Palak Dholakia, M.D.
NPI 1194971176 · Anesthesiology Physician · Lake Forest, IL
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Anesthesiology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Palak Dholakia, M.D. is a Anesthesiology Physician provider in Lake Forest, IL (NPI 1194971176).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1194971176
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Anesthesiology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- 036.129351 (IL)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure28% of score
17 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness28% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint17% of score
2 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)28% of score
31 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
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 methodology.
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 | 17 | $142 |
| Anesthesia for Other Procedure on Large Bowel Using an Endoscope00811 | 14 | $130 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $130–$142 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, not a price quote and not what you would be billed. Medicare Part B covers roughly an eighth of all NPIs (65+ skew); services with fewer than 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS. Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, by Provider & Service.
Practice location
Mailing address
Additional practice locations (1)
- 40 Shuman Blvd Suite 275Merus ManagementChicago, IL 60661Phone: (708) 382-0910
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2008-08-11
- Last updated
- 2020-04-01
- Certified
- 2020-04-01
Frequently asked questions
- What is Palak Dholakia's NPI number?
- Palak Dholakia's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1194971176, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Palak Dholakia's specialty?
- Palak Dholakia is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Anesthesiology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Palak Dholakia located?
- Palak Dholakia's practice location on file with NPPES is 1000 N Westmoreland Rd, Lake Forest, IL 60045-1658.
- What is Palak Dholakia's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Palak Dholakia is (847) 234-5600.
- Does Palak Dholakia accept Medicare?
- Palak Dholakia is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Palak Dholakia's NPI active?
- Yes — Palak Dholakia's NPI (1194971176) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2020-04-01.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.