Ameer Alwafai, M.D.
NPI 1255644779 · Neurocritical Care Physician · Lake Barrington, IL
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Neurology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Ameer Alwafai, M.D. is a Neurocritical Care Physician provider in Lake Barrington, IL (NPI 1255644779).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1255644779
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Neurocritical Care PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 01075291A (IN)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
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
16 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
4 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
1,371 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 | 654 | $122 |
| Prolonged Hospital Inpatient Or Observation Care Evaluation and Management Service(s) Beyond the Total Time for the Primary Service (when the Primary Service Has Been Selected Using Time on the Date of the Primary Service); Each Additional 15 Minutes By ThG0316 | 360 | $31 |
| Critical Care, First 30-74 Minutes99291 | 80 | $222 |
| Telehealth Consultation, Emergency Department Or Initial Inpatient, Typically 50 Minutes Communicating With the Patient Via TelehealthG0426 | 67 | $131 |
| Telehealth Consultation, Emergency Department Or Initial Inpatient, Typically 50 Minutes Communicating With the Patient Via TelehealthG0426 | 49 | $132 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$313 across 3 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 (3)
- 1701 S Creasy LnLafayette, IN 47905-4972Phone: (765) 502-4400
- 3333 Silas Creek PkwyWinston Salem, NC 27103-3013Phone: (336) 718-7594Fax: (336) 277-4239
- 228 Saint Charles Way Ste 200York, PA 17402-4661Phone: (717) 851-5503
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2010-07-26
- Last updated
- 2026-03-18
- Certified
- 2026-03-18
Frequently asked questions
- What is Ameer Alwafai's NPI number?
- Ameer Alwafai's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1255644779, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Ameer Alwafai's specialty?
- Ameer Alwafai is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Neurocritical Care Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Ameer Alwafai located?
- Ameer Alwafai's practice location on file with NPPES is 22285 N Pepper Rd Ste 401, Lake Barrington, IL 60010-2542.
- What is Ameer Alwafai's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Ameer Alwafai is (847) 882-6604.
- Does Ameer Alwafai accept Medicare?
- Ameer Alwafai is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Ameer Alwafai's NPI active?
- Yes — Ameer Alwafai's NPI (1255644779) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2026-03-18.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.