James Urban, M.D.
NPI 1205829140 · Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology Physician · Joliet, IL
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Pathology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
James Urban, M.D. is a Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology Physician provider in Joliet, IL (NPI 1205829140).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1205829140
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 036089370 (IL)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
20 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
5,930 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
- Open Payments transparency10% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
Medicare volume is ranked against active providers in the same specialty. 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 .
What this provider does (Medicare)
Based on Medicare fee-for-service claims, 2024; not all care is captured.
| Service (HCPCS) | Medicare services | Typical Medicare-allowed (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Special Stained Specimen Slides to Examine Tissue, Each Additional Procedure88341 | 2,083 | $28 |
| Pathology Examination of Tissue Using a Microscope, Intermediate Complexity88305 | 940 | $37 |
| Special Stained Specimen Slides to Examine Tissue, Initial Procedure88342 | 535 | $35 |
| Microscopic Genetic Analysis of Tumor, Manual88360 | 457 | $41 |
| Blood Smear Interpretation By Physician With Written Report85060 | 239 | $25 |
| Special Stained Specimen Slides to Examine Tissue Including Interpretation and Report88313 | 205 | $12 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$18 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
- 2005-08-25
- Last updated
- 2023-08-01
- Certified
- 2023-08-01
Frequently asked questions
- What is James Urban's NPI number?
- James Urban's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1205829140, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is James Urban's specialty?
- James Urban is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is James Urban located?
- James Urban's practice location on file with NPPES is 333 Madison St, Joliet, IL 60435-8200.
- What is James Urban's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for James Urban is (815) 725-7222.
- Does James Urban accept Medicare?
- James Urban is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is James Urban's NPI active?
- Yes — James Urban's NPI (1205829140) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2023-08-01.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.