Quick answers
- Does George W. Christy accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says George W. Christy 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 W. Christy see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 1,216 Original Medicare patients and 4,027 services for George W. Christy. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is George W. Christy's NPI number?
- 1881649697. 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 W. Christy, 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 | 1,216 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 4,027 |
| Different services or procedures | 60 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 78 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)1,325 services
- Critical care, first 30-74 minutes (99291)687 services
- Ultrasound of heart with color-depicted blood flow, rate, direction and valve function (93306)575 services
- Critical care, each additional 30 minutes (99292)153 services
- Telephone medical discussion with physician, 21-30 minutes (99443)134 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%
- Ischemic heart disease61%
- Arthritis55%
- Atrial fibrillation40%
- Chronic kidney disease32%
Hospitals where George W. Christy works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists George W. Christy 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.
- Advocate Good Shepherd HospitalBarrington, IL · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 5 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 140291
- Advocate Sherman HospitalElgin, IL · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 140030
- 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 George W. Christy is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 22285 N Pepper Rd, Suite 103Lake Barrington, IL 60010 (224) 357‑8133
- 4400 W 95th St, Suite 308Oak Lawn, IL 60453 (224) 357‑8133
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists George W. Christy as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Christy Cardiology Ltd6 clinicians in the group
Specialties
Find other Cardiovascular Disease (Cardiology) doctors in Illinois →
Other cardiologists in Illinois
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Illinois — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Christy Cardiology Ltd
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | Loyola University Of Chicago, Stritch School Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 1985 (41 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| Telehealth | Offers telehealth services |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1881649697 |
| 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
- Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
- 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