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Neurosurgery

Russell P. Nockels, MD

Works at hospitals in Maywood, IL · Arlington Heights, IL · Illinois

Summary

Dr. Russell P. Nockels, MD is a neurosurgeon at 2650 Ridge Ave, Evanston, IL 60201. Phone: (847) 618-1000. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Russell P. Nockels had 90 Original Medicare patients and 560 services. NPI 1750368635. 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.

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Russell P. Nockels, 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 Russell P. Nockels accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Russell P. Nockels 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 Russell P. Nockels see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 90 Original Medicare patients and 560 services for Russell P. Nockels. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Russell P. Nockels's NPI number?
1750368635. 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 Russell P. Nockels, 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 patients90
Services billed to Medicare560
Different services or procedures51
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients75

Most frequent services

  1. Partial removal of spine bone with release of spinal cord and/or nerves, each additional segment (63048)125 services
  2. Fusion of additional segment of spine (22614)116 services
  3. Partial removal of spine bone with release of lower spinal cord and/or nerves, 1 segment (63047)41 services
  4. Placement of stabilizing device to back, 3-6 spine bone segments (22842)38 services
  5. Fusion of spine in lower back (22612)28 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 cholesterol75%
  • Arthritis75%
  • Ischemic heart disease43%
  • Anxiety38%
  • Depression36%

Hospitals where Russell P. Nockels works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Russell P. Nockels 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.

  • Loyola University Medical CenterMaywood, IL · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 140276
  • Northwest Community Hospital 1Arlington Heights, IL · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 140252

Practice locations

Addresses where Russell P. Nockels is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Russell P. Nockels as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • Endeavor Health Medical Group3,350 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other neurosurgeons in Evanston

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

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Other clinicians in Endeavor Health Medical Group

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 year1984 (42 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1750368635
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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