Individual provider

Marla Kushner, DO

Family Medicine Physician Medicare enrolled

Marla Kushner, DO is a Family Medicine Physician in Chicago, IL, registered under NPI 1538119268. NPPES records them as a sole proprietor, meaning the practice is not incorporated as a separate legal entity.

Getting there

The practice address on file is 2437 N SOUTHPORT AVE, Chicago, IL 60614. We have not yet mapped what surrounds this office — parking, transit, and nearby pharmacies are added as our data collection reaches each location.

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Credentials and Medicare

State licence
LicenceStateSpecialty
03675717 IL Family Medicine Physician
036075717 IL Family Medicine Physician primary

This provider holds licence 03675717 issued in IL. A licence number in NPPES reflects what was filed at registration — it does not confirm the licence is still active today.

Medicare (PECOS)
Status
Approved
Provider type
Practitioner - Family Practice
PAC ID
5395973853

Enrolled in Medicare 2 times, across 2 states:

StateEnrollment IDProvider type
Illinois I20140109000254 Practitioner - Family Practice
Washington I20210730002232 Practitioner - Family Practice

Medicare enrolment is recorded as approved under the provider type Practitioner - Family Practice. There are 2 separate enrolment records across 2 states (IL, WA). Multiple enrolments usually mean the provider bills Medicare from more than one practice location, or has kept an earlier enrolment after moving. Each record carries its own enrolment ID, listed above. Being enrolled means the provider can bill Medicare; it does not tell you whether they are currently accepting new Medicare patients. Call the office to confirm.

What Family Medicine covers

Family Medicine is the medical specialty which is concerned with the total health care of the individual and the family. It is the specialty in breadth which integrates the biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine is not limited by age, sex, organ system, or disease entity. NUCC Health Care Provider Taxonomy, code 207Q00000X
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians Family Medicine

All registered taxonomy codes

This provider registers 2 taxonomy codes. The primary code is what appears on most claims; the others record additional recognised specialties.

CodeSpecialtyLicenceState
207Q00000X Family Medicine Physician 03675717 IL
207Q00000X Family Medicine Physician 036075717 IL primary

The taxonomy records how the provider classifies their own practice. It does not confirm which conditions they currently treat, whether they are accepting new patients, or which insurance they take — call the office for that.

Full NPPES record

An NPI-1 identifies a single person. It stays with the clinician for life, even if they move practice or change state, which is why the address on file can lag behind where they actually work today.

NPI1538119268 valid check digit
Entity typeIndividual (NPI-1)
Enumeration dateMay 11, 2006
Last updatedDec 17, 2021
StatusActive
Sole proprietorYes
GenderFemale
CredentialDO
Practice address 2437 N SOUTHPORT AVE
Chicago, IL 60614
(773) 244-9600
Fax (773) 248-2348
Mailing address PO BOX 14730
Chicago, IL 60614
Other names Marla Kushner Former Legal Business Name
Other identifiers 036075717 · Medicaid (IL)
The last update on file is Dec 17, 2021. Providers are only required to update NPPES when their information changes, so an older date does not necessarily mean the details are wrong — but it is worth a quick call before you travel.

Number check

1538119268 passes the NPI check digit test The final digit 8 matches the value computed from the first nine digits, so this is a well-formed NPI.
How the check works, step by step

Every NPI carries a Luhn check digit — the same scheme used on credit cards. CMS prefixes the number with 80840 before computing it, which marks it as a US health identifier.

Digit 8 0 8 4 0 1 5 3 8 1 1 9 2 6
Doubled? ×2 ×2 ×2 ×2 ×2 ×2 ×2
Value 8 0 8 8 0 2 5 6 8 2 1 9 2 3

Sum = 62 · next multiple of 10 = 70 · check digit = 8 · actual last digit = 8

A valid check digit only means the number is well-formed. It does not mean the provider is licensed, active, or in good standing — those are separate questions answered by the sections above.

Common questions

What is NPI number 1538119268?
NPI 1538119268 is the National Provider Identifier assigned to Marla Kushner, DO in Chicago, IL. It is a 10-digit number issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and used on claims, referrals, and prescriptions to identify the provider.
What does Family Medicine Physician cover?
Family Medicine is the medical specialty which is concerned with the total health care of the individual and the family. It is the specialty in breadth which integrates the biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine is not limited by age, sex, organ system, or disease entity.
How do I contact Marla Kushner, DO?
The phone number on file with NPPES is (773) 244-9600, last updated Dec 17, 2021. Because NPPES is only updated when a provider files a change, call ahead to confirm the number and the current practice address before visiting.
Does Marla Kushner, DO accept Medicare?
This NPI has an approved Medicare enrolment in PECOS, which means the provider is enrolled to bill Medicare. Enrolment does not guarantee they are accepting new Medicare patients — verify directly with the office.
Is NPI 1538119268 a valid number?
Yes. 1538119268 passes the Luhn check digit validation that CMS uses for NPI numbers, and it resolves to an active record in the registry.
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