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Active NPI 1114966447 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. James A Kolka , DO

Emergency Medicine • Elgin, IL

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. James Kolka, DO is a certified Emergency Medicine practicing in Elgin, IL. With approximately 39 years of clinical experience since graduating from Chicago College Of Osteopathy in 1987, Dr. Kolka delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at PROVENA ST JOSEPH HOSPITAL.

Dr. Kolka is affiliated with Rochelle Community Hospital Association and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include emergency department visit with moderate level of medical decision making, emergency department visit for life threatening or functioning severity, emergency department visit with low level of medical decision making. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

Provena St Joseph Hospital
77 N Airlite St

Elgin, IL 60123

Telephone 8476953200
Associated Practice Facility / Clinic
🏢 Harry Kent Phd Pc Facility NPI 1861475212

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Chicago College Of Osteopathy

Graduation Year

1987

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Emergency Medicine in Elgin, IL

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)
Practitioner Clinical Experience
39 Yrs +18.4 yrs vs City Avg
City Avg: 20.6 Yrs
State Avg: 24.6 Yrs
Regional Practice Density
36 Specialists

Practicing in Elgin, IL (3389 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate
2.8% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount
81.2% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Kolka (39 Years) 39 Yrs
Elgin Specialty Average (20.6 Years) 20.6 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
99284 Emergency department visit with moderate level of medical decision making
25 22 $649.00 $122.72
99285 Emergency department visit for life threatening or functioning severity
16 16 $943.00 $177.48
99283 Emergency department visit with low level of medical decision making
15 15 $386.00 $71.95

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2021-03-26
Emergency Medicine Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207P00000X

State License IL 036077362

An emergency physician focuses on the immediate decision making and action necessary to prevent death or any further disability both in the pre-hospital setting by directing emergency medical technicians and in the emergency department. The emergency physician provides immediate recognition, evaluation, care, stabilization and disposition of a generally diversified population of adult and pediatric patients in response to acute illness and injury.

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Rochelle Community Hospital Association

900 N 2nd St, Rochelle, IL 610681764

Phone: 8155622181

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

36 Associated Practitioners
Dr. Brian Schwartz , MD

Radiology - Vascular & Interventional Radiology

NPI 1023058641

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Dr. Chris Gruber , MD

Emergency Medicine

NPI 1093753287

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Dr. Kyoo Lee , MD

Anesthesiology

NPI 1144273954

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Parinda Patel , APRN

Nurse Practitioner

NPI 1154051365

Advanced Practice Registered Nurse

Dr. Harry Kent , PhD

Psychologist - Clinical

NPI 1154437275

Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)

Dr. Marie Fleury , DO

Emergency Medicine

NPI 1205921830

Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (D.O.)

Career & Practice History Timeline

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

7 Historical Events
🎓
Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) March 26, 2021

Emergency Medicine (License #036077362 in IL)

NPI Profile Active July 08, 2007

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location July 08, 2007

Registered at PROVENA ST JOSEPH HOSPITAL, 77 N AIRLITE ST, ELGIN, IL 60123 (Tel: 8476953200)

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Updated Business Mailing Address July 08, 2007

Registered at 2000 SPRING RD, STE 200, OAK BROOK, IL 605231804 (Tel: 6304728810)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated July 08, 2007

Recorded as JAMES KOLKA, D.O.

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) July 08, 2007

Emergency Medicine

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration June 05, 2006

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1114966447
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: June 05, 2006
Last Update: March 26, 2021
Sole Proprietor: No

Mailing Address

2000 Spring Rd, Ste 200

Oak Brook, IL 605231804

Phone: 6304728810

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

This directory listing is for informational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice, diagnosis, or physician endorsement. If you are experiencing a medical emergency, please call 911 immediately.