George Hodakowski, M.D.
NPI 1821098575 · Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician · Hinsdale, IL
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Cardiac Surgery · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
George Hodakowski, M.D. is a Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician provider in Hinsdale, IL (NPI 1821098575).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1821098575
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 01045222A (IN)
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 tenure25% of score
21 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
137 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
- Open Payments transparency10% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
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 .
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) |
|---|---|---|
| Harvest of Vein Using an Endoscope33508 | 29 | $10 |
| Coronary Artery Bypass Using Artery Graft, 1 Graft33533 | 28 | $1,096 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99232 | 26 | $81 |
| Coronary Artery Bypass Using Vein Or Artery Graft, 3 Grafts33519 | 17 | $354 |
| Exclusion of Appendage of Left Upper Chamber of Heart Performed During Other Procedure on Chest33268 | 13 | $31 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 75 Minutes99223 | 12 | $175 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$125 across 1 record (Open Payments 2024)
Open Payments discloses payments and transfers of value (meals, travel, consulting, research, royalties) from drug and device makers to providers. This is a transparency signal, not a verdict — such payments are legal and common, and their presence is neither an endorsement nor a criticism. Source: CMS Open Payments, program year 2024.
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2005-07-22
- Last updated
- 2021-12-17
- Certified
- 2021-12-17
Frequently asked questions
- What is George Hodakowski's NPI number?
- George Hodakowski's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1821098575, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is George Hodakowski's specialty?
- George Hodakowski is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is George Hodakowski located?
- George Hodakowski's practice location on file with NPPES is 120 N Oak St, Hinsdale, IL 60521-3829.
- What is George Hodakowski's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for George Hodakowski is (630) 568-3882.
- Does George Hodakowski accept Medicare?
- George Hodakowski is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is George Hodakowski's NPI active?
- Yes — George Hodakowski's NPI (1821098575) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2021-12-17.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.