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Doctors That Accept Medicare in River Forest, IL

60 Medicare-enrolled clinicians · CMS data, refreshed 2026-06-26

These are 60 clinicians enrolled in Medicare and practicing in River Forest, grouped by specialty below. Being enrolled means they can bill Original Medicare for your care. Most also accept assignment — they take Medicare's approved amount as full payment, so you only owe your deductible and 20% coinsurance. Call first to confirm they're accepting new Medicare patients.

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Providers in River Forest by Specialty

Family Medicine(4)

  • Carlo Fernandes, DO

    7916 Lake St, River Forest60305

    May accept assignment

  • Samuel Yunez, MD

    7411 Lake St, Suite 2210, River Forest60305

    📞 (708) 450-0055Accepts assignment

  • Suleyman Goksu, MD

    7411 Lake St, Suite 1120, River Forest60305

    May accept assignment

  • Colleen Keleher, MD

    Loyola University Medical Center

    7617 N Ave, River Forest60305

    📞 (708) 771-1300Accepts assignment

Internal Medicine(7)

  • Kadir Buyukcelebi, MD

    7411 Lake St, Suite 1120, River Forest60305

    May accept assignment

  • Teresa McKenzie, MD

    7605 /2 N Ave, River Forest60305

    📞 (708) 366-4888Accepts assignment

  • Teresa McKenzie, MD

    7605 /2 W N Ave, River Forest60305

    Accepts assignment

  • William Sarantos, MD

    7353 N Ave, River Forest60305

    📞 (708) 771-6611Accepts assignment

  • Sandesh Kuchipudi, MD

    Brook Park Medical Associates S C

    7411 Lake St, Suite 1120, River Forest60305

    📞 (630) 202-7785Accepts assignmentTelehealth available

  • Timothy Vavra, DO

    Loyola University Medical Center

    7617 N Ave, River Forest60305

    📞 (708) 771-1300Accepts assignmentTelehealth available

  • Shazia Azmat, MD

    Resilience Healthcare - Lakefront Medical Associates LLC

    7411 Lake St, Suite 1120, River Forest60305

    📞 (708) 345-3076Accepts assignment

Optometry(3)

  • Christopher Frame, OD

    7369 N Ave, Lowr A, River Forest60305

    📞 (708) 456-3232Accepts assignment

  • Alison Gill, OD

    Kirk Eye Center Sc

    7427 Lake St, River Forest60305

    📞 (708) 771-3334Accepts assignment

  • Dean Bauer, OD

    Kirk Eye Center Sc

    7427 Lake St, River Forest60305

    📞 (708) 771-3334Accepts assignment

Ophthalmology(5)

  • Carter Kirk, MD

    Kirk Eye Center Sc

    7427 Lake St, River Forest60305

    📞 (708) 771-3334Accepts assignment

  • Kathleen Scarpulla, MD

    Kirk Eye Center Sc

    7427 Lake St, River Forest60305

    📞 (708) 771-3334Accepts assignment

  • Kent Kirk, MD

    Kirk Eye Center Sc

    7427 Lake St, River Forest60305

    📞 (708) 771-3334Accepts assignment

  • Scott Kirk, MD

    Kirk Eye Center Sc

    7427 Lake St, River Forest60305

    📞 (708) 771-3334Accepts assignment

  • Tyler Kirk, MD

    Kirk Eye Center Sc

    7427 Lake St, River Forest60305

    📞 (708) 771-3334Accepts assignment

Podiatry(2)

Neurology(1)

  • Barbara Klempel

    1131 Lathrop Ave, River Forest60305

    Accepts assignment

Physical Therapist(7)

  • Byungho Yoo

    Athletico Ltd

    7341 Lake St, Unit A, River Forest60305

    📞 (708) 763-0564Accepts assignment

  • Erik Myers

    Athletico Ltd

    7341 Lake St, Unit A, River Forest60305

    📞 (708) 763-0564Accepts assignment

  • Jacqueline Woods

    Athletico Ltd

    7341 Lake St, Unit A, River Forest60305

    📞 (708) 763-0564Accepts assignment

  • Lynn Goh

    Athletico Ltd

    7341 Lake St, Unit A, River Forest60305

    📞 (708) 763-0564Accepts assignment

  • Daniel Wrzosek

    Elevate Physical Therapy And Fitness, LLC

    7607 N Ave, Frnt 1, River Forest60305

    📞 (847) 447-3098Accepts assignment

  • Rachel Richard, PT

    Elevate Physical Therapy And Fitness, LLC

    7607 N Ave, Frnt 1, River Forest60305

    📞 (847) 447-3098Accepts assignment

  • Sean McInerney

    Elevate Physical Therapy And Fitness, LLC

    7607 N Ave, Frnt 1, River Forest60305

    📞 (847) 447-3098Accepts assignment

Clinical Psychologist(6)

  • Carlissa Hughes, PSY

    605 Keystone Ave, River Forest60305

    📞 (847) 910-2867Accepts assignment

  • Megan Baldassarre, PSY

    7627 Lake St, Suite 222, River Forest60305

    📞 (708) 762-9602Accepts assignment

  • Melissa Rowland, PSY

    414 Clinton Pl, Suite 106, River Forest60305

    📞 (773) 272-1939May accept assignmentTelehealth available

  • Heather Corwin

    Garden Health Group LLC

    414 Clinton Pl, Suite 106, River Forest60305

    📞 (708) 866-6766Accepts assignmentTelehealth available

  • Kate Odom, PSY

    Garden Health Group LLC

    414 Clinton Pl, Suite 106, River Forest60305

    📞 (708) 866-6766Accepts assignment

  • Thomas Rostafinski, CP

    Loyola University Medical Center

    7617 N Ave, River Forest60305

    📞 (708) 771-1300Accepts assignmentTelehealth available

Physician Assistant(6)

  • Benjamin Paustian, PA

    Midwest Express Care 2, Inc

    7343 Lake St, River Forest60305

    📞 (708) 231-8908Accepts assignment

  • Brianna Klopfer

    Midwest Express Care 2, Inc

    7343 Lake St, River Forest60305

    📞 (708) 231-8908Accepts assignment

  • Jennifer Seegichetla, PA

    Midwest Express Care 2, Inc

    7343 Lake St, River Forest60305

    📞 (708) 231-8908Accepts assignment

  • Natalie Sanchez, PA

    Midwest Express Care 2, Inc

    7343 Lake St, River Forest60305

    📞 (708) 231-8908Accepts assignment

  • Saniya Lodhika, PA

    Midwest Express Care 2, Inc

    7343 Lake St, River Forest60305

    📞 (708) 231-8908Accepts assignment

  • Natalie Yoraway

    Romano Orthopaedics, LLC

    7411 Lake St, Suite 2110, River Forest60305

    📞 (708) 848-4662Accepts assignment

Nurse Practitioner(4)

  • Vicky Bustamante, NP

    Advocate Health And Hospitals Corporation

    7251 Lake St, River Forest60305

    📞 (224) 225-0240Accepts assignmentTelehealth available

  • Tawnie Caracci, NP

    Brook Park Medical Associates S C

    7411 Lake St, Suite 1120, River Forest60305

    📞 (630) 202-7785Accepts assignment

  • Katlynn Klinetobe, NP

    Midwest Express Care 2, Inc

    7343 Lake St, River Forest60305

    📞 (708) 231-8908Accepts assignment

  • Rachel Prokopf

    Resilience Healthcare - Lakefront Medical Associates LLC

    7411 Lake St, Suite 1120, River Forest60305

    📞 (708) 345-3076Accepts assignmentTelehealth available

Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA)(4)

  • Bonnie Malik

    River Forest Surgery Center LLC

    7427 Lake St, River Forest60305

    📞 (708) 488-1200Accepts assignment

  • Cynthia Topel, CNA

    River Forest Surgery Center LLC

    7427 Lake St, River Forest60305

    📞 (708) 488-1200Accepts assignment

  • Jennifer Otoole, CNA

    River Forest Surgery Center LLC

    7427 Lake St, River Forest60305

    📞 (708) 488-1200Accepts assignment

  • Kara Clark, CNA

    River Forest Surgery Center LLC

    7427 Lake St, River Forest60305

    📞 (708) 488-1200Accepts assignment

Diagnostic Radiology(3)

  • Aruna Vade, MD

    Loyola University Medical Center

    7617 N Ave, River Forest60305

    📞 (708) 771-1300Accepts assignment

  • Timothy Ozga, MD

    Loyola University Medical Center

    7617 N Ave, River Forest60305

    📞 (708) 771-1300Accepts assignment

  • Barry Lessin, MD

    Resilience Healthcare - Lakefront Medical Associates LLC

    7411 Lake St, Suite 1120, River Forest60305

    📞 (708) 345-3076Accepts assignment

Emergency Medicine(2)

  • Claudine Feliciano, DO

    Loyola University Medical Center

    7617 N Ave, River Forest60305

    📞 (708) 771-1300Accepts assignment

  • Jolie Holschen, MD

    Loyola University Medical Center

    7617 N Ave, River Forest60305

    📞 (708) 771-1300Accepts assignment

Anesthesiology(1)

  • Rebecca Aureus, MD

    1007 Franklin Ave, River Forest60305

    May accept assignment

Clinical Social Worker(1)

  • Katherine Johnson, CSW

    Garden Health Group LLC

    414 Clinton Pl, Suite 106, River Forest60305

    📞 (708) 866-6766Accepts assignmentTelehealth available

Chiropractic(1)

Hematology & Oncology(1)

Sports Medicine(1)

  • Nathaniel Jones, MD

    Loyola University Medical Center

    7617 N Ave, River Forest60305

    📞 (708) 771-1300Accepts assignment

Speech-Language Pathology(1)

  • Meredith Adams

    Comprehensive Therapeutics Ltd

    800 N Harlem Ave, Sunrise Of River Forest, River Forest60305

    📞 (708) 613-8279Accepts assignment

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Frequently Asked Questions

Are these doctors in River Forest accepting new Medicare patients?

We can't say for sure — CMS's enrollment data confirms a provider is enrolled in Medicare, not whether their practice is currently open to new patients. Call first to confirm they're accepting new Medicare patients before you book.

What does "accepts Medicare assignment" mean?

It means the provider takes Medicare's approved amount as full payment for a covered service, so you only owe your normal deductible and 20% coinsurance — no extra charges. A provider marked "may accept assignment" can go either way, so ask when you call.

Will these doctors work with my Medicare Advantage plan?

Not necessarily. This directory is built from Medicare enrollment data, which applies to Original Medicare. If you have a Medicare Advantage plan, your plan's own network determines who's covered — check your plan's directory first, then confirm with the office directly.

Does Original Medicare cover dental care from these providers?

Original Medicare does not cover routine dental care like cleanings, fillings, or dentures. Some Medicare Advantage plans include dental benefits. See our guide on what Medicare does and doesn't cover for dental.

Provider data from the CMS Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File, refreshed 2026-06-26. Directory information only, not medical or insurance advice. View all Medicare doctors in Illinois →

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