Dr Vivek Chaudhry, MD - Medicare Colorectal Surgery (proctology) in Chicago, IL

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Dr Vivek Chaudhry, MD is a medicare enrolled "Colon & Rectal Surgery" physician in Chicago, Illinois. He graduated from medical school in 1991 and has 34 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Colorectal Surgery (proctology). He is a member of the group practice Cook County, The Board Of Trustees Of The University Of Illinois and his current practice location is 1740 W Taylor St, Dept 3449, Chicago, Illinois. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (312) 704-2885.

Dr Vivek Chaudhry is licensed to practice in Illinois (license number 036090863) 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 1992754766.

Contact Information

Dr Vivek Chaudhry, MD
1740 W Taylor St, Dept 3449,
Chicago, IL 60612-7232
(312) 704-2885
(312) 704-2737

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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Vivek Chaudhry
GenderMale
SpecialityColorectal Surgery (proctology)
Experience34 Years
Location1740 W Taylor St, Chicago, 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 Vivek Chaudhry graduated from medical school in 1991
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1992754766
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 05/09/2006
  • Last Update Date: 04/22/2021
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 7618980251
  • Enrollment ID: I20060726000121

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Vivek Chaudhry such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1992754766NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
208600000XSurgery 036090863 (Illinois)Secondary
208C00000XColon & Rectal Surgery 036090863 (Illinois)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
University Of Illinois HospitalChicago, ILHospital
John H Stroger Jr HospitalChicago, ILHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Cook County2860398088645
The Board Of Trustees Of The University Of Illinois3072422716923

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 Vivek Chaudhry allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameThe Board Of Trustees Of The University Of Illinois
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1386863819
PECOS PAC ID: 3072422716
Enrollment ID: O20031112000158
Entity NameCook County
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1588612832
PECOS PAC ID: 2860398088
Enrollment ID: O20031209000747

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 Vivek Chaudhry 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 Vivek Chaudhry, MD
200 W Adams St, Suite 225,
Chicago, IL 60606-5208

Ph: (312) 704-2885		Dr Vivek Chaudhry, MD
1740 W Taylor St, Dept 3449,
Chicago, IL 60612-7232

Ph: (312) 704-2885

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