Dr Purani P Palaniswami, MD - Medicare Rheumatology in Elmhurst, IL

Dr Purani P Palaniswami, MD is a medicare enrolled "Internal Medicine - Rheumatology" physician in Elmhurst, Illinois. She graduated from medical school in 2001 and has 23 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Rheumatology. She is a member of the group practice North Shore University Healthsystem Faculty Practice Associates, Elmhurst Memorial Healthcare and her current practice location is 1200 S York St Ste 200, Elmhurst, Illinois. You can reach out to her office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (331) 221-9199.

Dr Purani P Palaniswami is licensed to practice in Illinois (license number 036-123926) and she also participates in the medicare program. She accepts medicare assignments (which means she accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and her NPI Number is 1164568507.

Contact Information

Dr Purani P Palaniswami, MD
1200 S York St Ste 200,
Elmhurst, IL 60126-5626
(331) 221-9199
(331) 221-2774



Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Purani P Palaniswami
GenderFemale
SpecialityRheumatology
Experience23 Years
Location1200 S York St Ste 200, Elmhurst, Illinois
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. She accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Dr Purani P Palaniswami graduated from medical school in 2001
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1164568507
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 01/30/2007
  • Last Update Date: 05/03/2021
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 4082768817
  • Enrollment ID: I20090813000441

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Purani P Palaniswami such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1164568507NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207RR0500XInternal Medicine - Rheumatology 036-123926 (Illinois)Primary
207R00000XInternal Medicine 2006017936 (Missouri)Secondary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Elmhurst Memorial HospitalElmhurst, ILHospital
Edward HospitalNaperville, ILHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
North Shore University Healthsystem Faculty Practice Associates21633346991751
Elmhurst Memorial Healthcare9638168602182

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Medicare Reassignments

Some practitioners may not bill the customers directly but medicare billing happens through clinics / group practice / hospitals where the provider works. Medicare reassignment of benefits is a mechanism by which practitioners allow third parties to bill and receive payment for medicare services performed by them. Dr Purani P Palaniswami allows following entities to bill medicare on her behalf.
Entity NameElmhurst Memorial Healthcare
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1457493454
PECOS PAC ID: 9638168602
Enrollment ID: O20040506001298

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Entity NameNorthshore University Healthsystem Faculty Practice Associates
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1497701882
PECOS PAC ID: 2163334699
Enrollment ID: O20040524000118

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Medicare Part D Prescriber Enrollment

Any physician or other eligible professional who prescribes Part D drugs must either enroll in the Medicare program or opt out in order to prescribe drugs to their patients with Part D prescription drug benefit plans. Dr Purani P Palaniswami is enrolled with medicare and thus, if eligible, can prescribe medicare part D drugs to patients with medicare part D benefits.

Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Dr Purani P Palaniswami, MD
4201 Winfield Rd Fl 4,
Warrenville, IL 60555-4025

Ph: (331) 221-6377
Dr Purani P Palaniswami, MD
1200 S York St Ste 200,
Elmhurst, IL 60126-5626

Ph: (331) 221-9199

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Internal Medicine Doctors in Elmhurst, IL

William T O'rourke, MD
Rheumatology
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 172 E Schiller St, Elmhurst, IL 60126
Phone: 331-221-0000    Fax: 331-221-2312
Maelen M Pantano, MD
Rheumatology
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 172 Schiller St, Elmhurst, IL 60126
Phone: 331-221-9001    Fax: 331-221-2315
Ramier J Lehne,
Rheumatology
Medicare: Medicare Enrolled
Practice Location: 1200 S York St Ste 2000, Elmhurst, IL 60126
Phone: 331-221-9199    
Barbara E Potaczek, MD
Rheumatology
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 155 E Brush Hill Rd, Elmhurst, IL 60126
Phone: 331-221-8952    Fax: 331-221-3782
Dr. Lalitha Dileep-ansal, MD
Rheumatology
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 155 E Brush Hill Rd, Elmhurst, IL 60126
Phone: 331-221-8952    Fax: 331-221-3782
Dr. Omar Shamsi, MD
Rheumatology
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 1200 S York St, Suite 1240, Elmhurst, IL 60126
Phone: 331-221-6140    Fax: 331-221-3838
Dhara Naik, DO
Rheumatology
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 172 E Schiller St, Elmhurst, IL 60126
Phone: 331-221-0000    Fax: 331-221-2312

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