John Szymczak, MD
NPI 1972701928 · Family Medicine Physician · Munster, IN
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Family Practice · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
John Szymczak, MD is a Family Medicine Physician provider in Munster, IN (NPI 1972701928).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1972701928
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 125050024 (IL)
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
18 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
1,566 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 50 Minutes99233 | 686 | $109 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99232 | 275 | $73 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 75 Minutes99223 | 209 | $159 |
| Hospital Discharge Day Management, More Than 30 Minutes99239 | 156 | $105 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Straightforward Or Low-Level Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 55 Minutes99222 | 76 | $120 |
| Advance Care Planning, First 30 Minutes99497 | 76 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 57 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Amlodipine Besylate | 120 | 53 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 120 | 41 |
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 113 | 50 |
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophenbrand: Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen | 95 | 78 |
| Tramadol Hcl | 93 | 70 |
| Potassium Chloride | 90 | 32 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$17 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
- 2007-07-10
- Last updated
- 2014-03-14
Frequently asked questions
- What is John Szymczak's NPI number?
- John Szymczak's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1972701928, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is John Szymczak's specialty?
- John Szymczak is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Family Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is John Szymczak located?
- John Szymczak's practice location on file with NPPES is 701 Superior Ave, Munster, IN 46321-4037.
- What is John Szymczak's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for John Szymczak is (219) 922-4200.
- Does John Szymczak accept Medicare?
- John Szymczak is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is John Szymczak's NPI active?
- Yes — John Szymczak's NPI (1972701928) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2014-03-14.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.