Dr Lourens J Willekes Ii, MD - Medicare Thoracic Surgery in Gainesville, FL

Dr Lourens J Willekes Ii, MD is a medicare enrolled "Thoracic Surgery (cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)" physician in Gainesville, Florida. He graduated from medical school in 1996 and has 30 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Thoracic Surgery. He is a member of the group practice Gwinnett Physician Group, Llc and his current practice location is 1600 Sw Archer Rd, Gainesville, Florida. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (352) 265-0301.

Dr Lourens J Willekes Ii is licensed to practice in Georgia (license number 81459) 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 1255422267.

Contact Information

Dr Lourens J Willekes Ii, MD
1600 Sw Archer Rd,
Gainesville, FL 32610-3003
(352) 265-0301
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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Lourens J Willekes Ii
GenderMale
SpecialityThoracic Surgery
Experience30 Years
Location1600 Sw Archer Rd, Gainesville, Florida
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 Lourens J Willekes Ii graduated from medical school in 1996
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1255422267
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 09/27/2006
  • Last Update Date: 03/03/2026
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 0244293355
  • Enrollment ID: I20181114003314

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Lourens J Willekes Ii such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1255422267NPI-NPPES
129792900MedicaidFL

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
208G00000XThoracic Surgery (cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) ME155131 (Florida)Secondary
208G00000XThoracic Surgery (cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) 4301104138 (Michigan)Secondary
208G00000XThoracic Surgery (cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) 81459 (Georgia)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Northside Hospital GwinnettLawrenceville, GAHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Gwinnett Physician Group, Llc913321113999

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 Lourens J Willekes Ii allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameGwinnett Physician Group, Llc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1578574661
PECOS PAC ID: 9133211139
Enrollment ID: O20070822001035

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 Lourens J Willekes Ii 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 Lourens J Willekes Ii, MD
Po Box 100286,
Gainesville, FL 32610-0286

Ph: (352) 265-0535
Dr Lourens J Willekes Ii, MD
1600 Sw Archer Rd,
Gainesville, FL 32610-3003

Ph: (352) 265-0301

Reviews and Comments


Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Doctors in Gainesville, FL

Dr. Thomas M. Beaver, MD
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Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 1600 Sw Archer Rd, Gainesville, FL 32610
Phone: 352-273-5505    Fax: 352-273-5515
Dr. Charles T Klodell Jr., MD
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Dr. Mohammad Abdelrahman M Aladaileh, MD
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Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 1600 Sw Archer Rd, Gainesville, FL 32610
Phone: 352-265-5470    Fax: 352-273-5513
Dr. Daniel Glen Knauf, M.D.
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Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 224 Se 24th St, Gainesville, FL 32641
Phone: 352-334-7917    Fax: 352-955-2126
Dr. John Edward Digiorgio, M.D.
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Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 418 Nw 8th Ave, Gainesville, FL 32601
Phone: 248-686-2845    
Katrina Tellez, PA-C
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Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 1600 Sw Archer Rd, Gainesville, FL 32610
Phone: 352-265-0301    

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