Doctor Profile

Mental Health · Clinical Psychologist

Mark A. Bakal

PSY · Clinical Psychologist
919 N PLUM GROVE RD
SUITE C
Schaumburg, IL 60173
✓ Accepts Medicare 🎓 29+ Years Practicing
Medicare Patients / yr
Procedures Billed
29
Years Practicing
0
Hospital Affiliations
Data Source: Identity from NPPES (2026). Procedure & patient volume from CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data (2023). Hospital affiliations from CMS Physician Compare. We display publicly reported data — no personal information required to view any of it.
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What Mark Bakal, PSY Does

Mark Bakal, PSYCMS has not published utilization data for Mark Bakal, PSY in the latest reporting year. This can happen for newer physicians, low-volume providers, or practitioners who bill primarily through a group PAC ID. Hospital affiliations and plan coverage below are still accurate.

How to read this: "Services" are the total times Mark Bakal, PSY billed Medicare for each procedure in the latest reporting year. "Patients" counts unique Medicare beneficiaries. Procedures are shown in plain English; the underlying HCPCS codes are available on request.

Hospital Affiliations

CMS does not list any hospital affiliations for Mark Bakal, PSY. This is common for office-based practitioners who don't admit patients to hospitals.

Practice Location & Telehealth Readiness

Mark Bakal, PSY practices at the address below. If you're evaluating Medicare coverage, location matters for in-network access and — when Mark Bakal, PSY offers telehealth — broadband availability at your home matters for virtual visits.

Address: 919 N PLUM GROVE RD, SUITE C, Schaumburg, IL 60173
Phone: (847) 413-9700

Area Safety Grade

B

Block-level crime analysis from CrimeGrade.org.

Practice Accessibility

34 min

Average commute time in this zip · 69% of residents drive to work. Practical context for patients deciding whether to make the trip. See the full neighborhood profile at BestNeighborhood.org.

Telehealth Readiness

17.4914

Households with fiber broadband — important for reliable virtual visits. Check your address at ISPReports.org.

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Other Mental Health Doctors near 60173, IL

If Mark Bakal, PSY isn't accepting new patients or isn't in your plan's network, these are the closest mental health doctors near 60173, IL:

DoctorSpecialtyMedicare Patients / yrDistance
Timothy J. ReClinical Psychologist15<1 mi
Robin PalmissanoClinical Psychologist27<1 mi
Megan M. StranskiClinical Psychologist65<1 mi
Mary RizzoClinical Psychologist<1 mi
Susan E. BennettClinical Psychologist<1 mi
Kamila Smyk JaworskiClinical Psychologist<1 mi

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Mark A. Bakal: Common Questions

Does Mark Bakal, PSY accept Medicare?
Yes. Mark Bakal, PSY is enrolled with Medicare and listed in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain, and Ownership System (PECOS). Whether a specific Medicare Advantage plan covers Mark Bakal, PSY depends on that plan's provider network. Compare Medicare plans near 60173, IL →
Where is Mark Bakal, PSY's office?
Mark Bakal, PSY practices at 919 N PLUM GROVE RD, SUITE C, Schaumburg, IL 60173. Phone: (847) 413-9700.
What Medicare plans does Mark Bakal, PSY accept?
Original Medicare (Parts A & B) is accepted. Medicare Advantage plan acceptance varies by carrier and plan year. Call the office at (847) 413-9700 to confirm your specific plan is accepted, or compare all Medicare plans near 60173, IL to see available options.
Does Mark Bakal, PSY offer telehealth visits?
CMS does not currently list Mark Bakal, PSY as offering telehealth. Call the office at (847) 413-9700 to confirm whether virtual visits are available.
How experienced is Mark Bakal, PSY?
Mark Bakal, PSY graduated in 1997 and has been practicing for approximately 29 years.
How do I know if Mark Bakal, PSY is in-network for my Medicare plan?
Network status varies by plan. The best verification steps: (1) check your plan's provider directory at the carrier's website, (2) call the office at (847) 413-9700 and ask which plans they currently accept, and (3) call the number on the back of your Medicare card. Print our doctor questions checklist →

About the Reviewer

Wes Ward

Wes Ward

Founder & Data Lead

Wes Ward reviews all doctor profiles and methodology for data accuracy. Every Medicare provider page on this site — including the utilization statistics, hospital affiliations, and geocoded practice address — goes through his data-validation pipeline before publication. We display only publicly available CMS data; you never need to enter personal information to see any of it.

With 25+ years in data analytics — including work with highly regulated genomic data at Ancestry.com — Wes brings enterprise-level rigor to healthcare transparency. He is also a co-founder of BestNeighborhood.org (neighborhood data), CrimeGrade.org (block-level safety analytics), and ISPReports.org (broadband availability for telehealth). Those sister sites power the location and telehealth-readiness context on this page.

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Data sources: CMS NPPES (2026), CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data (2023), CMS Physician Compare, CrimeGrade.org, BestNeighborhood.org, ISPReports.org. This page is for informational purposes only. Always verify coverage directly with the plan and practice. Read our full methodology →Privacy policy

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