Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Carlos Ortega, M.D.

Surgery Physician (CMS: General Surgery) · Surgical Critical Care Physician · Chicago, IL

  • NPI 1972525269
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 30 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

Operates at 2 locations .

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
5140 N California Ave, Suite 780
Chicago, IL 606253645
(773) 235-8887
fax (773) 235-8882
Additional location
3825 Highland Ave Ste 303
Downers Grove, IL 605151562
(630) 275-7800
fax (630) 241-9215

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
July 2006 — 20 yrs on file
Profile last updated
September 20, 2023
Year of graduation
1996 — 30 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
208600000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Illinois #036100042
Medicaid
IL #036-100042

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1972525269. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
120
Distinct HCPCS
2
Medicare allowed
$7,641
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes 70 35 $76
99231 Subsequent hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 25 minutes 50 36 $47

In context: peer comparison

Among 54 peers in Chicago Surgery Physician, average services per provider: 84. This provider delivers 1.4× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$2,796
Transactions
4
Manufacturers
2
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Intuitive Surgical, INC. 3 $2,657.45
Kerecis Limited 1 $138.39

By nature of payment

Education
$2,500
Travel and Lodging
$157
Food and Beverage
$138

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Carlos Ortega's medical specialty?
Dr. Carlos Ortega practices Surgery Physician in Chicago, IL.
Where does Dr. Carlos Ortega practice?
Dr. Carlos Ortega practices at 5140 N California Ave, Chicago, IL 606253645. Office phone: 7732358887.
What is Dr. Carlos Ortega's NPI?
Dr. Carlos Ortega's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1972525269, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Carlos Ortega accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Carlos Ortega accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Carlos Ortega commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making (HCPCS 99232); Subsequent hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making (HCPCS 99231). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.