Ammar Wahood, MD
NPI 1720375611 · Pain Medicine Physician · Joliet, IL
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Pain Management · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Ammar Wahood, MD is a Pain Medicine Physician provider in Joliet, IL (NPI 1720375611).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1720375611
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Pain Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 036.137498 (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
14 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
695 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 158 | $97 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 74 | $128 |
| Injection of Anesthetic And/Or Steroid Drug Into Sacral Spine Nerve Root Using Imaging Guidance, Single Level64483 | 39 | $145 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 35 | $67 |
| Anesthesia for Other Procedure on Esophagus, Stomach, Or Upper Small Bowel Using an Endoscope00731 | 34 | $72 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 29 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophenbrand: Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen | 602 | 114 |
| Gabapentin | 257 | 57 |
| Tizanidine Hcl | 184 | 43 |
| Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophenbrand: Oxycodone-Acetaminophen | 166 | 33 |
| Pregabalin | 145 | 33 |
| Oxycodone Hcl | 122 | 23 |
| Tramadol Hcl |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$1,475 across 39 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)
- 600 S Paulina StSuite 527Chicago, IL 60612-3806Phone: (312) 942-5495
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2011-06-29
- Last updated
- 2025-09-16
- Certified
- 2025-09-16
Frequently asked questions
- What is Ammar Wahood's NPI number?
- Ammar Wahood's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1720375611, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Ammar Wahood's specialty?
- Ammar Wahood is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Pain Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Ammar Wahood located?
- Ammar Wahood's practice location on file with NPPES is 301 Madison St Ste 305, Joliet, IL 60435-6655.
- What is Ammar Wahood's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Ammar Wahood is (815) 729-0450.
- Does Ammar Wahood accept Medicare?
- Ammar Wahood is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Ammar Wahood's NPI active?
- Yes — Ammar Wahood's NPI (1720375611) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2025-09-16.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.