GERALD GANTT, JR. – NPI #1386962207
Colon & Rectal Surgery

A colon and rectal surgeon is trained to diagnose and treat various diseases of the intestinal tract, colon, rectum, anal canal and perianal area by medical and surgical means. This specialist also deals with other organs and tissues (such as the liver, urinary and female reproductive system) involved with primary intestinal disease.

Health Care Provider Taxonomy Code for Colon & Rectal Surgery

GERALD GANTT, JR. is a colon & rectal surgeon located in CHICAGO, IL. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1386962207 to GERALD GANTT, JR. on May 17, 2010. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. The primary taxonomy selected by this provider is 208C00000X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Colon & Rectal Surgery.

The NPI profile was previously updated about 8 years ago on Aug 23, 2018. Use the NPI data found here to bill health insurance companies, identify providers enrolled in Medicare and Medicaid services or other HIPAA compliant transactions. See the complete NPI profile for GERALD GANTT, JR. below.

NPI Profile for
GERALD GANTT, JR.

NPI Number
1386962207
Enumeration Date

(more than 16 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Male)
Legal Name
GERALD GANTT, JR.
Primary location
840 S WOOD ST STE 518E
CHICAGO, IL 60612
Phone: (312) 996-2061 Fax:
1 Other location(s):
263 Farmington Ave
Farmington, CT 06030-0001
Phone: (860) 679-2000
Mailing address
Same as primary location
Sole Proprietor
No
Updated
Identifiers

Identifiers for GERALD GANTT, JR.

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DescriptionIssuerStateIdentifier
MEDICAIDIL036143979
Taxonomy Code(s)

A taxonomy code is a code that describes the health care service provider's type, classification, and the area of specialization. The primary specialty for this provider is indicated as (Primary) below.

Taxonomy Classification / Specialization State License
208C00000X
- Colon & Rectal Surgery (Primary)		 IL 036143979

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Additional Information

Education
UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND SCHOOL OF MEDICINE - Graduated 2010
Offers Telehealth Services
Yes - Telehealth services allows you to talk to your health care provider using audio/video communications, such as Zoom, without actually going in to the doctor's office
Accepts Medicare
This provider accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. The Medicare-approved amount is the total the provider can be paid. When a provider accepts the Medicare-approved amount as payment, you won't be billed for more than the Medicare deductible & coinsureance.
Medicare Ordering & Referring
Provider can:
  • Refer to Part B
  • Order Durable Medical Equipment
  • Refer to Home Health Agency
  • Order Power Mobility Devices
Affiliations
GERALD GANTT, JR. is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • JOHN H STROGER JR HOSPITAL
      1901 W HARRISON ST
      CHICAGO, IL 60612
    • UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS HOSPITAL
      1740 WEST TAYLOR ST SUITE 1400
      CHICAGO, IL 60612

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