Dr William Fred Polito, MD - Medicare Cardiovascular Disease (cardiology) in Elgin, IL

Dr William Fred Polito, MD is a medicare enrolled "Thoracic Surgery (cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)" physician in Elgin, Illinois. He went to Medical College Of Georgia School Of Medicine and graduated in 1994 and has 30 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Cardiovascular Disease (cardiology). He is a member of the group practice Cardiothoracic And Vascular Surgical Associates S C and his current practice location is 1435 N Randall Rd Ste 210, Elgin, Illinois. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (847) 695-1620.

Dr William Fred Polito is licensed to practice in Illinois (license number 036116188) 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 1992744288.

Contact Information

Dr William Fred Polito, MD
1435 N Randall Rd Ste 210,
Elgin, IL 60123-2303
(847) 695-1620
(888) 990-2186

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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr William Fred Polito
GenderMale
SpecialityCardiovascular Disease (cardiology)
Experience30 Years
Location1435 N Randall Rd Ste 210, Elgin, 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 William Fred Polito attended and graduated from Medical College Of Georgia School Of Medicine in 1994
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1992744288
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 06/05/2006
  • Last Update Date: 12/17/2021
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 6608871546
  • Enrollment ID: I20060927000132

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr William Fred Polito such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1992744288NPI-NPPES
036116188MedicaidIL

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
208G00000XThoracic Surgery (cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) 036116188 (Illinois)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Advocate Sherman HospitalElgin, ILHospital
Alexian Brothers Medical Center 1Elk grove village, ILHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Cardiothoracic And Vascular Surgical Associates S C721491640237

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 William Fred Polito allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameCardiothoracic & Vascular Surgical Associates S C
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1780679407
PECOS PAC ID: 7214916402
Enrollment ID: O20040720000816

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 William Fred Polito 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 William Fred Polito, MD
9500 Bormet Dr Ste 204,
Mokena, IL 60448-8399

Ph: (708) 346-4044
Dr William Fred Polito, MD
1435 N Randall Rd Ste 210,
Elgin, IL 60123-2303

Ph: (847) 695-1620

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Phone: 847-695-1620    Fax: 847-695-1954
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