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JAMES R DIESFELD M.D.
NPI 1497753214
Pain Medicine - Interventional Pain Medicine in Chicago, IL

Active since July 14, 2005PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
1044 N FRANCISCO AVE STE 404, CHICAGO, IL 60622(773) 868-6824(773) 868-6828 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: May 20, 2022. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

Record update history: May 20, 2022, Oct 2, 2020, Jul 9, 2020 and 4 more (7 updates tracked since 2018).

About James R Diesfeld M.d. NPPES

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

JAMES R DIESFELD M.D. (NPI 1497753214) is an individual interventional pain medicine provider in Chicago, Illinois, licensed in Illinois (036086023) and active in the NPI registry since July 2005. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with St Bernard Hospital, and maintains 4 additional practice locations.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1497753214
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy208VP0014X
Provider Legal NameJAMES R DIESFELDCredential: M.D.
Location Address1044 N FRANCISCO AVE STE 404Chicago, IL 60622-2743
Mailing Address1044 N Francisco Ave Ste 404Chicago, IL 60622-2743 · (773) 868-6824 · Fax (773) 868-6828
Phone(773) 868-6824
Fax(773) 868-6828
Sole ProprietorYes
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 1989
Enumeration DateJuly 14, 2005
Last NPPES UpdateMay 20, 20227 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedMay 20, 2022
✔ NPI 1497753214 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyPain Medicine · Interventional Pain MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code208VP0014X
License✔ Licensed in IL · 036086023
Definition
Interventional Pain Medicine is the discipline of medicine devoted to the diagnosis and treatment of pain and related disorders principally with the application of interventional techniques in managing subacute, chronic, persistent, and intractable pain, independently or in conjunction with other modalities of treatment.
Also ListedDurable Medical Equipment & Medical SuppliesTaxonomy 332B00000X
1044 N FRANCISCO AVE STE 404, Chicago, IL 60622
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Secondary Practice Locations 4

Location 16307 S Stewart Ave Ste 205Chicago, IL 60621-3116 · Phone (773) 868-6824 · Fax (773) 868-6828
Location 25215 N California Ave Ste F717Chicago, IL 60625-8562 · Phone (773) 868-6824 · Fax (773) 868-6828
Location 37531 S Stony Island AveChicago, IL 60649-3954 · Phone (773) 868-6824 · Fax (773) 868-6828
Location 48012 S Crandon AveChicago, IL 60617-1124 · Phone (773) 868-6824 · Fax (773) 868-6828

Other Identifiers 2

Medicaid036086023IL
Other01605512IL · Blue Shield Of Illinois

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

James R Diesfeld M.d. is registered in PECOS and agrees to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment. Medicare patients are not billed beyond the standard deductible and coinsurance.

PECOS PAC ID5799876454
PECOS Enrollment IDI20070809000421
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.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 8

Services this provider delivered to Medicare fee-for-service patients, from the CMS Medicare utilization data. Higher counts generally reflect more experience with a service; care delivered outside Medicare is not included.

Injection, dexamethasone sodium phosphate, 1 mg J1100
Dexamethasone sodium phosphate is a medication given via injection. It is a type of steroid that helps reduce inflammation and immune responses. It can be used to treat a variety of conditions, such as allergies, skin conditions, arthritis, and more.
783 services87 patients
Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more 99213
This is a routine visit for patients who have already been seen by the healthcare provider. During this approximately 20-29 minute appointment, your health status will be evaluated and any necessary treatments or tests will be discussed. It's a chance to address any health concerns you may have.
60 services47 patients
Injection of substance into lower spine canal using imaging guidance 62323
This procedure involves injecting a substance into your lower spine canal, guided by real-time images. It's done to diagnose or treat various conditions. You may feel slight discomfort, but it's generally safe and can provide valuable information for your treatment plan.
55 services42 patients
Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more 99212
This is a routine check-up for patients who have previously seen the doctor. During this 10-19 minute visit, the doctor will review your health status, discuss any concerns, and manage ongoing treatments or medications. It's a chance to ensure your health is on track.
38 services32 patients
Injection of trigger points, 3 or more muscles 20553
Trigger point injection therapy involves injecting medication into specific areas of your muscles, known as trigger points. These are areas that produce pain and discomfort. If you have three or more muscles affected, each will be treated individually.
34 services32 patients
Removal of spinal canal scar tissue, multiple sessions in 1 day 62264
This procedure involves the removal of scar tissue in the spinal canal that might be causing discomfort or pain. Multiple sessions may be completed in a day, depending upon the amount of scar tissue. It's a delicate process aimed at improving your overall spinal health.
18 services14 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 2

Hospitals where this provider delivers care, identified from recent Medicare claims and place-of-service records.

St Bernard Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Chicago, IL
1/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Church
CMS Certification Number140103
Location326 W 64th StChicago, IL 60621 · Cook County
Emergency services

Humboldt Park Health

Acute Care Hospitals · Chicago, IL
1/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number140206
Location1044 N Francisco AveChicago, IL 60622 · Cook County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 60622 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.

Medicare Quality Performance CMS QPP · MIPS

Performance in the CMS Quality Payment Program: the MIPS final score across four weighted categories, and the individual quality measures reported to Medicare.

Reported Quality Measures

Documentation of Current Medications in the Medical Record
Percentage of visits for patients aged 18 years and older for which the eligible professional or eligible clinician attests to documenting a list of current medications using all immediate resources available on the date of the encounter.
88%2,495 patients3/55-star benchmark: 100%
e-Prescribing
At least one permissible prescription written by the MIPS eligible clinician is queried for a drug formulary and transmitted electronically using certified EHR technology.
51%1,142 patients2/55-star benchmark: 100%
Pain Assessment and Follow-Up
Percentage of visits for patients aged 18 years and older with documentation of a pain assessment using a standardized tool(s) on each visit AND documentation of a follow-up plan when pain is present
1%2,495 patients1/55-star benchmark: 100%
Preventive Care and Screening: Body Mass Index (BMI) Screening and Follow-Up Plan
Percentage of patients aged 18 years and older with a BMI documented during the current encounter or during the previous twelve months AND with a BMI outside of normal parameters, a follow-up plan is documented during the encounter or during the previous…
2%1,546 patients1/55-star benchmark: 100%
Preventive Care and Screening: Tobacco Use: Screening and Cessation Intervention
Percentage of patients aged 18 years and older who were screened for tobacco use one or more times within 24 months AND who received tobacco cessation intervention if identified as a tobacco user
55%199 patients3/55-star benchmark: 100%
Provide Patient Access
At least one patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician during the performance period is provided timely access to view online, download, and transmit to a third party their health information subject to the MIPS eligible clinician's discretion to withhold…
49%406 patients2/55-star benchmark: 100%
Secure Messaging
For at least one unique patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician during the performance period, a secure message was sent using the electronic messaging function of CEHRT to the patient (or the patient-authorized representative), or in response to a secure…
10%406 patients1/55-star benchmark: 79%
Providers report different measures because they deliver different services; reporting more or less information is not a reflection of quality. Star ratings appear only where CMS assigned them.

Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims

Durable medical equipment, devices and supplies this provider ordered from DME suppliers for patients, from Medicare fee-for-service claims.

Lumbar-sacral orthosis, sagittal-coronal control, rigid shell(s)/panel(s), posterior extends from sacrococcygeal junction to t-9 vertebra, anterior extends from symphysis pubis to xyphoid, produces intracavitary pressure to reduce load on the intervertebral discs, overall strength is provided by overlapping rigid material and stabilizing closures, includes straps, closures, may include soft interface, pendulous abdomen design, prefabricated, off-the-shelf L0651
DME-Orthotic Devices · category DF007N
1 supplier37 claims37 services$470.35 avg. paid by Medicare
Dollar amounts are the average Medicare paid the supplier per service. They are not the cost to the patient.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES

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

CHICAGO PAIN MEDICINE CENTER
Pain Medicine (Interventional Pain Medicine)
1044 N FRANCISCO AVE STE 404
CHICAGO, IL 60622
Cook County (773) 868-6824

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 Diesfeld's NPI number?

The NPI number for James Diesfeld is 1497753214. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on July 14, 2005.

Where is James Diesfeld located?

James Diesfeld practices at 1044 N Francisco Ave Ste 404, Chicago, IL 60622. The listed phone number is (773) 868-6824.

What is James Diesfeld's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Pain Medicine, specializing in Interventional Pain Medicine, with taxonomy code 208VP0014X.

Is James Diesfeld enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. James Diesfeld is registered in the Medicare PECOS system and accepts Medicare assignment, which means accepting the Medicare-approved amount as payment in full for covered services.

Is James Diesfeld affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, James Diesfeld is affiliated with St Bernard Hospital and Humboldt Park Health.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for James Diesfeld was last updated on May 20, 2022. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 4 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.