Kevin Nakmun Swong, MD - Medicare Neurosurgery in Chicago, IL

Kevin Nakmun Swong, MD is a medicare enrolled "Neurological Surgery" physician in Chicago, Illinois. He went to Southern Illinois University School Of Medicine and graduated in 2012 and has 12 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Neurosurgery. He is a member of the group practice Northwestern Medical Faculty Foundation and his current practice location is 259 E Erie St Fl 13, Chicago, Illinois. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (312) 695-8143.

Kevin Nakmun Swong is licensed to practice in Illinois (license number 036.152429) 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 1861768566.

Contact Information

Kevin Nakmun Swong, MD
259 E Erie St Fl 13,
Chicago, IL 60611-3926
(312) 695-8143
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Physician's Profile

Full NameKevin Nakmun Swong
GenderMale
SpecialityNeurosurgery
Experience12 Years
Location259 E Erie St Fl 13, 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:
  • Kevin Nakmun Swong attended and graduated from Southern Illinois University School Of Medicine in 2012
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1861768566
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 03/27/2012
  • Last Update Date: 09/24/2020
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 9830490499
  • Enrollment ID: I20200724000751

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Kevin Nakmun Swong such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1861768566NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207T00000XNeurological Surgery 4301117258 (Michigan)Secondary
207T00000XNeurological Surgery 036.152429 (Illinois)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Northwestern Memorial HospitalChicago, ILHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Northwestern Medical Faculty Foundation45875768143352

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. Kevin Nakmun Swong 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. Kevin Nakmun Swong 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
Kevin Nakmun Swong, MD
259 E Erie St Fl 13,
Chicago, IL 60611-3926

Ph: (312) 695-6800
Kevin Nakmun Swong, MD
259 E Erie St Fl 13,
Chicago, IL 60611-3926

Ph: (312) 695-8143

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