Individual provider

Deimante Tamkus, M.D.

Medical Oncology Physician Hematology (Internal Medicine) Physician Internal Medicine Physician Medicare enrolled

Deimante Tamkus, M.D. is a Medical Oncology Physician in Chicago, IL, registered under NPI 1881624906. This provider registers 3 separate taxonomy codes, which usually means they practise across more than one recognised specialty.

Getting there

The practice address on file is 1950 W POLK ST, Chicago, IL 60612. 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
036-106485 IL Medical Oncology Physician primary
036-106485 IL Hematology (Internal Medicine) Physician
036-106485 IL Internal Medicine Physician

This provider holds licence 036-106485 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 - Hematology/oncology
PAC ID
1951304559
Enrollment ID
I20190611001937

Medicare enrolment is recorded as approved under the provider type Practitioner - Hematology/oncology. 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 Medical Oncology covers

An internist who specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of all types of cancer and other benign and malignant tumors. This specialist decides on and administers therapy for these malignancies as well as consults with surgeons and radiotherapists on other treatments for cancer. NUCC Health Care Provider Taxonomy, code 207RX0202X
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians Internal Medicine Medical Oncology

All registered taxonomy codes

This provider registers 3 taxonomy codes. The primary code is what appears on most claims; the others record additional recognised specialties.

CodeSpecialtyLicenceState
207RX0202X Medical Oncology Physician Medical Oncology 036-106485 IL primary
207RH0000X Hematology (Internal Medicine) Physician Hematology 036-106485 IL
207R00000X Internal Medicine Physician 036-106485 IL

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.

NPI1881624906 valid check digit
Entity typeIndividual (NPI-1)
Enumeration dateJul 4, 2006
Last updatedApr 30, 2021
StatusActive
Sole proprietorNo
CredentialM.D.
Practice address 1950 W POLK ST
Chicago, IL 60612
(312) 864-6000
Other identifiers 1881624906 · Medicaid (MI)
4886651 · Medicaid (MI)
The last update on file is Apr 30, 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

1881624906 passes the NPI check digit test The final digit 6 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 8 8 1 6 2 4 9 0
Doubled? ×2 ×2 ×2 ×2 ×2 ×2 ×2
Value 8 0 8 8 0 2 8 7 1 3 2 8 9 0

Sum = 64 · next multiple of 10 = 70 · check digit = 6 · actual last digit = 6

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 1881624906?
NPI 1881624906 is the National Provider Identifier assigned to Deimante Tamkus, M.D. 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 Medical Oncology cover?
An internist who specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of all types of cancer and other benign and malignant tumors. This specialist decides on and administers therapy for these malignancies as well as consults with surgeons and radiotherapists on other treatments for cancer.
How do I contact Deimante Tamkus, M.D.?
The phone number on file with NPPES is (312) 864-6000, last updated Apr 30, 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 Deimante Tamkus, M.D. 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 1881624906 a valid number?
Yes. 1881624906 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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