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Orthopedic Surgery

Stephen M. Gryzlo, MD

Works at hospitals in Chicago, IL · Illinois

Summary

Dr. Stephen M. Gryzlo, MD is an orthopedic surgeon at 259 E Erie St, Chicago, IL 60611. Phone: (312) 503-1944. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Stephen M. Gryzlo had 282 Original Medicare patients and 1,256 services. NPI 1588690911. 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: Orthopedic surgeon (Medicare lists Orthopedic Surgery)
  • Address: 259 E Erie St, Chicago, IL 60611 · Directions (3 more locations)
  • Phone: (312) 503‑1944
  • Medicare: Accepts Medicare assignment
  • Hospital: Northwestern Memorial Hospital
  • Group practice: Northwestern Medical Faculty Foundation (+1 more)
  • Medical school: Loyola University Of Chicago, Stritch School Of Medicine · graduated 1985 (41 years since medical school)
  • Gender (as listed): Male

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Stephen M. Gryzlo, 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 Stephen M. Gryzlo accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Stephen M. Gryzlo 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 Stephen M. Gryzlo see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 282 Original Medicare patients and 1,256 services for Stephen M. Gryzlo. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Stephen M. Gryzlo's NPI number?
1588690911. 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 Stephen M. Gryzlo, 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 patients282
Services billed to Medicare1,256
Different services or procedures25
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients74

Most frequent services

  1. Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg (J3301)456 services
  2. Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)277 services
  3. X-ray of knee, 3 views (73562)148 services
  4. Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint (20610)100 services
  5. New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99203)99 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 cholesterol71%
  • Arthritis67%
  • High blood pressure54%
  • Ischemic heart disease22%
  • Cancer (breast, colorectal, lung, prostate, endometrial or leukemia/lymphoma)20%
  • Anxiety19%

Hospitals where Stephen M. Gryzlo works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Stephen M. Gryzlo 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 Stephen M. Gryzlo is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Stephen M. Gryzlo as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • Northwestern Medical Faculty Foundation4,503 clinicians in the group
  • Chesterton Physical Therapy Inc186 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other orthopedic surgeons in Chicago

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

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Other clinicians in Northwestern Medical Faculty Foundation

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

Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolLoyola University Of Chicago, Stritch School Of Medicine
Graduation year1985 (41 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1588690911
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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