Dr. Nicholas John Skertich, MD

Dr. Skertich practices at Rush University Medical Center in Chicago, Illinois, part of Rush System for Health.

Dr. Skertich's NPI, 1417319377, was assigned on March 22, 2016. Dr. Skertich graduated from Cleveland Medical College, Homeopathic in 2016. Dr. Skertich holds Illinois license 036163819.

Dr. Skertich's primary practice is Rush University Medical Center, at 1653 West Congress Parkway, Chicago, IL 60612 in Cook County. The practice phone is (312) 942-5000.

Dr. Skertich's primary practice is Rush University Medical Center in Chicago, Illinois, part of Rush System for Health. Dr. Skertich is also affiliated with Rush Oak Park Hospital. The medical group on file is Rush University Internists. Dmand AI also links Dr. Skertich to 1 more hospital and 1 group practice or clinic, each named with a free account.

Dmand AI tracks the electronic health record (EHR) system at each site where Dr. Skertich practices, 4 sites in all. Vendor and product names are available with a free account.

Surgery is Dr. Skertich's primary specialty in the NPI Registry, under taxonomy code 208600000X. Dr. Skertich is board certified in surgery by the American Board of Surgery. Dr. Skertich is licensed in Illinois.

CMS data shows 90 Medicare services from Dr. Skertich across 4 procedure codes in 2024, for 79 Medicare patients. Medicare paid $7,674 for them. Every service was in a facility, such as a hospital, rather than an office.

CMS counts 79 Medicare patients who saw Dr. Skertich in 2024. The largest group is under 65, with 28 patients. 75% of them have high blood pressure, and 75% have high cholesterol. 56% are also on Medicaid. Their average risk score is 2.89, where 1.00 is the Medicare average, so they are sicker than most Medicare patients.

Across all payers, Dmand AI patient panel data puts Dr. Skertich's median patient age at 54, with 65% women.

In 2024, Dr. Skertich wrote 17 Medicare Part D claims. 94% of them were for generic drugs. CMS names the drug for 12 of them, across 1 drug with 11 or more claims each, at $47 in total drug cost.

Dr. Skertich accepts Medicare assignment, so Medicare's approved amount is taken as full payment.

Colonoscopy: 1 to 10 procedures (CMS shows small counts as a range)

Hernia repair - groin (open): 1 to 10 procedures (CMS shows small counts as a range)

Removal of tissue: 1 to 10 procedures (CMS shows small counts as a range)

Upper gastrointestinal (GI) endoscopy for acid reflux: 1 to 10 procedures (CMS shows small counts as a range)

Dmand AI links 43 papers to Dr. Skertich, published from 2019 to 2025. 2021 was the busiest year, with 13. The most frequent topics are General Surgery, Length of Stay and Postoperative Complications. Dr. Skertich has published most often in J Pediatr Surg. Dr. Skertich's most frequent co-authors are Mary Beth Madonna, MD, Srikumar B. Pillai, MD and Brian C. Gulack.

CMS Open Payments shows 14 general payments to Dr. Skertich from 3 drug and device companies from 2019 to 2025. Travel and lodging make up the largest share, 61% of the total. Intuitive Surgical, Inc. paid the most, $995.

Dr. Skertich graduated from Cleveland Medical College, Homeopathic in 2016.

Dr. Skertich is in network with 16 carriers, including Aetna, Elevance and Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan. PPO plans come from the most carriers, 11. Check the plan with the practice before a visit.