JAMES GARCIA MD
NPI 1639744618
Ophthalmology in Chicago, IL

Q: What is James Garcia's NPI number?

The NPI number for James Garcia is 1639744618. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on May 23, 2021.

Q: What is James Garcia's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Ophthalmology with taxonomy code 207W00000X.

Q: When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for James Garcia was last updated on December 29, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 7 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.

Active since May 23, 2021PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment

1969 W OGDEN AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60612(312) 864-6000 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: December 29, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

Record update history: Dec 29, 2025, Aug 8, 2025, May 23, 2021 (3 updates tracked since 2021).

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About James Garcia Md NPPES

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

JAMES GARCIA MD (NPI 1639744618) is an individual ophthalmology provider in Chicago, Illinois, licensed in Utah (14203511-1205) and active in the NPI registry since May 2021. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with University Of Utah Hospitals And Clinics, and is a graduate of Saint Louis University School Of Medicine (2021).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1639744618

Entity TypeIndividualMale

Primary Taxonomy207W00000X

Provider Legal NameJAMES GARCIACredential: MD

Location Address1969 W OGDEN AVEChicago, IL 60612-3773

Mailing Address300 N Canal St Apt 1614Chicago, IL 60606-1279 · (847) 521-3629

Phone(312) 864-6000

Sole ProprietorYes

Medical School CMSSaint Louis University School Of MedicineGraduated 2021

Enumeration DateMay 23, 2021

Last NPPES UpdateDecember 29, 20253 updates tracked since enumeration

NPPES CertifiedDecember 29, 2025

✔ NPI 1639744618 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyOphthalmologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Taxonomy Code207W00000X

License✔ Licensed in UT · 14203511-1205

Definition

An ophthalmologist has the knowledge and professional skills needed to provide comprehensive eye and vision care. Ophthalmologists are medically trained to diagnose, monitor and medically or surgically treat all ocular and visual disorders. This includes problems affecting the eye and its component structures, the eyelids, the orbit and the visual pathways. In so doing, an ophthalmologist prescribes vision services, including glasses and contact lenses.

1969 W OGDEN AVE, Chicago, IL 60612

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Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include BridgeSpan Health Company, Molina Healthcare, Regence BlueCross BlueShield of Utah.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

James Garcia Md 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 ID9436552221

PECOS Enrollment IDI20250828003095

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.

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

University Of Utah Hospitals And Clinics

Acute Care Hospitals · Salt Lake City, UT

5/5 CMS rating

OwnershipGovernment - State

CMS Certification Number460009

Location50 North Medical DriveSalt Lake City, UT 84132 · Salt Lake County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 60612 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

$74.80 typical visit price

range $18.97 – $148.12

Typical copayment $18.70 (range $4.74 – $37.03)

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.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 20

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

DR. VIGNESH CHIDAMBARAM MD, MPH

Internal Medicine (Cardiovascular Disease)

1969 W OGDEN AVE
CHICAGO, IL 60612

Cook County (312) 864-6000

LUCAS KUZMANIC DO

Internal Medicine

1969 W OGDEN AVE
CHICAGO, IL 60612

Cook County (312) 864-6000

KEERTHIKA VIJAYAKUMAR MBBS

Internal Medicine

1969 W OGDEN AVE
CHICAGO, IL 60612

Cook County (312) 864-6000

DR. KEVIN BOUBOULEIX

Emergency Medicine

1969 W OGDEN AVE
CHICAGO, IL 60612

Cook County (312) 864-6000

NABEEL ZIA AHMED

Internal Medicine

1969 W OGDEN AVE
CHICAGO, IL 60612

Cook County (312) 864-6000

DR. VAMSI KRISHNA KAZA M.D., MBBS

Internal Medicine

1969 W OGDEN AVE
CHICAGO, IL 60612

Cook County (312) 864-6000

CHRISTINE MARIA WHIPPLE LCSW

Social Worker (Clinical)

1969 W OGDEN AVE, ROOM 1698
CHICAGO, IL 60612

Cook County (312) 864-1466

LESLIE FENIO PA-C

Physician Assistant

1969 W OGDEN AVE
CHICAGO, IL 60612

Cook County (312) 864-7761

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 Garcia's NPI number?

The NPI number for James Garcia is 1639744618. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on May 23, 2021.

Where is James Garcia located?

James Garcia practices at 1969 W Ogden Ave, Chicago, IL 60612. The listed phone number is (312) 864-6000.

What is James Garcia's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Ophthalmology with taxonomy code 207W00000X.

Is James Garcia enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. James Garcia 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 Garcia accept?

Health plans from BridgeSpan Health Company, Molina Healthcare and Regence BlueCross BlueShield of Utah list James Garcia 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 Garcia affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, James Garcia is affiliated with University Of Utah Hospitals And Clinics.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for James Garcia was last updated on December 29, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 7 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.