Dr George J Wyhinny, MD - Medicare Ophthalmology in Des Plaines, IL

Dr George J Wyhinny, MD is a medicare enrolled "Ophthalmology - Retina Specialist" physician in Des Plaines, Illinois. He went to University Of Illinois College Of Med (chi/peor/rock/chm-urb) and graduated in 1972 and has 52 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Ophthalmology. He is a member of the group practice Midwest Retina Consultants Sc and his current practice location is 8901 Golf Rd, 206, Des Plaines, Illinois. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (847) 699-0006.

Dr George J Wyhinny is licensed to practice in Illinois (license number 036047615) 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 1790750834.

Contact Information

Dr George J Wyhinny, MD
8901 Golf Rd, 206,
Des Plaines, IL 60016
(847) 699-0006
(847) 699-1744

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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr George J Wyhinny
GenderMale
SpecialityOphthalmology
Experience52 Years
Location8901 Golf Rd, Des Plaines, 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:
  • Dr George J Wyhinny attended and graduated from University Of Illinois College Of Med (chi/peor/rock/chm-urb) in 1972
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1790750834
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 02/22/2006
  • Last Update Date: 12/20/2021
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 1153368063
  • Enrollment ID: I20100819000310

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr George J Wyhinny such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1790750834NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207WX0107XOphthalmology - Retina Specialist 036047615 (Illinois)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Northwest Community Hospital 1Arlington heights, ILHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Midwest Retina Consultants Sc68008337165

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. Dr George J Wyhinny allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameMidwest Retina Consultants Sc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1871545681
PECOS PAC ID: 6800833716
Enrollment ID: O20050412001344

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. Dr George J Wyhinny 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
Dr George J Wyhinny, MD
8901 W. Golf Rd, 206,
Des Plaines, IL 60016-6850

Ph: (847) 699-0006
Dr George J Wyhinny, MD
8901 Golf Rd, 206,
Des Plaines, IL 60016

Ph: (847) 699-0006

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Ophthalmology Doctors in Des Plaines, IL

Dr. Marshall Hirshman, MD
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Dr. Daniel C Alter, MD
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Phone: 847-699-0006    Fax: 847-699-1744
Kathryn Winkler, MD
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Practice Location: 940 Lee St, Des Plaines, IL 60016
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Dr. Stephen Winkler, M.D.
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Phone: 847-299-5501    Fax: 410-601-6279
Michael J. Shapiro, MD
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Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 2454 E Dempster St, Suite 400, Des Plaines, IL 60016
Phone: 847-299-0700    Fax: 847-390-0616
Stephen A. Vile, M.D.
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Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 940 Lee St, Des Plaines, IL 60016
Phone: 847-299-5501    

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