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General Surgery

Nirmal Gokarn

Works at hospitals in Urbana, IL · Freeport, IL · Illinois

Summary

Nirmal Gokarn (General Surgery) is listed by Medicare at 2 hospitals in Urbana, IL and Freeport, IL. NPI 1255607248. 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 Nirmal Gokarn, 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

General SurgeryPrimary specialty
YesAccepts Medicare assignment
14Years since medical school (graduated 2012)
Wayne State University School Of MedicineMedical school
MaleGender (as listed)
Christie Clinic, PLLCGroup practice (+1 more)

Quick answers

Which hospitals does Nirmal Gokarn work at?
Medicare's official clinician data lists Nirmal Gokarn at 2 hospitals: Carle Foundation Hospital and FHN Memorial Hospital. This is where the clinician works or has privileges; call the hospital to confirm.
Where does Nirmal Gokarn see patients?
Medicare's clinician data lists 2 practice locations, including Freeport, IL and Champaign, IL. Call before your visit to confirm the address.
What is Nirmal Gokarn's specialty?
Medicare lists General Surgery as the primary specialty.
Does Nirmal Gokarn accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Nirmal Gokarn 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.
What is the phone number for Nirmal Gokarn?
(815) 599-6000, as listed in official Medicare / NPI Registry data.
What is Nirmal Gokarn's NPI number?
1255607248. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.

Hospitals where Nirmal Gokarn works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Nirmal Gokarn 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 Nirmal Gokarn is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Nirmal Gokarn as a member of these groups (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).

  • Christie Clinic, PLLC220 clinicians in the group
  • Freeport Regional Health Care Foundation92 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other general surgeons in Freeport

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

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Clinician information

Medical schoolWayne State University School Of Medicine
Graduation year2012
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1255607248
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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