Kailash Bajaj, MD
NPI 1538326012 · Hospitalist Physician · Palos Heights, IL
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Hospitalist · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Kailash Bajaj, MD is a Hospitalist Physician provider in Palos Heights, IL (NPI 1538326012).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1538326012
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Hospitalist PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 036.144523 (IL)
Specialties & taxonomies
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
18 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
779 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 35 Minutes99232 | 283 | $73 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 75 Minutes99223 | 172 | $160 |
| Hospital Discharge Day Management, More Than 30 Minutes99239 | 145 | $106 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 50 Minutes99233 | 115 | $112 |
| Hospital Discharge Day Management, 30 Minutes Or Less99238 | 33 | $75 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Straightforward Or Low-Level Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 55 Minutes99222 | 31 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 9 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 20 | 19 |
| Cefdinir | 19 | 19 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 15 | 12 |
| Furosemide | 15 | 15 |
| Metoprolol Tartrate | 14 | 12 |
| Azithromycin | 13 | 13 |
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophenbrand: Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen | 13 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$199 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 (1)
- 4201 W Medical Center DrMchenry, IL 60050-8409Phone: (815) 759-4323Fax: (815) 759-4948
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2008-05-21
- Last updated
- 2022-12-27
- Certified
- 2022-12-27
Frequently asked questions
- What is Kailash Bajaj's NPI number?
- Kailash Bajaj's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1538326012, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Kailash Bajaj's specialty?
- Kailash Bajaj is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Hospitalist Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Kailash Bajaj located?
- Kailash Bajaj's practice location on file with NPPES is 12251 S 80th Ave, Palos Heights, IL 60463-1256.
- What is Kailash Bajaj's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Kailash Bajaj is (708) 923-5869.
- Does Kailash Bajaj accept Medicare?
- Kailash Bajaj is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Kailash Bajaj's NPI active?
- Yes — Kailash Bajaj's NPI (1538326012) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2022-12-27.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.