James Swakow, MD
NPI 1336501337 · Family Medicine Physician · Chicago, IL
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Family Practice · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
James Swakow, MD is a Family Medicine Physician provider in Chicago, IL (NPI 1336501337).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1336501337
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 036147301 (IL)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure28% of score
10 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness28% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint17% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)28% of score
44 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
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 methodology.
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) |
|---|---|---|
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99232 | 44 | $82 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $82–$82 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, not a price quote and not what you would be billed. Medicare Part B covers roughly an eighth of all NPIs (65+ skew); services with fewer than 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS. Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, by Provider & Service.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 18 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Amlodipine Besylate | 45 | 17 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 43 | 16 |
| Gabapentin | 38 | 15 |
| Albuterol Sulfatebrand: Albuterol Sulfate Hfa | 25 | — |
| Metformin Hcl | 23 | — |
| Famotidine | 23 | — |
| Apixaban |
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2016-03-28
- Last updated
- 2019-08-14
Frequently asked questions
- What is James Swakow's NPI number?
- James Swakow's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1336501337, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is James Swakow's specialty?
- James Swakow is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Family Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is James Swakow located?
- James Swakow's practice location on file with NPPES is 722 W Maxwell St Ste 235, Chicago, IL 60607-5002.
- What is James Swakow's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for James Swakow is (312) 996-2901.
- Does James Swakow accept Medicare?
- James Swakow is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is James Swakow's NPI active?
- Yes — James Swakow's NPI (1336501337) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2019-08-14.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.