's NPI number?

The NPI number for Alin Cheran is 1992156483. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 26, 2016.

Where is Alin Cheran located?

Alin Cheran practices at 1500 S Fairfield Ave F930, Chicago, IL 60608. The listed phone number is (773) 257-6464.

What is Alin Cheran's specialty?

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

Is Alin Cheran enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Alin Cheran 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 Alin Cheran's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Alin Cheran reassigns Medicare benefits to 2 organizations: Froedtert South, Inc. (Kenosha, WI) and Intermountain Medical Group Grand Junction, LLC (Aspen, CO). 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 Alin Cheran's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Alin Cheran accept?

Health plans from Select Health list Alin Cheran 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.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Alin Cheran was last updated on June 26, 2016. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 10 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.