James Vacracos, PA-C
NPI 1659326668 · Physician Assistant · Matteson, IL
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Physician Assistant · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
James Vacracos, PA-C is a Physician Assistant provider in Matteson, IL (NPI 1659326668).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1659326668
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Physician AssistantPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- PA-C
- Sex
- Male
- License
- 085-002226 (IL)
Specialties & taxonomies
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
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
433 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 175 | $80 |
| Blood Glucose (sugar) Tolerance Test, 3 Specimens82951 | 74 | $13 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 65 | $112 |
| Insertion of Needle Into Vein for Collection of Blood Sample36415 | 60 | $9 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Straightforward Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 10 Minutes Or More99212 | 46 | $50 |
| Annual Wellness Visit, Includes a Personalized Prevention Plan of Service (pps), Subsequent VisitG0439 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 84 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 230 | 38 |
| Levocetirizine Dihydrochloride | 132 | 22 |
| Albuterol Sulfatebrand: Albuterol Sulfate Hfa | 126 | 23 |
| Metformin Hcl | 119 | 15 |
| Enalapril Maleate | 105 | — |
| Fenofibrate,micronizedbrand: Fenofibrate | 103 | 14 |
| Lisinopril |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$40 across 2 records (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
- 2006-05-24
- Last updated
- 2018-10-11
Frequently asked questions
- What is James Vacracos's NPI number?
- James Vacracos's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1659326668, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is James Vacracos's specialty?
- James Vacracos is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Physician Assistant (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is James Vacracos located?
- James Vacracos's practice location on file with NPPES is 4647 Lincoln Hwy, Matteson, IL 60443-2319.
- What is James Vacracos's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for James Vacracos is (708) 481-4200.
- Does James Vacracos accept Medicare?
- James Vacracos is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is James Vacracos's NPI active?
- Yes — James Vacracos's NPI (1659326668) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2018-10-11.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.