Joel Block, MD - Medicare Rheumatology in Chicago, IL

Joel Block, MD is a medicare enrolled "Internal Medicine - Rheumatology" physician in Chicago, Illinois. He went to Washington University School Of Medicine and graduated in 1982 and has 42 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Rheumatology. He is a member of the group practice Rush University Medical Center and his current practice location is 1725 W Harrison St, Suite 1017, Chicago, Illinois. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (312) 942-6641.

Joel Block is licensed to practice in Illinois (license number ) 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 1285659771.

Contact Information

Joel Block, MD
1725 W Harrison St, Suite 1017,
Chicago, IL 60612-3841
(312) 942-6641
Not Available



Physician's Profile

Full NameJoel Block
GenderMale
SpecialityRheumatology
Experience42 Years
Location1725 W Harrison St, Chicago, Illinois
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:
  • Joel Block attended and graduated from Washington University School Of Medicine in 1982
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1285659771
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 07/13/2006
  • Last Update Date: 07/08/2007
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 6204020746
  • Enrollment ID: I20101028001464

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Joel Block such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1285659771NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207RR0500XInternal Medicine - Rheumatology (Illinois)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Rush University Medical CenterChicago, ILHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Rush University Medical Center54966588741007

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Entity NameCook County
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1588612832
PECOS PAC ID: 2860398088
Enrollment ID: O20031209000747

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Entity NameRush University Medical Center
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1093819542
PECOS PAC ID: 5496658874
Enrollment ID: O20040202000228

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Entity NameRush University Medical Center
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1538187992
PECOS PAC ID: 5496743965
Enrollment ID: O20040504000282

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Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Joel Block, MD
1725 W Harrison St, Suite 1017,
Chicago, IL 60612-3841

Ph: (312) 942-6641
Joel Block, MD
1725 W Harrison St, Suite 1017,
Chicago, IL 60612-3841

Ph: (312) 942-6641

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