B PonakalaMD
Ophthalmology
2027 Medicare Advantage
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The 64 Medicare Advantage plans we show for Cook County, IL in 2027
- 44 list B
- 20 not listed
UnitedHealthcare
10 plans list B.
AARP Medicare Advantage Essentials from UHC IL-8 (HMO-POS)
Source: Medicare.gov provider data.
Listed offices for this plan:
- 7001 W Archer Ave, Chicago, IL, 60638
- 12150 S Harlem Ave, Palos Heights, IL, 60463
This result applies to these offices. Other locations are not confirmed.
$0a monthAARP Medicare Advantage Extras from UHC IL-9 (HMO-POS)
Source: Medicare.gov provider data.
Listed offices for this plan:
- 7001 W Archer Ave, Chicago, IL, 60638
- 12150 S Harlem Ave, Palos Heights, IL, 60463
This result applies to these offices. Other locations are not confirmed.
$0a monthAARP Medicare Advantage from UHC IL-2 (HMO-POS)
Source: Medicare.gov provider data.
Listed offices for this plan:
- 7001 W Archer Ave, Chicago, IL, 60638
- 12150 S Harlem Ave, Palos Heights, IL, 60463
This result applies to these offices. Other locations are not confirmed.
$0a monthAARP Medicare Advantage from UHC IL-5 (PPO)
Source: Medicare.gov provider data.
Listed offices for this plan:
- 7001 W Archer Ave, Chicago, IL, 60638
- 12150 S Harlem Ave, Palos Heights, IL, 60463
This result applies to these offices. Other locations are not confirmed.
$0a month
Aetna Medicare · Aetna Medicare FIDE
9 plans list B.
Aetna Medicare Eagle (PPO)
Source: Medicare.gov provider data.
Listed offices for this plan:
- 7001 W Archer Ave, Chicago, IL, 60638
- 409 W Ogden Ave, Westmont, IL, 60559
This result applies to these offices. Other locations are not confirmed.
$0a monthAetna Medicare Prime (HMO-POS)
Source: Medicare.gov provider data.
Listed offices for this plan:
- 7001 W Archer Ave, Chicago, IL, 60638
- 409 W Ogden Ave, Westmont, IL, 60559
This result applies to these offices. Other locations are not confirmed.
$0a monthAetna Medicare Prime Extra Care (HMO)
Source: Medicare.gov provider data.
Listed offices for this plan:
- 7001 W Archer Ave, Chicago, IL, 60638
- 409 W Ogden Ave, Westmont, IL, 60559
This result applies to these offices. Other locations are not confirmed.
$0a monthAetna Medicare Signature (HMO-POS)
Source: Medicare.gov provider data.
Listed offices for this plan:
- 7001 W Archer Ave, Chicago, IL, 60638
- 409 W Ogden Ave, Westmont, IL, 60559
This result applies to these offices. Other locations are not confirmed.
$0a month
Devoted
8 plans list B.
DEVOTED CHOICE 001 IL (PPO)
Source: Medicare.gov provider data.
Listed offices for this plan:
- 7001 W Archer Ave, Chicago, IL, 60638
- 11845 Southwest Hwy, Palos Heights, IL, 60463
- 12150 S Harlem Ave, Palos Heights, IL, 60463
- 409 W Ogden Ave, Westmont, IL, 60559
This result applies to these offices. Other locations are not confirmed.
$0a monthDEVOTED CHOICE 010 IL (PPO)
Source: Medicare.gov provider data.
Listed offices for this plan:
- 7001 W Archer Ave, Chicago, IL, 60638
- 11845 Southwest Hwy, Palos Heights, IL, 60463
- 12150 S Harlem Ave, Palos Heights, IL, 60463
- 409 W Ogden Ave, Westmont, IL, 60559
This result applies to these offices. Other locations are not confirmed.
$0a monthDEVOTED CORE 001 IL (HMO)
Source: Medicare.gov provider data.
Listed offices for this plan:
- 7001 W Archer Ave, Chicago, IL, 60638
- 11845 Southwest Hwy, Palos Heights, IL, 60463
- 12150 S Harlem Ave, Palos Heights, IL, 60463
- 409 W Ogden Ave, Westmont, IL, 60559
This result applies to these offices. Other locations are not confirmed.
$0a monthDEVOTED GIVEBACK 003 IL (HMO)
Source: Medicare.gov provider data.
Listed offices for this plan:
- 7001 W Archer Ave, Chicago, IL, 60638
- 11845 Southwest Hwy, Palos Heights, IL, 60463
- 12150 S Harlem Ave, Palos Heights, IL, 60463
- 409 W Ogden Ave, Westmont, IL, 60559
This result applies to these offices. Other locations are not confirmed.
$0a month
Wellcare
6 plans list B.
Wellcare Giveback (HMO)
Source: Medicare.gov provider data.
Listed offices for this plan:
- 645 S Central Ave, Chicago, IL, 60644
- 12150 S Harlem Ave, Palos Heights, IL, 60463
- 409 W Ogden Ave, Westmont, IL, 60559
This result applies to these offices. Other locations are not confirmed.
$0a monthWellcare Simple (HMO-POS)
Source: Medicare.gov provider data.
Listed offices for this plan:
- 12150 S Harlem Ave, Palos Heights, IL, 60463
- 409 W Ogden Ave, Westmont, IL, 60559
This result applies to these offices. Other locations are not confirmed.
$0a monthWellcare Simple Essential (HMO)
Source: Medicare.gov provider data.
Listed offices for this plan:
- 645 S Central Ave, Chicago, IL, 60644
- 12150 S Harlem Ave, Palos Heights, IL, 60463
- 409 W Ogden Ave, Westmont, IL, 60559
This result applies to these offices. Other locations are not confirmed.
$0a monthWellcare Simple Exclusive (HMO)
Source: Medicare.gov provider data.
Listed offices for this plan:
- 645 S Central Ave, Chicago, IL, 60644
- 12150 S Harlem Ave, Palos Heights, IL, 60463
- 409 W Ogden Ave, Westmont, IL, 60559
This result applies to these offices. Other locations are not confirmed.
$0a month
HealthSpring
5 plans list B.
HealthSpring Preferred (HMO)
Source: Medicare.gov provider data.
Listed offices for this plan:
- 7001 W Archer Ave, Chicago, IL, 60638
- 11845 Southwest Hwy, Unit 10-12, Palos Heights, IL, 60463
This result applies to these offices. Other locations are not confirmed.
$0a monthHealthSpring Preferred Savings (HMO)
Source: Medicare.gov provider data.
Listed offices for this plan:
- 7001 W Archer Ave, Chicago, IL, 60638
- 11845 Southwest Hwy, Unit 10-12, Palos Heights, IL, 60463
This result applies to these offices. Other locations are not confirmed.
$0a monthHealthSpring Premier (HMO-POS)
Source: Medicare.gov provider data.
Listed offices for this plan:
- 7001 W Archer Ave, Chicago, IL, 60638
- 11845 Southwest Hwy, Unit 10-12, Palos Heights, IL, 60463
This result applies to these offices. Other locations are not confirmed.
$0a monthHealthSpring True Choice (PPO)
Source: Medicare.gov provider data.
Listed offices for this plan:
- 7001 W Archer Ave, Chicago, IL, 60638
- 11845 Southwest Hwy, Unit 10-12, Palos Heights, IL, 60463
This result applies to these offices. Other locations are not confirmed.
$0a month
Zing Health
4 plans list B; not listed on 3 other plans.
Zing Select Care IL (HMO)
Source: Medicare.gov provider data.
Listed offices for this plan:
- 7001 W Archer Ave, Chicago, IL, 60638
- 645 S Central Ave, Chicago, IL, 60644
This result applies to these offices. Other locations are not confirmed.
$0a monthZing Select Diabetes & Heart Complete IL (HMO C-SNP)
Source: Medicare.gov provider data.
Listed offices for this plan:
- 7001 W Archer Ave, Chicago, IL, 60638
- 645 S Central Ave, Chicago, IL, 60644
This result applies to these offices. Other locations are not confirmed.
$0a monthZing Select Diabetes & Heart IL (HMO C-SNP)
Source: Medicare.gov provider data.
Listed offices for this plan:
- 7001 W Archer Ave, Chicago, IL, 60638
- 645 S Central Ave, Chicago, IL, 60644
This result applies to these offices. Other locations are not confirmed.
$0a monthZing Select Dialysis IL (HMO C-SNP)
Source: Medicare.gov provider data.
Listed offices for this plan:
- 7001 W Archer Ave, Chicago, IL, 60638
- 645 S Central Ave, Chicago, IL, 60644
This result applies to these offices. Other locations are not confirmed.
$0a month
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of IL, NM
1 plan lists B.
Blue Cross Medicare Advantage Basic (HMO-POS)
Source: Medicare.gov provider data.
Listed offices for this plan:
- 7001 W Archer Ave, Chicago, IL, 60638
- 12150 S Harlem Ave, Palos Heights, IL, 60463
- 409 W Ogden Ave, Westmont, IL, 60559
This result applies to these offices. Other locations are not confirmed.
$29a month
Molina Healthcare of Illinois
1 plan lists B.
Molina Medicare Complete Care Plus (HMO D-SNP)
Source: Medicare.gov provider data.
Listed offices for this plan:
- 409 W Ogden Ave, Westmont, IL, 60559
This result applies to these offices. Other locations are not confirmed.
$0a month
Essence Healthcare
Not listed on its 4 plans here. That isn't proof they're out of network.
Humana
Not listed on its 13 plans here. That isn't proof they're out of network.
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Original Medicare
Original Medicare status
Most Medicare Supplement (Medigap) policies have no provider network: they help pay Original Medicare's cost sharing where Medicare is accepted. Medicare SELECT policies can require network providers for full benefits. Ask the office whether they accept Medicare.
Medicare enrollment and assignment have not been verified here. Advantage directory results do not answer this question.
No opt-out record in this CMS file. CMS's file covers data through 2026-08-31. This does not establish Medicare enrollment, assignment, or whether the office accepts new Medicare patients.
CMS opt-out source · Data through 2026-08-31 · Reviewed Oct 25, 2026
Where they practice
Practice location
- NPI issued
- 2006
- Registry record updated
- Jan 22, 2022
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Questions
Common questions
Which 2027 Medicare Advantage plans list B Ponakala?
In Cook County, IL, 44 Medicare Advantage plans for 2027 list B in provider data from Medicare.gov or the carrier, including AARP Medicare Advantage Essentials from UHC IL-8 (HMO-POS), AARP Medicare Advantage Extras from UHC IL-9 (HMO-POS) and AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC IL-2 (HMO-POS). CMS matches apply to the covered offices shown with each plan; other offices are not confirmed. Networks can change during the year, so confirm with the office or the plan before you enroll.
Does B Ponakala take UnitedHealthcare Medicare Advantage plans?
Medicare.gov provider data lists B on 10 Medicare Advantage plans for 2027 in Cook County, IL, including AARP Medicare Advantage Essentials from UHC IL-8 (HMO-POS) and AARP Medicare Advantage Extras from UHC IL-9 (HMO-POS). CMS matches apply to the covered offices shown with each plan; other offices are not confirmed. Confirm with the office or UnitedHealthcare before you enroll.
Does B Ponakala take Aetna Medicare Medicare Advantage plans?
Medicare.gov provider data lists B on 9 Medicare Advantage plans for 2027 in Cook County, IL, including Aetna Medicare Eagle (PPO) and Aetna Medicare Prime (HMO-POS). CMS matches apply to the covered offices shown with each plan; other offices are not confirmed. Confirm with the office or Aetna Medicare before you enroll.
Does B Ponakala take Devoted Medicare Advantage plans?
Medicare.gov provider data lists B on 8 Medicare Advantage plans for 2027 in Cook County, IL, including DEVOTED CHOICE 001 IL (PPO) and DEVOTED CHOICE 010 IL (PPO). CMS matches apply to the covered offices shown with each plan; other offices are not confirmed. Confirm with the office or Devoted before you enroll.
Where does B Ponakala practice?
7001 W Archer Ave, Chicago, IL 60638.
How do I confirm B is in my plan's network?
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What patients see here today:
- Provider searches did not return a listing for B Ponakala on 17 plans from Essence Healthcare and Humana in Cook County, IL. Other offices are not confirmed; this isn't proof the practice is out of network.
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