Dr Vijay K Maker, - Medicare General Surgery in Chicago, IL

Dr Vijay K Maker, is a medicare enrolled "Surgery" physician in Chicago, Illinois. He graduated from medical school in 1967 and has 57 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as General Surgery. His current practice location is 3000 N Halsted St, Ste 500, Chicago, Illinois. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (773) 296-5346.

Dr Vijay K Maker is licensed to practice in Illinois (license number 036045277) 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 1194832212.

Contact Information

Dr Vijay K Maker,
3000 N Halsted St, Ste 500,
Chicago, IL 60657-5194
(773) 296-5346
(773) 296-5570

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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Vijay K Maker
GenderMale
SpecialityGeneral Surgery
Experience57 Years
Location3000 N Halsted 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 Vijay K Maker graduated from medical school in 1967
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1194832212
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 08/24/2006
  • Last Update Date: 08/17/2016
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 1759552417
  • Enrollment ID: I20110929000295

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Vijay K Maker such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1194832212NPI-NPPES
0021603676OtherILBLUE CROSS
036045277MedicaidIL

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
208600000XSurgery 036045277 (Illinois)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical CenterChicago, ILHospital

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 Vijay K Maker allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameThe Board Of Trustees Of The University Of Illinois
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1386863819
PECOS PAC ID: 3072422716
Enrollment ID: O20031112000158
Entity NameMaker Surgical, S.c.
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1730473067
PECOS PAC ID: 1850562513
Enrollment ID: O20110929000261

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 Vijay K Maker 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 Vijay K Maker,
1055 Hillcrest Rd,
Glencoe, IL 60022-1215

Ph: (773) 296-5346
Dr Vijay K Maker,
3000 N Halsted St, Ste 500,
Chicago, IL 60657-5194

Ph: (773) 296-5346

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