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

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
12251 S 80Th Ave
Palos Heights, IL 604631256
(708) 923-5869
fax (708) 923-5859
Mailing address
12251 S 80Th Ave Ste 1630
Palos Heights, IL 604631256

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
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

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

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

CMS Provider Utilization
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

CMS Open Payments
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

Food and Beverage
$34

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
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

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
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.