Dr Sam George Pappas, MD - Medicare General Surgery in Chicago, IL

Dr Sam George Pappas, MD is a medicare enrolled "Surgery - Surgical Oncology" physician in Chicago, Illinois. He went to Rush Medical College Of Rush University and graduated in 1998 and has 26 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as General Surgery. He is a member of the group practice Rush University Medical Center and his current practice location is 1725 W Harrison St, Chicago, Illinois. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (312) 942-4300.

Dr Sam George Pappas is licensed to practice in Illinois (license number 036109813) 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 1417000142.

Contact Information

Dr Sam George Pappas, MD
1725 W Harrison St,
Chicago, IL 60612-3841
(312) 942-4300
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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Sam George Pappas
GenderMale
SpecialityGeneral Surgery
Experience26 Years
Location1725 W Harrison 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:
  • Dr Sam George Pappas attended and graduated from Rush Medical College Of Rush University in 1998
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1417000142
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 01/18/2007
  • Last Update Date: 03/05/2024
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 6103828355
  • Enrollment ID: I20130218000306

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Sam George Pappas such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1417000142NPI-NPPES
1417000142MedicaidWI

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
2086X0206XSurgery - Surgical Oncology 50859 (Wisconsin)Secondary
2086X0206XSurgery - Surgical Oncology 036109813 (Illinois)Primary
2086X0206XSurgery - Surgical Oncology MD430118 (Pennsylvania)Secondary
208600000XSurgery 50859 (Wisconsin)Secondary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Rush University Medical CenterChicago, ILHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Rush University Medical Center54966588741007

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 Sam George Pappas allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameRush University Medical Center
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1093819542
PECOS PAC ID: 5496658874
Enrollment ID: O20040202000228
Entity NameRush University Medical Center
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1538135819
PECOS PAC ID: 0446208961
Enrollment ID: O20050111000400

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 Sam George Pappas 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 Sam George Pappas, MD
1725 W Harrison St,
Chicago, IL 60612-3841

Ph: (312) 942-4300
Dr Sam George Pappas, MD
1725 W Harrison St,
Chicago, IL 60612-3841

Ph: (312) 942-4300

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