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Thoracic Surgery

Ankit Bharat, MD

Works at hospitals in Lake Forest, IL · Winfield, IL · Chicago, IL … · Illinois

Summary

Ankit Bharat, MD (Thoracic Surgery) is listed by Medicare at 4 hospitals in Lake Forest, IL, Winfield, IL and Chicago, IL and other places. NPI 1003852419. Medicare data says the clinician accepts Medicare assignment. Source: CMS Facility Affiliation Data, updated 2026-10-02.

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Ankit Bharat, joined by NPI number (data updated 2026-10-02). It is not a recommendation or a rating. Call the office or hospital to confirm before you go.

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At a glance

Thoracic SurgeryPrimary specialty
YesAccepts Medicare assignment
YesOffers telehealth
23Years since medical school (graduated 2003)
MaleGender (as listed)
Northwestern Medical Faculty FoundationGroup practice

Quick answers

Which hospitals does Ankit Bharat work at?
Medicare's official clinician data lists Ankit Bharat at 4 hospitals: Northwestern Lake Forest Hospital, Northwestern Medicine Central Dupage Hospital, Northwestern Memorial Hospital and Palos Community Hospital. This is where the clinician works or has privileges; call the hospital to confirm.
Where does Ankit Bharat see patients?
Medicare's clinician data lists 8 practice locations, including Chicago, IL. Call before your visit to confirm the address.
What is Ankit Bharat's specialty?
Medicare lists Thoracic Surgery as the primary specialty, and also General Surgery.
Does Ankit Bharat accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Ankit Bharat accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of 2026-10-02. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
Does Ankit Bharat offer telehealth?
Medicare's clinician data says Ankit Bharat offers telehealth services. Ask the office which visits can be done by video or phone.
What is the phone number for Ankit Bharat?
(312) 472-3660, as listed in official Medicare / NPI Registry data.
What is Ankit Bharat's NPI number?
1003852419. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.

Hospitals where Ankit Bharat works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Ankit Bharat at these hospitals (updated 2026-10-02). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians.

Practice locations

Addresses where Ankit Bharat is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated 2026-10-02). The first 5 of 8; the Medicare profile lists all.

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Ankit Bharat as a member of this group (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).

  • Northwestern Medical Faculty Foundation4,503 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other thoracic surgeons in Chicago

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Chicago, IL — not a recommendation.

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Clinician information

CredentialMD
Graduation year2003
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
TelehealthOffers telehealth services
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1003852419
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Sources

  1. Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated 2026-10-02, retrieved 2026-10-29
  2. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated 2026-10-02, retrieved 2026-10-29
  3. NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
  4. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians