Dr James Michael Tuchek, DO - Medicare Thoracic Surgery in Olympia Fields, IL

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Dr James Michael Tuchek, DO is a medicare enrolled "Thoracic Surgery (cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)" physician in Olympia Fields, Illinois. He went to Midwestern University, Chicago College Of Osteopathic Med and graduated in 1988 and has 37 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Thoracic Surgery. He is a member of the group practice Franciscan Physician Network and his current practice location is 3800 W 203rd St Ste 203, Olympia Fields, Illinois. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (708) 679-2010.

Dr James Michael Tuchek is licensed to practice in Illinois (license number 036081136) and he also participates in the medicare program. He accepts medicare assignments (which means he accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and his NPI Number is 1598721250.

Contact Information

Dr James Michael Tuchek, DO
3800 W 203rd St Ste 203,
Olympia Fields, IL 60461-1190
(708) 679-2010
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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr James Michael Tuchek
GenderMale
SpecialityThoracic Surgery
Experience37 Years
Location3800 W 203rd St Ste 203, Olympia Fields, Illinois
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. He accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Dr James Michael Tuchek attended and graduated from Midwestern University, Chicago College Of Osteopathic Med in 1988
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1598721250
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 04/21/2006
  • Last Update Date: 05/14/2021
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 0143250274
  • Enrollment ID: I20120112000550

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr James Michael Tuchek such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1598721250NPI-NPPES
526620OtherCOOK GROUP
344390OtherDUPAGE GROUP
202172OtherURBANA/ROCKFORD/MOLINE
36081136MedicaidIL

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
208G00000XThoracic Surgery (cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) 2001927 (Indiana)Secondary
208G00000XThoracic Surgery (cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) 036081136 (Illinois)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Franciscan Home CareHammond, INHome health agency
Franciscan Health Crown PointCrown point, INHospital
Franciscan Health DyerDyer, INHospital
Franciscan St Anthony Health - Michigan CityMichigan city, INHospital
Franciscan Health MunsterMunster, INHospital
Franciscan Health Olympia Fields & Chicago HeightsOlympia fields, ILHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Franciscan Physician Network30727906821041

Medicare Reassignments

Some practitioners may not bill the customers directly but medicare billing happens through clinics / group practice / hospitals where the provider works. Medicare reassignment of benefits is a mechanism by which practitioners allow third parties to bill and receive payment for medicare services performed by them. Dr James Michael Tuchek allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameSaint Joseph Regional Medical Center Inc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1225082878
PECOS PAC ID: 8325950843
Enrollment ID: O20040708000757
Entity NameCardiac Surgery Associates Sc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1043269160
PECOS PAC ID: 2860304102
Enrollment ID: O20050211000580
Entity NameFranciscan Physician Network
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1225327984
PECOS PAC ID: 3072790682
Enrollment ID: O20110608000486

Medicare Part D Prescriber Enrollment

Any physician or other eligible professional who prescribes Part D drugs must either enroll in the Medicare program or opt out in order to prescribe drugs to their patients with Part D prescription drug benefit plans. Dr James Michael Tuchek is enrolled with medicare and thus, if eligible, can prescribe medicare part D drugs to patients with medicare part D benefits.

Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Dr James Michael Tuchek, DO
2650 Warrenville Rd, Ste 280,
Downers Grove, IL 60515

Ph: (630) 324-7911		Dr James Michael Tuchek, DO
3800 W 203rd St Ste 203,
Olympia Fields, IL 60461-1190

Ph: (708) 679-2010

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Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Doctors in Olympia Fields, IL

Dr. James A Gramm,
Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)
Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 20201 S Crawford Ave, Olympia Fields, IL 60461
Phone: 708-747-4000    Fax: 708-502-3814

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