Quick answers
- Does Henry R. Govekar accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Henry R. Govekar 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 Henry R. Govekar see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 246 Original Medicare patients and 479 services for Henry R. Govekar. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Henry R. Govekar's NPI number?
- 1417121872. 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 Henry R. Govekar, 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 patients | 246 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 479 |
| Different services or procedures | 58 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 71 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)90 services
- Diagnostic exam of anus using an endoscope (46600)40 services
- New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more (99204)38 services
- Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes (99232)31 services
- New patient office or other outpatient visit with a high level of medical decision making, if using time, 60 minutes or more (99205)21 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 cholesterol75%
- High blood pressure71%
- Arthritis45%
- Cancer (breast, colorectal, lung, prostate, endometrial or leukemia/lymphoma)43%
- Ischemic heart disease35%
- Diabetes34%
Hospitals where Henry R. Govekar works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Henry R. Govekar 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.
- Rush Oak Park HospitalOak Park, IL · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 140063
- Rush University Medical CenterChicago, IL · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 5 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 140119
Practice locations
Addresses where Henry R. Govekar is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 1300 LincolnwayValparaiso, IN 46383
- 1411 S Michigan AveChicago, IL 60605 (312) 454‑2700
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Henry R. Govekar as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Rush University Medical Group1,551 clinicians in the group
- Rci (WRS) LLC360 clinicians in the group
Specialties
Other general surgeons in Indiana
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Indiana — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Rush University Medical Group
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | Rush Medical College Of Rush University |
| Graduation year | 2008 (18 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1417121872 |
| Corrections | Report an error or suggest an update → |
Most corrections must be made at the source: clinicians update their NPI Registry record (NPPES) and their Medicare enrollment (PECOS); this page follows the next data release.
Sources
- Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
- National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
- NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
- Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians