Dr. James Nikolakakis

  • MEDICARE CERTIFIED
  • 29+ YEARS EXP

Overview

Dr. James Nikolakakis, DO, is an Internal Medicine specialist in Des Plaines, Illinois. He attended and graduated from Chicago College Of Osteopathic Medicine in 1995, having over 29 years of diverse experience, especially in Internal Medicine. He is affiliated with many hospitals including Advocate Lutheran General Hospital, Northwest Community Hospital, Evanston Hospital. Dr. James Nikolakakis also cooperates with other doctors and physicians in medical groups including Primary Care Medical Specialists L.l.c. Dr. James Nikolakakis may accept Medicare Assignment. Call (847) 298-0310 to request Dr. James Nikolakakis the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.

Address: 150 N River Rd
Suite 100
Des Plaines, IL 60016-1272

Phone 1: (847) 298-0310

Fax: (847) 298-5939
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Doctor Profile

Basics

Full Name James Nikolakakis
Gender Male
PECOS ID 6305880212
Sole Proprietor No - He does not own an unincorporated business by himself.
Accepts Medicare Assignment He maybe accept the payment amount Medicare approves and not to bill you for more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.

Medical Specialties

  • Internal Medicine (primary specialty)

Experience

  • Over 29 years of diverse experience

Credentials

  • Doctor of Osteopathic (DO)
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    Doctor of Osteopathic
    Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (D.O. or DO) is a professional doctoral degree for physicians and surgeons offered by medical schools in the United States. Holders of the D.O. degree have attained the ability to become licensed as osteopathic physicians who have equivalent rights, privileges, and responsibilities as physicians with a Doctor of Medicine degree (M.D.).

Education and Training

  • Dr. James Nikolakakis attended and graduated from Chicago College Of Osteopathic Medicine in 1995.

NPPES Info

  • NPI #: 1801968805
  • NPI Enumeration Date: Tuesday, November 14, 2006
  • NPPES Last Update: Monday, February 7, 2011

Quality Reporting

  • eRx - He does not participate in the Medicare Electronic Prescribing (eRx) Incentive Program.
  • PQRS - He does report Quality Measures (PQRS). The Physician Quality Reporting System (PQRS) is a Medicare program encouraging health care professionals and group practices to report information on their quality of care. Quality measures can show how well a health care professional provides care to people with Medicare.
  • EHR - He does use electronic health records (EHR). The Electronic Health Records (EHR) Incentive Program encourages health care professionals to use certified EHR technology in ways that may improve health care. Electronic health records are important because they may improve a health care professional's ability to make well-informed treatment decisions.
  • MHI - He does not commit to heart health through the Million Hearts initiative. Million Hearts is a national initiative that encourages health care professionals to report and perform well on activities related to heart health in an effort to prevent heart attacks and strokes.
  • MOC - He does not participate in the Medicare Maintenance of Certification Program. A "Maintenance of Certification Program" encourages board certified physicians to continue learning and self-evaluating throughout their medical career.

Language Spoken by Dr. James Nikolakakis

  • English


Medical Licenses

Dr. James Nikolakakis has been primarily specialized in Internal Medicine for over 29 years of experience.
  • Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians / Internal Medicine
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    Internal Medicine
    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.


Affiliated Hospitals


Medical Group Practice

  • Primary Care Medical Specialists L.l.c


Practice Locations

150 N River Rd
Suite 100
Des Plaines, IL 60016-1272

Phone: (847) 298-0310
Fax: (847) 298-5939
Office Hours:
  • Monday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Thursday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Saturday: Closed
  • Sunday: Closed


This doctor profile was updated by using the public dataset from Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) which is publicized on Friday, October 31, 2014, and correspondent NPI information on the public NPPES record dated Monday, February 7, 2011. If you found out that something incorrect and want to change it, please follow this Update Data guide.

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