Dr Joseph Kappil, MD - Medicare Ophthalmology in Mchenry, IL

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Dr Joseph Kappil, MD is a medicare enrolled "Ophthalmology" physician in Mchenry, Illinois. He went to Loyola University Of Chicago, Stritch School Of Medicine and graduated in 1994 and has 32 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Ophthalmology. He is a member of the group practice Whispering Point Ophthalmology Sc, Mercy Health System Corporation and his current practice location is 4314 W Crystal Lake Rd, Suite B, Mchenry, Illinois. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (815) 363-8866.

Dr Joseph Kappil is licensed to practice in Illinois (license number 036.097592) 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 1659423622.

Contact Information

Dr Joseph Kappil, MD
4314 W Crystal Lake Rd, Suite B,
Mchenry, IL 60050-4211
(815) 363-8866
(815) 363-8893

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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Joseph Kappil
GenderMale
SpecialityOphthalmology
Experience32 Years
Location4314 W Crystal Lake Rd, Mchenry, 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 Joseph Kappil attended and graduated from Loyola University Of Chicago, Stritch School Of Medicine in 1994
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1659423622
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 01/18/2007
  • Last Update Date: 09/19/2025
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 2860685443
  • Enrollment ID: I20101015000661

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Joseph Kappil such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1659423622NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207W00000XOphthalmology 036.097592 (Illinois)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Mercyhealth Hospital & Physician Clinic-crystal LaCrystal lake, ILHospital
Advocate Good Shepherd HospitalBarrington, ILHospital
Northwestern Medicine Mchenry HospitalMchenry, ILHospital
Northwestern Medicine Central Dupage HospitalWinfield, ILHospital
Mercy Health System CorpJanesville, WIHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Whispering Point Ophthalmology Sc68008647452
Mercy Health System Corporation7416860440749

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 Joseph Kappil allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameMercy Health System Corporation
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1598718603
PECOS PAC ID: 7416860440
Enrollment ID: O20031111000307
Entity NameWhispering Point Ophthalmology SC
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1538369574
PECOS PAC ID: 6800864745
Enrollment ID: O20040920000434
Entity NameMercy Harvard Hospital Inc
Entity TypePart A Provider - Critical Access Hospital
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1427001445
PECOS PAC ID: 6204729577
Enrollment ID: O20081103000092

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 Joseph Kappil 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 Joseph Kappil, MD
4314 W Crystal Lake Rd, Suite B,
Mchenry, IL 60050-4211

Ph: (815) 363-8866		Dr Joseph Kappil, MD
4314 W Crystal Lake Rd, Suite B,
Mchenry, IL 60050-4211

Ph: (815) 363-8866

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