George Hefner, MD
NPI 1548279649 · Anesthesiology Physician · Lake Forest, IL
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Anesthesiology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
George Hefner, MD is a Anesthesiology Physician provider in Lake Forest, IL (NPI 1548279649).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1548279649
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Anesthesiology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 57253 (WI)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure28% of score
19 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness28% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint17% of score
2 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)28% of score
108 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
Medicare volume is ranked against active providers in the same specialty. Signals a provider has no public data for (e.g. Medicare claims) are left out of the score entirely — never counted as zero — so providers without that data are not penalized. See the full formula and weights in our methodology.
What this provider does (Medicare)
Based on Medicare fee-for-service claims, 2024; not all care is captured.
| Service (HCPCS) | Medicare services | Typical Medicare-allowed (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Anesthesia for Lens Surgery00142 | 25 | $120 |
| Anesthesia for Other Procedure on Large Bowel Using an Endoscope00811 | 24 | $113 |
| Anesthesia for Other Procedure on Esophagus, Stomach, Or Upper Small Bowel Using an Endoscope00731 | 19 | $116 |
| Anesthesia for Other Closed Procedure on Chest00520 | 14 | $224 |
| Anesthesia for Other Procedure on Large Bowel Using an Endoscope00811 | 13 | $117 |
| Anesthesia for Procedure on Small and Large Bowel Using an Endoscope00813 | 13 | $148 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $113–$224 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, and not what you would be billed. Medicare Part B covers roughly an eighth of all NPIs (65+ skew); services with fewer than 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS. Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, by Provider & Service.
Practice location
Mailing address
Additional practice locations (1)
- 2900 W Oklahoma AveMilwaukee, WI 53215-4330Phone: (414) 649-6000
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-08-07
- Last updated
- 2022-07-25
- Certified
- 2022-07-25
Frequently asked questions
- What is George Hefner's NPI number?
- George Hefner's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1548279649, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is George Hefner's specialty?
- George Hefner is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Anesthesiology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is George Hefner located?
- George Hefner's practice location on file with NPPES is 660 N Westmoreland Rd, Lake Forest, IL 60045-1659.
- What is George Hefner's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for George Hefner is (847) 535-6100.
- Does George Hefner accept Medicare?
- George Hefner is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is George Hefner's NPI active?
- Yes — George Hefner's NPI (1548279649) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2022-07-25.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.