Benjamin Aquino, MD
NPI 1194743039 · Anesthesiology Physician · Chicago, IL
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Anesthesiology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Benjamin Aquino, MD is a Anesthesiology Physician provider in Chicago, IL (NPI 1194743039).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1194743039
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Anesthesiology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 036113803 (IL)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
19 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
2 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
303 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Anesthesia for Lens Surgery00142 | 112 | $109 |
| Anesthesia for Other Procedure on Esophagus, Stomach, Or Upper Small Bowel Using an Endoscope00731 | 60 | $94 |
| Anesthesia for Other Procedure on Large Bowel Using an Endoscope00811 | 33 | $88 |
| Anesthesia for Procedure on Small and Large Bowel Using an Endoscope00813 | 20 | $102 |
| Anesthesia for Other Closed Procedure on Chest00520 | 18 | $151 |
| Anesthesia for Other Procedure on Eye00140 | 17 | $122 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$34 across 1 record (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 (1)
- 2900 N Lake Shore DrChicago, IL 60657-5640Phone: (773) 388-5700
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-07-18
- Last updated
- 2021-12-01
- Certified
- 2021-12-01
Frequently asked questions
- What is Benjamin Aquino's NPI number?
- Benjamin Aquino's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1194743039, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Benjamin Aquino's specialty?
- Benjamin Aquino is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Anesthesiology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Benjamin Aquino located?
- Benjamin Aquino's practice location on file with NPPES is 251 E Huron St Ste 5-704, Chicago, IL 60611-2908.
- What is Benjamin Aquino's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Benjamin Aquino is (312) 695-0061.
- Does Benjamin Aquino accept Medicare?
- Benjamin Aquino is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Benjamin Aquino's NPI active?
- Yes — Benjamin Aquino's NPI (1194743039) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2021-12-01.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.