Dr Nicholas Yerkes, MD - Medicare Thoracic Surgery in Arlington Heights, IL

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Dr Nicholas Yerkes, MD is a medicare enrolled "Thoracic Surgery (cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)" physician in Arlington Heights, Illinois. He graduated from medical school in 2008 and has 16 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Thoracic Surgery. He is a member of the group practice Endeavor Health Medical Group and his current practice location is 880 W Central Rd Ste 5000, Arlington Heights, Illinois. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (847) 618-3800.

Dr Nicholas Yerkes is licensed to practice in Illinois (license number 036142995) 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 1720225436.

Contact Information

Dr Nicholas Yerkes, MD
880 W Central Rd Ste 5000,
Arlington Heights, IL 60005-2355
(847) 618-3800
(847) 618-3830

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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Nicholas Yerkes
GenderMale
SpecialityThoracic Surgery
Experience16 Years
Location880 W Central Rd Ste 5000, Arlington 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 Nicholas Yerkes graduated from medical school in 2008
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1720225436
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 01/16/2009
  • Last Update Date: 02/05/2024
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 4385944107
  • Enrollment ID: I20210209002565

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Nicholas Yerkes such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1720225436NPI-NPPES
04273456MedicaidNY
036142995OtherILSTATE LICENSE

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
208G00000XThoracic Surgery (cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) 036142995 (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
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. Dr Nicholas Yerkes allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameIowa Physicians Clinic Medical Foundation
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1366425274
PECOS PAC ID: 8729992318
Enrollment ID: O20040512000055
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
Entity NameNorthwest Community Health Services Inc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1134433154
PECOS PAC ID: 3375737331
Enrollment ID: O20101103000837

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 Nicholas Yerkes 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 Nicholas Yerkes, MD
880 W Central Rd Ste 5000,
Arlington Heights, IL 60005-2355

Ph: (847) 618-3800		Dr Nicholas Yerkes, MD
880 W Central Rd Ste 5000,
Arlington Heights, IL 60005-2355

Ph: (847) 618-3800

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Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Doctors in Arlington Heights, IL

Vu T Hoang, M.D.
Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 880 W Central Rd, Suite 3300, Arlington Heights, IL 60005
Phone: 224-735-2937    Fax: 224-735-3408
Ali Najafi Shariatzadeh,
Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)
Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 880 W Central Rd, 5500 Suite, Arlington Heights, IL 60005
Phone: 847-368-0006    Fax: 847-368-0008

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