Shams Bakhos Bufalino, MD - Medicare Hematology/oncology in Park Ridge, IL

Shams Bakhos Bufalino, MD is a medicare enrolled "Internal Medicine - Hematology & Oncology" physician in Park Ridge, Illinois. She went to Loyola University Of Chicago, Stritch School Of Medicine and graduated in 2011 and has 13 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Hematology/oncology. She is a member of the group practice Advocate Health And Hospitals Corporation and her current practice location is 1700 Luther Ln, Park Ridge, Illinois. You can reach out to her office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (847) 268-8200.

Shams Bakhos Bufalino is licensed to practice in Illinois (license number 036-134665) 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 1831488741.

Contact Information

Shams Bakhos Bufalino, MD
1700 Luther Ln,
Park Ridge, IL 60068-1270
(847) 268-8200
Not Available



Physician's Profile

Full NameShams Bakhos Bufalino
GenderFemale
SpecialityHematology/oncology
Experience13 Years
Location1700 Luther Ln, Park Ridge, 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:
  • Shams Bakhos Bufalino attended and graduated from Loyola University Of Chicago, Stritch School Of Medicine in 2011
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1831488741
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 03/31/2011
  • Last Update Date: 12/20/2021
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 2264735208
  • Enrollment ID: I20170823001256

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Shams Bakhos Bufalino such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1831488741NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207RH0003XInternal Medicine - Hematology & Oncology 036-134665 (Illinois)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical CenterChicago, ILHospital
Advocate Lutheran General HospitalPark ridge, ILHospital

Group Practice Association

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

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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
Shams Bakhos Bufalino, MD
1700 Luther Ln,
Park Ridge, IL 60068-1270

Ph: (847) 268-8200
Shams Bakhos Bufalino, MD
1700 Luther Ln,
Park Ridge, IL 60068-1270

Ph: (847) 268-8200

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Internal Medicine Doctors in Park Ridge, IL

Dr. Jason Nathaniel Macklis, M.D.
Hematology & Oncology
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 1700 Luther Ln Ste 2200, Park Ridge, IL 60068
Phone: 847-268-8577    
Mohammed Omer Ahmed Abdalla,
Hematology & Oncology
Medicare: Medicare Enrolled
Practice Location: 850 Busse Hwy, Park Ridge, IL 60068
Phone: 847-759-4770    
Nayana P Dave, M.D.
Hematology & Oncology
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 1775 Dempster St Ste E592b, Park Ridge, IL 60068
Phone: 847-723-8080    
Dr. Anand Ramadorai, DO
Hematology & Oncology
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 1550 N Northwest Hwy Ste 303, Park Ridge, IL 60068
Phone: 847-294-5160    
Dr. Patrick J Murphy, MD
Hematology & Oncology
Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 711 W Devon, Park Ridge, IL 60068
Phone: 847-696-3176    Fax: 847-696-2678
Dr. Peter Vayalil, MD
Hematology & Oncology
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 1775 Dempster St Ste E592b, Park Ridge, IL 60068
Phone: 847-723-8080    
William D. Rhoades, D.O.
Hematology & Oncology
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 1775 Ballard Rd, Park Ridge, IL 60068
Phone: 847-318-2500    

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