Provider records sourced from NPPES (CMS National Plan & Provider Enumeration System). Data current as of August 10, 2026.
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Ben Z Katz, MD

Individual provider Pediatric Infectious Diseases Physician · NPI 1417916693

Ben Z Katz, MD is an Infectious Disease in Chicago, Illinois. Graduated from New York Medical College in 1980, 46 years ago. Practices with Lurie Children's Medical Group Inc, a 140-clinician group and accepts Medicare assignment. Licensed in Illinois.

Years since qualifying
46
Trained at
New York Medical College
Licensed in
IL
In the registry since
2006
What do these letters mean?
MD — Doctor of Medicine
A physician who completed allopathic medical school.

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Practice location Address checks out

2300 N Childrens Plz Bot 20
Chicago, IL 60614-3363
Phone: (773) 880-4187
Fax: (773) 880-8226
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Specialties & licences

Pediatric Infectious Diseases Physician (primary) Taxonomy 2080P0208X (IL)

Record details

NPI number1417916693
Entity typeIndividual (Type 1)
GenderMale
Credentials MD
Sole proprietorNo
NPI enumeratedMarch 17, 2006
Last updated in NPPESJuly 13, 2026

Medicare enrollment

From the CMS Doctors & Clinicians file — this clinician is enrolled in Medicare.

Medicare specialtyINFECTIOUS DISEASE
Also practisesPEDIATRIC MEDICINE
Medical schoolNEW YORK MEDICAL COLLEGE
Graduated 1980 (46 years in practice)
Group practice Lurie Children'S Medical Group Inc. — 140 clinicians
Accepts Medicare assignment Yes — accepts the Medicare-approved amount

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