Joseph M Vitello, MD - Medicare General Surgery in Chicago, IL

Joseph M Vitello, MD is a medicare enrolled "Surgery" physician in Chicago, Illinois. He graduated from medical school in 1981 and has 44 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as General Surgery. He is a member of the group practice Ascension Via Christi Hospital Pittsburg, Inc. and his current practice location is 1740 W Taylor St, Chicago, Illinois. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (866) 600-2273.

Joseph M Vitello is licensed to practice in Illinois (license number 036065612) 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 1962508747.

Contact Information

Joseph M Vitello, MD
1740 W Taylor St,
Chicago, IL 60612-7232
(866) 600-2273
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Physician's Profile

Full NameJoseph M Vitello
GenderMale
SpecialityGeneral Surgery
Experience44 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:
  • Joseph M Vitello graduated from medical school in 1981
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1962508747
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 09/16/2006
  • Last Update Date: 08/22/2008
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 1951723899
  • Enrollment ID: I20200806001102

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Joseph M Vitello such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1962508747NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
208600000XSurgery 036065612 (Illinois)Primary
2086S0102XSurgery - Surgical Critical Care 036065612 (Illinois)Secondary
2086S0127XSurgery - Trauma Surgery 036065612 (Illinois)Secondary

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Ascension Via Christi Hospital Pittsburg, Inc.054717167040

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. Joseph M Vitello allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameAscension Via Christi Hospital Pittsburg, Inc.
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1760408975
PECOS PAC ID: 0547171670
Enrollment ID: O20031105000718

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. Joseph M Vitello 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
Joseph M Vitello, MD
840 S Wood St, 435 Csb, Mc 958,
Chicago, IL 60612-4325

Ph: (312) 355-1493
Joseph M Vitello, MD
1740 W Taylor St,
Chicago, IL 60612-7232

Ph: (866) 600-2273

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