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General Practice

James J. Tess, MD

Works at hospitals in Oak Lawn, IL · Winfield, IL · Palos Heights, IL … · Illinois

Summary

James J. Tess, MD (General Practice) is listed by Medicare at 5 hospitals in Oak Lawn, IL, Winfield, IL and Palos Heights, IL and other places. NPI 1629016803. Medicare data says the clinician accepts Medicare assignment. Source: CMS Facility Affiliation Data, updated 2026-10-02.

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about James J. Tess, joined by NPI number (data updated 2026-10-02). It is not a recommendation or a rating. Call the office or hospital to confirm before you go.

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At a glance

General PracticePrimary specialty
YesAccepts Medicare assignment
31Years since medical school (graduated 1995)
Rush Medical College Of Rush UniversityMedical school
MaleGender (as listed)
Primary Health Associates PCGroup practice

Quick answers

Which hospitals does James J. Tess work at?
Medicare's official clinician data lists James J. Tess at 5 hospitals: Advocate Christ Hospital & Medical Center, Northwestern Medicine Central Dupage Hospital, Palos Community Hospital, Riverside Medical Center and Silver Cross Hospital and Medical Centers. This is where the clinician works or has privileges; call the hospital to confirm.
Where does James J. Tess see patients?
Medicare's clinician data lists 2 practice locations, including Palos Park, IL and Orlando Park, IL. Call before your visit to confirm the address.
What is James J. Tess's specialty?
Medicare lists General Practice as the primary specialty.
Does James J. Tess accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says James J. Tess 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 J. Tess?
(708) 361-6091, as listed in official Medicare / NPI Registry data.
What is James J. Tess's NPI number?
1629016803. 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 J. Tess works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists James J. Tess at these hospitals (updated 2026-10-02). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians.

Practice locations

Addresses where James J. Tess is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists James J. Tess as a member of this group (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).

  • Primary Health Associates PC9 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other general practitioners in Illinois

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Illinois — not a recommendation.

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Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolRush Medical College Of Rush University
Graduation year1995
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1629016803
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Sources

  1. Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated 2026-10-02, retrieved 2026-10-29
  2. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated 2026-10-02, retrieved 2026-10-29
  3. NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
  4. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians