John W Winkler, MD - Medicare Ophthalmology in Des Plaines, IL

John W Winkler, MD is a medicare enrolled "Ophthalmology" physician in Des Plaines, Illinois. He went to University Of Illinois College Of Med (chi/peor/rock/chm-urb) and graduated in 1979 and has 45 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Ophthalmology. He is a member of the group practice Des Plaines Eye Physicians And Surgeons, Ltd. and his current practice location is 940 Lee St, Des Plaines, Illinois. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (847) 299-5501.

John W Winkler is licensed to practice in Illinois (license number 036-066311) 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 1659314375.

Contact Information

John W Winkler, MD
940 Lee St,
Des Plaines, IL 60016-6555
(847) 299-5501
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Physician's Profile

Full NameJohn W Winkler
GenderMale
SpecialityOphthalmology
Experience45 Years
Location940 Lee St, Des Plaines, 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:
  • John W Winkler attended and graduated from University Of Illinois College Of Med (chi/peor/rock/chm-urb) in 1979
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1659314375
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 06/13/2006
  • Last Update Date: 12/07/2021
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 7719913292
  • Enrollment ID: I20080514000718

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for John W Winkler such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1659314375NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207W00000XOphthalmology 036-066311 (Illinois)Primary

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Des Plaines Eye Physicians And Surgeons, Ltd.78109233983

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. John W Winkler allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameDes Plaines Eye Physicians & Surgeons, Ltd.
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1467593004
PECOS PAC ID: 7810923398
Enrollment ID: O20080514000728
Entity NameSpecialty Care Institute, Sc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1891095139
PECOS PAC ID: 1759565310
Enrollment ID: O20110406000796

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. John W Winkler 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
John W Winkler, MD
940 Lee St,
Des Plaines, IL 60016-6555

Ph: (847) 299-5501
John W Winkler, MD
940 Lee St,
Des Plaines, IL 60016-6555

Ph: (847) 299-5501

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