Dr Nitesh R Thakker, MD - Medicare Hospitalist in Joliet, IL

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Dr Nitesh R Thakker, MD is a medicare enrolled "Hospitalist" physician in Joliet, Illinois. He graduated from medical school in 2008 and has 18 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Hospitalist. He is a member of the group practice Du Page Medical Group Ltd and his current practice location is 2100 Glenwood Ave, Joliet, Illinois. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (815) 725-2121.

Dr Nitesh R Thakker is licensed to practice in Illinois (license number 036-127534) 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 1952480295.

Contact Information

Dr Nitesh R Thakker, MD
2100 Glenwood Ave,
Joliet, IL 60435-5487
(815) 725-2121
(815) 744-3117

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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Nitesh R Thakker
GenderMale
SpecialityHospitalist
Experience18 Years
Location2100 Glenwood Ave, Joliet, 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 Nitesh R Thakker graduated from medical school in 2008
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1952480295
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 11/06/2006
  • Last Update Date: 09/08/2023
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 9638241532
  • Enrollment ID: I20110908002195

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Nitesh R Thakker such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1952480295NPI-NPPES
036127534MedicaidIL

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
208M00000XHospitalist 036-127534 (Illinois)Primary
207RN0300XInternal Medicine - Nephrology 036-127534 (Illinois)Secondary
207RN0300XInternal Medicine - Nephrology 036127534 (Illinois)Secondary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Presence Home Care JolietJoliet, ILHome health agency
Presence Saint Joseph Medical CenterJoliet, ILHospital
Silver Cross Hospital And Medical CentersNew lenox, ILHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Du Page Medical Group Ltd54966679411066

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 Nitesh R Thakker allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameDupage Medical Group Ltd
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1801833983
PECOS PAC ID: 5496667941
Enrollment ID: O20031110000535
Entity NameHospitalist Consultants Group S.c.
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1215125752
PECOS PAC ID: 8325137151
Enrollment ID: O20071203000075

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 Nitesh R Thakker 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 Nitesh R Thakker, MD
Po Box 713260,
Chicago, IL 60677-1260

Ph: (630) 469-9200		Dr Nitesh R Thakker, MD
2100 Glenwood Ave,
Joliet, IL 60435-5487

Ph: (815) 725-2121

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