Dr Henry J Fuentes, MD - Medicare Orthopedic Surgery in Palos Heights, IL

Dr Henry J Fuentes, MD is a medicare enrolled "Orthopaedic Surgery - Sports Medicine" physician in Palos Heights, Illinois. He graduated from medical school in 1982 and has 42 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Orthopedic Surgery. He is a member of the group practice Parkview Orthopaedic Group S C and his current practice location is 7600 W College Dr, Palos Heights, Illinois. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (708) 361-0600.

Dr Henry J Fuentes is licensed to practice in Indiana (license number 01040355A) 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 1043218050.

Contact Information

Dr Henry J Fuentes, MD
7600 W College Dr,
Palos Heights, IL 60463-1001
(708) 361-0600
(708) 923-2529

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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Henry J Fuentes
GenderMale
SpecialityOrthopedic Surgery
Experience42 Years
Location7600 W College Dr, Palos Heights, 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 Henry J Fuentes graduated from medical school in 1982
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1043218050
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 07/13/2005
  • Last Update Date: 11/12/2018
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 4587624028
  • Enrollment ID: I20041019000165

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Henry J Fuentes such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1043218050NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207XX0005XOrthopaedic Surgery - Sports Medicine 01040355A (Indiana)Primary
207X00000XOrthopaedic Surgery 036070990 (Illinois)Secondary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
One Home Health Agency, LtdCrystal lake, ILHome health agency
Silver Cross Home HealthNew lenox, ILHome health agency
Silver Cross Hospital And Medical CentersNew lenox, ILHospital
Presence Saint Joseph Medical CenterJoliet, ILHospital
Palos Community HospitalPalos heights, ILHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Parkview Orthopaedic Group S C933513469124

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 Henry J Fuentes allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameParkview Orthopaedic Group S C
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1154350353
PECOS PAC ID: 9335134691
Enrollment ID: O20040416000361

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 Henry J Fuentes 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 Henry J Fuentes, MD
7600 W College Dr,
Palos Heights, IL 60463-1001

Ph: (708) 361-0600
Dr Henry J Fuentes, MD
7600 W College Dr,
Palos Heights, IL 60463-1001

Ph: (708) 361-0600

Reviews and Comments


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