Quick answers
- Does George J. Urban accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says George J. Urban 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 George J. Urban see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 196 Original Medicare patients and 19,573 services for George J. Urban. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is George J. Urban's NPI number?
- 1639161524. 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 George J. Urban, 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 | 196 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 19,573 |
| Different services or procedures | 33 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 64 |
Most frequent services
- Injection, onabotulinumtoxina, 1 unit (J0585)17,800 services
- Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes (99233)603 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)407 services
- Visit complexity inherent to evaluation and management associated with medical care services that serve as the continuing focal point for all needed health care services and/or with medical care services that are part of ongoing care related to a patient's (G2211)193 services
- Injection of chemical for paralysis of facial and neck nerve muscles on both sides of face (64615)93 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 cholesterol62%
- High blood pressure56%
- Arthritis55%
- Anxiety55%
- Depression51%
- Asthma21%
Hospitals where George J. Urban works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists George J. Urban 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.
- Presence Saint Joseph Hospital - ChicagoChicago, IL · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 140224
Practice locations
Addresses where George J. Urban is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 1460 N Halsted St, Suite 501Chicago, IL 60642
Specialties
- Internal Medicineprimary
Other internal medicine doctors in Chicago
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Chicago, IL — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 1974 (52 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| Telehealth | Offers telehealth services |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1639161524 |
| 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