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General Surgery

Thomas J. Vasdekas, MD

Works at hospitals in Oak Lawn, IL · Fairfield, IL · Palos Heights, IL … · Illinois

Summary

Thomas J. Vasdekas, MD (General Surgery) is listed by Medicare at 4 hospitals in Oak Lawn, IL, Fairfield, IL and Palos Heights, IL and other places. NPI 1275630253. 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 Thomas J. Vasdekas, 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
44Years since medical school (graduated 1982)
MaleGender (as listed)
Fairfield Memorial Hospital AssociationGroup practice (+1 more)

Quick answers

Which hospitals does Thomas J. Vasdekas work at?
Medicare's official clinician data lists Thomas J. Vasdekas at 4 hospitals: Advocate Christ Hospital & Medical Center, Fairfield Memorial Hospital 1, Palos Community Hospital and Silver Cross Hospital and Medical Centers. This is where the clinician works or has privileges; call the hospital to confirm.
Where does Thomas J. Vasdekas see patients?
Medicare's clinician data lists 6 practice locations, including Joliet, IL, Orland Park, IL and New Lenox, IL. Call before your visit to confirm the address.
What is Thomas J. Vasdekas's specialty?
Medicare lists General Surgery as the primary specialty.
Does Thomas J. Vasdekas accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Thomas J. Vasdekas 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 Thomas J. Vasdekas?
(815) 740-7087, as listed in official Medicare / NPI Registry data.
What is Thomas J. Vasdekas's NPI number?
1275630253. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.

Hospitals where Thomas J. Vasdekas works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Thomas J. Vasdekas 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 Thomas J. Vasdekas is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated 2026-10-02). The first 5 of 6; the Medicare profile lists all.

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Thomas J. Vasdekas as a member of these groups (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).

  • Fairfield Memorial Hospital Association33 clinicians in the group
  • Premier Suburban Medical Group, PLLC29 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other general surgeons in Joliet

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

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Clinician information

CredentialMD
Graduation year1982
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1275630253
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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