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DR. JAMES NICHOLAS TOPOLGUS JR. M.D.
NPI 1508863945
Surgery in Bloomington, IN

Active since June 30, 2005PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
77.74/100
CMS Quality Rating
3201 W REDDY WAY, BLOOMINGTON, IN 47403(812) 825-0756 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: March 25, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

Record update history: Mar 25, 2025, Mar 10, 2025, Feb 19, 2016 and 1 more (4 updates tracked since 2016).

About Dr. James Nicholas Topolgus Jr. M.d. NPPES

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

DR. JAMES NICHOLAS TOPOLGUS JR. M.D. (NPI 1508863945) is an individual surgery provider in Bloomington, Indiana, licensed in Indiana (01022367A) and active in the NPI registry since June 2005. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Indiana University Health Bloomington Hospital, and is a graduate of Indiana University School Of Medicine (1970).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1508863945
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy208600000X
Provider Legal NameDR. JAMES NICHOLAS TOPOLGUS JR.Credential: M.D.
Location Address3201 W REDDY WAYBloomington, IN 47403-4066
Mailing Address1419 S Sare RdBloomington, IN 47401-4431 · (312) 388-8676
Phone(812) 825-0756
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSIndiana University School Of MedicineGraduated 1970
Enumeration DateJune 30, 2005
Last NPPES UpdateMarch 25, 20254 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedMarch 25, 2025
✔ NPI 1508863945 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtySurgeryAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code208600000X
License✔ Licensed in IN · 01022367A
Definition
A general surgeon has expertise related to the diagnosis - preoperative, operative and postoperative management - and management of complications of surgical conditions in the following areas: alimentary tract; abdomen; breast, skin and soft tissue; endocrine system; head and neck surgery; pediatric surgery; surgical critical care; surgical oncology; trauma and burns; and vascular surgery. General surgeons increasingly provide care through the use of minimally invasive and endoscopic techniques. Many general surgeons also possess expertise in transplantation surgery, plastic surgery and cardiothoracic surgery.
3201 W REDDY WAY, Bloomington, IN 47403
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Other Identifiers 1

Other544310AIN · Medicare Ptan

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include CareSource, UnitedHealthcare.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. James Nicholas Topolgus Jr. 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 ID8022004738
PECOS Enrollment IDI20040420001449
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 7

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.

Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more 99214
This is a routine check-up for patients who have previously visited our clinic. It involves a comprehensive review of your health and any ongoing treatments. The consultation lasts between 30-39 minutes, allowing enough time to discuss any concerns.
341 services74 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.
69 services35 patients
Application of chemical to stop tissue regrowth in wound 17250
This procedure involves applying a special chemical to a wound to prevent unwanted tissue from growing back. It aids in proper healing by ensuring only healthy tissue regrows. It's a common, safe practice in wound care.
46 services20 patients
New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more 99204
This is a first-time office or outpatient visit lasting between 45-59 minutes. The healthcare provider evaluates your health, discusses your medical history, and may suggest further tests or treatments. It's an opportunity to ask questions and understand your health better.
32 services32 patients
Removal of muscle and/or tissue, 20.0 sq cm or less 11043
This procedure involves the surgical removal of a specified area (20.0 sq cm or less) of muscle and/or tissue. It's typically done to treat conditions like tumors, infections, or injuries. Local or general anesthesia ensures comfort. Recovery time varies.
20 services11 patients
Removal of tissue from wound, 20.0 sq cm or less 97597
This procedure involves the careful removal of damaged or infected tissue from a wound that's 20.0 square cm or less. It's done to promote healing and prevent further infection. The process is carried out under local anesthesia, ensuring minimal discomfort.
20 services12 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 3

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

Indiana University Health Bloomington Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Bloomington, IN
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number150051
Location2651 East Discovery ParkwayBloomington, IN 47408 · Monroe County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Indiana University Health

Acute Care Hospitals · Indianapolis, IN
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number150056
Location1701 N Senate BlvdIndianapolis, IN 46202 · Marion County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Monroe Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Bloomington, IN
OwnershipProprietary
CMS Certification Number150183
Location4011 S Monroe Medical Park BlvdBloomington, IN 47403 · Monroe County
Emergency services

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 47403 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
$82.04 typical visit price
range $53.07 – $161.76
Typical copayment $20.51 (range $13.26 – $40.44)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$66.48 typical visit price
range $16.93 – $132.22
Typical copayment $16.62 (range $4.23 – $33.05)
Most-billed visit code 99213
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.

77.74/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Quality56.21
Promoting Interoperability93
Improvement Activities40
Cost75.43

Reported Quality Measures

Care Plan
Percentage of patients aged 65 years and older who have an advance care plan or surrogate decision maker documented in the medical record that an advance care plan was discussed but the patient did not wish or was not able to name a surrogate decision maker…
12%78 patients1/55-star benchmark: 100%
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.
96%631 patients4/55-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.
98%128 patients4/55-star benchmark: 99%
Medication Reconciliation
The MIPS eligible clinician performs medication reconciliation for at least one transition of care in which the patient is transitioned into the care of the MIPS eligible clinician.
98%88 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%
Patient-Specific Education
The MIPS eligible clinician must use clinically relevant information from CEHRT to identify patient-specific educational resources and provide access to those materials to at least one unique patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician.
91%194 patients4/55-star benchmark: 97%
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…
41%188 patients2/55-star benchmark: 97%
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
Patients screenedForUse: 77% · 253 patients
Patients tobacco: 11% · 27 patients
57%174 patients3/55-star benchmark: 98%
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%194 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…
3%194 patients1/55-star benchmark: 89%
View, Download, or Transmit (VDT)
At least one patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician during the performance period (or patient-authorized representative) views, downloads or transmits their health information to a third party during the performance period.
17%194 patients
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 8

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

Tape, waterproof, per 18 square inches A4452
DME-Medical/Surgical Supplies · category DA000N
3 suppliers29 claims2,328 services$0.35 avg. paid by Medicare
Collagen dressing, sterile, size 16 sq. in. or less, each A6021
DME-Medical/Surgical Supplies · category DA023N
4 suppliers12 claims138 services$20.34 avg. paid by Medicare
Alginate or other fiber gelling dressing, wound cover, sterile, pad size 16 sq. in. or less, each dressing A6196
DME-Medical/Surgical Supplies · category DA023N
4 suppliers16 claims419 services$7.11 avg. paid by Medicare
Foam dressing, wound cover, sterile, pad size 16 sq. in. or less, without adhesive border, each dressing A6209
DME-Medical/Surgical Supplies · category DA023N
3 suppliers17 claims214 services$7.22 avg. paid by Medicare
Conforming bandage, non-elastic, knitted/woven, sterile, width greater than or equal to three inches and less than five inches, per yard A6446
DME-Medical/Surgical Supplies · category DA023N
3 suppliers20 claims1,670 services$0.36 avg. paid by Medicare
Wound care set, for negative pressure wound therapy electrical pump, includes all supplies and accessories A6550
DME-Other DME · category DE000N
4 suppliers14 claims118 services$21.80 avg. paid by Medicare
Dollar amounts are the average Medicare paid the supplier per service. They are not the cost to the patient.

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 Topolgus's NPI number?

The NPI number for James Topolgus is 1508863945. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 30, 2005.

Where is James Topolgus located?

James Topolgus practices at 3201 W Reddy Way, Bloomington, IN 47403. The listed phone number is (812) 825-0756.

What is James Topolgus's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Surgery with taxonomy code 208600000X.

Is James Topolgus enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. James Topolgus 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.

What insurance does James Topolgus accept?

Health plans from CareSource and UnitedHealthcare list James Topolgus as in-network in at least one marketplace plan. Coverage varies by plan and year; verify with the insurer or the provider before a visit.

Is James Topolgus affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, James Topolgus is affiliated with Indiana University Health Bloomington Hospital, Indiana University Health and Monroe Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for James Topolgus was last updated on March 25, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 16 months 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.