Active NPI 1801968805 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. James Nikolakakis , DO

Internal Medicine • Des Plaines, IL

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment Telehealth Available

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. James Nikolakakis, DO is a certified Internal Medicine practicing in Des Plaines, IL. With approximately 31 years of clinical experience since graduating from Midwestern University, Chicago College Of Osteopathic Med in 1995, Dr. Nikolakakis delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 150 N RIVER RD.

Dr. Nikolakakis maintains professional affiliations with Advocate Health And Hospitals Corporation, North Shore Primary Care S.C. and accepts Medicare assignment . Telehealth and virtual consultation options are available for eligible patients.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include established patient outpatient office visit, automated urinalysis test, administration of a standardized, evidence-based social determinants of health risk assessment tool. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

150 N River Rd
Suite 100

Des Plaines, IL 600161272

Telephone 8472980310

Fax 8472985939

Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

🏢 Primary Care North, Sc Facility NPI 1659327179

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Midwestern University, Chicago College Of Osteopathic Med

Graduation Year

1995

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

Telehealth Services Available

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Internal Medicine in Des Plaines, IL

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)

Practitioner Clinical Experience

31 Yrs +7.0 yrs vs City Avg

City Avg: 24.0 Yrs

State Avg: 28.9 Yrs

Regional Practice Density

32 Specialists

Practicing in Des Plaines, IL (7544 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate

34.4% Regional Adoption

✓ Offers Virtual Consultations

Medicare Pricing Discount

40.6% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Nikolakakis (31 Years) 31 Yrs

Des Plaines Specialty Average (24.0 Years) 24.0 Yrs

Performed Procedures & Service Volume

Top Medicare Part B procedures performed by this practitioner

CMS Official Data (2024)

Reporting Year:

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	464	258	$225.00	$131.78
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	92	70	$165.00	$92.92
81003 Automated urinalysis test	73	64	$12.00	$2.20
G0136 Administration of a standardized, evidence-based social determinants of health risk assessment tool, 5-15 minutes	53	53	$43.00	$19.51
93000 Routine ekg using at least 12 leads including interpretation and report	41	40	$53.00	$14.86
G0444 Annual depression screening, 5 to 15 minutes	39	39	$15.92	$15.06
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	28	28	$295.00	$173.27
G0008 Administration of influenza virus vaccine	21	20	$35.00	$33.45
90662 Influenza vaccine split virus, preservative free	20	19	$103.50	$80.83
G0439 Annual wellness visit, includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), subsequent visit	19	19	$225.00	$132.92

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	457	257	$225.00	$132.20
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	102	78	$165.00	$93.98
81003 Automated urinalysis test	52	47	$12.00	$2.20
93000 Routine ekg using at least 12 leads including interpretation and report	46	45	$53.00	$15.18
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	14	14	$295.00	$173.55

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	457	389	$224.00	$138.05
36415 Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample	91	80	$22.00	$2.97
93793 Anticoagulant management of patient taking warfarin	85	15	$26.00	$12.10
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	76	72	$153.00	$95.34
85610 Blood test, clotting time	62	13	$34.00	$4.29
G0009 Administration of pneumococcal vaccine	21	21	$41.00	$17.90
93000 Routine ekg using at least 12 leads including interpretation and report	14	14	$82.00	$15.36
90732 Vaccine for pneumococcal polysaccharide for injection beneath the skin or into muscle, patient 2 years or older	13	13	$159.00	$121.30

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	1,077	616	$211.88	$115.22
G0008 Administration of influenza virus vaccine	209	203	$41.00	$17.72
90662 Influenza vaccine split virus, preservative free	193	187	$69.17	$60.16
36415 Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample	162	137	$22.00	$2.97
93793 Anticoagulant management of patient taking warfarin	134	19	$26.00	$12.45
85610 Blood test, clotting time	121	23	$34.00	$4.26
G0009 Administration of pneumococcal vaccine	116	116	$41.00	$17.64
99442 Telephone medical discussion with physician, 11-20 minutes	82	71	$102.00	$80.16
90732 Vaccine for pneumococcal polysaccharide for injection beneath the skin or into muscle, patient 2 years or older	73	73	$155.15	$118.50
96127 Assessment of emotional or behavioral problems	51	49	$18.00	$5.56
90670 Pneumococcal vaccine for injection into muscle	43	43	$318.00	$220.47
93000 Routine ekg using at least 12 leads including interpretation and report	39	38	$82.00	$18.39
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	38	37	$145.47	$80.48
99441 Telephone medical discussion with physician, 5-10 minutes	37	36	$63.00	$48.21
81003 Automated urinalysis test	20	20	$21.00	$2.23
90686 Vaccine for influenza for administration into muscle, 0.5 ml dosage	15	15	$37.00	$18.27

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	1,298	665	$203.00	$114.33
36415 Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample	614	444	$22.00	$2.91
G0008 Administration of influenza virus vaccine	193	189	$41.00	$17.33
90662 Influenza vaccine split virus, preservative free	190	186	$68.09	$54.48
85610 Blood test, clotting time	150	23	$34.00	$4.28
93793 Anticoagulant management of patient taking warfarin	98	20	$26.00	$12.35
G0009 Administration of pneumococcal vaccine	87	87	$41.00	$17.33
90670 Pneumococcal vaccine for injection into muscle	45	45	$318.00	$209.91
93000 Routine ekg using at least 12 leads including interpretation and report	44	41	$82.00	$17.79
90732 Vaccine for pneumococcal polysaccharide for injection beneath the skin or into muscle, patient 2 years or older	42	42	$150.57	$111.48
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	34	31	$138.74	$76.51
81003 Automated urinalysis test	22	21	$21.00	$2.44
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	15	15	$331.00	$176.17

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	971	499	$195.41	$113.04
36415 Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample	603	402	$15.67	$2.92
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	156	129	$132.54	$76.99
G0008 Administration of influenza virus vaccine	150	149	$41.00	$21.31
90662 Influenza vaccine split virus, preservative free	143	142	$64.41	$52.21
85610 Blood test, clotting time	80	18	$30.65	$4.75
93000 Routine ekg using at least 12 leads including interpretation and report	64	62	$79.38	$18.06
G0009 Administration of pneumococcal vaccine	60	60	$41.00	$21.31
93793 Anticoagulant management of patient taking warfarin	40	13	$26.00	$12.60
81003 Automated urinalysis test	34	33	$21.00	$2.71
90732 Vaccine for pneumococcal polysaccharide for injection beneath the skin or into muscle, patient 2 years or older	33	33	$149.00	$105.59
90670 Pneumococcal vaccine for injection into muscle	27	27	$318.00	$199.20
69210 Removal of impacted ear wax	14	12	$126.00	$52.37
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	11	11	$198.64	$115.33

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	678	371	$184.00	$113.00
36415 Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample	614	396	$13.00	$2.93
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	272	204	$129.00	$77.14
G0008 Administration of influenza virus vaccine	159	159	$41.00	$26.42
90662 Influenza vaccine split virus, preservative free	147	147	$60.00	$47.97
G0439 Annual wellness visit, includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), subsequent visit	138	138	$228.00	$121.54
85610 Blood test, clotting time	118	20	$30.00	$5.19
G0009 Administration of pneumococcal vaccine	49	49	$41.00	$26.42
81003 Automated urinalysis test	44	44	$21.00	$3.02
93000 Routine ekg using at least 12 leads including interpretation and report	44	43	$78.00	$18.11
90670 Pneumococcal vaccine for injection into muscle	39	39	$311.18	$186.75
99211 Office or other outpatient visit for the evaluation and management of established patient that may not require presence of healthcare professional	33	14	$50.00	$21.21
69210 Removal of impacted ear wax	29	28	$126.00	$52.86
99308 Subsequent nursing facility care with straightforward level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 15 minutes	26	14	$191.00	$73.33
G0438 Annual wellness visit; includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), initial visit	21	21	$345.00	$179.24
G0402 Initial preventive physical examination; face-to-face visit, services limited to new beneficiary during the first 12 months of medicare enrollment	14	14	$349.00	$174.15
90686 Vaccine for influenza for administration into muscle, 0.5 ml dosage	12	12	$35.00	$18.65

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

Internal Medicine Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207R00000X

State License IL 036-097071

A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Advocate Health And Hospitals Corporation

77 Rand Rd, Des Plaines, IL 600161005

Phone: 8472945490

North Shore Primary Care S.c.

1900 Hollister Dr, Libertyville, IL 600485249

Phone: 8475739663

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

Healthcare professionals and specialists practicing at this location or sharing practice phone/fax

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Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

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Career & Practice History Timeline

Chronological log of verified NPI updates, location relocations, credentials, and registry changes

6 Historical Events

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NPI Profile Active February 07, 2011

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location February 07, 2011

Registered at 150 N RIVER RD, SUITE 100, DES PLAINES, IL 600161272 (Tel: 8472980310)

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Updated Business Mailing Address February 07, 2011

Registered at 150 N RIVER RD, SUITE 100, DES PLAINES, IL 600161272 (Tel: 8472980310)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated February 07, 2011

Recorded as JAMES NIKOLAKAKIS, D.O

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) February 07, 2011

Internal Medicine (License #036-097071 in IL)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration November 14, 2006

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1801968805

Entity Type:

Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)

Enumeration Date: November 14, 2006

Last Update: February 07, 2011

Sole Proprietor: No

Update or Correct Profile

Mailing Address

150 N River Rd, Suite 100

Des Plaines, IL 600161272

Phone: 8472980310

Public Domain Record This profile contains public domain information published by CMS and NPPES under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA).

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