Quick answers
- Does Cecil G. Wood Iii accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Cecil G. Wood Iii 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 Cecil G. Wood Iii see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 1,249 Original Medicare patients and 1,670 services for Cecil G. Wood Iii. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Cecil G. Wood Iii's NPI number?
- 1578508370. 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 Cecil G. Wood Iii, 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 | 1,249 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 1,670 |
| Different services or procedures | 37 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 73 |
Most frequent services
- Ct scan of abdomen and pelvis with contrast (74177)403 services
- Ct scan of chest with contrast (71260)221 services
- Mri scan of abdomen before and after contrast (74183)169 services
- Ct scan of abdomen and pelvis without contrast (74176)153 services
- Ct scan of abdomen and pelvis before and after contrast (74178)98 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 pressure73%
- High cholesterol73%
- Arthritis45%
- Ischemic heart disease38%
- Cancer (breast, colorectal, lung, prostate, endometrial or leukemia/lymphoma)35%
- Chronic kidney disease34%
Hospitals where Cecil G. Wood Iii works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Cecil G. Wood Iii 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.
- Northshore University Healthsystem - Evanston HospitalEvanston, IL · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 5 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 140010
- Northwestern Memorial HospitalChicago, IL · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 5 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 140281
Practice locations
Addresses where Cecil G. Wood Iii is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Cecil G. Wood Iii as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Northwestern Medical Faculty Foundation4,503 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Diagnostic Radiologyprimary
Other radiologists in Chicago
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Chicago, IL — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Northwestern Medical Faculty Foundation
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | Washington University School Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 2000 (26 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1578508370 |
| 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