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Active NPI 1417319377 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. Nicholas John Skertich , MD

Surgery • Chicago, IL

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Nicholas Skertich, MD is a certified Surgery practicing in Chicago, IL. With approximately 10 years of clinical experience since graduating from Clvlnd Clinic Lerner College Of Med Of Case Wstn Rsv University in 2016, Dr. Skertich delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 1750 W HARRISON ST.

Dr. Skertich is affiliated with Rush University Medical Group and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least, initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least, follow-up hospital inpatient care per day. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

1750 W Harrison St
Suite 785

Chicago, IL 606123825

Telephone 3129426510
Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Clvlnd Clinic Lerner College Of Med Of Case Wstn Rsv University

Graduation Year

2016

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Surgery in Chicago, IL

Established Specialist (10-20 Yrs)
Practitioner Clinical Experience
10 Yrs -12.3 yrs vs City Avg
City Avg: 22.3 Yrs
State Avg: 27.3 Yrs
Regional Practice Density
579 Specialists

Practicing in Chicago, IL (1624 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate
4.8% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount
57.4% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Skertich (10 Years) 10 Yrs
Chicago Specialty Average (22.3 Years) 22.3 Yrs

Performed Procedures & Service Volume

Top Medicare Part B procedures performed by this practitioner

CMS Official Data (2024)
Reporting Year:
HCPCS Code & Description Services Patients Submitted Charge Medicare Allowed
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes
26 16 $175.00 $81.43
99233 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes
26 19 $253.00 $122.64
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes
21 21 $496.00 $178.73
99231 Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day, typically 15 minutes
17 12 $95.00 $51.67

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2023-06-09
Surgery Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 208600000X

State License IL 036163819

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.

Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 390200000X

An individual who is enrolled in an organized health care education/training program leading to a degree, certification, registration, and/or licensure to provide health care.

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Rush University Medical Group

1725 W Harrison St, Chicago, IL 606123895

Phone: 3129425500

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

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Career & Practice History Timeline

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

6 Historical Events
NPI Profile Active March 22, 2016

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location March 22, 2016

Registered at 1750 W HARRISON ST, SUITE 785, CHICAGO, IL 606123825 (Tel: 3129426510)

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Updated Business Mailing Address March 22, 2016

Registered at 1750 W HARRISON ST, SUITE 785, CHICAGO, IL 606123825 (Tel: 3129426510)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated March 22, 2016

Recorded as NICHOLAS SKERTICH, M.D.

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) March 22, 2016

Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration March 22, 2016

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1417319377
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: March 22, 2016
Last Update: June 09, 2023
Sole Proprietor: No

Mailing Address

1750 W Harrison St, Suite 785

Chicago, IL 606123825

Phone: 3129426510

Public Domain Record This profile contains public domain information published by CMS and NPPES under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA).
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