Provider Profile
April R. Penkala, PA-C
Unclaimed ProfileAbout April Penkala
April R. Penkala, PA-C is a physician assistant — surgical practicing in Elgin, IL. Medicare claims data shows April provided 1,044 services to 978 patients. The services billed most often include removal of noncancer skin growth of body, arms, or legs, 1.1-2.0 cm, intermediate repair of wound of scalp, underarms, trunk, arms, or legs, 2.5 cm or less, and intermediate repair of wound of scalp, underarms, trunk, arms, or legs, 2.6-7.5 cm.
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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) 381-8899
- Email not available
Practice Locations
1600 N RANDALL RD STE 400
Elgin, IL 60123
Conditions and Services Within This Provider's Scope
Within Physician Assistant - Surgical 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
Abdominal & digestive
- Acid reflux
- Anal fissure
- Appendicitis
- Bowel obstruction
- Diverticulitis
- Gallstones
- Hemorrhoids
- Hernia
Bariatrics
- Severe Obesity
Bones & joints
- Bone fractures
- Bunions
- Ganglion Cyst In Hand Or Wrist
- Hip osteoarthritis
- Knee osteoarthritis
- Rotator cuff tear
- Shoulder impingement
- Torn ACL
- Torn meniscus
- Trigger finger
Breast Surgery
- Breast lump or mass
Cosmetic & Plastic
- Gynecomastia
Cosmetic & plastics
- Drooping eyelid
Endocrine Surgery
- Goiter
ENT Surgery
- Deviated septum
General Surgery
- Lipoma
Glands & hormones
- Thyroid nodules
Nerves & spine
- Carpal tunnel
- Herniated disc
- Pinched nerve
Skin
- Moles and atypical moles
- Skin tags
Skin & soft tissue
- Benign breast disease
- Epidermoid cyst
- Ingrown toenail
- Keloids and hypertrophic scars
- Pilonidal cyst
- Skin abscess or boil
- Skin cancer
Spine & Orthopedics
- Baker's Cyst
- Cervical spondylosis
- Heel pain
- Shoulder Labrum Tear
- Spinal stenosis
- Spondylolisthesis
- Tennis elbow
- Torn Achilles tendon
Urinary
- Kidney stones
Urology Surgery
- Hydrocele
Vascular Surgery
- Deep vein thrombosis
- Peripheral artery disease
Veins & circulation
- Varicose veins
Wound Care
- Surgical wound opening
Wounds & recovery
- Diabetic foot ulcer
- Post-surgery fever or infection
Procedures & services
Bariatrics
- Weight Loss Surgery Consultation
Breast Surgery
- Breast biopsy
- Breast Cancer Surgery Consultation
Cosmetic & Plastic
- Breast Reduction Consultation
Cosmetic & plastics
- Botox injections
- Dermal filler injections
- Scar revision consultation
- Tummy tuck consultation
Endocrine Surgery
- Thyroid Surgery Consultation
General surgery
- Gallbladder surgery consultation
- Hemorrhoid banding and treatment
- Hernia repair consultation
General Surgery
- Lipoma removal
Injections & pain
- Joint injection or aspiration
- Knee Joint Injection
- Tendon Sheath Injection
Nerves & spine
- Spine surgery consultation
Orthopedics
- ACL reconstruction consultation
- Carpal tunnel surgery consultation
- Cast placement and management
- Hip replacement consultation
- Knee replacement consultation
- Torn rotator cuff consultation
Post-Op Care
- Cast Removal
- Seroma Fluid Drainage
- Surgical Staple Removal
Skin & minor surgery
- Cryotherapy for skin lesions
- Incision and drainage of an abscess
- Jaw Cyst Removal
- Minor laceration repair
- Pilonidal cyst removal
- Removal of a soft-tissue mass
- Skin biopsy
- Superficial foreign-body removal
- Toenail Removal
Skin Procedures
- Cyst Drainage
- Mole removal
- Skin Tag Removal
- Wart Removal
Spine & Orthopedics
- Bunion Surgery Consultation
- Foot and Ankle Surgery Consultation
- Shoulder Surgery Consultation
- Splinting of minor injuries
- Surgical Hardware Removal Consultation
- Trigger Finger Release Consultation
Surgical care
- Post-Surgery Follow-Up
- Pre-surgery clearance
Veins & circulation
- Vein treatment consultation
Wound Care
- Surgical Scar Treatment
Wounds & recovery
- Negative pressure wound therapy
- Surgical drain removal
- Surgical Wound Care
- Suture removal
- Wound cleaning and dead tissue removal
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
1,044 services · 978 patients · 14 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Removal of noncancer skin growth of body, arms, or legs, 1.1-2.0 cm | Procedure | 11402 |
215 | Too few peers to compare |
| Intermediate repair of wound of scalp, underarms, trunk, arms, or legs, 2.5 cm or less | Procedure | 12031 |
197 | Too few peers to compare |
| Intermediate repair of wound of scalp, underarms, trunk, arms, or legs, 2.6-7.5 cm | Procedure | 12032 |
173 | More than most peers in Physician Assistant — Surgical |
| Removal of cancer skin growth of body, arms, or legs, 1.1-2.0 cm | Procedure | 11602 |
104 | More than most peers in Physician Assistant — Surgical |
| Removal of noncancer skin growth of body, arms, or legs, 0.6-1.0 cm | Procedure | 11401 |
84 | Too few peers to compare |
| Destruction of precancer skin growth, 1 growth | Procedure | 17000 |
47 | Less often than most peers in Physician Assistant — Surgical |
| Destruction of cancer skin growth of trunk, arms, or legs, 1.1-2.0 cm | Procedure | 17262 |
44 | More often than most peers in Physician Assistant — Surgical |
| Removal of cancer skin growth of body, arms, or legs, 2.1-3.0 cm | Procedure | 11603 |
41 | Too few peers to compare |
| Destruction of cancer skin growth of trunk, arms, or legs, 0.6-1.0 cm | Procedure | 17261 |
27 | Too few peers to compare |
| Removal of noncancer skin growth of body, arms, or legs, 2.1-3.0 cm | Procedure | 11403 |
27 | Too few peers to compare |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
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Related specialists at this location 8
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.
Trained at Other 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
More connections — 16 related providers in 2 groups
Class of 2008 at Other 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Removal of noncancer skin growth of body, arms, or legs, 1.1-2.0 cm 8
Providers in IL who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What is April R. Penkala's specialty?
April R. Penkala is a physician assistant in Elgin, IL. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Physician Assistant — Surgical”.
NPI registry
Where can I find April R. Penkala?
April R. Penkala is listed at 1600 N Randall Rd Ste 400, Elgin, IL 60123. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How do I contact April R. Penkala?
The number on file is (847) 381-8899. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for April R. Penkala?
April R. Penkala's National Provider Identifier is 1649436783. 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
What is April R. Penkala's education?
April R. Penkala attended Other, graduating in 2008. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does April R. Penkala have?
April R. Penkala has 18 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2008, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What is April R. Penkala known for?
According to Medicare billing data, April R. Penkala performs procedures including removal of noncancer skin growth of body, arms, or legs, 1.1-2.0 cm, intermediate repair of wound of scalp, underarms, trunk, arms, or legs, 2.5 cm or less and intermediate repair of wound of scalp, underarms, trunk, arms, or legs, 2.6-7.5 cm, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Is April R. Penkala's profile verified?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by April R. Penkala. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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