James Takara, MD
NPI 1902883747 · Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician · Venice, FL
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Thoracic Surgery · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
James Takara, MD is a Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician provider in Venice, FL (NPI 1902883747).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1902883747
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 7574 (SD)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
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
4 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
171 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) |
|---|---|---|
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 45 Minutes Or More99204 | 41 | $168 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 75 Minutes99223 | 24 | $175 |
| Harvest of Vein Using an Endoscope33508 | 19 | $16 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 19 | $128 |
| Coronary Artery Bypass Using Artery Graft, 1 Graft33533 | 17 | $1,690 |
| Exclusion of Appendage of Left Upper Chamber of Heart Performed During Other Procedure on Chest33268 | 14 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 4 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Chlorhexidine Gluconate | 38 | 36 |
| Mupirocin | 36 | 36 |
| Metoprolol Tartrate | 20 | 13 |
| Clopidogrel Bisulfatebrand: Clopidogrel | 16 | — |
Medicare Part D only. These counts cover prescriptions paid through Medicare Part D in 2024 — they do notinclude cash-pay, commercial-insurance, Medicaid, or Part B–administered drugs, and badly undercount high cash-pay categories (e.g. GLP-1 weight-loss, testosterone, and ED medications). Any drug with 10 or fewer claims is omitted by CMS, and beneficiary counts under 11 are suppressed — so a missing drug means no Part D record, never zero. This is a factual claims summary, not an endorsement, not medical advice, and not a consumer report. Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescribers — by Provider and Drug.
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$127 across 5 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
Additional practice locations (3)
- 7190 S Cimarron RdLas Vegas, NV 89113-2171Phone: (702) 675-3240Fax: (702) 982-6347
- 4150 Fifth StreetRapid City, SD 57701Phone: (605) 399-4300Fax: (605) 399-4352
- 703 S Fleishel Ave Ste 5000Tyler, TX 75701-2015Phone: (903) 606-2992
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2005-12-22
- Last updated
- 2023-05-17
- Certified
- 2023-05-17
Frequently asked questions
- What is James Takara's NPI number?
- James Takara's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1902883747, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is James Takara's specialty?
- James Takara is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is James Takara located?
- James Takara's practice location on file with NPPES is 540 the Rialto, Venice, FL 34285-2900.
- What is James Takara's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for James Takara is (941) 485-7711.
- Does James Takara accept Medicare?
- James Takara is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is James Takara's NPI active?
- Yes — James Takara's NPI (1902883747) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2023-05-17.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.