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Ophthalmology

Surendar Dwarakanathan, MD

Works at hospitals in Chicago, IL · Gary, IN · East Chicago, IN · Illinois, Indiana

Summary

Surendar Dwarakanathan, MD (Ophthalmology) is listed by Medicare at 3 hospitals in Chicago, IL, Gary, IN and East Chicago, IN. NPI 1801865332. 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 Surendar Dwarakanathan, 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

OphthalmologyPrimary specialty
YesAccepts Medicare assignment
25Years since medical school (graduated 2001)
Albany Medical College Of Union UniversityMedical school
MaleGender (as listed)

Quick answers

Which hospitals does Surendar Dwarakanathan work at?
Medicare's official clinician data lists Surendar Dwarakanathan at 3 hospitals: John H Stroger Jr Hospital, Methodist Hospitals Inc and St Catherine Hospital Inc. This is where the clinician works or has privileges; call the hospital to confirm.
Where does Surendar Dwarakanathan see patients?
Medicare's clinician data lists 3 practice locations, including Chicago, IL and Schererville, IN. Call before your visit to confirm the address.
What is Surendar Dwarakanathan's specialty?
Medicare lists Ophthalmology as the primary specialty.
Does Surendar Dwarakanathan accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Surendar Dwarakanathan 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.
What is the phone number for Surendar Dwarakanathan?
(312) 633-7292, as listed in official Medicare / NPI Registry data.
What is Surendar Dwarakanathan's NPI number?
1801865332. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.

Hospitals where Surendar Dwarakanathan works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Surendar Dwarakanathan 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 Surendar Dwarakanathan is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Surendar Dwarakanathan as a member of these groups (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).

  • Cook County788 clinicians in the group
  • Helix Eye Care PC6 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other ophthalmologists in Chicago

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

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Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolAlbany Medical College Of Union University
Graduation year2001
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1801865332
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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