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Thoracic Surgery

Luca A. Vricella, MD

Sees patients in Buffalo Grove, IL · Oak Lawn, IL · Illinois

Summary

Dr. Luca A. Vricella, MD is a thoracic surgeon at 214 McHenry Rd, Buffalo Grove, IL 60089. Phone: (847) 459-1160. Accepts Medicare assignment. NPI 1316987423. Source: CMS National Downloadable File, updated October 2, 2026.

  • Specialty: Thoracic surgeon (Medicare lists Thoracic Surgery)
  • Address: 214 McHenry Rd, Buffalo Grove, IL 60089 · Directions (1 more location)
  • Phone: (847) 459‑1160
  • Medicare: Accepts Medicare assignment
  • Group practice: Advocate Health and Hospitals Corporation
  • Medical school: graduated 1991 (35 years since medical school)
  • Gender (as listed): Male

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Luca A. Vricella, 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 Luca A. Vricella accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Luca A. Vricella 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 Luca A. Vricella's NPI number?
1316987423. 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 Luca A. Vricella is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • 214 McHenry RdBuffalo Grove, IL 60089 (847) 459‑1160
  • 4440 W 95th StOak Lawn, IL 60453

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Luca A. Vricella as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • Advocate Health and Hospitals Corporation3,118 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other thoracic surgeons in Illinois

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Illinois — not a recommendation.

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Other clinicians in Advocate Health and Hospitals Corporation

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

Clinician information

CredentialMD
Graduation year1991 (35 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1316987423
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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