Axel Joob, M.D.
NPI 1225039738 · Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician · Park Ridge, IL
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Cardiac Surgery · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Axel Joob, M.D. is a Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician provider in Park Ridge, IL (NPI 1225039738).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1225039738
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 036076771 (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
20 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
569 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 324 | $92 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99232 | 75 | $81 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99203 | 53 | $116 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Straightforward Or Low Level of Medical Decision Making, Per Day, If Using Time, at Least 25 Minutes99231 | 50 | $52 |
| Telephone Medical Discussion With Physician, 21-30 Minutes99443 | 24 | $114 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Straightforward Or Low Level of Medical Decision Making, Per Day, If Using Time, at Least 40 Minutes |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$525 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)
- 1600 W Dempster StSuite 102Park Ridge, IL 60068-1109Phone: (847) 635-9006Fax: (847) 635-8360
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2005-08-09
- Last updated
- 2025-03-05
- Certified
- 2025-03-05
Frequently asked questions
- What is Axel Joob's NPI number?
- Axel Joob's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1225039738, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Axel Joob's specialty?
- Axel Joob is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Axel Joob located?
- Axel Joob's practice location on file with NPPES is 1875 Dempster St Ste 265, Park Ridge, IL 60068-1126.
- What is Axel Joob's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Axel Joob is (847) 723-1550.
- Does Axel Joob accept Medicare?
- Axel Joob is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Axel Joob's NPI active?
- Yes — Axel Joob's NPI (1225039738) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2025-03-05.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.