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Kenneth L. Wilson, MD

Works at hospitals in Chicago, IL · Illinois

Summary

Dr. Kenneth L. Wilson, MD is a general surgeon at 5841 S Maryland Ave, Chicago, IL 60637. Phone: (888) 824-0200. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Kenneth L. Wilson had 27 Original Medicare patients and 33 services. NPI 1902871742. 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.

  • Specialty: General surgeon (Medicare lists General Surgery)
  • Address: 5841 S Maryland Ave, Chicago, IL 60637 · Directions
  • Phone: (888) 824‑0200
  • Medicare: Accepts Medicare assignment
  • Hospital: The University of Chicago Medical Center
  • Group practice: University of Chicago
  • Medical school: Howard University College Of Medicine · graduated 1996 (30 years since medical school)
  • Gender (as listed): Male

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Kenneth L. Wilson, 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 Kenneth L. Wilson accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Kenneth L. Wilson 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 Kenneth L. Wilson see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 27 Original Medicare patients and 33 services for Kenneth L. Wilson. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Kenneth L. Wilson's NPI number?
1902871742. 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 Kenneth L. Wilson, 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 patients27
Services billed to Medicare33
Different services or procedures20
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients70

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%
  • Arthritis67%
  • Chronic kidney disease56%
  • Heart failure52%
  • Diabetes48%

Hospitals where Kenneth L. Wilson works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Kenneth L. Wilson 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.

Practice locations

Addresses where Kenneth L. Wilson is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Kenneth L. Wilson as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • University of Chicago1,712 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other general surgeons in Chicago

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

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Other clinicians in University of Chicago

Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.

Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolHoward University College Of Medicine
Graduation year1996 (30 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1902871742
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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