Dr Paul James Gordon, MD - Medicare Thoracic Surgery in Chicago Ridge, IL

Dr Paul James Gordon, MD is a medicare enrolled "Thoracic Surgery (cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)" physician in Chicago Ridge, Illinois. He went to Southern Illinois University School Of Medicine and graduated in 1990 and has 34 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Thoracic Surgery. He is a member of the group practice Thoracic Surgical Associates, Llc and his current practice location is 10604 Southwest Hwy Ste 101, Chicago Ridge, Illinois. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (708) 346-4065.

Dr Paul James Gordon is licensed to practice in Illinois (license number 036095321) 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 1356341994.

Contact Information

Dr Paul James Gordon, MD
10604 Southwest Hwy Ste 101,
Chicago Ridge, IL 60415
(708) 346-4065
(708) 423-5799

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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Paul James Gordon
GenderMale
SpecialityThoracic Surgery
Experience34 Years
Location10604 Southwest Hwy Ste 101, Chicago Ridge, 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 Paul James Gordon attended and graduated from Southern Illinois University School Of Medicine in 1990
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1356341994
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 07/26/2005
  • Last Update Date: 11/05/2018
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 7416928718
  • Enrollment ID: I20101220000908

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Paul James Gordon such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1356341994NPI-NPPES
036095321MedicaidIL
200144230FMedicaidIN
200144230CMedicaidIN
1356341994MedicaidMI
200144230AMedicaidIN
200144230BMedicaidIN

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
208G00000XThoracic Surgery (cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) 01046920A (Indiana)Secondary
208G00000XThoracic Surgery (cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) 036095321 (Illinois)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Advocate Christ Hospital & Medical CenterOak lawn, ILHospital
Adventist Hinsdale HospitalHinsdale, ILHospital
Palos Community HospitalPalos heights, ILHospital
Adventist La Grange Memorial HospitalLa grange, ILHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Thoracic Surgical Associates, Llc73152988092

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 Paul James Gordon allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameThoracic Surgical Associates, Llc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1225528979
PECOS PAC ID: 7315298809
Enrollment ID: O20180921002597

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 Paul James Gordon 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 Paul James Gordon, MD
10604 Southwest Hwy Ste 101,
Chicago Ridge, IL 60415-2704

Ph: (708) 346-4065
Dr Paul James Gordon, MD
10604 Southwest Hwy Ste 101,
Chicago Ridge, IL 60415

Ph: (708) 346-4065

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Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Doctors in Chicago Ridge, IL


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