JAMES PATRICK TAKARA MD
NPI 1902883747
Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) in Venice, FL

Q: What is James Takara's NPI number?

The NPI number for James Takara is 1902883747. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on December 22, 2005.

Q: What is James Takara's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) with taxonomy code 208G00000X.

Q: When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for James Takara was last updated on May 17, 2023. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 3 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.

Active since December 22, 2005PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment

540 THE RIALTO, VENICE, FL 34285(941) 485-7711 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: May 17, 2023. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

Record update history: May 17, 2023, Feb 23, 2022, May 28, 2021 and 4 more (7 updates tracked since 2021).

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About James Patrick Takara Md NPPES

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

JAMES PATRICK TAKARA MD (NPI 1902883747) is an individual thoracic surgery (cardiothoracic vascular surgery) provider in Venice, Florida, licensed in Florida (154824) and active in the NPI registry since December 2005. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Lakes Regional Healthcare, and maintains 3 additional practice locations.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1902883747

Entity TypeIndividualMale

Primary Taxonomy208G00000X

Provider Legal NameJAMES PATRICK TAKARACredential: MD

Location Address540 THE RIALTOVenice, FL 34285-2900

Mailing Address600 Nokomis Ave S Ste 207Venice, FL 34285-3209

Phone(941) 485-7711

Sole ProprietorNo

Medical School CMSLouisiana State University School Of Medicine In ShreveportGraduated 1989

Enumeration DateDecember 22, 2005

Last NPPES UpdateMay 17, 20237 updates tracked since enumeration

NPPES CertifiedMay 17, 2023

✔ NPI 1902883747 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyThoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Taxonomy Code208G00000X

Licenses✔ Licensed in FL · 154824✔ Licensed in SD · 7574✔ Licensed in NV · 23463✔ Licensed in TX · S8498

Definition

A thoracic surgeon provides the operative, perioperative and critical care of patients with pathologic conditions within the chest. Included is the surgical care of coronary artery disease, cancers of the lung, esophagus and chest wall, abnormalities of the trachea, abnormalities of the great vessels and heart valves, congenital anomalies, tumors of the mediastinum and diseases of the diaphragm. The management of the airway and injuries of the chest is within the scope of the specialty.

540 THE RIALTO, Venice, FL 34285

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Secondary Practice Locations 3

Location 1703 S Fleishel Ave Ste 5000Tyler, TX 75701-2015 · Phone (903) 606-2992

Location 24150 Fifth StreetRapid City, SD 57701 · Phone (605) 399-4300 · Fax (605) 399-4352

Location 37190 S Cimarron RdLas Vegas, NV 89113-2171 · Phone (702) 675-3240 · Fax (702) 982-6347

Other Identifiers 5

OtherCVD8TXTX · Medicare

Other1O3408TX · Medicare

Medicaid419863202TX

Medicaid419863201TX

OtherP02604468TX · Mcrr

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas, Florida Blue (BlueCross BlueShield FL), Florida Blue HMO (a BlueCross BlueShield FL company) and more.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

James Patrick Takara 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 ID5597770263

PECOS Enrollment IDI20090707000072

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.

Medicare Billing Reassignments

Medicare enrollment records show James Takara reassigns Medicare billing to 3 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Jupiter Medical Center Physicians Group Inc

136 mi

Urgent Care

2628 SE FEDERAL HWY
Stuart, FL 34994

Reassigned Medicare billing, Florida enrollment
247 clinicians in this Medicare group

NPI 1306351481 (561) 263-7010

Christus Trinity Clinic Texas

852 mi

Family Medicine

520 DOUGLAS BLVD
Tyler, TX 75702

Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
2,745 clinicians in this Medicare group

NPI 1285684225 (903) 315-4119

Heart Hospital Of South Dakota LLC

1,387 mi

Cardiovascular Disease

4520 W 69TH ST
Sioux Falls, SD 57108

Reassigned Medicare billing, South Dakota enrollment
61 clinicians in this Medicare group

NPI 1407109705 (605) 977-5000

Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 9

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.

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.

41 services41 patients

Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes 99223

Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 70 minutes, refers to the daily medical service provided to patients admitted to the hospital. This includes a comprehensive evaluation, diagnosis, treatment plan, and monitoring of your health condition. It ensures your well-being during your hospital stay.

24 services24 patients

Harvest of vein using an endoscope 33508

Harvesting a vein using an endoscope is a procedure where a small camera is used to help surgeons remove a vein from your body. This vein is often used to bypass a blocked artery, improving blood flow to your heart.

19 services19 patients

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.

19 services17 patients

Coronary artery bypass using artery graft, 1 graft 33533

A coronary artery bypass with one artery graft is a surgical procedure to improve blood flow to your heart. An artery from another part of your body is used to bypass a blocked or narrowed coronary artery. This can help reduce chest pain and risk of heart attack.

17 services17 patients

Exclusion of appendage of left upper chamber of heart performed during other procedure on chest 33268

This is a procedure done on the heart's left upper chamber (atrium). The small pouch-like appendage is sealed off during another chest procedure. This is done to reduce the risk of blood clots forming and causing strokes.

14 services14 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 3

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

Lakes Regional Healthcare

Acute Care Hospitals · Spirit Lake, IA

3/5 CMS rating

OwnershipGovernment - Local

CMS Certification Number160124

Location2301 Highway 71Spirit Lake, IA 51360 · Dickinson County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

Avera Mckennan Hospital & University Health Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Sioux Falls, SD

4/5 CMS rating

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private

CMS Certification Number430016

Location1325 S Cliff AveSioux Falls, SD 57117 · Minnehaha County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

Avera Heart Hospital Of South Dakota

Acute Care Hospitals · Sioux Falls, SD

5/5 CMS rating

OwnershipProprietary

CMS Certification Number430095

Location4500 W 69th StSioux Falls, SD 57108 · Lincoln County

Emergency services

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 34285 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

$171.84 typical visit price

range $56.00 – $171.84

Typical copayment $42.96 (range $14.00 – $42.96)

Most-billed visit code 99205

Established Patient

$70.04 typical visit price

range $17.57 – $139.16

Typical copayment $17.51 (range $4.39 – $34.79)

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.

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