Geoffrey F River, APN - Medicare Nurse Practitioner in Whiting, IN

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Geoffrey F River, APN is a medicare enrolled "Nurse Practitioner - Family" in Whiting, Indiana. He graduated from nursing school in 2020 and has 6 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Nurse Practitioner. He is a member of the group practice Illinois Urgent Care Professionals Pllc and his current practice location is 1749 Brown Ave, Whiting, Indiana. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (219) 473-1921.

Geoffrey F River is licensed to practice in Illinois (license number 209.023103) 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 1508440371.

Contact Information

Geoffrey F River, APN
1749 Brown Ave,
Whiting, IN 46394-1434
(219) 473-1921
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Provider's Profile

Full NameGeoffrey F River
GenderMale
SpecialityNurse Practitioner
Experience6 Years
Location1749 Brown Ave, Whiting, Indiana
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:
  • Geoffrey F River graduated from nursing school in 2020
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1508440371
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 05/07/2021
  • Last Update Date: 07/01/2026
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 3476925116
  • Enrollment ID: I20230207001233

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Geoffrey F River such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1508440371NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
163WE0003XRegistered Nurse - Emergency 041.6226665 (Illinois)Secondary
363LF0000XNurse Practitioner - Family 209.023103 (Illinois)Primary

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Illinois Urgent Care Professionals Pllc983043794628

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. Geoffrey F River allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameIllinois Urgent Care Professionals Pllc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1215407812
PECOS PAC ID: 9830437946
Enrollment ID: O20190215001059

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. Geoffrey F River 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
Geoffrey F River, APN
17465 Kedzie Ave,
Hazel Crest, IL 60429-1632

Ph: (708) 887-7329		Geoffrey F River, APN
1749 Brown Ave,
Whiting, IN 46394-1434

Ph: (219) 473-1921

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