Najib El Tecle, MD, MS
NPI 1982022471 · Neurological Surgery Physician · Chicago, IL
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - General Surgery · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Najib El Tecle, MD, MS is a Neurological Surgery Physician provider in Chicago, IL (NPI 1982022471).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1982022471
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Neurological Surgery PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD, MS
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- 036160099 (IL)
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
12 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
585 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 | 96 | $95 |
| Fusion of Additional Segment of Spine22614 | 91 | $470 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 80 | $135 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 40 Minutes Or More99215 | 69 | $190 |
| Insertion of Cage Or Mesh Device to Spine Bone and Disc Space During Spine Fusion22853 | 38 | $309 |
| Incision Or Removal of Spine Bone Segment, Each Additional Segment22216 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$7,128 across 26 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)
- 540 W Roscoe StApt 172Chicago, IL 60657-3545Phone: (312) 259-2348
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2014-04-01
- Last updated
- 2022-09-06
- Certified
- 2022-09-06
Frequently asked questions
- What is Najib El Tecle's NPI number?
- Najib El Tecle's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1982022471, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Najib El Tecle's specialty?
- Najib El Tecle is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Neurological Surgery Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Najib El Tecle located?
- Najib El Tecle's practice location on file with NPPES is 259 E Erie St Ste 1450, Chicago, IL 60611-3947.
- What is Najib El Tecle's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Najib El Tecle is (312) 695-7746.
- Does Najib El Tecle accept Medicare?
- Najib El Tecle is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Najib El Tecle's NPI active?
- Yes — Najib El Tecle's NPI (1982022471) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2022-09-06.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.