AQEEL A. SANDHU M.D. – NPI #1922003193
Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)

A thoracic surgeon provides the operative, perioperative and critical care of patients with pathologic conditions within the chest. Included is the surgical care of coronary artery disease, cancers of the lung, esophagus and chest wall, abnormalities of the trachea, abnormalities of the great vessels and heart valves, congenital anomalies, tumors of the mediastinum and diseases of the diaphragm. The management of the airway and injuries of the chest is within the scope of the specialty.

Health Care Provider Taxonomy Code for Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)

AQEEL SANDHU is a thoracic surgeon located in MCHENRY, IL. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1922003193 to AQEEL SANDHU on June 15, 2005. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. According to the NPI data, there are 2 additional location(s) assigned to this provider which are listed below. With multiple taxonomy codes selected, the primary taxonomy selected by this provider is 208G00000X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery).

The NPI profile was previously updated about 4 years ago on Aug 16, 2022. 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 AQEEL SANDHU below.

NPI Profile for
AQEEL A. SANDHU

NPI Number
1922003193
Enumeration Date

(about 21 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Male)
Legal Name
AQEEL A. SANDHU
Credentials
M.D.
Primary location
4309 W MEDICAL CENTER DR STE A200
MCHENRY, IL 60050-8437
Phone: (815) 759-8070 Fax: (815) 759-4931
2 Other location(s):
10370 Haligus Rd Ste 200
Huntley, IL 60142-9582
Phone: (815) 759-8070
750 E Adams St
Syracuse, NY 13210-2306
Phone: (315) 464-1800
Fax: (315) 464-6238
Mailing address
Same as primary location
Sole Proprietor
No
Updated
Certification Date
Aug 16, 2022

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Identifiers

Identifiers for AQEEL SANDHU

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DescriptionIssuerStateIdentifier
MEDICAIDOH2267621
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
208G00000X
- Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) (Primary)		 OH 35-079877
174400000X
- Specialist		 OH 35079877

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

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
AQEEL SANDHU is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • CENTRAL DUPAGE HOSPITAL
      25 NORTH WINFIELD ROAD
      WINFIELD, IL 60190
    • NORTHWESTERN LAKE FOREST HOSPITAL
      1000 N WESTMORELAND ROAD
      LAKE FOREST, IL 60045
    • NORTHWESTERN MEDICINE MCHENRY
      4201 MEDICAL CENTER DRIVE
      MCHENRY, IL 60050
  • HOME HEALTH AGENCY
    • ACCENTCARE HOME HEALTH OF ILLINOIS
      1806 S HIGHLAND AVE, STE 225
      LOMBARD, IL 60148

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