Dr Ajay Parikh, MD,FACC - Medicare Cardiovascular Disease (cardiology) in Hazel Crest, IL

Dr Ajay Parikh, MD,FACC is a medicare enrolled "Internal Medicine - Cardiovascular Disease" physician in Hazel Crest, Illinois. He graduated from medical school in 1979 and has 45 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Cardiovascular Disease (cardiology). He is a member of the group practice Advocate Health And Hospitals Corporation and his current practice location is 17850 Kedzie Ave, Hazel Crest, Illinois. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (708) 799-8700.

Dr Ajay Parikh is licensed to practice in Illinois (license number 036-067986) and he also participates in the medicare program. He accepts medicare assignments (which means he accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and his NPI Number is 1679566400.

Contact Information

Dr Ajay Parikh, MD,FACC
17850 Kedzie Ave,
Hazel Crest, IL 60429-2058
(708) 799-8700
(708) 957-1830



Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Ajay Parikh
GenderMale
SpecialityCardiovascular Disease (cardiology)
Experience45 Years
Location17850 Kedzie Ave, Hazel Crest, Illinois
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. He accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Dr Ajay Parikh graduated from medical school in 1979
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1679566400
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 08/26/2005
  • Last Update Date: 12/21/2021
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 9335137009
  • Enrollment ID: I20040909000112

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Ajay Parikh such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1679566400NPI-NPPES
060053841OtherILPALMETTO GBA INDIVIDUAL #
036067986MedicaidIL
CI8250OtherILPALMETTO GBA GROUP #
21622931OtherILBCBS GROUP #

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207RC0000XInternal Medicine - Cardiovascular Disease 036-067986 (Illinois)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Advocate Trinity HospitalChicago, ILHospital
Advocate Christ Hospital & Medical CenterOak lawn, ILHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Advocate Health And Hospitals Corporation78108009352422

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Medicare Reassignments

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Entity NameAdvocate Health And Hospitals Corporation
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1700824455
PECOS PAC ID: 7810800935
Enrollment ID: O20031106000064

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Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Dr Ajay Parikh, MD,FACC
17850 Kedzie Ave Ste 3250,
Hazel Crest, IL 60429-2082

Ph: (708) 799-8700
Dr Ajay Parikh, MD,FACC
17850 Kedzie Ave,
Hazel Crest, IL 60429-2058

Ph: (708) 799-8700

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Internal Medicine Doctors in Hazel Crest, IL

Dr. Shama R. Mehta, M.D.
Cardiovascular Disease
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 17850 Kedzie Ave, Hazel Crest, IL 60429
Phone: 708-957-4011    
Dr. Kathleen Oshea-wilk, MD
Cardiovascular Disease
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 3330 W 177th St, Suite 1a, Hazel Crest, IL 60429
Phone: 708-799-1100    Fax: 708-799-8343
Dr. Agop Tepeli, MD
Cardiovascular Disease
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 17850 South Kedzie Avenue, Suite 3300, Hazel Crest, IL 60429
Phone: 708-799-6055    
Dr. Rita Pamela Saldanha, M.D.
Cardiovascular Disease
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 17680 Kedzie Ave Ste 201, Hazel Crest, IL 60429
Phone: 708-799-9500    Fax: 708-799-9555
Gladys Macagba, D.O
Cardiovascular Disease
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 17800 Kedzie Ave, Hazel Crest, IL 60429
Phone: 312-609-0300    Fax: 708-747-6830
Motilal A. Bhatia, M.D.
Cardiovascular Disease
Medicare: Medicare Enrolled
Practice Location: 17850 Kedzie Ave, 2100, Hazel Crest, IL 60429
Phone: 708-957-4010    
Krishna Sunkara, MD
Cardiovascular Disease
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 17680 Kedzie Ave, 101, Hazel Crest, IL 60429
Phone: 708-799-7990    Fax: 708-799-4093

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