Deborah Epstein, PA
NPI 1659422517 · Physician Assistant · Chicago, IL
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Physician Assistant · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Deborah Epstein, PA is a Physician Assistant provider in Chicago, IL (NPI 1659422517).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1659422517
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Physician AssistantPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- PA
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 0110002337 (VA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
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
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
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) |
|---|---|---|
| Fine Needle Aspiration Biopsy Using Ultrasound Guidance, First Growth10005 | 110 | $65 |
| Aspiration of Fluid From Chest Cavity Using Imaging Guidance32555 | 66 | $97 |
| Ultrasonic Guidance for Needle Placement76942 | 45 | $26 |
| Drainage of Fluid From Abdominal Cavity Using Imaging Guidance49083 | 38 | $86 |
| Removal of Central Venous Tube With Port Or Pump36590 | 32 | $173 |
| Fine Needle Aspiration Biopsy Using Ultrasound Guidance, Each Additional Growth10006 | 21 | $45 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$143 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
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2007-01-16
- Last updated
- 2009-12-24
Frequently asked questions
- What is Deborah Epstein's NPI number?
- Deborah Epstein's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1659422517, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Deborah Epstein's specialty?
- Deborah Epstein is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Physician Assistant (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Deborah Epstein located?
- Deborah Epstein's practice location on file with NPPES is 676 N Saint Clair St, Chicago, IL 60611-2927.
- What is Deborah Epstein's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Deborah Epstein is (312) 926-3535.
- Does Deborah Epstein accept Medicare?
- Deborah Epstein is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Deborah Epstein's NPI active?
- Yes — Deborah Epstein's NPI (1659422517) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2009-12-24.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.