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

Dr. Walter Ruben Plasencia, MD

Individual provider Internal Medicine Physician · NPI 1497715908

Dr. Walter Ruben Plasencia, MD is an Internal Medicine in Chicago, Illinois. Qualified in 1982, 44 years ago. Practices as a sole proprietor and accepts Medicare assignment. Licensed in Illinois.

Years since qualifying
44
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

5939 W Diversey Ave
Chicago, IL 60639-1155
Phone: (773) 637-1600
Fax: (773) 637-1520
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Pin is approximate — placed at the ZIP-code centre, not the exact door.

Specialties & licences

Internal Medicine Physician (primary) Taxonomy 207R00000X · Licence 036092042 (IL)

Record details

NPI number1497715908
Entity typeIndividual (Type 1)
GenderMale
Credentials MD
Sole proprietorYes
NPI enumeratedMarch 27, 2006
Last updated in NPPESJune 30, 2025
Certification dateJune 30, 2025

Medicare enrollment

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

Medicare specialtyINTERNAL MEDICINE
Medical schoolOTHER
Graduated 1982 (44 years in practice)
Accepts Medicare assignment Yes — accepts the Medicare-approved amount
Practice locations2 on file with Medicare

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