JOHN R. ANDREWS M.D. – NPI #1992775340
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

JOHN ANDREWS is a colon & rectal surgeon located in LAKE FOREST, IL. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1992775340 to JOHN ANDREWS on January 26, 2006. 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 19 years ago on Jul 08, 2007. 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 JOHN ANDREWS below.

NPI Profile for
JOHN R. ANDREWS

NPI Number
1992775340
Enumeration Date

(more than 20 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Male)
Legal Name
JOHN R. ANDREWS
Credentials
M.D.
Primary location
800 N WESTMORELAND RD
SUITE 205
LAKE FOREST, IL 60045-1673
Phone: (847) 234-4310 Fax: (847) 234-4336
Mailing address
Same as primary location
Updated
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

The taxonomy codes are selected by the provider at the time of NPI registration. Selection of a taxonomy code does not replace any credentialing or validation process that the provider requesting the code should complete.

Additional Information

Education
UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS COLLEGE OF MED (CHI/PEOR/ROCK/CHM-URB) - Graduated 1985
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
JOHN ANDREWS is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • NORTHWESTERN LAKE FOREST HOSPITAL
      1000 N WESTMORELAND ROAD
      LAKE FOREST, IL 60045
    • NORTHWESTERN MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
      251 E HURON ST
      CHICAGO, IL 60611

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