Quick answers
- Does George J. Wyhinny accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says George J. Wyhinny 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. Wyhinny see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 1,027 Original Medicare patients and 41,161 services for George J. Wyhinny. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is George J. Wyhinny's NPI number?
- 1790750834. 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. Wyhinny, 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 | 1,027 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 41,161 |
| Different services or procedures | 41 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 79 |
Most frequent services
- Injection, faricimab-svoa, 0.1 mg (J2777)23,640 services
- Imaging of retina (92134)2,724 services
- Established patient complete exam of visual system (92014)2,635 services
- Injection, pegcetacoplan, intravitreal, 1 mg (J2781)2,505 services
- Injection, aflibercept, 1 mg (J0178)2,198 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%
- Arthritis51%
- Diabetes36%
- Ischemic heart disease31%
- Chronic kidney disease28%
Practice locations
Addresses where George J. Wyhinny is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 1100 W Central Rd, Lower Level 2Arlington Heights, IL 60005 (847) 394‑3933
- 8901 Golf Rd, Suite 206Des Plaines, IL 60016 (847) 698‑6300
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists George J. Wyhinny as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Midwest Retina Consultants SC6 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Ophthalmologyprimary
Other ophthalmologists in Arlington Heights
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Arlington Heights, IL — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Midwest Retina Consultants SC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | University Of Illinois College Of Med (chi/peor/rock/chm-Urb) |
| Graduation year | 1972 (54 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1790750834 |
| 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
- 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