Melissa Swierad, APRN, CNP - Medicare Nurse Practitioner in Lake Forest, IL

Melissa Swierad, APRN, CNP is a medicare enrolled "Nurse Practitioner" in Lake Forest, Illinois. She graduated from nursing school in 2015 and has 9 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Nurse Practitioner. She is a member of the group practice Northwestern Medical Faculty Foundation and her current practice location is 1000 N Westmoreland Rd # Level1, Lake Forest, Illinois. You can reach out to her office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (847) 534-3278.

Melissa Swierad is licensed to practice in Illinois (license number 209012706) 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 1588041891.

Contact Information

Melissa Swierad, APRN, CNP
1000 N Westmoreland Rd # Level1,
Lake Forest, IL 60045-1658
(847) 534-3278
(847) 535-8590



Provider's Profile

Full NameMelissa Swierad
GenderFemale
SpecialityNurse Practitioner
Experience9 Years
Location1000 N Westmoreland Rd # Level1, Lake Forest, 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:
  • Melissa Swierad graduated from nursing school in 2015
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1588041891
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 05/06/2015
  • Last Update Date: 02/16/2023
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 3375830581
  • Enrollment ID: I20200415000629

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Melissa Swierad such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1588041891NPI-NPPES
209012706MedicaidIL

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
364SA2200XClinical Nurse Specialist - Adult Health 209012706 (Illinois)Secondary
363L00000XNurse Practitioner 209012706 (Illinois)Primary
363L00000XNurse Practitioner 7980-33 (Wisconsin)Secondary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Northwestern Lake Forest HospitalLake forest, ILHospital
Northwestern Memorial HospitalChicago, ILHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Northwestern Medical Faculty Foundation45875768143255

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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. Melissa Swierad allows following entities to bill medicare on her behalf.
Entity NameNorthwestern Medical Faculty Foundation
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1346235314
PECOS PAC ID: 4587576814
Enrollment ID: O20031105000541

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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. Melissa Swierad 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
Melissa Swierad, APRN, CNP
1000 N Westmoreland Rd # Level1,
Lake Forest, IL 60045-1658

Ph: (847) 534-3278
Melissa Swierad, APRN, CNP
1000 N Westmoreland Rd # Level1,
Lake Forest, IL 60045-1658

Ph: (847) 534-3278

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Nurse Practitioner Nurses in Lake Forest, IL

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Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 1000 N Westmoreland Rd # B, Lake Forest, IL 60045
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Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
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