Basheeruddin Farooki, MD
NPI 1720038979 · Internal Medicine Physician · Chicago, IL
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Critical Care (intensivists) · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Basheeruddin Farooki, MD is a Internal Medicine Physician provider in Chicago, IL (NPI 1720038979).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1720038979
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Internal Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 036106493 (IL)
Specialties & taxonomies
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
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
1,892 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 | 538 | $77 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 483 | $127 |
| Critical Care, First 30-74 Minutes99291 | 375 | $212 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 50 Minutes99233 | 108 | $117 |
| Test for Exercise-Induced Lung Stress94618 | 99 | $33 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Straightforward Or Low-Level Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 55 Minutes99222 | 69 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 26 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Montelukast Sodium | 210 | 61 |
| Fluticasone/Umeclidin/Vilanterbrand: Trelegy Ellipta | 180 | 52 |
| Albuterol Sulfatebrand: Albuterol Sulfate Hfa | 111 | 46 |
| Fluticasone/Vilanterolbrand: Breo Ellipta | 100 | 36 |
| Prednisone | 84 | 49 |
| Nintedanib Esylatebrand: Ofev | 41 | — |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$99 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)
- 9555 S 52nd AveOak Lawn, IL 60453-3054Phone: (708) 634-0950Fax: (708) 634-0942
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-05-10
- Last updated
- 2026-05-14
- Certified
- 2026-05-14
Frequently asked questions
- What is Basheeruddin Farooki's NPI number?
- Basheeruddin Farooki's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1720038979, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Basheeruddin Farooki's specialty?
- Basheeruddin Farooki is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Internal Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Basheeruddin Farooki located?
- Basheeruddin Farooki's practice location on file with NPPES is 5140 N California Ave, Chicago, IL 60625-3645.
- What is Basheeruddin Farooki's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Basheeruddin Farooki is (773) 878-8200.
- Does Basheeruddin Farooki accept Medicare?
- Basheeruddin Farooki is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Basheeruddin Farooki's NPI active?
- Yes — Basheeruddin Farooki's NPI (1720038979) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2026-05-14.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.