Gunnar Thors, MD - Medicare Plastic And Reconstructive Surgery in Algonquin, IL

Gunnar Thors, MD is a medicare enrolled "Surgery - Plastic And Reconstructive Surgery" physician in Algonquin, Illinois. He graduated from medical school in 1984 and has 40 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Plastic And Reconstructive Surgery. His current practice location is 1474 Merchant Dr, Algonquin, Illinois. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (847) 458-8808.

Gunnar Thors is licensed to practice in Illinois (license number 036-081076) 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 1508893884.

Contact Information

Gunnar Thors, MD
1474 Merchant Dr,
Algonquin, IL 60102-5917
(847) 458-8808
(847) 458-8822

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Physician's Profile

Full NameGunnar Thors
GenderMale
SpecialityPlastic And Reconstructive Surgery
Experience40 Years
Location1474 Merchant Dr, Algonquin, 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:
  • Gunnar Thors graduated from medical school in 1984
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1508893884
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 06/26/2006
  • Last Update Date: 08/24/2015
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 8325041189
  • Enrollment ID: I20060816000342

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Gunnar Thors such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1508893884NPI-NPPES
132503800OtherUS DEPT OF LABOR-OWCP
240006456OtherILRR MEDICARE
04923242OtherILBLUECROSS/BLUESHIELD
240006455OtherILRR MEDICARE

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
2086S0122XSurgery - Plastic And Reconstructive Surgery 036-081076 (Illinois)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Northwestern Medicine Mchenry HospitalMchenry, ILHospital
Advocate Sherman HospitalElgin, 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. Gunnar Thors allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameGt Plastic And Reconstructive Surgery, S.c.
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1992731228
PECOS PAC ID: 7012911613
Enrollment ID: O20060913000507

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. Gunnar Thors 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
Gunnar Thors, MD
1474 Merchant Dr,
Algonquin, IL 60102-5917

Ph: (847) 458-8808
Gunnar Thors, MD
1474 Merchant Dr,
Algonquin, IL 60102-5917

Ph: (847) 458-8808

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