SYED ABDUR-RAHMAN MD – NPI #1538658729
Hospitalist

Hospitalists are physicians whose primary professional focus is the general medical care of hospitalized patients. Their activities include patient care, teaching, research, and leadership related to Hospital Medicine. The term 'hospitalist' refers to physicians whose practice emphasizes providing care for hospitalized patients.

Health Care Provider Taxonomy Code for Hospitalist

SYED ABDUR-RAHMAN is a hospitalist located in DEKALB, IL. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1538658729 to SYED ABDUR-RAHMAN on May 03, 2018. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. According to the NPI data, there are 2 additional location(s) assigned to this provider which are listed below. With multiple taxonomy codes selected, the primary taxonomy selected by this provider is 208M00000X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Hospitalist.

The NPI profile was last updated on May 06, 2025. Use the NPI data found here to bill health insurance companies, identify providers enrolled in Medicare and Medicaid services or other HIPAA compliant transactions. See the complete NPI profile for SYED ABDUR-RAHMAN below.

NPI Profile for
SYED ABDUR-RAHMAN

NPI Number
1538658729
Enumeration Date

(more than 8 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Male)
Legal Name
SYED ABDUR-RAHMAN
Credentials
MD
Primary location
1 KISH HOSPITAL DR
DEKALB, IL 60115-9602
Phone: (815) 756-1521 Fax: (815) 748-5789
2 Other location(s):
300 Canal St
King City, CA 93930-3431
Phone: (303) 390-1940
2525 S Michigan Ave
Chicago, IL 60616-2315
Phone: (312) 567-2053
Mailing address
Same as primary location
Sole Proprietor
Yes
Updated
Certification Date
May 06, 2025

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Taxonomy Code(s)

A taxonomy code is a code that describes the health care service provider's type, classification, and the area of specialization. The primary specialty for this provider is indicated as (Primary) below.

Taxonomy Classification / Specialization State License
208M00000X
- Hospitalist (Primary)		 IN 01086051A
207R00000X
- Internal Medicine		 IL 036155249

The taxonomy codes are selected by the provider at the time of NPI registration. Selection of a taxonomy code does not replace any credentialing or validation process that the provider requesting the code should complete.

Additional Information

Accepts Medicare
This provider accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. The Medicare-approved amount is the total the provider can be paid. When a provider accepts the Medicare-approved amount as payment, you won't be billed for more than the Medicare deductible & coinsureance.
Medicare Ordering & Referring
Provider can:
  • Refer to Part B
  • Order Durable Medical Equipment
  • Refer to Home Health Agency
  • Order Power Mobility Devices
Affiliations
SYED ABDUR-RAHMAN is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • INSIGHT HOSPITAL AND MEDICAL CENTER CHICAGO
      2525 S MICHIGAN AVE
      CHICAGO, IL 60616
    • NORTHWEST HEALTH - PORTER
      85 EAST US HWY 6
      VALPARAISO, IN 46383
    • SOUTHERN MONTEREY COUNTY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
      300 CANAL STREET
      KING CITY, CA 93930

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