Robert Edelman, MD
NPI 1689740797 · Diagnostic Radiology Physician · Evanston, IL
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Diagnostic Radiology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Robert Edelman, MD is a Diagnostic Radiology Physician provider in Evanston, IL (NPI 1689740797).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1689740797
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Diagnostic Radiology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
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
19 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
83% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
2,216 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) |
|---|---|---|
| X-Ray of Chest, 2 Views71046 | 620 | $24 |
| X-Ray of Knee, 4 Or More Views73564 | 234 | $38 |
| X-Ray of Foot, Minimum of 3 Views73630 | 153 | $29 |
| X-Ray of Hip, 2-3 Views73502 | 142 | $39 |
| X-Ray of Wrist, Minimum of 3 Views73110 | 99 | $34 |
| X-Ray of Lower and Sacral Spine, Minimum of 4 Views72110 | 89 | $41 |
| X-Ray of Shoulder, Minimum of 2 Views73030 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$12,370 across 18 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
- 2006-11-28
- Last updated
- 2007-07-08
Frequently asked questions
- What is Robert Edelman's NPI number?
- Robert Edelman's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1689740797, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Robert Edelman's specialty?
- Robert Edelman is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Diagnostic Radiology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Robert Edelman located?
- Robert Edelman's practice location on file with NPPES is 2650 Ridge Ave, Evanston, IL 60201-1718.
- What is Robert Edelman's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Robert Edelman is (847) 570-2553.
- Does Robert Edelman accept Medicare?
- Robert Edelman is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Robert Edelman's NPI active?
- Yes — Robert Edelman's NPI (1689740797) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2007-07-08.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.