Helen Plavnik, MD - Medicare Obstetrics/gynecology in Wheeling, IL

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Helen Plavnik, MD is a medicare enrolled "Obstetrics & Gynecology" physician in Wheeling, Illinois. She went to University Of Illinois College Of Med (chi/peor/rock/chm-urb) and graduated in 1999 and has 26 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Obstetrics/gynecology. Her current practice location is 201 E Strong St Ste 3, Wheeling, Illinois. You can reach out to her office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (847) 626-7600.

Helen Plavnik is licensed to practice in Illinois (license number 036107097) and she also participates in the medicare program. She accepts medicare assignments (which means she accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and her NPI Number is 1922037910.

Contact Information

Helen Plavnik, MD
201 E Strong St Ste 3,
Wheeling, IL 60090-2979
(847) 626-7600
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Physician's Profile

Full NameHelen Plavnik
GenderFemale
SpecialityObstetrics/gynecology
Experience26 Years
Location201 E Strong St Ste 3, Wheeling, Illinois
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. She accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Helen Plavnik attended and graduated from University Of Illinois College Of Med (chi/peor/rock/chm-urb) in 1999
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1922037910
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 07/02/2006
  • Last Update Date: 11/28/2025
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 6507851714
  • Enrollment ID: I20040417000093

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Helen Plavnik such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1922037910NPI-NPPES
036-107097MedicaidIL

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207V00000XObstetrics & Gynecology 036107097 (Illinois)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Northshore University Healthsystem - Evanston HospitalEvanston, ILHospital
Northwest Community Hospital 1Arlington heights, ILHospital
Advocate Lutheran General HospitalPark ridge, ILHospital
Presence Saint Francis HospitalEvanston, ILHospital
Swedish Covenant HospitalChicago, 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. Helen Plavnik allows following entities to bill medicare on her behalf.
Entity NameFemacare Obstetrics & Gynecology S.c
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1215103015
PECOS PAC ID: 7517031941
Enrollment ID: O20080804000323

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. Helen Plavnik 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
Helen Plavnik, MD
201 E Strong St Ste 3,
Wheeling, IL 60090-2979

Ph: (847) 626-7600		Helen Plavnik, MD
201 E Strong St Ste 3,
Wheeling, IL 60090-2979

Ph: (847) 626-7600

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