AQEEL A SANDHU M.D.
NPI 1922003193
Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) in Mchenry, IL

Q: What is Aqeel Sandhu's NPI number?

The NPI number for Aqeel Sandhu is 1922003193. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 15, 2005.

Q: What is Aqeel Sandhu's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) with taxonomy code 208G00000X.

Q: When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Aqeel Sandhu was last updated on August 16, 2022. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 4 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.

Active since June 15, 2005PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment

94.1/100

CMS Quality Rating

4309 W MEDICAL CENTER DR STE A200, MCHENRY, IL 60050(815) 759-8070(815) 759-4931 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: August 16, 2022. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

Record update history: Aug 16, 2022, Jun 29, 2018 (2 updates tracked since 2018).

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About Aqeel A Sandhu M.d. NPPES

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

AQEEL A SANDHU M.D. (NPI 1922003193) is an individual thoracic surgery (cardiothoracic vascular surgery) provider in Mchenry, Illinois, licensed in Illinois (036152081) and active in the NPI registry since June 2005. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Northwestern Medicine Mchenry, and maintains 2 additional practice locations.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1922003193

Entity TypeIndividualMale

Primary Taxonomy208G00000X

Provider Legal NameAQEEL A SANDHUCredential: M.D.

Location Address4309 W MEDICAL CENTER DR STE A200Mchenry, IL 60050-8437

Mailing Address4309 W Medical Center Dr Ste A200Mchenry, IL 60050-8437 · (815) 759-8070 · Fax (815) 759-4931

Phone(815) 759-8070

Fax(815) 759-4931

Sole ProprietorNo

Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 1987

Enumeration DateJune 15, 2005

Last NPPES UpdateAugust 16, 20222 updates tracked since enumeration

NPPES CertifiedAugust 16, 2022

✔ NPI 1922003193 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyThoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Taxonomy Code208G00000X

Licenses✔ Licensed in IL · 036152081✔ Licensed in NY · 195462✔ Licensed in OH · 35-079877

Definition

A thoracic surgeon provides the operative, perioperative and critical care of patients with pathologic conditions within the chest. Included is the surgical care of coronary artery disease, cancers of the lung, esophagus and chest wall, abnormalities of the trachea, abnormalities of the great vessels and heart valves, congenital anomalies, tumors of the mediastinum and diseases of the diaphragm. The management of the airway and injuries of the chest is within the scope of the specialty.

Also ListedSpecialistTaxonomy 174400000X · License 35079877 (OH)

4309 W MEDICAL CENTER DR STE A200, Mchenry, IL 60050

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Secondary Practice Locations 2

Location 1750 E Adams StSyracuse, NY 13210-2306 · Phone (315) 464-1800 · Fax (315) 464-6238

Location 210370 Haligus Rd Ste 200Huntley, IL 60142-9582 · Phone (815) 759-8070

Other Identifiers 1

Medicaid2267621OH

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Aqeel A Sandhu 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 ID7517967821

PECOS Enrollment IDI20200326002575

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

Medicare enrollment records show Aqeel Sandhu reassigns Medicare billing to 2 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Northwestern Medical Faculty Foundation

19 mi

Multi-Specialty

DEPT 5777
Carol Stream, IL 60122

Reassigned Medicare billing, Illinois enrollment
4,817 clinicians in this Medicare group

NPI 1346235314 (855) 694-2866

Central Dupage Physician Group

35 mi

Family Medicine

5777 DEPARTMENT
Carol Stream, IL 60122

Reassigned Medicare billing, Illinois enrollment
1,664 clinicians in this Medicare group

NPI 1033149844 (630) 933-3300

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 11

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.

New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more 99203

This service involves an initial office or outpatient visit for a new patient. The healthcare professional will spend 30-44 minutes understanding your health history, current issues, and discussing possible treatment plans. It's a comprehensive evaluation to start your healthcare journey.

85 services85 patients

Harvest of vein using an endoscope 33508

Harvesting a vein using an endoscope is a procedure where a small camera is used to help surgeons remove a vein from your body. This vein is often used to bypass a blocked artery, improving blood flow to your heart.

63 services63 patients

Replacement of aortic valve through the skin and femoral artery 33361

This procedure, known as Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR), involves replacing a damaged aortic valve through a small incision in the leg. A catheter is inserted into the femoral artery and guided up to the heart. The new valve is then positioned and deployed, restoring normal blood flow.

51 services51 patients

Coronary artery bypass using artery graft, 1 graft 33533

A coronary artery bypass with one artery graft is a surgical procedure to improve blood flow to your heart. An artery from another part of your body is used to bypass a blocked or narrowed coronary artery. This can help reduce chest pain and risk of heart attack.

51 services51 patients

Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with tracing 93005

An Electrocardiogram (ECG) is a simple, painless test that records the heart's electrical activity. Using 12 leads attached to your skin, it generates a tracing of your heart rhythm. It helps detect any heart problems by showing the timing and strength of electrical signals passing through each part of your heart.

33 services33 patients

Coronary artery bypass using vein or artery graft, 2 grafts 33518

A coronary artery bypass with 2 grafts is a surgery to improve blood flow to your heart. A surgeon takes a healthy vein or artery from your body and attaches it to the blocked coronary artery. This creates a new path for blood to flow, bypassing the blockage.

27 services27 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 3

Hospitals where this provider delivers care, identified from recent Medicare claims and place-of-service records.

Northwestern Medicine Mchenry

Acute Care Hospitals · Mchenry, IL

5/5 CMS rating

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Other

CMS Certification Number140116

Location4201 Medical Center DriveMchenry, IL 60050 · Mc Henry County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

Northwestern Lake Forest Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Lake Forest, IL

5/5 CMS rating

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Other

CMS Certification Number140130

Location1000 N Westmoreland RoadLake Forest, IL 60045 · Lake County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

Northwestern Medicine Central Dupage Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Winfield, IL

5/5 CMS rating

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private

CMS Certification Number140242

Location25 North Winfield RoadWinfield, IL 60190 · Du Page County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 60050 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

$168.44 typical visit price

range $54.80 – $168.44

Typical copayment $42.11 (range $13.70 – $42.11)

Most-billed visit code 99205

Established Patient

$68.64 typical visit price

range $17.16 – $136.56

Typical copayment $17.16 (range $4.29 – $34.14)

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.

Medicare Quality Performance CMS QPP · MIPS

Performance in the CMS Quality Payment Program: the MIPS final score across four weighted categories, and the individual quality measures reported to Medicare.

94.1/100

MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program

Scored through an Alternative Payment Model

Quality

82.59

Promoting Interoperability

100

Improvement Activities

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

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