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GURBIR JOHAL M.D.
NPI 1578826723
Anesthesiology in Chicago, IL

Active since June 22, 2012PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
5840 S. MARYLAND AVE., MC4028,, U OF CHICAGO, DEPT OF ANESTHESIA, CHICAGO, IL 60637(773) 702-6700 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: June 22, 2012. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

About Gurbir Johal M.d. NPPES

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

GURBIR JOHAL M.D. (NPI 1578826723) is an individual anesthesiology provider in Chicago, Illinois, licensed in Illinois (125-060783) and active in the NPI registry since June 2012. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of Rutgers New Jersey Medical School (2011).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1578826723
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207L00000X
Provider Legal NameGURBIR JOHALCredential: M.D.
Location Address5840 S. MARYLAND AVE., MC4028,, U OF CHICAGO, DEPT OF ANESTHESIAChicago, IL 60637
Mailing Address4 Horseshoe CtMonroe, NJ 08831-2368 · (732) 306-2879
Phone(773) 702-6700
Sole ProprietorYes
Medical School CMSRutgers New Jersey Medical SchoolGraduated 2011
Enumeration DateJune 22, 2012
✔ NPI 1578826723 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyAnesthesiologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207L00000X
License✔ Licensed in IL · 125-060783
Definition
An anesthesiologist is trained to provide pain relief and maintenance, or restoration, of a stable condition during and immediately following an operation or an obstetric or diagnostic procedure. The anesthesiologist assesses the risk of the patient undergoing surgery and optimizes the patient's condition prior to, during and after surgery. In addition to these management responsibilities, the anesthesiologist provides medical management and consultation in pain management and critical care medicine. Anesthesiologists diagnose and treat acute, long-standing and cancer pain problems; diagnose and treat patients with critical illnesses or severe injuries; direct resuscitation in the care of patients with cardiac or respiratory emergencies, including the need for artificial ventilation; and supervise post-anesthesia recovery.
5840 S. MARYLAND AVE., MC4028,, Chicago, IL 60637
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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 and accepts Medicare assignment

Gurbir Johal M.d. is registered in PECOS and agrees to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment. Medicare patients are not billed beyond the standard deductible and coinsurance.

PECOS PAC ID7618270570
PECOS Enrollment IDI20170316000263
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 Reassignment

Medicare enrollment records show Gurbir Johal reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

Prestige Pain Centers PC
702 mi
Interventional Pain Medicine
125 WASHINGTON AVE
Carteret, NJ 07008
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, New Jersey enrollment
  • 6 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1649706896 (732) 441-7177

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

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 3

Services this provider delivered to Medicare fee-for-service patients, from the CMS Medicare utilization data. Higher counts generally reflect more experience with a service; care delivered outside Medicare is not included.

Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more 99213
This is a routine visit for patients who have already been seen by the healthcare provider. During this approximately 20-29 minute appointment, your health status will be evaluated and any necessary treatments or tests will be discussed. It's a chance to address any health concerns you may have.
112 services72 patients
Injection of lower or sacral spine facet joint using imaging guidance, single level 64493
This procedure involves injecting medication into the facet joint in your lower back or sacral spine. It's done under imaging guidance to ensure accuracy. The aim is to alleviate pain and inflammation. It's a safe, often effective method for managing spinal discomfort.
33 services24 patients
Injection of lower or sacral spine facet joint using imaging guidance, second level 64494
This procedure involves injecting medication into the facet joints of your lower or sacral spine to manage pain. Imaging guidance ensures accurate placement. It's the second level, meaning it's done on two different joint levels.
33 services24 patients

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 Gurbir Johal's NPI number?

The NPI number for Gurbir Johal is 1578826723. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 22, 2012.

Where is Gurbir Johal located?

Gurbir Johal practices at 5840 S. Maryland Ave., Mc4028, U Of Chicago, Dept Of Anesthesia, Chicago, IL 60637. The listed phone number is (773) 702-6700.

What is Gurbir Johal's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Anesthesiology with taxonomy code 207L00000X.

Is Gurbir Johal enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Gurbir Johal is registered in the Medicare PECOS system and accepts Medicare assignment, which means accepting the Medicare-approved amount as payment in full for covered services.

Which organization bills Medicare for Gurbir Johal's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Gurbir Johal reassigns Medicare benefits to Prestige Pain Centers PC (Carteret, NJ). The 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 Gurbir Johal's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Gurbir Johal was last updated on June 22, 2012. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 14 years 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.