Doctor profile · Federal record
Dr. Essam Mekhaiel, MD
Pulmonary Disease Physician (CMS: Pulmonary Disease) · Chicago Ridge, IL
- NPI 1659558666
- Accepts Medicare
- 26 yrs in practice
- Male
- Group practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
- Primary practice
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10604 Southwest Highway, Ste 107
Chicago Ridge, IL 604152717
(708) 371-8006
fax (708) 389-6630
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- January 2008 — 18 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- June 7, 2018
- Year of graduation
- 2000 — 26 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 207RP1001X — NUCC code
- State license (1)
- Missouri #2013022885
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1659558666. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
2,101
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$269,940
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
99233 |
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes | 338 | 160 | $125 | |
99291 |
Critical care, first 30-74 minutes | 328 | 161 | $227 | |
31645 |
Aspiration of initial secretion of lung airway using an endoscope | 175 | 139 | $50 | |
99214 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes | 145 | 96 | $124 | |
31629 |
Needle biopsy of windpipe cartilage, airway, and/or lung using an endoscope | 122 | 115 | $99 | |
31627 |
Computer-assisted image-guided navigation of lung airways using an endoscope | 113 | 106 | $101 | |
76604 |
Ultrasound scan of chest | 92 | 66 | $29 | |
31628 |
Biopsy of lobe of lung using an endoscope, 1 lobe | 86 | 81 | $38 | |
32553 |
Insertion of device in chest cavity for radiation therapy guidance | 73 | 73 | $91 | |
31652 |
Exam of lung airways and sampling of lymph nodes using an endoscope and ultrasound guidance, 1-2 lymph nodes | 64 | 63 | $183 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 11 peers in Chicago Ridge Pulmonary Disease Physician, average services per provider: 175. This provider delivers 12× the peer median.Open Payments
Industry payments received
All-time total
$98,462
Transactions
121
Manufacturers
11
| Payer (manufacturer) | Industry | Txns | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Intuitive Surgical, INC. | 90 | $89,029.66 | |
| Boston Scientific Corporation | 13 | $7,357.41 | |
| Olympus America INC. | 2 | $1,070.00 | |
| Galvanize Therapeutics, INC | 4 | $280.80 | |
| Noah Medical Corporation | 1 | $220.37 | |
| Pulmonx Corporation | 2 | $212.25 | |
| Ethicon INC. | 2 | $136.70 | |
| Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., INC. | 4 | $81.03 | |
| United Therapeutics Corporation | 1 | $31.73 | |
| Conmed Corporation | 1 | $27.27 | |
| Inogen, INC. | 1 | $14.40 |
By nature of payment
Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
Total claims
35
Patients
11
Total drug cost
$21,725
| Drug | Type | Claims | Patients | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trelegy Ellipta (Fluticasone/Umeclidin/Vilanter) | Brand | 23 | 0 | $21,682 |
| Prednisone | Generic | 12 | 11 | $43 |
Hospital affiliations
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. Essam Mekhaiel's medical specialty?
Dr. Essam Mekhaiel practices Pulmonary Disease Physician in Chicago Ridge, IL.
Where does Dr. Essam Mekhaiel practice?
Dr. Essam Mekhaiel practices at 10604 Southwest Highway, Chicago Ridge, IL 604152717. Office phone: 7083718006.
What is Dr. Essam Mekhaiel's NPI?
Dr. Essam Mekhaiel's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1659558666, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Essam Mekhaiel accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Essam Mekhaiel accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Essam Mekhaiel commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making (HCPCS 99233); Critical care (HCPCS 99291); Aspiration of initial secretion of lung airway using an endoscope (HCPCS 31645). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.