DR. JAMES HENRY SIPKINS M.D.
NPI 1609826007
Internal Medicine in Chicago, IL
- Individual
- Male
- Internal Medicine
- PECOS Enrolled
- Opted-Out Medicare
About JAMES SIPKINS
This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for James Sipkins, an internist established in Chicago, Illinois with a medical specialization in Internal Medicine. The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1609826007 assigned on May 2006. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 207R00000X with license number 36-061242 (IL). The provider is registered as an individual and his NPI record was last updated July 2026.
- NPI
- 1609826007 Verify this NPI
- Provider Name
- DR. JAMES HENRY SIPKINS M.D.
- Gender
- Male
- Entity Type
- Individual
- Location Address
- 680 N LAKE SHORE DR SUITE 118 CHICAGO, IL 60611
- Location Phone
- (312) 503-6000
- Location Fax
- (312) 503-6239
- Mailing Address
- 680 N LAKE SHORE DR SUITE 118 CHICAGO, IL 60611
- Mailing Phone
- (312) 503-6000
- Mailing Fax
- (312) 503-6239
- Is Sole Proprietor?
- No
- Enumeration Date
- 05-10-2006
- Last Update Date
- 07-13-2026
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An internist like James Sipkins is a physician who has completed an internal medicine residency and is board-certified or board-eligible in an internist specialty. Internists are trained to care for adults of all ages for many different medical conditions. An internist typically monitors chronic physical conditions, identifies acute diseases, provides family planning, provides counseling about wellness and disease prevention, etc.
The provider doesn't accept Medicare and has signed an affidavit to be excluded from the Medicare program. If you are a Medicare beneficiary this means a provider can charge whatever they want for services rendered but must follow certain rules to do so. James Sipkins opted out of Medicare effective on 10-01-2011 until 10-01-2027. Opt out periods last for two years and cannot be terminated unless the provider is opting out for the very first time and the affidavit is terminated no later than 90 days after the opt out effective date. Opt-out affidavits might renew automatically renew every two years. The provider opted out of Medicare but is permitted to order and refer services to other healthcare providers.
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Specialty - Primary Taxonomy
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- Classification
Internal Medicine
- Taxonomy Code
- 207R00000X
- Type
- Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- License No.
- 36-061242
- License State
- IL
- Taxonomy Description
- 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.
Medicare Participation & PECOS Enrollment Status
James Sipkins is enrolled in PECOS and is eligible to order or refer health care services for Medicare patients. The provider is eligible to order or refer: Part B Clinical Laboratory and Imaging, Durable Medical Equipment (DME), a Home Health Agency (HHA) and Power Mobility Devices.
What is PECOS?
PECOS is the online Medicare enrollment management system or Provider, Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System. The PECOS system is a database of providers who have registered with CMS as providers or suppliers. PECOS is the primary source of information about verified Medicare professionals. Providers that want to participate in this program need to enroll in PECOS with their NPI number to avoid denied claims.
Is the provider registered in PECOS? Yes
Opted-Out of Medicare? Yes
Opt-Out Effective Date: 10-01-2011
Opt-Out End Date: 10-01-2027
Eligible to Order and Refer? Yes
Eligible to Order or Refer Part B Clinical Laboratory and Imaging: Yes
Eligible to Order or Refer Durable Medical Equipment (DMEPOS): Yes
Eligible to Order or Refer a Home Health Agency (HHA): Yes
Eligible to Order or Refer Power Mobility Devices: Yes
Physician Visit Costs
The pricing information below displays the copayment minimum, maximum and average amount that patients under Medicare are charged when visiting this provider as a new or established patient. Please keep in mind that these prices are just for reference purposes, and the actual prices charged by the provider might be different.
For patients covered under private health plans the prices below are also useful as healthcare pricing for private insurance is usually established as a function of Medicare prices. Private insurance covered patients should check their individual plans to determine the exact pricing.
The prices below reflect the costs for new and established patients in the 60611 ZIP code area.
New Patients Visit Costs *
The most utilized procedure code for new patients office visits is 99204
- Average New Patient Price $138.86
- Minimum New Patient Price $60.08
- Maximum New Patient Price $183.39
- Average New Patient Copayment $34.71
- Minimum New Patient Copayment $15.02
- Maximum New Patient Copayment $45.84
Established Patients Visit Costs *
The most utilized procedure code for established patients office visits is 99214
- Average Established Patient Price $105.7
- Minimum Established Patient Price $18.97
- Maximum Established Patient Price $148.12
- Average Established Patient Copayment $26.42
- Minimum Established Patient Copayment $4.74
- Maximum Established Patient Copayment $37.03
* The physician office visit costs information is generated by statistical analysis of similar providers in the same geographical area. The pricing information above IS NOT the amount charged by this provider.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1609826007, enumerated as an "individual" on May 10, 2006.
The provider is located at 680 N LAKE SHORE DR SUITE 118 CHICAGO, IL 60611 and the phone number is (312) 503-6000.
Internal Medicine with taxonomy code 207R00000X.
