clinician with a reported telehealth indicator
RIDA ASHRAF MD — Park Ridge, Illinois
About RIDA ASHRAF MD
RIDA ASHRAF MD is a clinician with a reported telehealth indicator in Park Ridge, Cook County. Medicare holds a telehealth indicator for this clinician — a report, not a guarantee.
CMS Care Compare Doctors and Clinicians lists it; no source records whether GLP-1 medications are prescribed here.
GLP-1 coverage at RIDA ASHRAF MD
Part B can pay for an eligible telehealth visit with RIDA ASHRAF MD; the drug still runs through Part D.
NPI 1699074104 identifies it in Medicare's directory, where assignment status is listed as Accepts Medicare approved amount as payment in full.
Medicare's general GLP-1 rules are set out.
- Do you manage GLP-1 prescriptions for Medicare patients?
- Which Medicare plans do you take?
- What documents precede a prior authorization?
Insurance and Medicare at RIDA ASHRAF MD
Whether RIDA ASHRAF MD takes your coverage depends on this provider's participation and your plan; an Advantage network can be narrower than Original Medicare.
Illinois expanded Medicaid and counted roughly 2,406,387 Medicare beneficiaries as of 2026-08. Dual eligibility usually brings Extra Help with Part D costs.
Illinois Senior Health Insurance Program (SHIP) answers formulary questions free at 1-800-252-8966; statewide rules sit.
Services and specialties
RIDA ASHRAF MD is registered under the specialty INTERNAL MEDICINE (NPI 1699074104). That is the clearest signal the public data gives about scope of practice.
CMS Care Compare Doctors and Clinicians reports a telehealth indicator here — reported, not confirmed.
Getting there and what to expect
RIDA ASHRAF MD is at PARK RIDGE, IL, 60068, Cook County.
Park Ridge measures 5,289 people per square mile: transit is usually practical, parking often paid.
No phone number is published, so contact may run through the parent organisation or in person.
- Medicare card and any Part D card
- Photo ID
- Current medications and doses
- Recent labs or prescriber notes
Other options near RIDA ASHRAF MD
The closest unrelated listing is 1515 Lee St Des Plaines, listed under Community Care Access, 2.7 miles away. Distances are straight-line, so a drive is longer.
Cook County carries 38 listings.
| Resource | Type | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| 1515 Lee St Des Plaines | Community Care Access · Des Plaines | 2.7 mi |
| MELISSA K ODLE | Telehealth · Harwood Heights | 3.7 mi |
| ACCESS Genesis Center for Health and Empowerment | Community Care Access · Des Plaines | 4.3 mi |
| AHS Family Health Center Skokie | Community Care Access · Skokie | 4.7 mi |
| Tapestry 360 Health - Skokie | Community Care Access · Skokie | 5.1 mi |
| Lincolnwood | Community Care Access · Lincolnwood | 5.2 mi |
| Hamdard Health Skokie | Community Care Access · Skokie | 5.9 mi |
| PCC Steinmetz Health Center | Community Care Access · Chicago | 6.1 mi |
| 10225 Grand Avenue, Franklin Park, IL 60131 | Community Care Access · Franklin Park | 6.2 mi |
| PrimeCare Belmont Cragin | Community Care Access · Chicago | 6.4 mi |
Common questions
Questions about RIDA ASHRAF MD
Does RIDA ASHRAF MD accept Medicare for GLP-1 prescriptions?
RIDA ASHRAF MD carries NPI 1699074104, which you can look up in Medicare's directory, where assignment status is listed as Accepts Medicare approved amount as payment in full. That covers the visit, not the drug, which is billed to Part D. Confirm it directly before relying on it.
What does RIDA ASHRAF MD specialise in?
The provider registry files RIDA ASHRAF MD under INTERNAL MEDICINE, NPI 1699074104. A Medicare GLP-1 normally needs a documented diagnosis and earlier treatment attempts on file.
Where is RIDA ASHRAF MD?
RIDA ASHRAF MD is at PARK RIDGE, IL, 60068, Cook County. The area measures 5,289 people per square mile. Cook County holds 38 listings in all.
What else is near RIDA ASHRAF MD?
MELISSA K ODLE is 3.7 miles away and ACCESS Genesis Center for Health and Empowerment 4.3 miles away. Both have their own pages in the table above.
What GLP-1 medications does Medicare cover in Illinois?
Part D can cover a GLP-1 prescribed for an approved indication such as type 2 diabetes; weight-management coverage varies by plan. Illinois Senior Health Insurance Program (SHIP) reads Illinois formularies free at 1-800-252-8966.