Julia Espel, MD
NPI 1134456742 · Critical Care Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician · Palos Park, IL
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Pulmonary Disease · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Julia Espel, MD is a Critical Care Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician provider in Palos Park, IL (NPI 1134456742).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1134456742
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Critical Care Medicine (Internal Medicine) PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 036130027 (IL)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
16 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
3 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
1,529 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
- Open Payments transparency10% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
Medicare volume is ranked against active providers in the same specialty. Signals a provider has no public data for (e.g. Medicare claims) are left out of the score entirely — never counted as zero — so providers without that data are not penalized. See the full formula and weights in our .
What this provider does (Medicare)
Based on Medicare fee-for-service claims, 2024; not all care is captured.
| Service (HCPCS) | Medicare services | Typical Medicare-allowed (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 50 Minutes99233 | 394 | $121 |
| Critical Care, First 30-74 Minutes99291 | 215 | $222 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 170 | $132 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99232 | 148 | $81 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 40 Minutes Or More99215 | 110 | $187 |
| Test for Exercise-Induced Lung Stress94618 | 80 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 18 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Albuterol Sulfatebrand: Albuterol Sulfate Hfa | 228 | 94 |
| Fluticasone/Umeclidin/Vilanterbrand: Trelegy Ellipta | 181 | 35 |
| Umeclidinium Brm/Vilanterol Trbrand: Anoro Ellipta | 134 | 29 |
| Fluticasone/Vilanterolbrand: Breo Ellipta | 94 | 16 |
| Fluticasone Propionate | 64 | 41 |
| Tiotropium Br/Olodaterol Hclbrand: Stiolto Respimat | 57 | — |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$518 across 27 records (Open Payments 2024)
Open Payments discloses payments and transfers of value (meals, travel, consulting, research, royalties) from drug and device makers to providers. This is a transparency signal, not a verdict — such payments are legal and common, and their presence is neither an endorsement nor a criticism. Source: CMS Open Payments, program year 2024.
Practice location
Mailing address
Additional practice locations (2)
- 10604 Southwest Hwy Ste 107Chicago Ridge, IL 60415-2717Phone: (708) 422-0636Fax: (708) 371-9330
- 12251 S 80th AvePalos Heights, IL 60463-1290Phone: (708) 923-3388Fax: (708) 923-5859
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2009-11-03
- Last updated
- 2024-11-13
- Certified
- 2024-11-13
Frequently asked questions
- What is Julia Espel's NPI number?
- Julia Espel's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1134456742, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Julia Espel's specialty?
- Julia Espel is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Critical Care Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Julia Espel located?
- Julia Espel's practice location on file with NPPES is 11900 Southwest Hwy Ste 101, Palos Park, IL 60464-1307.
- What is Julia Espel's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Julia Espel is (708) 274-4900.
- Does Julia Espel accept Medicare?
- Julia Espel is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Julia Espel's NPI active?
- Yes — Julia Espel's NPI (1134456742) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2024-11-13.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.