George Hefner, MD - Medicare Anesthesiology in Lake Forest, IL

George Hefner, MD is a medicare enrolled "Anesthesiology" physician in Lake Forest, Illinois. He graduated from medical school in 1988 and has 36 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Anesthesiology. He is a member of the group practice Northwestern Medical Faculty Foundation, Aurora Medical Group, Inc. and his current practice location is 660 N Westmoreland Rd, Lake Forest, Illinois. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (847) 535-6100.

George Hefner is licensed to practice in Illinois (license number 036083805) 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 1548279649.

Contact Information

George Hefner, MD
660 N Westmoreland Rd,
Lake Forest, IL 60045-1659
(847) 535-6100
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Physician's Profile

Full NameGeorge Hefner
GenderMale
SpecialityAnesthesiology
Experience36 Years
Location660 N Westmoreland Rd, Lake Forest, 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:
  • George Hefner graduated from medical school in 1988
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1548279649
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 08/07/2006
  • Last Update Date: 07/25/2022
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 2365330529
  • Enrollment ID: I20100331000452

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for George Hefner such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1548279649NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207L00000XAnesthesiology 57253 (Wisconsin)Secondary
207L00000XAnesthesiology 036083805 (Illinois)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Northwestern Lake Forest HospitalLake forest, ILHospital
Aurora Medical Center KenoshaKenosha, WIHospital
Aurora St Lukes Medical CenterMilwaukee, WIHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Northwestern Medical Faculty Foundation45875768143352
Aurora Medical Group, Inc.67097942583269

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. George Hefner allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameNorthwestern Medical Faculty Foundation
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1346235314
PECOS PAC ID: 4587576814
Enrollment ID: O20031105000541

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. George Hefner 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
George Hefner, MD
921 Sherwood Dr,
Lake Bluff, IL 60044-2203

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George Hefner, MD
660 N Westmoreland Rd,
Lake Forest, IL 60045-1659

Ph: (847) 535-6100

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Anesthesiology Doctors in Lake Forest, IL

Aristeidie Diveris,
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Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
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Barry S. Levin, M.D.
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Craig Sopko, MD
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Practice Location: 660 N Westmoreland Rd, Lake Forest, IL 60045
Phone: 847-535-6100    
Dr. Michael J. Tobin, M.D.
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Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 660 N Westmoreland Rd, Lake Forest, IL 60045
Phone: 847-535-6100    
John Spehlmann, MD
Anesthesiology
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 660 N Westmoreland Rd, Lake Forest, IL 60045
Phone: 800-444-6110    
Dr. Brian Zider, M.D.
Anesthesiology
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 1000 N Westmoreland Rd, Lake Forest, IL 60045
Phone: 847-234-5600    Fax: 847-535-7884
Ronald Meyer, MD
Anesthesiology
Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 660 N Westmoreland Rd, Lake Forest, IL 60045
Phone: 847-535-6100    

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