Ameer Alwafai, M.D.

Neurocritical Care Psychiatry & Neurology

Psychiatry & Neurology

Ameer Alwafai is a Neurocritical Care Psychiatry & Neurology specialist based in Lake Barrington, IL with over 17 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.

(847) 882-6604Lake Barrington, IL
Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026|Medicare Enrolled|Order & Refer

Ameer Alwafai, M.D. practices as part of a group neurocritical care psychiatry & neurology specialist practice in Lake Barrington, IL. With 17+ years of experience, he has been practicing in the Lake Barrington area. CMS Medicare data shows his patients commonly have hypertension, high cholesterol, and stroke.

1 of 2 Psychiatry & Neurology providers in ILSee all Psychiatry & Neurology in Lake Barrington17+ years experienceNPI since 2010

Recent · 66dNPPES updated 2026-03-18 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Illinois Department of Financial & Professional Regulation — Medical

Contact & Location

Practice Location

22285 N Pepper Rd Ste 401, Lake Barrington, IL 60010-2542

CMS Clinical Data

How Does This Doctor Compare?

Medicare Patients

762

Unique beneficiaries

High volume

Prescription Recipients

11

Patients prescribed

Prescriptions Written

15

Total claims

Total Medicare drug cost: $6k

Data Note: Sourced from CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data. Percentile rankings compare this provider against all peers with reported data in the same state. Updated annually to reflect the latest federal reporting cycle.

Patient Condition Panel

What This Doctor Treats Most

Based on Medicare claims data — here's what patients commonly see this doctor for

Based on Medicare data, this doctor primarily manages Hypertension, High Cholesterol, and Stroke / TIA.

Hypertension
75%

High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke

High Cholesterol
75%

Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk

Stroke / TIA
70%

Disrupted blood supply to the brain, requiring urgent medical attention

Arthritis
63%

Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness

Ischemic Heart Disease
50%

Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease

Diabetes
48%

A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels

Mood Disorders
47%

Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder

Heart Failure
44%

The heart cannot pump blood efficiently enough to meet the body's needs

GeneralBehavioralNational avg

Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.

Industry Payment Transparency

$313 received from industry

3 transactions reported in 2024 ·Low tier

View on CMS Open Payments →

Payments include consulting fees, speaking honoraria, food & beverage, travel, research support, and ownership interests from drug and medical device manufacturers. Disclosure is required by the federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act. These payments do not necessarily indicate conflicts of interest. National median: $338 across 136 000 tracked providers.

Tiers — Low: under $500 · Moderate: $500-5 000 · High: $5 000-25 000 · Very High: $25 000+. Source: CMS Open Payments 2024, attributed to Ameer Alwafai's NPI.

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Background & Specialty

Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.

Career Journey
  1. Board certified · Mar 17, 2026

    Self-reported via NPPES

  2. 17 years in practice

    Experienced

The medical subspecialty of Neurocritical Care is devoted to the comprehensive, multisystem care of the critically-ill neurological patient. Like other intensivists, the neurointensivist generally assumes the primary role for coordinating the care of his or her patients in the ICU, both the neurological and medical management of the patient. They may also provide consultative services for these patients as requested within the health system.

Taxonomy: 2084A2900X

Virtual Neurocritical Care Care With Ameer Alwafai

NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.

Schedule a virtual visit with Ameer Alwafai for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, follow-up consultations — no travel to Lake Barrington required. The office sends a secure video link before your appointment. Most visits take 15–30 minutes. Medicare enrolled per CMS records.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Ameer Alwafai

Dr. Alwafai is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Lake Barrington, IL. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (847) 882-6604.

Verified across 6 federal data sources

Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator · HRSA HPSA. See Data Methodology.

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