Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Chaher Alhandalous, M.D.

Hospitalist Physician (CMS: Hospitalist) · Internal Medicine Physician · Palos Heights, IL

  • NPI 1053553859
  • Accepts Medicare
  • MIPS 91.3 / 100 · 2023
  • 26 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
12251 S. 80Th Avenue
Palos Heights, IL 60463
(708) 923-5869
fax (708) 923-5859
Mailing address
12251 S 80Th Ave, MED Staff Office Suite 1630
Palos Heights, IL 604631256

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
March 2009 — 17 yrs on file
Profile last updated
November 29, 2021
Year of graduation
2000 — 26 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
208M00000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Illinois #036.129984
Medicaid
IL #036129984

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1053553859. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
732
Distinct HCPCS
3
Medicare allowed
$123,364
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes 574 546 $181
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes 118 118 $136
99238 Hospital discharge day management, 30 minutes or less 40 40 $84

In context: peer comparison

Among 23 peers in Palos Heights Hospitalist Physician, average services per provider: 162. This provider delivers 4.5× the peer median.

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

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What is Dr. Chaher Alhandalous's medical specialty?
Dr. Chaher Alhandalous practices Hospitalist Physician in Palos Heights, IL.
Where does Dr. Chaher Alhandalous practice?
Dr. Chaher Alhandalous practices at 12251 S. 80Th Avenue, Palos Heights, IL 60463. Office phone: 7089235869.
What is Dr. Chaher Alhandalous's NPI?
Dr. Chaher Alhandalous's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1053553859, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Chaher Alhandalous accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Chaher Alhandalous accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Chaher Alhandalous commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making (HCPCS 99223); Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making (HCPCS 99222); Hospital discharge day management (HCPCS 99238). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.