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Active NPI 1972916294 Individual Practitioner Female Practitioner

Dr. Sara Gaines , MD

Surgery - Vascular Surgery • Chicago, IL

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Sara Gaines, MD is a certified Surgery - Vascular Surgery practicing in Chicago, IL. With approximately 12 years of clinical experience since graduating from Tulane University School Of Medicine in 2014, Dr. Gaines delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 5841 S MARYLAND AVE # MC6040.

Dr. Gaines maintains professional affiliations with University Of Chicago, The University Of Chicago Medical Center and accepts Medicare assignment.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

5841 S Maryland Ave # Mc6040
Surgery

Chicago, IL 606371447

Telephone 7737022140
Associated Practice Facility / Clinic
🏢 Ingalls Memorial Hospital Facility NPI 1598756686

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Tulane University School Of Medicine

Graduation Year

2014

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Surgery - Vascular Surgery in Chicago, IL

Established Specialist (10-20 Yrs)
Practitioner Clinical Experience
12 Yrs -11.0 yrs vs City Avg
City Avg: 23.0 Yrs
State Avg: 23.8 Yrs
Regional Practice Density
53 Specialists

Practicing in Chicago, IL (207 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate
24.5% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount
67.4% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Gaines (12 Years) 12 Yrs
Chicago Specialty Average (23.0 Years) 23.0 Yrs

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2025-08-07
Surgery - Vascular Surgery Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 2086S0129X

State License IL 036141145

A surgeon with expertise in the management of surgical disorders of the blood vessels, excluding the intracranial vessels or the heart.

Surgery

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 208600000X

State License IL 125-064456

A general surgeon has expertise related to the diagnosis - preoperative, operative and postoperative management - and management of complications of surgical conditions in the following areas: alimentary tract; abdomen; breast, skin and soft tissue; endocrine system; head and neck surgery; pediatric surgery; surgical critical care; surgical oncology; trauma and burns; and vascular surgery. General surgeons increasingly provide care through the use of minimally invasive and endoscopic techniques. Many general surgeons also possess expertise in transplantation surgery, plastic surgery and cardiothoracic surgery.

Surgery - Vascular Surgery

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 2086S0129X

State License IN 01096497A

A surgeon with expertise in the management of surgical disorders of the blood vessels, excluding the intracranial vessels or the heart.

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

The University Of Chicago Medical Center

5841 S Maryland Ave, Chicago, IL 606371443

Phone: 7737021000

University Of Chicago

10855 Virginia St, Crown Point, IN 463070210

Phone: 8888240200

University Of Chicago

5841 S Maryland Ave, Chicago, IL 606371443

Phone: 8888240200

Secondary Practice Locations

10855 Virginia St

Crown Point, IN 463070210

Phone: 8888240200

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

Healthcare professionals and specialists practicing at this location or sharing practice phone/fax

40 Associated Practitioners
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Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)

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NPI 1154998110
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Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Career & Practice History Timeline

Chronological log of verified NPI updates, location relocations, credentials, and registry changes

9 Historical Events
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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) August 07, 2025

Surgery (License #125-064456 in IL)

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Updated Business Mailing Address September 27, 2024

Registered at 150 HARVESTER DR STE 300, BURR RIDGE, IL 605275965

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) September 27, 2024

Surgery (License #036141145 in IL)

NPI Profile Active June 04, 2014

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location June 04, 2014

Registered at 5841 S MARYLAND AVE # MC6040, SURGERY, CHICAGO, IL 606371447 (Tel: 7737022140)

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Updated Business Mailing Address June 04, 2014

Registered at 5841 S MARYLAND AVE # MC6040, SURGERY, CHICAGO, IL 606371447 (Tel: 7737022140)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated June 04, 2014

Recorded as SARA GAINES, M.D.

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) June 04, 2014

Surgery (License #125-064456 in IL)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration June 04, 2014

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1972916294
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: June 04, 2014
Last Update: August 07, 2025
Sole Proprietor: No

Mailing Address

150 Harvester Dr Ste 300

Burr Ridge, IL 605275965

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