Joel Pekow
NPI 1902896566 · Internal Medicine Physician · Chicago, IL
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Gastroenterology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Joel Pekow is a Internal Medicine Physician provider in Chicago, IL (NPI 1902896566).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1902896566
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Internal Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 036117173 (IL)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure28% of score
20 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness28% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint17% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)28% of score
336 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
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 methodology.
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) |
|---|---|---|
| Visit Complexity Inherent to Evaluation and Management Associated With Medical Care Services That Serve As the Continuing Focal Point for All Needed Health Care Services And/Or With Medical Care Services That Are Part of Ongoing Care Related to a Patient'SG2211 | 115 | $18 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 81 | $106 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 40 Minutes Or More99215 | 40 | $158 |
| Biopsy of Esophagus, Stomach, And/Or Upper Small Bowel Using a Flexible Endoscope43239 | 27 | $118 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Straightforward Or Low-Level Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 55 Minutes99222 | 25 | $145 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 18 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Ustekinumabbrand: Stelara | 67 | — |
| Mesalamine | 55 | 13 |
| Omeprazole | 53 | 16 |
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 48 | 13 |
| Famotidine | 36 | 16 |
| Peg3350/Sod Sulf,bicarb,cl/Kclbrand: Gavilyte-G | 24 | 21 |
| Loperamide Hclbrand: Loperamide | 21 | — |
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2005-10-25
- Last updated
- 2022-10-24
Frequently asked questions
- What is Joel Pekow's NPI number?
- Joel Pekow's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1902896566, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Joel Pekow's specialty?
- Joel Pekow is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Internal Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Joel Pekow located?
- Joel Pekow's practice location on file with NPPES is 5841 S Maryland Ave, Chicago, IL 60637-1443.
- What is Joel Pekow's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Joel Pekow is (888) 824-0200.
- Does Joel Pekow accept Medicare?
- Joel Pekow is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Joel Pekow's NPI active?
- Yes — Joel Pekow's NPI (1902896566) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2022-10-24.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.