Kirsten Hefele, MD
NPI 1992849137 · Family Medicine Physician · Chicago, IL
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Family Practice · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Kirsten Hefele, MD is a Family Medicine Physician provider in Chicago, IL (NPI 1992849137).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1992849137
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 036104387 (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
19 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
624 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 Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 157 | $132 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 112 | $94 |
| Annual Wellness Visit, Includes a Personalized Prevention Plan of Service (pps), Subsequent VisitG0439 | 101 | $133 |
| Insertion of Needle Into Vein for Collection of Blood Sample36415 | 72 | $9 |
| Injection of Drug Or Substance Under Skin Or Into Muscle96372 | 70 | $15 |
| Administration of Influenza Virus VaccineG0008 | 31 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 100 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 307 | 96 |
| Rosuvastatin Calcium | 216 | 66 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 192 | 61 |
| Metoprolol Succinate | 185 | 54 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 172 | 50 |
| Losartan Potassium | 161 | 49 |
| Metformin Hcl |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$1,112 across 11 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)
- 3121 N Sheridan RdChicago, IL 60657-4945Phone: (773) 404-9800Fax: (773) 832-9510
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2007-02-19
- Last updated
- 2021-03-17
- Certified
- 2021-03-17
Frequently asked questions
- What is Kirsten Hefele's NPI number?
- Kirsten Hefele's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1992849137, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Kirsten Hefele's specialty?
- Kirsten Hefele is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Family Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Kirsten Hefele located?
- Kirsten Hefele's practice location on file with NPPES is 2800 N Sheridan Rd Ste 309, Chicago, IL 60657-6160.
- What is Kirsten Hefele's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Kirsten Hefele is (773) 248-6913.
- Does Kirsten Hefele accept Medicare?
- Kirsten Hefele is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Kirsten Hefele's NPI active?
- Yes — Kirsten Hefele's NPI (1992849137) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2021-03-17.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.