Mr Dennis Yk Wen, MD - Medicare Neurosurgery in Elgin, IL

Mr Dennis Yk Wen, MD is a medicare enrolled "Neurological Surgery" physician in Elgin, Illinois. He graduated from medical school in 1984 and has 40 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Neurosurgery. He is a member of the group practice Elgin Barrington Neurosurgery Sc and his current practice location is 87 N Airlite St Ste 220, Elgin, Illinois. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (847) 695-6611.

Mr Dennis Yk Wen is licensed to practice in Illinois (license number 036-095129) 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 1689662066.

Contact Information

Mr Dennis Yk Wen, MD
87 N Airlite St Ste 220,
Elgin, IL 60123-4995
(847) 695-6611
(847) 695-8069

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Physician's Profile

Full NameMr Dennis Yk Wen
GenderMale
SpecialityNeurosurgery
Experience40 Years
Location87 N Airlite St Ste 220, 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:
  • Mr Dennis Yk Wen graduated from medical school in 1984
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1689662066
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 10/11/2005
  • Last Update Date: 12/17/2021
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 5799865655
  • Enrollment ID: I20080104000029

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Mr Dennis Yk Wen such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1689662066NPI-NPPES
21602371OtherILBCBS
036095129MedicaidIL

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207T00000XNeurological Surgery 036-095129 (Illinois)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Advocate Sherman HospitalElgin, ILHospital
Presence Saint Joseph Hospital - ElginElgin, ILHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Elgin Barrington Neurosurgery Sc86281585812

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. Mr Dennis Yk Wen allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameElgin Barrington Neurosurgery Sc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1245424993
PECOS PAC ID: 8628158581
Enrollment ID: O20080104000013

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. Mr Dennis Yk Wen 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
Mr Dennis Yk Wen, MD
87 N Airlite St Ste 220,
Elgin, IL 60123-4995

Ph: (847) 695-6611
Mr Dennis Yk Wen, MD
87 N Airlite St Ste 220,
Elgin, IL 60123-4995

Ph: (847) 695-6611

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