Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Ermias Tilahun, M.D.

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

  • NPI 1285628768
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 41 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
5015 N Paulina St Ste 101
Chicago, IL 606402756
(773) 907-3550

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
September 2005 — 21 yrs on file
Profile last updated
January 6, 2021
Year of graduation
1985 — 41 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207R00000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Illinois #036-094888
Medicaid
IL #036-094888-1

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1285628768. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
1,099
Distinct HCPCS
5
Medicare allowed
$112,501
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99308 Subsequent nursing facility care with straightforward level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 15 minutes 666 96 $78
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 304 73 $133
99305 Initial nursing facility care with moderate level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 35 minutes 85 81 $139
99483 Assessment of and care planning for patient with impaired thought processing, typically 60 minutes 23 23 $282
99497 Advance care planning, first 30 minutes 21 20 $86

In context: peer comparison

Among 487 peers in this city , average services per provider: 168. This provider delivers 6.5× the peer median.

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
1,240
Patients
345
Total drug cost
$144,320
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Atorvastatin Calcium Generic 169 54 $2,594
Metformin Hcl Generic 139 37 $1,667
Eliquis (Apixaban) Brand 104 17 $49,730
Metoprolol Tartrate Generic 99 29 $657
Losartan Potassium Generic 88 23 $1,424
Gabapentin Generic 75 16 $1,651
Tamsulosin Hcl Generic 75 25 $1,575
Amlodipine Besylate Generic 69 21 $723
Hydrochlorothiazide Generic 68 20 $504
Lisinopril Generic 68 17 $801

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Ermias Tilahun's medical specialty?
Dr. Ermias Tilahun practices Internal Medicine Physician in Chicago, IL.
Where does Dr. Ermias Tilahun practice?
Dr. Ermias Tilahun practices at 5015 N Paulina St Ste 101, Chicago, IL 606402756. Office phone: 7739073550.
What is Dr. Ermias Tilahun's NPI?
Dr. Ermias Tilahun's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1285628768, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Ermias Tilahun accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Ermias Tilahun accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Ermias Tilahun commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Subsequent nursing facility care with straightforward level of medical decision making (HCPCS 99308); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214); Initial nursing facility care with moderate level of medical decision making (HCPCS 99305). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.