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General Surgery

John J. Fung, MD

Sees patients in Chicago, IL · Illinois

Summary

Dr. John J. Fung, MD is a general surgeon at 5841 S Maryland Ave, Chicago, IL 60637. Phone: (773) 702-1000. Accepts Medicare assignment. NPI 1235293622. Source: CMS National Downloadable File, updated October 2, 2026.

  • Specialty: General surgeon (Medicare lists General Surgery)
  • Address: 5841 S Maryland Ave, Chicago, IL 60637 · Directions
  • Phone: (773) 702‑1000
  • Medicare: Accepts Medicare assignment
  • Group practice: The University of Chicago Medical Center
  • Medical school: University Of Chicago, Pritzker School Of Medicine · graduated 1982 (44 years since medical school)
  • Gender (as listed): Male

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about John J. Fung, joined by NPI number (data updated October 2, 2026). It is not a recommendation or a rating. Call the office or hospital to confirm before you go.

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Quick answers

Does John J. Fung accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says John J. Fung accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of October 2, 2026. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
What is John J. Fung's NPI number?
1235293622. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.

Practice locations

Addresses where John J. Fung is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists John J. Fung as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • The University of Chicago Medical Center915 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other general surgeons in Chicago

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Other clinicians in The University of Chicago Medical Center

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Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolUniversity Of Chicago, Pritzker School Of Medicine
Graduation year1982 (44 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1235293622
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Sources

  1. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  2. NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
  3. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians