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DR. JAMES O DRAGUESKU M.D.
NPI 1225003411
Internal Medicine - Gastroenterology in Palos Heights, IL

Active since February 21, 2006PECOS Enrolled
12150 S HARLEM AVE, PALOS HEIGHTS, IL 60463(708) 361-4778 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: March 1, 2010. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

About Dr. James O Draguesku M.d. NPPES

Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.

DR. JAMES O DRAGUESKU M.D. (NPI 1225003411) is an individual gastroenterology provider in Palos Heights, Illinois, licensed in Illinois (036085890) and active in the NPI registry since February 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1225003411
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207RG0100X
Provider Legal NameDR. JAMES O DRAGUESKUCredential: M.D.
Location Address12150 S HARLEM AVEPalos Heights, IL 60463-1435
Mailing Address12150 S Harlem AvePalos Heights, IL 60463-1435 · (708) 361-4778
Phone(708) 361-4778
Sole ProprietorNo
Enumeration DateFebruary 21, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateMarch 1, 2010
✔ NPI 1225003411 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal Medicine · GastroenterologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207RG0100X
License✔ Licensed in IL · 036085890
Definition
An internist who specializes in diagnosis and treatment of diseases of the digestive organs including the stomach, bowels, liver and gallbladder. This specialist treats conditions such as abdominal pain, ulcers, diarrhea, cancer and jaundice and performs complex diagnostic and therapeutic procedures using endoscopes to visualize internal organs.
12150 S HARLEM AVE, Palos Heights, IL 60463
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Other Identifiers 1

Medicare UPINF52451IL

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Dr. James O Draguesku M.d. is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

Eligible to Order & Refer✔ Part B Labs & Imaging✔ Durable Medical Equipment✔ Home Health Agency✔ Power Mobility DevicesPer the CMS Ordering and Referring file. Eligibility means Medicare pays claims that this provider orders or refers for these categories.

Medicare Billing Reassignment

Medicare enrollment records show James Draguesku reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

Illinois Gastroenterology Group, LLC
38 mi
Gastroenterology
745 FLETCHER DRIVE
Elgin, IL 60123
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Illinois enrollment
  • 235 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1316277817 (847) 888-1300

Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 60463 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.

New Patient
$138.86 typical visit price
range $60.08 – $183.39
Typical copayment $34.71 (range $15.02 – $45.84)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$105.70 typical visit price
range $18.97 – $148.12
Typical copayment $26.42 (range $4.74 – $37.03)
Most-billed visit code 99214
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 11

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

ALPHA MED PHYSICIANS GROUP LLC
Specialist
12150 S HARLEM AVE
PALOS HEIGHTS, IL 60463
Cook County (708) 361-4778
OREILLY MEDICAL CONSULTANTS
Specialist
12150 S HARLEM AVE
PALOS HEIGHTS, IL 60463
Cook County (708) 361-4778
DR. WILLIAM S O'REILLY M.D.
Internal Medicine (Hematology & Oncology)
12150 S HARLEM AVE
PALOS HEIGHTS, IL 60463
Cook County (708) 361-4778
DR. DANIEL J OREILLY M.D.
Internal Medicine (Gastroenterology)
12150 S HARLEM AVE
PALOS HEIGHTS, IL 60463
Cook County (708) 361-4778
OREILLY MEDICAL CONSULTANTS SC
Internal Medicine (Hematology & Oncology)
12150 S HARLEM AVE
PALOS HEIGHTS, IL 60463
Cook County (708) 361-4778
OREILLY GASTROENTEROLOGY CONSULTANTS LLC
Internal Medicine (Gastroenterology)
12150 S HARLEM AVE
PALOS HEIGHTS, IL 60463
Cook County (708) 361-4778
WILLIAM KOSMALA M.D.
Internal Medicine (Gastroenterology)
12150 S HARLEM AVE
PALOS HEIGHTS, IL 60463
Cook County (708) 361-4778
SERENE ANN FAKHOURY OD
Optometrist
12150 S HARLEM AVE
PALOS HEIGHTS, IL 60463
Cook County (708) 274-8700

Frequently Asked Questions NPPES & CMS

Common questions about this NPI record, answered from the official NPPES registry and CMS datasets shown on this page.

What is James Draguesku's NPI number?

The NPI number for James Draguesku is 1225003411. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on February 21, 2006.

Where is James Draguesku located?

James Draguesku practices at 12150 S Harlem Ave, Palos Heights, IL 60463. The listed phone number is (708) 361-4778.

What is James Draguesku's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine, specializing in Gastroenterology, with taxonomy code 207RG0100X.

Is James Draguesku enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. James Draguesku is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

Which organization bills Medicare for James Draguesku's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), James Draguesku reassigns Medicare benefits to Illinois Gastroenterology Group, LLC (Elgin, IL). The reassignment is filed with Medicare on form CMS-855R, signed by both the clinician and the organization, and lets the organization bill Medicare and receive payment for James Draguesku's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for James Draguesku was last updated on March 1, 2010. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 16 years ago. If this record has changed at CMS more recently, you can request an on-demand re-check against the live CMS registry, directly from this page.