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Anesthesiology

Peggy J. Wheeler, MD

Works at hospitals in Chicago, IL · Illinois

Summary

Dr. Peggy J. Wheeler, MD is an anesthesiologist at 1740 W Taylor St, Chicago, IL 60612. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Peggy J. Wheeler had 51 Original Medicare patients and 73 services. NPI 1265546709. Source: CMS National Downloadable File, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Facility Affiliation Data, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, data year 2024.

  • Specialty: Anesthesiologist (Medicare lists Anesthesiology)
  • Address: 1740 W Taylor St, Chicago, IL 60612 · Directions
  • Medicare: Accepts Medicare assignment
  • Hospital: University of Illinois Hospital and Clinics
  • Group practice: The Board of Trustees of the University of Illinois
  • Medical school: University Of Illinois College Of Med (chi/peor/rock/chm-Urb) · graduated 1993 (33 years since medical school)
  • Gender (as listed): Female

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Peggy J. Wheeler, 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 Peggy J. Wheeler accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Peggy J. Wheeler 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.
How many Medicare patients does Peggy J. Wheeler see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 51 Original Medicare patients and 73 services for Peggy J. Wheeler. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Peggy J. Wheeler's NPI number?
1265546709. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.

Medicare activity in 2024

Official CMS public-use data for Peggy J. Wheeler, data year 2024 (released May 21, 2026). It covers Original Medicare (fee-for-service) patients only, not Medicare Advantage or other insurance. It shows volume, not quality or outcomes. CMS hides any count of 10 or fewer patients.

Original Medicare patients51
Services billed to Medicare73
Different services or procedures21
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients63

Most frequent services

  1. Insertion of artery tube for blood sampling or infusion through skin (36620)20 services
  2. Anesthesia for extensive surgery on spine (00670)19 services

Chronic conditions among these patients

Share of this clinician’s Original Medicare patients with each condition, as published by CMS (it describes the patients, not the care given).

  • High blood pressure75%
  • High cholesterol75%
  • Arthritis65%
  • Diabetes45%
  • Anxiety45%
  • Heart failure41%

Hospitals where Peggy J. Wheeler works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Peggy J. Wheeler at these hospitals (updated October 2, 2026). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians. Star rating and emergency services: Hospital General Information (CMS), data updated October 26, 2026.

Practice locations

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

Group practices

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

  • The Board of Trustees of the University of Illinois1,150 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other anesthesiologists in Chicago

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

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Other clinicians in The Board of Trustees of the University of Illinois

Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.

Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolUniversity Of Illinois College Of Med (chi/peor/rock/chm-Urb)
Graduation year1993 (33 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Female
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1265546709
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Sources

  1. Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  2. Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
  3. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  4. Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
  5. NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
  6. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians