Dr Woojin James Chon, MD - Medicare Nephrology in Hines, IL

Dr Woojin James Chon, MD is a medicare enrolled "Internal Medicine - Nephrology" physician in Hines, Illinois. He graduated from medical school in 1996 and has 28 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Nephrology. He is a member of the group practice Hackensack Meridian Health Medical Group - Specialty Care Pc and his current practice location is 5000 S 5th Ave # Ms 151, Hines, Illinois. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (708) 202-8387.

Dr Woojin James Chon is licensed to practice in Illinois (license number 036109184) 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 1356375406.

Contact Information

Dr Woojin James Chon, MD
5000 S 5th Ave # Ms 151,
Hines, IL 60141-3030
(708) 202-8387
(708) 202-7402

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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Woojin James Chon
GenderMale
SpecialityNephrology
Experience28 Years
Location5000 S 5th Ave # Ms 151, Hines, 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 Woojin James Chon graduated from medical school in 1996
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1356375406
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 07/11/2006
  • Last Update Date: 08/18/2023
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 5395642706
  • Enrollment ID: I20230831002903

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Woojin James Chon such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1356375406NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207RN0300XInternal Medicine - Nephrology 036109184 (Illinois)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Hackensack University Medical CenterHackensack, NJHospital
Jersey Shore University Medical CenterNeptune, NJHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Hackensack Meridian Health Medical Group - Specialty Care Pc91330325191166

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 Woojin James Chon allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameHackensack Meridian Health Medical Group - Specialty Care Pc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1215989249
PECOS PAC ID: 9133032519
Enrollment ID: O20031111000524

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 Woojin James Chon 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 Woojin James Chon, MD
5000 S 5th Ave # Ms 151,
Hines, IL 60141-3030

Ph: (708) 202-4120
Dr Woojin James Chon, MD
5000 S 5th Ave # Ms 151,
Hines, IL 60141-3030

Ph: (708) 202-8387

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