Physician Profile
Alfonso J. Tafur, MD
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Tafur
Based in Skokie, IL, Alfonso J. Tafur, MD is listed in the NPI registry under cardiovascular disease. Alfonso is also listed as specializing in internal medicine. According to Medicare claims data, Alfonso cared for 2,384 Medicare patients across 2,543 services. The services billed most often include established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more, ultrasound study of one arm or leg veins with compression and maneuvers, and visit complexity inherent to evaluation and management associated with medical care services that serve as the continuing focal point for all needed health care services and/or with medical care services that are part of ongoing care related to a patient'.
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Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
License numbers are what the provider reported to NPPES when the NPI was issued or updated. NPPES does not verify licensure; confirm current standing with the state licensing board.
Medicare information
Exactly as CMS reports it (National Downloadable File, Opt-Out Affidavits, Order & Referring). Not an insurance directory; confirm coverage with the office.
Contact Information
- (847) 663-8050
- Email not available
Practice Locations
9650 GROSS POINT RD STE 4900
Skokie, IL 60076
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Cardiovascular Disease generally. Availability varies by clinician, training and location — this profile has not been claimed, so nothing here is a personal claim by the provider.
Conditions
Most searched conditions
- AFib
- Congestive heart failure
- Heart attack
- Heart disease
- High blood pressure
- High cholesterol
Coronary and ischemic heart disease
- Coronary artery disease
- Stable angina
Heart failure and cardiomyopathy
- Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy
- Myocarditis
- Pericardial effusion
Heart rhythm
- Slow heart rate (bradycardia)
- Supraventricular tachycardia
Symptoms and functional disorders
- Fainting and syncope
- Heart palpitations
- Postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome
Valve and structural heart
- Aortic stenosis
- Mitral regurgitation
- Mitral valve prolapse
- Patent foramen ovale
Vascular and risk factors
- Aortic aneurysm
- Carotid artery disease
- Familial hypercholesterolemia
- Resistant hypertension
Artery & vascular
- Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD)
Heart inflammation
- Pericarditis (Heart Sac Inflammation)
Heart muscle
- Poor Circulation and Swollen Legs
Heart valves
- Heart Murmur
Vascular disease
- High Blood Pressure in the Lungs (Pulmonary Hypertension)
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
- Echocardiogram
- EKG
- Heart monitor
- Heart stent
- Pacemaker surgery
- Stress test
Office and noninvasive testing
- Ambulatory blood-pressure monitoring
Advanced imaging
- Cardiac magnetic resonance imaging
- Nuclear cardiac stress imaging
Consultations
- Preventive Cardiology Consultation
Diagnostic testing
- Cardiopulmonary Exercise Testing (CPET)
- Tilt Table Test
Diagnostics
- Electrophysiology Study (EP Study)
Heart devices
- Biventricular Pacemaker (Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy)
- Implantable Loop Recorder (Cardiac Monitor Implant)
Heart imaging
- Heart CT Scan (Cardiac CT)
Heart procedures
- Heart Fluid Drainage (Pericardiocentesis)
Heart rhythm procedures
- Radiofrequency ablation
Imaging
- Heart Calcium Scan
- Transesophageal Echocardiogram for Kids
Implants
- Defibrillator Implant (ICD)
Recovery & rehabilitation
- Cardiac Rehabilitation Program
Vascular imaging
- Carotid Ultrasound
- Leg Circulation Test (ABI and Arterial Doppler)
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
2,543 services · 2,384 patients · 25 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Application of vein wound compression bandages on lower leg, ankle, and foot | Procedure | 29581 |
52 | Too few peers to compare |
| Ultrasound study of one arm or leg veins with compression and maneuvers | Treatment | 93971 |
332 | More than most peers in Cardiovascular Disease |
| Ultrasound study of arm or leg veins with compression and maneuvers | Treatment | 93970 |
276 | More than most peers in Cardiovascular Disease |
| Ultrasound of both sides of head and neck blood flow | Treatment | 93880 |
127 | More often than most peers in Cardiovascular Disease |
| Ultrasound study of arm and leg arteries | Treatment | 93922 |
75 | More often than most peers in Cardiovascular Disease |
| Complete ultrasound study of arm and leg arteries | Treatment | 93923 |
43 | As often as other peers in Cardiovascular Disease |
| Ultrasound of leg arteries or artery grafts | Treatment | 93925 |
28 | As often as other peers in Cardiovascular Disease |
| Ultrasound of both sides of head and neck blood flow | Treatment | 93880 |
21 | More often than most peers in Cardiovascular Disease |
| Ultrasound of one leg arteries or artery grafts | Treatment | 93926 |
20 | As often as other peers in Cardiovascular Disease |
| Ultrasound study of arm or leg veins with compression and maneuvers | Treatment | 93970 |
18 | More than most peers in Cardiovascular Disease |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
Connections drawn from the registry and from what providers have told us. A link here is not a referral or an endorsement.
Related specialists at this location 1
Clinically related specialties at the same address — the people this provider most likely works alongside.
Also at this address 4
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
Other cardiologists in Skokie 8
Same specialty, same city.
More connections — 23 related providers in 3 groups
Trained at Other 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 2003 at Other 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Application of vein wound compression bandages on lower leg, ankle, and foot 7
Providers in IL who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What kind of doctor is Dr. Tafur?
Dr. Tafur is a cardiologist in Skokie, IL. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Cardiovascular Disease”.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Tafur's address?
Dr. Tafur is listed at 9650 Gross Point Rd Ste 4900, Skokie, IL 60076. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How can I make an appointment with Dr. Tafur?
The number on file is (847) 663-8050. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Tafur's NPI number?
Dr. Tafur's National Provider Identifier is 1598886368. It is issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and is unique and permanent — it does not change if they move practice.
NPI registry
Where did Dr. Tafur train?
Dr. Tafur attended Other, graduating in 2003. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Dr. Tafur been practicing?
Dr. Tafur has 23 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2003, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What procedures does Dr. Tafur perform?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Tafur performs procedures including application of vein wound compression bandages on lower leg, ankle, and foot; provides treatments such as ultrasound study of one arm or leg veins with compression and maneuvers and ultrasound study of arm or leg veins with compression and maneuvers, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Has Dr. Tafur confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Tafur. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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