Dr Kristen Wendell, DO - Medicare Hematology/oncology in Niles, IL

Dr Kristen Wendell, DO is a medicare enrolled "Internal Medicine - Hematology & Oncology" physician in Niles, Illinois. She went to Midwestern University, Chicago College Of Osteopathic Med and graduated in 2013 and has 11 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Hematology/oncology. She is a member of the group practice Illinois Cancer Specialists and her current practice location is 8915 W Golf Rd, Niles, Illinois. You can reach out to her office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (847) 827-9060.

Dr Kristen Wendell is licensed to practice in Illinois (license number 036138731) and she also participates in the medicare program. She accepts medicare assignments (which means she accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and her NPI Number is 1619219722.

Contact Information

Dr Kristen Wendell, DO
8915 W Golf Rd,
Niles, IL 60714
(847) 827-9060
(847) 827-7196

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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Kristen Wendell
GenderFemale
SpecialityHematology/oncology
Experience11 Years
Location8915 W Golf Rd, Niles, Illinois
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. She accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Dr Kristen Wendell attended and graduated from Midwestern University, Chicago College Of Osteopathic Med in 2013
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1619219722
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 03/27/2013
  • Last Update Date: 12/09/2021
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 9537464086
  • Enrollment ID: I20190911002410

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Kristen Wendell such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1619219722NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207RH0003XInternal Medicine - Hematology & Oncology 036138731 (Illinois)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Advocate Lutheran General HospitalPark ridge, ILHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Illinois Cancer Specialists559766575231

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 Kristen Wendell allows following entities to bill medicare on her behalf.
Entity NameIllinois Cancer Specialists
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1164483913
PECOS PAC ID: 5597665752
Enrollment ID: O20040113000165

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 Kristen Wendell 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 Kristen Wendell, DO
25070 Network Pl,
Chicago, IL 60673-1385

Ph: (847) 585-7000
Dr Kristen Wendell, DO
8915 W Golf Rd,
Niles, IL 60714

Ph: (847) 827-9060

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Internal Medicine Doctors in Niles, IL

Susan G Brown, MD
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Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 8915 W Golf Rd, Niles, IL 60714
Phone: 847-827-9060    Fax: 847-827-7196
Kirill Zhadovich, M.D.
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Practice Location: 7900 N Milwaukee Ave, Suite 2-24, Niles, IL 60714
Phone: 847-825-0800    Fax: 847-825-0803
Dr. Jorge A Aliaga, M.D.
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Practice Location: 241 Golf Mill Ctr, 728, Niles, IL 60714
Phone: 847-635-7840    Fax: 847-635-6491
James S Poulos, MD
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Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 7157 W Howard St, Niles, IL 60714
Phone: 847-647-1771    
Dr. Gary Richard Fahrenbach, M.D.
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Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 7411 N Milwaukee Ave, Niles, IL 60714
Phone: 773-763-1818    Fax: 773-763-9381
Madeline Sesselmann, DO
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Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 7900 N Milwaukee Ave Ste 19, Niles, IL 60714
Phone: 847-318-9595    Fax: 847-318-9599
Dr. Dean Silas, MD
Hematology & Oncology
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 7900 Milwaukee Ave, Suite 19, Niles, IL 60714
Phone: 847-318-9595    Fax: 847-318-9599

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