Katherine Bayer, MD

Emergency Medicine

Katherine Bayer is an Emergency Medicine specialist based in Chicago, IL with over 16 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.

(866) 600-2273Chicago, IL
Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026|Medicare Enrolled|Order & Refer

Katherine Bayer, MD specializes in emergency medicine, serving patients in Chicago, IL in group practice. She graduated from Rush Medical College of Rush University in 2010 and has 16+ years of clinical experience. Among her Medicare patients, common conditions include high cholesterol, hypertension, and arthritis (per CMS data). CMS MIPS quality score: 94.1/100 (2023).

At a glance

  • Federal MIPS score higher than 46% of MIPS-scored doctors in Illinois
  • Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
1 of 34 Emergency Medicine providers in ILSee all Emergency Medicine in Chicago16+ years experienceNPI since 2010

Older · 2311dNPPES updated 2020-01-24 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Illinois Department of Financial & Professional Regulation — Medical

Contact & Location

Practice Location

808 S Wood St 469 Cme, M/C 724, Chicago, IL 60612-7300

CMS Clinical Data

How Does This Doctor Compare?

Based on Medicare data, this doctor has an average quality score compared to other doctors in Illinois.

MIPS Score

2023

94.1/100

Illinois avg: 88.6 · US avg: 83.6

Higher than most doctors nationally(+10.5 pts)

Average range among MIPS-scored doctors in Illinois

How the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.

Medicare Patients

342

Unique beneficiaries

Standard volume

Prescription Recipients

172

Patients prescribed

Prescriptions Written

249

Total claims

Total Medicare drug cost: $6k

Percentile rankings compared against 2,844 reporting peers in Illinois.

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 High Cholesterol, Hypertension, and Arthritis.

High Cholesterol
Higher than avg (+5%)75%

Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk

US avg: 70.4%

↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor

Hypertension
Higher than avg (+2%)72%

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

US avg: 70.2%

↑ More patients than average (+2%) — a focus area for this doctor

Arthritis
49%

Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness

US avg: 49.3%
Diabetes
Lower than avg (-7%)27%

A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels

US avg: 34.5%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-7%) — less common here

Ischemic Heart Disease
Lower than avg (-6%)26%

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

US avg: 31.7%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-6%) — less common here

Chronic Kidney Disease
Lower than avg (-8%)22%

Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension

US avg: 29.6%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-8%) — less common here

Anxiety Disorders
Lower than avg (-12%)22%

Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life

US avg: 34.1%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-12%) — less common here

Cancer
Lower than avg (-1%)20%

Diseases involving abnormal cell growth with potential to spread to other body parts

US avg: 20.8%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-1%) — less common here

GeneralBehavioralNational avg

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

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Background & Specialty

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

Career Journey
  1. Graduated medical school · 2010

    Rush Medical College

  2. Board certified · Jan 23, 2020

    Self-reported via NPPES

  3. 16 years in practice

    Experienced

Emergency MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

An emergency physician focuses on the immediate decision making and action necessary to prevent death or any further disability both in the pre-hospital setting by directing emergency medical technicians and in the emergency department. The emergency physician provides immediate recognition, evaluation, care, stabilization and disposition of a generally diversified population of adult and pediatric patients in response to acute illness and injury.

Taxonomy: 207P00000X

Education & Training

Rush Medical College of Rush University (Class of 2010)

Practice Footprint

Mailing address

452 Inverrary Ln, Deerfield, IL 60015-3604

Differs from practice location

Virtual Emergency Medicine Care With Katherine Bayer

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

Schedule a virtual visit with Katherine Bayer for cholesterol management, blood pressure monitoring, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Chicago 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 Katherine Bayer

NPI records show Dr. Bayer as active with telehealth listed in Chicago, IL. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (866) 600-2273.

Verified across 5 federal data sources

Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.

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