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Humana Doctors in Northbrook, IL

229 in-network providers across 40 specialties and 30 plans

229 Providers
40 Specialties
Humana’s Illinois network spans 38,239 providers. Northbrook accounts for 1% of that. The largest Humana footprint in Illinois is in Chicago (9,979 providers).
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Dr. Ewa Schafer, MD
Allergy/Immunology
Endeavor Health Medical Group
2650 Ridge Ave, Northbrook, IL 60201· 8.6 mi away
24 years experience · Loyola University Of Chicago, Stritch Sc...
Humana✓ Medicare✓ Telehealth8 plans
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Dr. Randy Metcalf
Thoracic Surgery
304 Wainwright Dr, Northbrook, IL 60062· 2.1 mi away
43 years experience · University Of Texas Medical School At Ho...
Humana✓ Medicare8 plans
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Dr. Deepa Montoya, DPM
Podiatry
1605 Oakwood Rd, Northbrook, IL 60062· 0.7 mi away
16 years experience · Other
Humana8 plans

About Humana Coverage in Northbrook

Humana operates 30 distinct plans in Northbrook, IL, with a combined in-network roster of 229 doctors across 40 medical specialties. Among the five largest insurers we track in Northbrook, Humana ranks #5 by provider count, the leader is Aetna with 759 in-network doctors. Use this page to confirm a specific provider is in-network, understand which Humana plans have the widest reach in Northbrook, and compare coverage against other major insurers before scheduling care.

Humana sells PPO, HMO, PFFS, SNP and other plan types in Northbrook. A PPO (Preferred Provider Organization) lets you see any provider without a referral; out-of-network care is covered but you pay a higher share. An HMO (Health Maintenance Organization) requires you to pick a primary-care doctor and get referrals for most specialist care, usually in exchange for lower premiums. An EPO (Exclusive Provider Organization) is in-network only, like an HMO, but skips the referral requirement. A POS (Point of Service) plan blends HMO-style in-network with PPO-style out-of-network options. Your plan name is on your member ID card.

Humana is a Medicare Advantage carrier in Northbrook with 16 plans available to seniors, listed below with star ratings and premiums. Humana does not currently sell ACA marketplace plans in IL; commercial coverage shown above comes through employer groups.

Data is sourced from the federally-mandated CMS Transparency in Coverage filings that every insurer must publish monthly. Medicare Advantage plans come from the CMS MA Landscape File. Last refreshed June 29, 2026. Networks change between filings, so even when a doctor appears here we recommend calling their office with your member ID to confirm current network status before your visit.

Plan Type Mix in Northbrook

Humana organizes its Northbrook network into several plan types, each with different rules about which doctors you can see and what referrals you need. The bars below show the unique-provider share of the 229-doctor network that offers plans of each type.

A high PPO share means most Humana doctors in Northbrook accept the insurer’s broader preferred-provider plans. these give you maximum choice and don’t require referrals to specialists. A high HMO share signals a tighter gatekeeper model: lower premiums but you usually need your primary-care doctor to refer you before a specialist will bill. EPO and POS bars sit between those two on both flexibility and cost.

Because individual doctors typically participate in multiple Humana plan types at once, these percentages don’t sum to 100%. the same provider can appear as both PPO and OAP coverage. What the chart tells you is which plan categories have meaningful depth in Northbrook.

Network size229Humana providers in Northbrook
PPO
217229
95%
HMO
192229
84%
EPO
3229
1%
Other
207229
90%
Other
191229
83%
Other
167229
73%

Percentages don’t sum to 100% because most doctors participate in several plan types simultaneously.

Humana Plans in Northbrook

Humana contracts with doctors at the network level in Northbrook. Each network below is a contract; your specific plan (printed on your member ID) maps to one of them.

Plan / NetworkTypeDoctors

Medicare PPO/Employer PPO Plus

PPO

202

Medicare PPO

PPO

197

HumanaGoldChoice Ntwk PFFS

PFFS

191

Natl Medicare HMO/SNP-Travel

HMO

183

Employer HMO

HMO

174

Gold Plus HMO IL

HMO

173

Humana PathWays Dual Care

168

DSNP Non PathWays Eligible

SNP

166

Natl Med HMO/SNP H5619-Home

HMO

165

Humana Dual Integrated (HMO)

HMO

158

H1468-017 Community HMO CSNP

HMO

115

Humana Dual Fully Integrated

69

Humana Medicare Advantage Plans in Northbrook

16 Humana Medicare Advantage plans available to seniors in Northbrook. Each plan combines Medicare Parts A, B and usually D (prescription drugs) into one product, with star ratings and monthly premiums shown.

Star ratings (1-5) reflect overall plan quality measured by CMS. a 4-star plan generally indicates above-average member experience and care coordination. Premiums shown are the monthly cost on top of the standard Medicare Part B premium.

Plan NameTypeStar RatingPremium / MOOP
Humana Full Access H7617-009 (PPO)
PPO★★★★★ 4.5$0/moMOOP $4,500
Humana USAA Honor Giveback (PPO)
PPO★★★★★ 4.5MOOP $6,000
HumanaChoice H7617-018 (PPO)
PPO★★★★★ 4.5$0/moMOOP $3,600
Humana Community HMO Diabetes and Heart (HMO C-SNP)SNP
HMO C-SNP★★★★☆ 3.5$0/moMOOP $2,950
Humana Full Access H5216-412 (PPO)
PPO★★★★☆ 3.5$0/moMOOP $4,500
Humana Gold Choice H8145-006 (PFFS)
PFFS★★★★☆ 3.5$37/moMOOP $6,800
Humana Gold Plus Giveback H1468-021 (HMO)
HMO★★★★☆ 3.5$0/moMOOP $4,000
Humana Gold Plus H1468-013 (HMO)
HMO★★★★☆ 3.5$0/moMOOP $2,150
Humana USAA Honor Giveback (PPO)
PPO★★★★☆ 3.5MOOP $6,000
Humana USAA Honor Giveback (PPO)
PPO★★★★☆ 3.5MOOP $6,000
HumanaChoice H5216-013 (PPO)
PPO★★★★☆ 3.5$87/moMOOP $6,550
HumanaChoice H5216-251 (PPO)
PPO★★★★☆ 3.5$0/moMOOP $3,600

Source: CMS Medicare Advantage Landscape File. Star ratings reflect overall plan performance per CMS quality measures. Premiums shown are monthly Part C+D consolidated.

Top Specialties Accepting Humana

Humana’s Northbrook network spans 40 distinct medical specialties. The mix reflects where the insurer has negotiated the deepest physician contracts. primary-care specialties and behavioral health tend to dominate, with surgical and sub-specialty networks typically narrower.

Click any specialty below to see a filtered list of just those in-network providers in Northbrook, including ratings, locations, years of experience, and contact information. For specialties with fewer than 10 in-network providers, you’ll likely want to check nearby cities too. the section further down on this page has your geographic options.

Physician Experience in Humana’s Northbrook Network

Years since medical school graduation is a reasonable proxy for experience, though it doesn’t capture fellowship training, subspecialty certifications, or years spent in specific clinical settings. For Humana’s Northbrook network the breakdown below gives a quick sense of whether you’re picking from a predominantly early-career roster or one weighted toward veteran practitioners.

A network heavy on early-career doctors (0–5 years) often means lower wait times for new patients and exposure to the latest training, while veteran providers (30+ years) typically bring deeper pattern recognition for unusual presentations. A balanced distribution. roughly one-quarter in each bucket. is a healthy signal that the insurer has depth at every career stage, not just new graduates filling out its directory.

Median16years of experience
419 Humana providers in Northbrook with graduation-year data
Early career0–5 yrs
56providers
13%
Established6–15 yrs
150providers
36%
Senior16–30 yrs
116providers
28%
Veteran30+ yrs
97providers
23%

Telehealth Coverage in Northbrook

43 of 229 Humana in-network providers (19%) offer telehealth visits in Northbrook. Video appointments are typically covered for follow-ups, medication refills and adjustments, mental-health sessions, dermatology triage, and low-acuity primary care.

Availability and reimbursement still vary by state regulation and specific plan. Psychiatry, behavioral-health, and primary-care telehealth is near-universal at this point; procedural specialties (cardiology, orthopedics) typically offer video visits for pre-op consults and post-op follow-up but not initial diagnostic visits. Call the office with your Humana member ID to confirm your plan covers the visit type you need.

Top specialties offering telehealth in Northbrook

Top Hospitals Serving Humana Patients in Northbrook

Hospitals with the most Humana-network physicians practicing there. Large affiliation counts indicate that Humana has a durable relationship with the facility, which typically means smoother prior-authorizations for admissions, lab work, and follow-up care coordinated under one roof.

Hospital coverage is a separate contract from physician coverage. your Humana plan may cover a doctor who admits at Hospital X but classify the hospital itself as out-of-network, leaving you with a surprise facility bill. Before scheduling anything inpatient or procedural, call both the doctor’s office and the hospital billing line with your member ID to confirm both sides are in-network for the specific plan you hold.

Coverage Compared in Northbrook

Side-by-side provider counts for the five largest commercial and government insurers tracked in Northbrook. These numbers show raw network breadth. they don’t adjust for quality, specialty mix, or your specific plan’s tier structure, but they’re a useful first filter when choosing a carrier at open enrollment.

If Humana’s provider count looks limited for your needs, the alternatives below may fit better. Click any row to open that insurer’s Northbrook provider list with the same filters, plan breakdown, and hospital affiliations that you’re seeing here.

Nearby Cities with Humana Coverage

Cities closest to Northbrook where Humana has an in-network provider base of meaningful size. Useful if you’re willing to drive a short distance for a hard-to-find specialist, have two offices to choose between, or are planning a move inside the region.

The mileage figures are straight-line distances computed from average practice-address coordinates, not drive-time. Counts reflect each nearby city’s Humana network size. a small count doesn’t mean no coverage, just that your in-Northbrook options are likely more plentiful.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Humana coverage in Northbrook

How do I find an Humana in-network doctor in Northbrook, IL?

Humana has 229 in-network providers across 40 medical specialties in Northbrook. This list is compiled from federally-mandated CMS Transparency in Coverage filings, last verified June 29, 2026. Filter by specialty, plan type, gender, telehealth or experience above to narrow your search, then click any provider for full credentials and contact details. Always confirm coverage with your specific plan before scheduling.

What Humana plan types are available in Northbrook?

Humana sells 5 distinct plan types in Northbrook: PPO (217 doctors), HMO (192 doctors), PFFS (191 doctors), SNP (167 doctors), EPO (3 doctors). PPO plans give you the broadest provider choice without referrals; HMO plans require a primary-care referral but typically have lower premiums; EPO plans skip the referral but stay in-network only; POS plans blend HMO in-network rules with PPO out-of-network options. Choose by reading what's printed on your member ID card and matching it to one of the rows in the Plans section above.

Does Humana offer Medicare Advantage in Northbrook?

Yes. Humana offers 16 Medicare Advantage plans in Northbrook for 2026, with plan types including PPO, HMO C-SNP, PFFS, HMO. The average CMS star rating across these plans is 3.6 of 5. Medicare Advantage (Part C) bundles Parts A and B with usually Part D prescription drug coverage, often adding dental, vision, and wellness benefits. Enrollment is open during the annual election period each fall.

What's the highest-rated Humana Medicare Advantage plan in Northbrook?

HumanaChoice H7617-018 (PPO) (PPO) holds Humana's top CMS star rating in Northbrook at 4.5 of 5, with a $0 monthly premium. Star ratings reflect overall plan quality based on member experience, customer service, drug pricing, and clinical care measures. Plans rated 4 or higher generally indicate above-average performance.

Are there $0 premium Humana Medicare Advantage plans in Northbrook?

Yes. 8 of Humana's 16 Medicare Advantage plans in Northbrook carry a $0 monthly premium for 2026. Note that $0 premium plans still require you to pay the standard Medicare Part B premium each month, plus copays and deductibles when you use care. Compare each plan's MOOP (maximum out-of-pocket) limit to understand worst-case annual cost.

Which hospitals in Northbrook accept Humana?

Hospitals where Humana doctors most commonly practice in Northbrook include NORTHSHORE UNIVERSITY HEALTHSYSTEM - EVANSTON HOSPITAL, THE UNIVERSITY OF CHICAGO MEDICAL CENTER, SWEDISH HOSPITAL, INGALLS MEMORIAL HOSPITAL. This is inferred from physician affiliations rather than direct insurer-hospital contracts, so confirm hospital network status separately with both your Humana plan and the hospital's billing department before scheduling any inpatient or surgical procedure. Even when a doctor is in-network, the hospital where they admit may not be.

Which medical specialties have the most Humana providers in Northbrook?

Humana's Northbrook network is largest in Clinical Social Worker (42), Qualified Speech Language Pathologist (20), Nurse Practitioner (20). Primary care, behavioral health, and physical therapy tend to dominate insurer networks because high patient volumes drive deeper provider contracts. Surgical sub-specialties typically have narrower networks. Click any specialty in the section above to see a filtered list of those in-network providers.

How does Humana compare to other insurers in Northbrook?

Humana ranks #5 of 5 major insurers tracked in Northbrook by provider count, with 229 doctors. Aetna leads at 759 providers. Larger network size means more provider choice but doesn't guarantee that your specific doctor is in-network with any insurer. The Coverage Compared section above shows side-by-side counts for the top five carriers in Northbrook.

How do I verify a doctor is in-network with Humana?

Three steps: first match the doctor's name against this list, second call the provider's office with your member ID to confirm they currently accept your specific Humana plan, and third check Humana's own member portal for the most authoritative real-time status. Networks change between monthly federal filings; our data was last refreshed June 29, 2026.

What if my doctor isn't listed here?

This list reflects Humana's submitted network data as of the last federal filing on June 29, 2026. Doctors join and leave networks between filings, so a current in-network provider may be missing if they joined recently. Call the doctor's office to ask whether they currently accept Humana, then check Humana's own member portal for confirmation.

When was this Humana data last updated?

The Humana Northbrook provider list was last refreshed June 29, 2026. Doctor and network data come from the federally-mandated CMS Transparency in Coverage filings that every insurer must publish monthly. Medicare Advantage plans come from the CMS MA Landscape File. Refresh cadence: monthly for provider data, annually for marketplace and Medicare plans.

Related healthcare resources

Patient resources for Northbrook Humana members.

Data freshness

Last verified June 29, 2026 · Source: CMS Transparency in Coverage federal filings · Refresh cadence: monthly