THE METHODIST HOSPITALS, INC
NPI 1356574701
Surgery - Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery in Gary, IN
About The Methodist Hospitals, Inc NPPES
Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.
THE METHODIST HOSPITALS, INC (NPI 1356574701), doing business as D/b/a Methodist Cosmetic & Reconstructive Surgery, is a healthcare organization registered as a plastic and reconstructive surgery in Gary, Indiana and active in the NPI registry since September 2009. The organization maintains 3 additional practice locations and lists Jeffery Flagg, Physician, as its authorized official.
NPPES Registry Identity
Specialties & Licenses
Other Names 1
Secondary Practice Locations 3
Group Practice 1
Accepted Insurance
Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS
Medicare enrollment and the clinicians who bill Medicare through this organization, from CMS.
Medicare Enrollment Status
Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)
The Methodist Hospitals, Inc is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).
Clinicians Billing Medicare Through This Organization
71Medicare enrollment records show 71 clinicians reassign Medicare billing to The Methodist Hospitals, Inc, which bills Medicare for the services they deliver. Of these, 15 practice within 10 miles. Listed here are the 20 practicing nearest to this location.
Clinicians by Medicare Specialty 12
Nearest to this location (20)
See all 71Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.
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 The Methodist Hospitals, Inc's NPI number?
The NPI number for The Methodist Hospitals, Inc is 1356574701. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on September 2, 2009. The provider is doing business as D/B/A Methodist Cosmetic & Reconstructive Surgery.
Where is The Methodist Hospitals, Inc located?
The Methodist Hospitals, Inc is located at 600 Richard Gordon Hatcher Blvd, Gary, IN 46402. The listed phone number is (219) 886-4000.
What is The Methodist Hospitals, Inc's specialty?
The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Surgery, specializing in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, with taxonomy code 2086S0122X.
Is The Methodist Hospitals, Inc enrolled in Medicare?
Yes. The Methodist Hospitals, Inc is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.
How many clinicians bill Medicare through The Methodist Hospitals, Inc?
According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), 71 clinicians in 12 Medicare specialties reassign their Medicare billing to The Methodist Hospitals, Inc. A 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 the clinician's services. The largest specialties are Neurology (18), General Surgery (14) and Nurse Practitioner (14). Of these, 15 practice within 10 miles. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.
What insurance does The Methodist Hospitals, Inc accept?
Health plans from Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield list The Methodist Hospitals, Inc 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 The Methodist Hospitals, Inc was last updated on January 27, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 9 months 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.
# The Methodist Hospitals, Inc · NPI 1356574701
Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery organization in Gary, Indiana. Organization record, active in the CMS NPPES registry since September 2, 2009.
## Identity
- **NPI:** 1356574701 (Entity type: Organization)
- **Enumerated:** September 2, 2009
- **Primary specialty:** Surgery - Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery · taxonomy 2086S0122X
- **Also known as:** D/B/A Methodist Cosmetic & Reconstructive Surgery (Doing Business As)
- **Organization subpart:** No
- **Authorized official:** Jeffery Flagg, PHYSICIAN
## Practice location
- **Address:** 600 RICHARD GORDON HATCHER BLVD, Gary, IN 46402-6099
- **Phone:** (219) 886-4000
## Medicare
- **Medicare:** Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)
- **Clinicians billing through this organization:** 71 clinicians in 12 Medicare specialties reassign Medicare billing to this organization (form CMS-855R); largest: Neurology (18), General Surgery (14), Nurse Practitioner (14); 15 practice within 10 miles; [full list](https://npiprofile.com/npi/1356574701/clinicians) · CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release
## Record status
- **NPPES last updated:** January 27, 2026
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Source: [NPI Profile](https://npiprofile.com/npi/1356574701) · Data from the CMS NPPES public registry.