Dr. James M Tuchek

  • MEDICARE CERTIFIED
  • 36+ YEARS EXP

Overview

Dr. James M Tuchek, DO, is a Cardiac Surgery specialist in Maywood, Illinois. He attended and graduated from Chicago College Of Osteopathic Medicine in 1988, having over 36 years of diverse experience, especially in Cardiac Surgery. He is affiliated with many hospitals including Advocate Good Samaritan Hospital, Community Hospital, Franciscan St James Health, Loyola University Medical Center, Presence Saint Joseph Medical Center. Dr. James M Tuchek also cooperates with other doctors and physicians in medical groups including Loyola University Medical Center. Dr. James M Tuchek accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. Call (708) 216-9000 to request Dr. James M Tuchek the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.

Address: 2160 S 1st Ave
Maywood, IL 60153-3328

Phone 1: (708) 216-9000
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Doctor Profile

Basics

Full Name James M Tuchek
Gender Male
PECOS ID 0143250274
Sole Proprietor No - He does not own an unincorporated business by himself.
Accepts Medicare Assignment He does accept the payment amount Medicare approves and not to bill you for more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.

Medical Specialties

  • Cardiac Surgery (primary specialty)
  • Thoracic Surgery

Experience

  • Over 36 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 M Tuchek attended and graduated from Chicago College Of Osteopathic Medicine in 1988.

NPPES Info

  • NPI #: 1598721250
  • NPI Enumeration Date: Friday, April 21, 2006
  • NPPES Last Update: Tuesday, March 4, 2014

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 not 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 M Tuchek

  • English


Medical Licenses

Dr. James M Tuchek has been primarily specialized in Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) for over 36 years of experience.
  • Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians / Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)
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    Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)
    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.
  • Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians / Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)
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    Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)
    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.


Affiliated Hospitals


Medical Group Practice

  • Loyola University Medical Center


Practice Locations

2160 S 1st Ave
Maywood, IL 60153-3328
Phone: (708) 216-9000
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, November 17, 2017, and correspondent NPI information on the public NPPES record dated Tuesday, March 4, 2014. If you found out that something incorrect and want to change it, please follow this Update Data guide.

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