Doctor profile · Federal record
Dr. Laya Charara
Hospitalist Physician (CMS: Hospitalist) · Internal Medicine Physician · Palos Heights, IL
- NPI 1821539032
- Accepts Medicare
- MIPS 91.3 / 100 · 2023
- 9 yrs in practice
- Female
- Group practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
- Primary practice
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12251 S 80Th Ave
Palos Heights, IL 604631256
(708) 923-5869
fax (708) 923-5859 - Mailing address
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12251 S 80Th Ave Ste 1630
Palos Heights, IL 604631256
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- March 2017 — 9 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- November 29, 2021
- Year of graduation
- 2017 — 9 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 208M00000X — NUCC code
- State license (1)
- Illinois #036150362
- Medicaid
- IL #036150362
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1821539032. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
1,201
Distinct HCPCS
6
Medicare allowed
$146,613
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
99233 |
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes | 747 | 267 | $125 | |
99239 |
Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes | 213 | 209 | $120 | |
99232 |
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes | 111 | 64 | $83 | |
99223 |
Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes | 62 | 62 | $182 | |
99238 |
Hospital discharge day management, 30 minutes or less | 39 | 39 | $85 | |
99222 |
Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes | 29 | 29 | $137 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 23 peers in this city , average services per provider: 162. This provider delivers 7.4× the peer median.Open Payments
Industry payments received
All-time total
$34
Transactions
2
Manufacturers
2
| Payer (manufacturer) | Industry | Txns | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edwards Lifesciences Corporation | 1 | $22.88 | |
| ZOLL Services LLC (A/K/A ZOLL LifeCor Corp) | 1 | $11.26 |
By nature of payment
Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
Total claims
239
Patients
147
Total drug cost
$14,602
| Drug | Type | Claims | Patients | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Metoprolol Succinate | Generic | 39 | 15 | $534 |
| Pantoprazole Sodium | Generic | 36 | 23 | $575 |
| Prednisone | Generic | 28 | 27 | $79 |
| Furosemide | Generic | 25 | 15 | $94 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | Generic | 19 | 13 | $215 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | Generic | 18 | 0 | $154 |
| Cefdinir | Generic | 16 | 16 | $256 |
| Metoprolol Tartrate | Generic | 16 | 11 | $62 |
| Eliquis (Apixaban) | Brand | 15 | 12 | $12,389 |
| Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen (Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen) | Brand | 15 | 15 | $104 |
Hospital affiliations
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. Laya Charara's medical specialty?
Dr. Laya Charara practices Hospitalist Physician in Palos Heights, IL.
Where does Dr. Laya Charara practice?
Dr. Laya Charara practices at 12251 S 80Th Ave, Palos Heights, IL 604631256. Office phone: 7089235869.
What is Dr. Laya Charara's NPI?
Dr. Laya Charara's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1821539032, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Laya Charara accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Laya Charara accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Laya Charara commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making (HCPCS 99233); Hospital discharge day management (HCPCS 99239); Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making (HCPCS 99232). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.