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Dr. James O. Draguesku, MD
NPI1225003411
- Medicare services, 2019
- 387
- Part D claims, 2020
- 56
- Publications
- 1
- Industry payments
- $179
- Affiliated sites
- 2
- Practice address
- 12150 S Harlem Ave, Palos Heights, IL 60463-1435
- Practice phone
- Call (708) 361-4778
- Professional email
- Get professional email
- Personal email
- Get personal email
- Mobile number
- Get mobile number
Primary practice
Alpha Med Physicians Group
Medical specialty practice · Palos Heights, Illinois
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Dr. James O. Draguesku is a gastroenterologist in Palos Heights, Illinois
Dr. Draguesku practices at Alpha Med Physicians Group in Palos Heights, Illinois.
Dr. Draguesku's NPI, 1225003411, was assigned on February 21, 2006. Dr. Draguesku graduated from Universidad Autonoma de Guadalajara in 1985. Dr. Draguesku holds Illinois license 036085890.
NPI and contact details
- NPI
- 1225003411NPI Registry (opens in a new tab)
- NPI enumeration date
- February 21, 2006
- NPI status
- Active
- Practice phone
- (708) 361-4778
- Professional email
- Get email
- Personal email
- Get email
- Mobile number
- Get number
- Sex
- Male
- Medical school graduation
- 1985
Sources: NPPES NPI Registry (CMS); Dmand AI Professional Profile Data; Dmand AI Affiliation Data; and Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File (CMS)
Dr. James O. Draguesku practices at Alpha Med Physicians Group in Palos Heights, Illinois
Dr. Draguesku's primary practice is Alpha Med Physicians Group, at 12150 S Harlem Ave, Palos Heights, IL 60463-1435. The practice phone is (708) 361-4778.
- Alpha Med Physicians Group12150 S Harlem Ave, Palos Heights, IL 60463-1435Phone(708) 361-4778
Sources: Dmand AI Affiliation Data; and Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File (CMS)
Dr. James O. Draguesku is affiliated with 2 sites of care and 2 medical groups
Dr. Draguesku's primary practice is Alpha Med Physicians Group in Palos Heights, Illinois. The medical group on file is GI Alliance of Illinois. Dmand AI also links Dr. Draguesku to 1 more group practice or clinic and 1 medical group, each named with a free account.
Alpha Med Physicians GroupPrimary
Sources: Dmand AI Affiliation Data; and Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File (CMS)
Dmand AI tracks the EHR system at Dr. James O. Draguesku's practice
Dmand AI tracks the electronic health record (EHR) system at each site where Dr. Draguesku practices, 2 sites in all. Vendor and product names are available with a free account.
| Site | EHR vendor and product |
|---|---|
| Alpha Med Physicians Group | Available with a free account |
| +1 more site and 1 medical group | Available with a free account |
Source: Dmand AI Technology Install Data
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Dr. James O. Draguesku is one of 771 gastroenterologists in Illinois
Gastroenterology is Dr. Draguesku's primary specialty in the NPI Registry, under taxonomy code 207RG0100X. Dr. Draguesku is board certified in internal medicine by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dmand AI has Dr. Draguesku's licenses on file in 2 states: Illinois and California.
Specialties and state licenses
- Gastroenterology, IllinoisPrimary
- California license
Gastroenterologists near Dr. Draguesku
Counts of gastroenterologists with a Dmand AI profile, by place and practice. Each opens the list.
771gastroenterologists in Illinois
7gastroenterologists in Palos Heights
Sources: NPPES NPI Registry (CMS); Dmand AI Professional Profile Data; and Dmand AI Peer Benchmarks
Dr. James O. Draguesku billed Medicare for 387 services in 2019
CMS data shows 387 Medicare services from Dr. Draguesku across 8 procedure codes in 2019. Medicare paid $33,988 for them.
Medicare services, 2019387
Paid by Medicare$33,988
Procedure codes8
Dr. Draguesku's Medicare services by type, 2018 to 2019
- 2018
- 2019
- Surgery
- 2018: 2712019: 17137%
- Office and hospital visits
- 2018: 3412019: 16950%
- Lab and pathology
- 2018: 342019: 319%
- Other services
- 2018: 422019: 1662%
Where Dr. Draguesku's Medicare services took place, 2019
- In an office20052%
- In a facility18748%
Dr. Draguesku compared with the Illinois median for gastroenterologists, 2019
- Dr. Draguesku
- Illinois median
- Medicare services
- 387vs 49822% below
- Part D claims
- 56vs 37085% below
Medians across 757 gastroenterologists in Illinois with Dmand AI profiles that report each measure.
Dr. Draguesku's most billed Medicare procedure codes, 2019
CMS publishes codes billed for 11 or more Medicare patients. Each label is the code family; CPT descriptions are licensed by the AMA.
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Sources: Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service (CMS), 2024 data; and Dmand AI Peer Benchmarks
Dr. James O. Draguesku's patients have a median age of 76
Across all payers, Dmand AI patient panel data puts Dr. Draguesku's median patient age at 76, with 22% women.
Dr. Draguesku's patients across all payers
Dmand AI patient panel data covers Medicare, Medicaid and commercial patients.
Patient panel by age, all payers
Median age 76
Patient panel by sex, all payers
- Women22%
- Men78%
Source: Dmand AI Patient Panel Data
Dr. James O. Draguesku wrote 56 Medicare Part D claims in 2020
In 2020, Dr. Draguesku wrote 56 Medicare Part D claims. Every claim was for a generic drug. They cover 2 drugs, with $2,273 in total drug cost. In 2019, CMS named 486 claims across 12 drugs.
Part D claims, 202056
Drugs named by CMS2
Total drug cost$2,273
Dr. Draguesku's most prescribed drugs by claims, 2020
CMS names a drug when it has 11 or more claims. Share is of the claims for drugs CMS names.
Part D claims for drugs CMS names, 2019 to 2020
- 2019
- 2020
- Claims for drugs CMS names
- 2019: 4862020: 5688%
Drugs named by CMS: 2 in 2020, 12 in 2019.
Source: Medicare Part D Prescribers - by Provider and Drug (CMS), 2024 data, released May 6, 2026
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Dr. James O. Draguesku has 1 publication on record
Dmand AI links 1 paper to Dr. Draguesku. Dr. Draguesku's most frequent co-author is Milton Kiyabu.
Papers1
Dr. Draguesku's most frequent co-authors
- Milton Kiyabu1 shared paper
Recent publications by Dr. Draguesku
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Sources: PubMed (National Library of Medicine); and Dmand AI Research Linkage
Dr. James O. Draguesku received $179 in industry payments from 2016 to 2019
CMS Open Payments shows 7 general payments to Dr. Draguesku from 5 drug and device companies from 2016 to 2019. Food and beverage make up the largest share, 100% of the total. Allergan Inc. paid the most, $78.
General payments to Dr. Draguesku by program year, 2016 to 2019
Companies that paid Dr. Draguesku the most, 2016 to 2019
Share is of all general payments to this clinician.
Source: Open Payments (CMS), 2025 data, released July 7, 2026
Dr. James O. Draguesku graduated from Universidad Autonoma de Guadalajara
Dr. Draguesku graduated from Universidad Autonoma de Guadalajara in 1985.
- Medical school
- Board certified in internal medicine
Source: Dmand AI Professional Profile Data
Dr. James O. Draguesku accepts plans from 5 insurance carriers
Dr. Draguesku is in network with 5 carriers, including Elevance, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan and Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts. Medicare plans come from the most carriers, 5. Check the plan with the practice before a visit.
- Elevance
- Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
- Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts
- HCSC
- Regence Health Plans
Plan types Dr. Draguesku accepts, by number of carriers
- Medicare5
- PPO5
- HMO2
- POS2
- EPO1
- Medicaid1
Source: Dmand AI Insurance Network Data
Sources for Dr. James O. Draguesku's profile data
| Data on this page | Source |
|---|---|
| NPI, name, sex, specialty and licenses | NPPES NPI Registry (CMS) (opens in a new tab)Dmand AI Professional Profile Data |
| Practice locations and phone | Dmand AI Affiliation DataDoctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File (CMS) (opens in a new tab) |
| Primary practice, affiliations and health system | Dmand AI Affiliation DataDoctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File (CMS) (opens in a new tab) |
| Medicare services and procedure codes | Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service (CMS) (opens in a new tab) |
| State medians for the same specialty | Dmand AI Peer Benchmarks |
| Medicare patients and the all-payer patient panel | Dmand AI Patient Panel Data |
| Part D prescribing | Medicare Part D Prescribers - by Provider and Drug (CMS) (opens in a new tab) |
| Publications, topics and co-authors | PubMed (National Library of Medicine) (opens in a new tab)Dmand AI Research Linkage |
| Industry payments | Open Payments (CMS) (opens in a new tab) |
| Training, board certification and memberships | Dmand AI Professional Profile Data |
| Insurance carriers and plan types | Dmand AI Insurance Network Data |
| EHR at each practice site | Dmand AI Technology Install Data |
| Similar physicians | Dmand AI Affiliation Data |
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What is Dr. James O. Draguesku's NPI number?
Dr. James O. Draguesku's NPI number is 1225003411. It was assigned on February 21, 2006, and it is active in the NPI Registry.
What kind of doctor is Dr. James O. Draguesku?
Dr. James O. Draguesku is a gastroenterologist in Palos Heights, Illinois. The primary specialty in the NPI Registry is Gastroenterology Physician (taxonomy code 207RG0100X).
Where does Dr. James O. Draguesku practice?
Dr. Draguesku practices at 12150 S Harlem Ave, Palos Heights, IL 60463-1435. Dr. Draguesku's primary practice is Alpha Med Physicians Group in Palos Heights, Illinois. Dmand AI also links Dr. Draguesku to 1 group practice or clinic and 1 medical group.
What is Dr. James O. Draguesku's office phone number?
The practice phone on file for Dr. Draguesku is (708) 361-4778.
What is Dr. James O. Draguesku's medical license number?
Dr. Draguesku holds Illinois license 036085890, one of the licenses on file in 2 states.
Which states has Dr. James O. Draguesku been licensed in?
Dmand AI has state licenses on file for Dr. Draguesku in Illinois (1993 to 2026) and California (since 1987).
What medical group is Dr. James O. Draguesku part of?
Dr. Draguesku is linked to GI Alliance of Illinois. Dmand AI links Dr. Draguesku to 1 more medical group.
Does Dr. James O. Draguesku accept Medicare?
Yes. CMS data shows Dr. Draguesku billed Medicare for 387 services in 2019.
Is Dr. James O. Draguesku board certified?
Yes. Dr. Draguesku is board certified in internal medicine by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
What services does Dr. James O. Draguesku bill to Medicare?
In 2019, Dr. Draguesku's most billed Medicare services were office visit, established patient (99214), office visit, established patient (99213) and surgery: digestive system (45380).
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Where did Dr. James O. Draguesku go to medical school?
Dr. Draguesku graduated from Universidad Autonoma de Guadalajara in 1985.
What drugs does Dr. James O. Draguesku prescribe most?
In 2020 Medicare Part D data, Dr. Draguesku's most prescribed drugs by claims were Pantoprazole Sodium and Balsalazide Disodium.
Has Dr. James O. Draguesku received payments from drug or device companies?
CMS Open Payments shows $179 in general payments to Dr. Draguesku from 5 companies from 2016 to 2019. The largest total came from Allergan Inc.
How long has Dr. James O. Draguesku been practicing?
Dr. Draguesku graduated from medical school in 1985, 41 years ago.
Does Dr. James O. Draguesku do research?
Dmand AI links 1 publication to Dr. Draguesku.
Who does Dr. James O. Draguesku publish with?
Dr. Draguesku's most frequent co-authors are Milton Kiyabu (1 shared paper).
What insurance does Dr. James O. Draguesku accept?
Dr. Draguesku is in network with 5 carriers, including Elevance, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan and Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts. Medicare plans come from the most carriers, 5. Check the plan with the practice before a visit.
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