Dr Lourens J Willekes Ii, MD - Medicare Thoracic Surgery in Savannah, GA

Dr Lourens J Willekes Ii, MD is a medicare enrolled "Thoracic Surgery (cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)" physician in Savannah, Georgia. He graduated from medical school in 1996 and has 28 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Thoracic Surgery. He is a member of the group practice Gwinnett Physician Group, Llc and his current practice location is 4700 Waters Ave Ste 400, Savannah, Georgia. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (912) 273-1100.

Dr Lourens J Willekes Ii is licensed to practice in Georgia (license number 81459) and he also participates in the medicare program. He accepts medicare assignments (which means he accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and his NPI Number is 1255422267.

Contact Information

Dr Lourens J Willekes Ii, MD
4700 Waters Ave Ste 400,
Savannah, GA 31404-6220
(912) 273-1100
(912) 273-1111



Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Lourens J Willekes Ii
GenderMale
SpecialityThoracic Surgery
Experience28 Years
Location4700 Waters Ave Ste 400, Savannah, Georgia
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. He accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Dr Lourens J Willekes Ii graduated from medical school in 1996
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1255422267
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 09/27/2006
  • Last Update Date: 07/01/2022
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 0244293355
  • Enrollment ID: I20181114003314

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Lourens J Willekes Ii such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1255422267NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
208G00000XThoracic Surgery (cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) ME155131 (Florida)Secondary
208G00000XThoracic Surgery (cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) 4301104138 (Michigan)Secondary
208G00000XThoracic Surgery (cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) 81459 (Georgia)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Northside Hospital GwinnettLawrenceville, GAHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Gwinnett Physician Group, Llc913321113988

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Medicare Reassignments

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Entity NameGwinnett Physician Group, Llc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1578574661
PECOS PAC ID: 9133211139
Enrollment ID: O20070822001035

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Medicare Part D Prescriber Enrollment

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Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Dr Lourens J Willekes Ii, MD
4700 Waters Ave Ste 400,
Savannah, GA 31404-6220

Ph: (912) 273-1100
Dr Lourens J Willekes Ii, MD
4700 Waters Ave Ste 400,
Savannah, GA 31404-6220

Ph: (912) 273-1100

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Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Doctors in Savannah, GA

Dr. Chadwick William Stouffer, M.D.
Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 4700 Waters Ave Ste 400, Savannah, GA 31404
Phone: 912-273-1100    Fax: 912-273-1111
David V Capallo, M.D.
Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 900 Mohawk Street Ste E, Savannah, GA 31419
Phone: 912-925-0067    Fax: 912-629-0280
Brian Marcus Bailey, M.D.
Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 5354 Reynolds St Ste 102, Savannah, GA 31405
Phone: 912-819-0500    Fax: 912-819-0501
Dariush Heidary, MD
Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)
Medicare: Medicare Enrolled
Practice Location: 4750 Waters Ave, Suite 452, Savannah, GA 31404
Phone: 912-354-7188    Fax: 912-354-5208
Ryan Abbaszadeh,
Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 4700 Waters Ave Ste 403, Savannah, GA 31404
Phone: 912-273-1150    
R Alan Hall, MD
Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 815 E 63rd St, Savannah, GA 31405
Phone: 912-355-8188    Fax: 912-356-6970

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