Frank Palella, MD
NPI 1952329021 · Infectious Disease Physician · Chicago, IL
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Infectious Disease · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Frank Palella, MD is a Infectious Disease Physician provider in Chicago, IL (NPI 1952329021).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1952329021
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Infectious Disease 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
116 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 Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 116 | $70 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $70–$70 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, not a price quote and not what you would be billed. Medicare Part B covers roughly an eighth of all NPIs (65+ skew); services with fewer than 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS. Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, by Provider & Service.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 44 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Bictegrav/Emtricit/Tenofov Alabrand: Biktarvy | 187 | 21 |
| Darunavir/Cob/Emtri/Tenof Alafbrand: Symtuza | 99 | — |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 76 | 26 |
| Elviteg/Cob/Emtri/Tenof Alafenbrand: Genvoya | 70 | — |
| Dolutegravir Sodiumbrand: Tivicay | 63 | — |
| Darunavir/Cobicistatbrand: Prezcobix | 62 | — |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$158,205 across 105 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
- 2006-07-17
- Last updated
- 2007-07-08
Frequently asked questions
- What is Frank Palella's NPI number?
- Frank Palella's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1952329021, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Frank Palella's specialty?
- Frank Palella is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Infectious Disease Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Frank Palella located?
- Frank Palella's practice location on file with NPPES is 680 N Lake Shore Dr, Chicago, IL 60611-4546.
- What is Frank Palella's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Frank Palella is (312) 695-9797.
- Does Frank Palella accept Medicare?
- Frank Palella is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Frank Palella's NPI active?
- Yes — Frank Palella's NPI (1952329021) 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.