Quick answers
- Which hospitals does James X. Tao work at?
- Medicare's official clinician data lists James X. Tao at 5 hospitals: Herrin Hospital, Ingalls Memorial Hospital, Memorial Hospital of Carbondale, The University of Chicago Medical Center and UChicago Medicine Northwest Indiana. This is where the clinician works or has privileges; call the hospital to confirm.
- Where does James X. Tao see patients?
- Medicare's clinician data lists 5 practice locations, including Harvey, IL, Crown Point, IN and Carbondale, IL. Call before your visit to confirm the address.
- What is James X. Tao's specialty?
- Medicare lists Epileptologists as the primary specialty, and also Neurology.
- Does James X. Tao accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says James X. Tao accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of 2026-10-02. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
- Does James X. Tao offer telehealth?
- Medicare's clinician data says James X. Tao offers telehealth services. Ask the office which visits can be done by video or phone.
- What is the phone number for James X. Tao?
- (708) 333-2300, as listed in official Medicare / NPI Registry data.
- What is James X. Tao's NPI number?
- 1174674154. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.
Hospitals where James X. Tao works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists James X. Tao at these hospitals (updated 2026-10-02). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians.
- Herrin HospitalHerrin, IL · Acute Care Hospital · CCN 140011
- Ingalls Memorial HospitalHarvey, IL · Acute Care Hospital · CCN 140191
- Memorial Hospital of CarbondaleCarbondale, IL · Acute Care Hospital · CCN 140164
- The University of Chicago Medical CenterChicago, IL · Acute Care Hospital · CCN 140088
- UChicago Medicine Northwest IndianaCrown Point, IN · Acute Care Hospital · CCN 150195
Practice locations
Addresses where James X. Tao is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).
- 1 Ingalls DrHarvey, IL 60426 (708) 333‑2300
- 10855 Virginia StCrown Point, IN 46307 (888) 824‑0200
- 305 W Jackson St, Suite 103Carbondale, IL 62901 (618) 351‑4972
- 3333 W Deyoung StMarion, IL 62959 (618) 998‑7000
- 5841 S Maryland AveChicago, IL 60637 (773) 702‑1000
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists James X. Tao as a member of these groups (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).
- University of Chicago1,712 clinicians in the group
- The University of Chicago Medical Center915 clinicians in the group
- Southern Illinois Medical Services NFP334 clinicians in the group
- Deaconess Illinois Specialty Clinic, Inc.148 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Epileptologistsprimary
- Neurologyalso
Other epileptologists in Harvey
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Harvey, IL — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 1984 |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| Telehealth | Offers telehealth services |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1174674154 |
| Corrections | Report an error or suggest an update → |
Most corrections must be made at the source: clinicians update their NPI Registry record (NPPES) and their Medicare enrollment (PECOS); this page follows the next data release.
Sources
- Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated 2026-10-02, retrieved 2026-10-29
- National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated 2026-10-02, retrieved 2026-10-29
- NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
- Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians