Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Nicholas Yerkes, M.D.

Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician (CMS: Thoracic Surgery) · Arlington Heights, IL

  • NPI 1720225436
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 18 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
880 W Central RD Ste 5000
Arlington Heights, IL 600052355
(847) 618-3800
fax (847) 618-3830

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
January 2009 — 17 yrs on file
Profile last updated
February 5, 2024
Year of graduation
2008 — 18 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
208G00000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Illinois #036142995
Medicaid
NY #04273456

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1720225436. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
40
Distinct HCPCS
2
Medicare allowed
$4,355
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 28 20 $87
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes 12 12 $161

In context: peer comparison

Among 1 peers in this city , average services per provider: 20. This provider delivers 2.0× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$291
Transactions
7
Manufacturers
5
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
INTUITIVE SURGICAL, INC. 3 $202.49
ATRICURE, INC. 1 $36.71
Genentech USA, Inc. 1 $20.51
CONMED Corporation 1 $15.86
VERTEX PHARMACEUTICALS INCORPORATED 1 $15.58

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$291

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
13
Patients
0
Total drug cost
$116
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Oxycodone-Acetaminophen (Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophen) Brand 13 0 $116

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Nicholas Yerkes's medical specialty?
Dr. Nicholas Yerkes practices Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician in Arlington Heights, IL.
Where does Dr. Nicholas Yerkes practice?
Dr. Nicholas Yerkes practices at 880 W Central RD Ste 5000, Arlington Heights, IL 600052355. Office phone: 8476183800.
What is Dr. Nicholas Yerkes's NPI?
Dr. Nicholas Yerkes's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1720225436, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Nicholas Yerkes accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Nicholas Yerkes accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Nicholas Yerkes commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99213); New patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99204). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.