Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. William Ares, MD

Neurological Surgery Physician (CMS: Neurosurgery) · Evanston, IL

  • NPI 1396039442
  • Accepts Medicare
  • MIPS 90.4 / 100 · 2023
  • 14 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Solo practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
1000 Central St Ste 880
Evanston, IL 60201
(847) 570-1440
fax (847) 570-1442

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
June 2011 — 15 yrs on file
Profile last updated
July 8, 2019
Year of graduation
2012 — 14 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207T00000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Illinois #036148890

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1396039442. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
508
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$110,035
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes 70 70 $143
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 63 59 $104
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 45 38 $70
36224 Insertion of tube into internal neck artery for diagnosis or treatment with review by radiologist 35 34 $312
75898 Imaging of blood vessel 34 29 $103
75894 Review by radiologist of image for insertion of material to block blood flow 33 29 $81
61624 Occlusion of central nervous system or spinal cord artery 31 27 $1,294
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes 31 31 $140
99205 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 60-74 minutes 31 31 $194
36227 Insertion of tube into external neck artery for diagnosis or treatment with review by radiologist 27 27 $154

In context: peer comparison

Among 1 peers in this city , average services per provider: 31. This provider delivers 16× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$3,720
Transactions
14
Manufacturers
7
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Scientia Vascular 3 $3,103.02
MicroVention, Inc. 3 $234.47
Stryker Corporation 3 $186.15
Penumbra, Inc. 1 $118.81
Imperative Care, Inc 1 $46.25
DePuy Synthes Sales Inc. 1 $21.73
Medtronic, Inc. 2 $9.96

By nature of payment

Consulting Fee
$2,400
Food and Beverage
$798
Travel and Lodging
$522

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
143
Patients
68
Total drug cost
$2,008
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Methylprednisolone Generic 30 28 $261
Meloxicam Generic 23 0 $321
Cyclobenzaprine Hcl Generic 20 14 $256
Gabapentin Generic 19 0 $501
Tizanidine Hcl Generic 19 12 $304
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen (Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen) Brand 18 14 $161
Clopidogrel (Clopidogrel Bisulfate) Brand 14 0 $204

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. William Ares's medical specialty?
Dr. William Ares practices Neurological Surgery Physician in Evanston, IL.
Where does Dr. William Ares practice?
Dr. William Ares practices at 1000 Central St Ste 880, Evanston, IL 60201. Office phone: 8475701440.
What is Dr. William Ares's NPI?
Dr. William Ares's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1396039442, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. William Ares accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. William Ares accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. William Ares commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: New patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99204); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99213). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.