Claus J Fimmel, MD - Medicare Gastroenterology in Maywood, IL

Claus J Fimmel, MD is a medicare enrolled "Internal Medicine - Gastroenterology" physician in Maywood, Illinois. He graduated from medical school in 1981 and has 43 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Gastroenterology. He is a member of the group practice Endeavor Health Medical Group and his current practice location is 2160 S First Ave, (15750 Marion Drive, Homer Glen, Il. 60491), Maywood, Illinois. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (708) 645-3400.

Claus J Fimmel is licensed to practice in Illinois (license number 036115700) and he also participates in the medicare program. He accepts medicare assignments (which means he accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and his NPI Number is 1568417780.

Contact Information

Claus J Fimmel, MD
2160 S First Ave, (15750 Marion Drive, Homer Glen, Il. 60491),
Maywood, IL 60153
(708) 645-3400
(708) 645-3411

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Physician's Profile

Full NameClaus J Fimmel
GenderMale
SpecialityGastroenterology
Experience43 Years
Location2160 S First Ave, Maywood, Illinois
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. He accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Claus J Fimmel graduated from medical school in 1981
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1568417780
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 05/24/2006
  • Last Update Date: 08/30/2013
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 3375508609
  • Enrollment ID: I20061010000188

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Claus J Fimmel such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1568417780NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207R00000XInternal Medicine 036115700 (Illinois)Secondary
207RG0100XInternal Medicine - Gastroenterology 036115700 (Illinois)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Northshore University Healthsystem - Evanston HospitalEvanston, ILHospital
Swedish Covenant HospitalChicago, ILHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Endeavor Health Medical Group21633346992710

Medicare Reassignments

Some practitioners may not bill the customers directly but medicare billing happens through clinics / group practice / hospitals where the provider works. Medicare reassignment of benefits is a mechanism by which practitioners allow third parties to bill and receive payment for medicare services performed by them. Claus J Fimmel allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameNorthshore University Healthsystem Faculty Practice Associates
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1497701882
PECOS PAC ID: 2163334699
Enrollment ID: O20040524000118

Medicare Part D Prescriber Enrollment

Any physician or other eligible professional who prescribes Part D drugs must either enroll in the Medicare program or opt out in order to prescribe drugs to their patients with Part D prescription drug benefit plans. Claus J Fimmel is enrolled with medicare and thus, if eligible, can prescribe medicare part D drugs to patients with medicare part D benefits.

Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Claus J Fimmel, MD
2650 Ridge Ave, Burch Buildling, Room 103 A,
Evanston, IL 60201-1718

Ph: (847) 570-1762
Claus J Fimmel, MD
2160 S First Ave, (15750 Marion Drive, Homer Glen, Il. 60491),
Maywood, IL 60153

Ph: (708) 645-3400

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