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Thoracic Surgery

Douglas R. Johnston, MD

Works at hospitals in Chicago, IL · Illinois

Summary

Douglas R. Johnston, MD (Thoracic Surgery) is listed by Medicare at 1 hospital in Chicago, IL. NPI 1790957991. Medicare data says the clinician accepts Medicare assignment. Source: CMS Facility Affiliation Data, updated 2026-10-02.

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Douglas R. Johnston, joined by NPI number (data updated 2026-10-02). It is not a recommendation or a rating. Call the office or hospital to confirm before you go.

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At a glance

Thoracic SurgeryPrimary specialty
YesAccepts Medicare assignment
YesOffers telehealth
28Years since medical school (graduated 1998)
Harvard Medical SchoolMedical school
MaleGender (as listed)
Northwestern Medical Faculty FoundationGroup practice

Quick answers

Which hospitals does Douglas R. Johnston work at?
Medicare's official clinician data lists Douglas R. Johnston at 1 hospital: Northwestern Memorial Hospital. This is where the clinician works or has privileges; call the hospital to confirm.
Where does Douglas R. Johnston see patients?
Medicare's clinician data lists 1 practice location in Chicago, IL. Call before your visit to confirm the address.
What is Douglas R. Johnston's specialty?
Medicare lists Thoracic Surgery as the primary specialty, and also Cardiac Surgery.
Does Douglas R. Johnston accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Douglas R. Johnston accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of 2026-10-02. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
Does Douglas R. Johnston offer telehealth?
Medicare's clinician data says Douglas R. Johnston offers telehealth services. Ask the office which visits can be done by video or phone.
What is the phone number for Douglas R. Johnston?
(312) 695-4965, as listed in official Medicare / NPI Registry data.
What is Douglas R. Johnston's NPI number?
1790957991. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.

Hospitals where Douglas R. Johnston works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Douglas R. Johnston at these hospitals (updated 2026-10-02). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians.

Practice locations

Addresses where Douglas R. Johnston is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Douglas R. Johnston as a member of this group (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).

  • Northwestern Medical Faculty Foundation4,503 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other thoracic surgeons in Chicago

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

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Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolHarvard Medical School
Graduation year1998
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
TelehealthOffers telehealth services
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1790957991
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Sources

  1. Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated 2026-10-02, retrieved 2026-10-29
  2. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated 2026-10-02, retrieved 2026-10-29
  3. NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
  4. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians