Wajahat Lodhi, MD
NPI 1972729986 · Hospitalist Physician · Chicago, IL
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Critical Care (intensivists) · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Wajahat Lodhi, MD is a Hospitalist Physician provider in Chicago, IL (NPI 1972729986).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1972729986
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Hospitalist PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 036-136620 (IL)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure28% of score
19 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness28% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint17% of score
3 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)28% of score
550 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Critical Care, First 30-74 Minutes99291 | 337 | $220 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 50 Minutes99233 | 151 | $121 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 75 Minutes99223 | 32 | $177 |
| Insertion of Non-Tunneled Central Venous Tube for Infusion (5 Years Or Older)36556 | 15 | $86 |
| Insertion of Artery Tube for Blood Sampling Or Infusion Through Skin36620 | 15 | $44 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $44–$220 (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.
Practice location
Mailing address
Additional practice locations (2)
- 1725 W Harrison St Ste 885Chicago, IL 60612-3841Phone: (312) 942-4500
- 2650 Ridge Ave.Im Hospitalists Ste 4210Evanston, IL 60201Phone: (847) 570-1010Fax: (847) 733-5108
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2007-04-18
- Last updated
- 2018-12-06
Frequently asked questions
- What is Wajahat Lodhi's NPI number?
- Wajahat Lodhi's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1972729986, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Wajahat Lodhi's specialty?
- Wajahat Lodhi is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Hospitalist Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Wajahat Lodhi located?
- Wajahat Lodhi's practice location on file with NPPES is 1725 W Harrison St Ste 885, Chicago, IL 60612.
- What is Wajahat Lodhi's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Wajahat Lodhi is (312) 942-4500.
- Does Wajahat Lodhi accept Medicare?
- Wajahat Lodhi is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Wajahat Lodhi's NPI active?
- Yes — Wajahat Lodhi's NPI (1972729986) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2018-12-06.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.