Laya Charara
NPI 1821539032 · Hospitalist Physician · Palos Heights, IL
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Hospitalist · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Laya Charara is a Hospitalist Physician provider in Palos Heights, IL (NPI 1821539032).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1821539032
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Hospitalist PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 036150362 (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
9 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
1,068 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 50 Minutes99233 | 717 | $125 |
| Hospital Discharge Day Management, More Than 30 Minutes99239 | 215 | $120 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 75 Minutes99223 | 75 | $182 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99232 | 33 | $82 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Straightforward Or Low-Level Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 55 Minutes99222 | 14 | $140 |
| Hospital Discharge Day Management, 30 Minutes Or Less99238 | 14 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 10 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Metoprolol Succinate | 41 | 21 |
| Furosemide | 30 | 23 |
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 29 | 28 |
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophenbrand: Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen | 23 | 23 |
| Clopidogrel Bisulfatebrand: Clopidogrel | 17 | — |
| Apixabanbrand: Eliquis | 17 | 12 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$34 across 2 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
- 2017-03-20
- Last updated
- 2021-11-29
- Certified
- 2021-11-29
Frequently asked questions
- What is Laya Charara's NPI number?
- Laya Charara's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1821539032, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Laya Charara's specialty?
- Laya Charara is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Hospitalist Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Laya Charara located?
- Laya Charara's practice location on file with NPPES is 12251 S 80th Ave, Palos Heights, IL 60463-1256.
- What is Laya Charara's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Laya Charara is (708) 923-5869.
- Does Laya Charara accept Medicare?
- Laya Charara is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Laya Charara's NPI active?
- Yes — Laya Charara's NPI (1821539032) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2021-11-29.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.