Quick answers
- Which hospitals does James Tuchek work at?
- Medicare's official clinician data lists James Tuchek at 5 hospitals: Franciscan Health Crown Point, Franciscan Health Dyer, Franciscan Health Michigan City, Franciscan Health Munster and Franciscan Health Olympia & Chicago Heights. This is where the clinician works or has privileges; call the hospital to confirm.
- Where does James Tuchek see patients?
- Medicare's clinician data lists 2 practice locations, including Crown Point, IN and Mishawaka, IN. Call before your visit to confirm the address.
- What is James Tuchek's specialty?
- Medicare lists Thoracic Surgery as the primary specialty, and also Cardiac Surgery and General Surgery.
- Does James Tuchek accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says James Tuchek 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.
- What is the phone number for James Tuchek?
- (219) 662-0077, as listed in official Medicare / NPI Registry data.
- What is James Tuchek's NPI number?
- 1598721250. 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 Tuchek works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists James Tuchek at these hospitals (updated 2026-10-02). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians.
- Franciscan Health Crown PointCrown Point, IN · Acute Care Hospital · CCN 150126
- Franciscan Health DyerDyer, IN · Acute Care Hospital · CCN 150090
- Franciscan Health Michigan CityMichigan City, IN · Acute Care Hospital · CCN 150015
- Franciscan Health MunsterMunster, IN · Acute Care Hospital · CCN 150165
- Franciscan Health Olympia & Chicago HeightsOlympia Fields, IL · Acute Care Hospital · CCN 140172
Practice locations
Addresses where James Tuchek is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).
- 1205 S Main St, Suite 101Crown Point, IN 46307 (219) 662‑0077
- 611 E Douglas RdMishawaka, IN 46545 (574) 335‑6000
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists James Tuchek as a member of these groups (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).
- Franciscan Physician Network1,170 clinicians in the group
- Saint Joseph Regional Medical Center Inc138 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Thoracic Surgeryprimary
- Cardiac Surgeryalso
- General Surgeryalso
Other thoracic surgeons in Crown Point
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Crown Point, IN — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | DO |
|---|---|
| Medical school | Midwestern University, Chicago College Of Osteopathic Med |
| Graduation year | 1988 |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1598721250 |
| 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