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Cardiovascular Disease (Cardiology)

Hershel L. Wix Jr., MD

Works at hospitals in Morris, IL · Illinois

Summary

Dr. Hershel L. Wix Jr., MD is a cardiologist at 1300 Starfire Dr A, Ottawa, IL 61350. Phone: (815) 324-9700. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Hershel L. Wix Jr. had 596 Original Medicare patients and 856 services. NPI 1962457101. 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: Cardiologist (Medicare lists Cardiovascular Disease (Cardiology))
  • Address: 1300 Starfire Dr A, Ottawa, IL 61350 · Directions
  • Phone: (815) 324‑9700
  • Medicare: Accepts Medicare assignment
  • Hospital: Morris Hospital & Healthcare Centers
  • Group practice: Morris Hospital
  • Medical school: University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill School Of Medicine · graduated 1977 (49 years since medical school)
  • Gender (as listed): Male

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Hershel L. Wix Jr., 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 Hershel L. Wix Jr. accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Hershel L. Wix Jr. 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 Hershel L. Wix Jr. see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 596 Original Medicare patients and 856 services for Hershel L. Wix Jr.. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Hershel L. Wix Jr.'s NPI number?
1962457101. 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 Hershel L. Wix Jr., 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 patients596
Services billed to Medicare856
Different services or procedures9
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients75

Most frequent services

  1. Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report only (93010)554 services
  2. Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)145 services
  3. Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)95 services
  4. New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more (99204)53 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%
  • Arthritis53%
  • Ischemic heart disease46%
  • Diabetes32%
  • Chronic kidney disease30%

Hospitals where Hershel L. Wix Jr. works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Hershel L. Wix Jr. 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 Hershel L. Wix Jr. is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

Group practices

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

  • Morris Hospital115 clinicians in the group

Specialties

Find other Cardiovascular Disease (Cardiology) doctors in Illinois →

Other cardiologists in Ottawa

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

All cardiologists in Ottawa →

Other clinicians in Morris Hospital

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

Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolUniversity Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill School Of Medicine
Graduation year1977 (49 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1962457101
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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