Stephen R Locher, MD - Medicare Obstetrics/gynecology in Chicago, IL

Stephen R Locher, MD is a medicare enrolled "Obstetrics & Gynecology" physician in Chicago, Illinois. He graduated from medical school in 1985 and has 39 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Obstetrics/gynecology. He is a member of the group practice The Board Of Trustees Of The University Of Illinois and his current practice location is 1801 W Taylor St # Mc650, Chicago, Illinois. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (312) 413-7500.

Stephen R Locher is licensed to practice in Illinois (license number 036075306) 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 1679582076.

Contact Information

Stephen R Locher, MD
1801 W Taylor St # Mc650,
Chicago, IL 60612-4795
(312) 413-7500
(312) 413-3856

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Physician's Profile

Full NameStephen R Locher
GenderMale
SpecialityObstetrics/gynecology
Experience39 Years
Location1801 W Taylor St # Mc650, 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:
  • Stephen R Locher graduated from medical school in 1985
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1679582076
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 08/05/2006
  • Last Update Date: 07/23/2020
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 7719985365
  • Enrollment ID: I20061116000051

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Stephen R Locher such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1679582076NPI-NPPES
36075306MedicaidIL

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207V00000XObstetrics & Gynecology 036075306 (Illinois)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
University Of Illinois HospitalChicago, ILHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
The Board Of Trustees Of The University Of Illinois3072422716923

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. Stephen R Locher allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameAdvocate Health And Hospitals Corporation
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1700824455
PECOS PAC ID: 7810800935
Enrollment ID: O20031106000064
Entity NameThe Board Of Trustees Of The University Of Illinois
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1154541936
PECOS PAC ID: 3072422716
Enrollment ID: O20031201000021

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. Stephen R Locher 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
Stephen R Locher, MD
820 S Wood St # Mc808,
Chicago, IL 60612-4325

Ph: (312) 996-7006
Stephen R Locher, MD
1801 W Taylor St # Mc650,
Chicago, IL 60612-4795

Ph: (312) 413-7500

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