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DR. GHANSHYAM S. THAKKAR M.D.
NPI 1235196007
Obstetrics & Gynecology in Chicago, IL

Active since April 27, 2006PECOS Enrolled
1044 N FRANCISCO AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60622(773) 292-8200(773) 292-8237 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: September 15, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

Record update history: Sep 15, 2026, Jan 27, 2026, May 31, 2023 and 2 more (5 updates tracked since 2021).

About Dr. Ghanshyam S. Thakkar M.d. NPPES

Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.

DR. GHANSHYAM S. THAKKAR M.D. (NPI 1235196007) is an individual obstetrics & gynecology provider in Chicago, Illinois, licensed in Illinois (036071876) and active in the NPI registry since April 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and maintains a secondary practice location in East Chicago.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1235196007
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207V00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. GHANSHYAM S. THAKKARCredential: M.D.
Location Address1044 N FRANCISCO AVEChicago, IL 60622-2743
Mailing Address8558 BroadwayMerrillville, IN 46410-7032 · (219) 392-7084 · Fax (219) 703-6854
Phone(773) 292-8200
Fax(773) 292-8237
Sole ProprietorNo
Enumeration DateApril 27, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateSeptember 15, 20265 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedSeptember 15, 2026
✔ NPI 1235196007 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyObstetrics & GynecologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207V00000X
Licenses✔ Licensed in IL · 036071876✔ Licensed in IN · 01038856A
Definition
An obstetrician/gynecologist possesses special knowledge, skills and professional capability in the medical and surgical care of the female reproductive system and associated disorders. This physician serves as a consultant to other physicians and as a primary physician for women.
1044 N FRANCISCO AVE, Chicago, IL 60622
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Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 14321 Fir StEast Chicago, IN 46312-3049 · Phone (219) 392-7016 · Fax (219) 397-6904

Other Identifiers 1

Medicaid036071876IL

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Ambetter from Buckeye Health Plan, Ambetter from Meridian, Ambetter Health and more.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Dr. Ghanshyam S. Thakkar M.d. is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

Eligible to Order & Refer✔ Part B Labs & Imaging✔ Durable Medical Equipment✔ Home Health Agency✔ Power Mobility DevicesPer the CMS Ordering and Referring file. Eligibility means Medicare pays claims that this provider orders or refers for these categories.

Medicare Billing Reassignments

3

Medicare enrollment records show Ghanshyam Thakkar reassigns Medicare billing to 3 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Humboldt Park Health
Same address
Family Medicine
1044 N FRANCISCO AVE
Chicago, IL 60622
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Illinois enrollment
  • 154 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1740417153 (773) 292-8200
219 Health Network Inc
22 mi
Family Medicine
100 W CHICAGO AVE STE F
East Chicago, IN 46312
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Indiana enrollment
  • 92 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1093213506 (219) 392-7016
Community Care Network Inc
34 mi
Family Medicine
9660 WICKER AVE
St John, IN 46373
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Indiana enrollment
  • 607 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1457610487 (219) 365-7620

Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 60622 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.

New Patient
$138.86 typical visit price
range $60.08 – $183.39
Typical copayment $34.71 (range $15.02 – $45.84)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$74.80 typical visit price
range $18.97 – $148.12
Typical copayment $18.70 (range $4.74 – $37.03)
Most-billed visit code 99213
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 20

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

HUMBOLDT PARK HEALTH
Psychiatric Unit
1044 N FRANCISCO AVE
CHICAGO, IL 60622
Cook County (773) 292-8200
CHICAGO PAIN MEDICINE CENTER
Durable Medical Equipment & Medical Supplies
1044 N FRANCISCO AVE
CHICAGO, IL 60622
Cook County (773) 868-6824
DR. ATUL KUMAR NANDA MD
Surgery
1044 N FRANCISCO AVE
CHICAGO, IL 60622
Cook County (773) 292-8200
DR. ROBERT JUPITER MD
Family Medicine
1044 N FRANCISCO AVE
CHICAGO, IL 60622
Cook County (773) 292-8200
RODY CHEHADE
Family Medicine
1044 N FRANCISCO AVE
CHICAGO, IL 60622
Cook County (773) 292-8200
SYDNEY AIN RN, AGACNP
Nurse Practitioner (Acute Care)
1044 N FRANCISCO AVE
CHICAGO, IL 60622
Cook County (773) 292-8200
FARHANA KHAN M.D.
Emergency Medicine
1044 N FRANCISCO AVE
CHICAGO, IL 60622
Cook County (773) 292-8200
CHRISTINE G HEATLEY
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
1044 N FRANCISCO AVE
CHICAGO, IL 60622
Cook County (773) 292-8200

Frequently Asked Questions NPPES & CMS

Common questions about this NPI record, answered from the official NPPES registry and CMS datasets shown on this page.

What is Ghanshyam Thakkar's NPI number?

The NPI number for Ghanshyam Thakkar is 1235196007. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on April 27, 2006.

Where is Ghanshyam Thakkar located?

Ghanshyam Thakkar practices at 1044 N Francisco Ave, Chicago, IL 60622. The listed phone number is (773) 292-8200.

What is Ghanshyam Thakkar's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Obstetrics & Gynecology with taxonomy code 207V00000X.

Is Ghanshyam Thakkar enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Ghanshyam Thakkar is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

Which organizations bill Medicare for Ghanshyam Thakkar's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Ghanshyam Thakkar reassigns Medicare benefits to 3 organizations: Humboldt Park Health (Chicago, IL), 219 Health Network Inc (East Chicago, IN) and Community Care Network Inc (St John, IN). Each reassignment is filed with Medicare on form CMS-855R, signed by both the clinician and the organization, and lets the organization bill Medicare and receive payment for Ghanshyam Thakkar's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Ghanshyam Thakkar accept?

Health plans from Ambetter Health, Ambetter from Buckeye Health Plan, Ambetter from Meridian, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield and CareSource list Ghanshyam Thakkar as in-network in at least one marketplace plan. Coverage varies by plan and year; verify with the insurer or the provider before a visit.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Ghanshyam Thakkar was last updated on September 15, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 47 days ago. If this record has changed at CMS more recently, you can request an on-demand re-check against the live CMS registry, directly from this page.