James Unger, PA
NPI 1144276312 · Surgical Physician Assistant · Arlington Heights, IL
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Physician Assistant · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
James Unger, PA is a Surgical Physician Assistant provider in Arlington Heights, IL (NPI 1144276312).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1144276312
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Surgical Physician AssistantPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- PA
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 085000555 (IL)
Specialties & taxonomies
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure33% of score
20 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness33% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint20% of score
1 documented practice location
- Open Payments transparency13% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
Signals a provider has no public data for (e.g. Medicare claims) are left out of the score entirely — never counted as zero — so providers without that data are not penalized. See the full formula and weights in our methodology.
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$13 across 1 record (Open Payments 2024)
Open Payments discloses payments and transfers of value (meals, travel, consulting, research, royalties) from drug and device makers to providers. This is a transparency signal, not a verdict — such payments are legal and common, and their presence is neither an endorsement nor a criticism. Source: CMS Open Payments, program year 2024.
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-05-26
- Last updated
- 2026-02-16
- Certified
- 2026-02-16
Frequently asked questions
- What is James Unger's NPI number?
- James Unger's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1144276312, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is James Unger's specialty?
- James Unger is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Surgical Physician Assistant (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is James Unger located?
- James Unger's practice location on file with NPPES is 800 W Central Rd, Arlington Heights, IL 60005-2349.
- What is James Unger's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for James Unger is (847) 618-7200.
- Does James Unger accept Medicare?
- James Unger is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is James Unger's NPI active?
- Yes — James Unger's NPI (1144276312) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2026-02-16.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.