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Hematology/Oncology

John L. Showel Jr., MD

Works at hospitals in Chicago, IL · Illinois

Summary

Dr. John L. Showel Jr., MD is a hematologist-oncologist at 1620 W Harrison St, Chicago, IL 60612. Phone: (312) 563-2875. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, John L. Showel Jr. had 134 Original Medicare patients and 358 services. NPI 1689602146. 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: Hematologist-oncologist (Medicare lists Hematology/Oncology)
  • Address: 1620 W Harrison St, Chicago, IL 60612 · Directions (3 more locations)
  • Phone: (312) 563‑2875
  • Medicare: Accepts Medicare assignment
  • Hospital: Rush University Medical Center
  • Group practice: Rush University Medical Group
  • Medical school: University Of Illinois College Of Med (chi/peor/rock/chm-Urb) · graduated 1965 (61 years since medical school)
  • Gender (as listed): Male

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about John L. Showel Jr., 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 John L. Showel Jr. accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says John L. Showel Jr. 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 John L. Showel Jr. see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 134 Original Medicare patients and 358 services for John L. Showel Jr.. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is John L. Showel Jr.'s NPI number?
1689602146. 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 John L. Showel Jr., 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 patients134
Services billed to Medicare358
Different services or procedures5
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients72

Most frequent services

  1. Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes (99233)199 services
  2. Initial hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 40 minutes (99221)115 services
  3. Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes (99232)34 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 pressure75%
  • High cholesterol71%
  • Cancer (breast, colorectal, lung, prostate, endometrial or leukemia/lymphoma)66%
  • Ischemic heart disease57%
  • Arthritis53%
  • Anxiety49%

Hospitals where John L. Showel Jr. works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists John L. Showel Jr. 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 John L. Showel Jr. is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists John L. Showel Jr. as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • Rush University Medical Group1,551 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other hematologist-oncologists in Chicago

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

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Other clinicians in Rush University Medical Group

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

Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolUniversity Of Illinois College Of Med (chi/peor/rock/chm-Urb)
Graduation year1965 (61 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1689602146
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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