Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Paul Been, D.O.

Emergency Medicine Physician (CMS: Emergency Medicine) · Emergency Medicine Physician · Lake Forest, IL

  • NPI 1194969642
  • Accepts Medicare
  • MIPS 91.3 / 100 · 2023
  • 17 yrs in practice
  • Licensed in 2 states
  • Male
  • Solo practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

Operates at 2 locations .

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
1000 N Westmoreland RD
Lake Forest, IL 600451658
(847) 535-6150
fax (847) 535-7801
Additional location
3535 Olentangy River RD
Columbus, OH 432143908
(614) 566-1997

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
April 2009 — 17 yrs on file
Profile last updated
August 19, 2022
Year of graduation
2009 — 17 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207P00000X — NUCC code
State licenses (2)
Illinois #036160560 · Ohio #34.010002

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1194969642. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
391
Distinct HCPCS
4
Medicare allowed
$65,849
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99285 Emergency department visit with high level of medical decision making 263 254 $183
99284 Emergency department visit with moderate level of medical decision making 84 84 $126
99291 Critical care, first 30-74 minutes 27 27 $215
99283 Emergency department visit with low level of medical decision making 17 17 $75

In context: peer comparison

Among 8 peers in Lake Forest Emergency Medicine Physician, average services per provider: 79. This provider delivers 4.9× the peer median.

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
12
Patients
12
Total drug cost
$168
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Cephalexin Generic 12 12 $168

Frequently asked questions

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What is Dr. Paul Been's medical specialty?
Dr. Paul Been practices Emergency Medicine Physician in Lake Forest, IL.
Where does Dr. Paul Been practice?
Dr. Paul Been practices at 1000 N Westmoreland RD, Lake Forest, IL 600451658. Office phone: 8475356150.
What is Dr. Paul Been's NPI?
Dr. Paul Been's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1194969642, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Paul Been accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Paul Been accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Paul Been 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); Critical care (HCPCS 99291). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.