Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Benjamin Karfunkle, MD

Emergency Medicine Physician (CMS: Emergency Medicine) · Chicago, IL

  • NPI 1336533207
  • Accepts Medicare
  • MIPS 81.3 / 100 · 2023
  • 11 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
1653 W Congress Pkwy
Chicago, IL 606123833
(312) 942-5000

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
March 2015 — 11 yrs on file
Profile last updated
November 10, 2025
Year of graduation
2015 — 11 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207P00000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Illinois #036.177797

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1336533207. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
99
Distinct HCPCS
4
Medicare allowed
$14,213
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99285 Emergency department visit with high level of medical decision making 41 40 $182
99284 Emergency department visit with moderate level of medical decision making 30 30 $124
93308 Ultrasound of heart, follow-up 16 16 $25
99291 Critical care, first 30-74 minutes 12 12 $220

In context: peer comparison

Among 334 peers in Chicago Emergency Medicine Physician, average services per provider: 87. This provider delivers 1.1× the peer median.

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

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What is Dr. Benjamin Karfunkle's medical specialty?
Dr. Benjamin Karfunkle practices Emergency Medicine Physician in Chicago, IL.
Where does Dr. Benjamin Karfunkle practice?
Dr. Benjamin Karfunkle practices at 1653 W Congress Pkwy, Chicago, IL 606123833. Office phone: 3129425000.
What is Dr. Benjamin Karfunkle's NPI?
Dr. Benjamin Karfunkle's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1336533207, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Benjamin Karfunkle accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Benjamin Karfunkle accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Benjamin Karfunkle commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Emergency department visit with high level of medical decision making (HCPCS 99285); Emergency department visit with moderate level of medical decision making (HCPCS 99284); Ultrasound of heart, follow-up (HCPCS 93308). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.