DR. JAMES BAJO D.O.
NPI 1679514335
Emergency Medicine in Chicago Heights, IL

Active since June 10, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
94.1/100
CMS Quality Rating
1423 CHICAGO RD, CHICAGO HEIGHTS, IL 60411(708) 756-1000 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: January 3, 2020. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 16, 2026.

About Dr. James Bajo D.o. NPPES

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

DR. JAMES BAJO D.O. (NPI 1679514335) is an individual emergency medicine provider in Chicago Heights, Illinois, licensed in Illinois (036-075961) and active in the NPI registry since June 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Valley West Community Hospital, and is a graduate of Midwestern University, Chicago College Of Osteopathic Med (1986).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1679514335
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207P00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. JAMES BAJOCredential: D.O.
Location Address1423 CHICAGO RDChicago Heights, IL 60411-3400
Mailing Address1302 N Main StSandwich, IL 60548-2587 · (847) 786-3720
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSMidwestern University, Chicago College Of Osteopathic MedGraduated 1986
Enumeration DateJune 10, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateJanuary 3, 2020
NPI 1679514335 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

Primary SpecialtyEmergency MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207P00000X
License Licensed in IL · 036-075961
Definition
An emergency physician focuses on the immediate decision making and action necessary to prevent death or any further disability both in the pre-hospital setting by directing emergency medical technicians and in the emergency department. The emergency physician provides immediate recognition, evaluation, care, stabilization and disposition of a generally diversified population of adult and pediatric patients in response to acute illness and injury.
1423 CHICAGO RD, Chicago Heights, IL 60411

Other Identifiers 2

Medicaid036075961IL
Other4622394Blue Cross

Accepted 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 Bajo D.o. 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 ID7517948979
PECOS Enrollment IDI20040601000485
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 3

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.

Emergency department visit with high level of medical decision making 99285
An emergency department visit for severe conditions is when you urgently seek medical help due to serious health issues. These could be severe injuries, breathing problems, unbearable pain, or sudden severe illness. Doctors and nurses will provide immediate care to stabilize your condition.
186 services175 patients
Emergency department visit with moderate level of medical decision making 99284
An emergency department visit for a high-severity issue means you're experiencing a serious health problem that needs immediate attention. This could be a severe injury, serious illness, or life-threatening condition. Medical professionals will provide urgent care to stabilize your condition.
175 services153 patients
Emergency department visit with low level of medical decision making 99283
An emergency department visit for a problem of moderate severity involves immediate medical attention for issues like minor fractures, burns, or high fever. The healthcare team will assess your condition, provide necessary treatment, and may suggest further tests or admission if required.
20 services20 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Valley West Community Hospital

Critical Access Hospitals · Sandwich, IL
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number141340
Location1301 North Main StreetSandwich, IL 60548 · De Kalb County
Emergency services

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 60411 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
$94.06 typical visit price
range $60.08 – $183.39
Typical copayment $23.51 (range $15.02 – $45.84)
Most-billed visit code 99203
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.

94.1/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored through an Alternative Payment Model
Quality82.59
Promoting Interoperability100
Improvement Activities40

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.

Emergency Medicine
1423 CHICAGO RD
CHICAGO HEIGHTS, IL 60411
Physician Assistant (Medical)
1423 CHICAGO RD
CHICAGO HEIGHTS, IL 60411
Emergency Medicine
1423 CHICAGO RD
CHICAGO HEIGHTS, IL 60411
Registered Nurse
1423 CHICAGO RD
CHICAGO HEIGHTS, IL 60411
Emergency Medicine
1423 CHICAGO RD
CHICAGO HEIGHTS, IL 60411
Emergency Medicine
1423 CHICAGO RD
CHICAGO HEIGHTS, IL 60411
Internal Medicine (Infectious Disease)
1423 CHICAGO RD
CHICAGO HEIGHTS, IL 60411
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
1423 CHICAGO RD
CHICAGO HEIGHTS, IL 60411

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 Bajo's NPI number?

The NPI number for James Bajo is 1679514335. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 10, 2006.

Where is James Bajo located?

James Bajo practices at 1423 Chicago Rd, Chicago Heights, IL 60411. The listed phone number is (708) 756-1000.

What is James Bajo's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Emergency Medicine with taxonomy code 207P00000X.

Is James Bajo enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. James Bajo 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 Bajo accept?

Health plans from Ambetter Health, Ambetter from Buckeye Health Plan and Ambetter from Meridian list James Bajo 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 Bajo affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, James Bajo is affiliated with Valley West Community Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for James Bajo was last updated on January 3, 2020. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 6 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.