Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. James Unger, PA

Surgical Physician Assistant (CMS: Physician Assistant) · Physician Assistant · Arlington Heights, IL

  • NPI 1144276312
  • Accepts Medicare
  • MIPS 90.4 / 100 · 2023
  • 41 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
800 W Central RD, Northwest Community Hospital
Arlington Heights, IL 600052349
(847) 618-7200
Mailing address
2650 Ridge Ave Ste 1223
Evanston, IL 602011700

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
May 2006 — 20 yrs on file
Profile last updated
February 16, 2026
Year of graduation
1985 — 41 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
363AS0400X — NUCC code
State licenses (2)
Illinois #085000555 · Illinois #085-000555

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1144276312. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
15
Distinct HCPCS
1
Medicare allowed
$2,747
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
27236 Treatment of upper end of broken thigh bone with placement of stabilizing device or prosthetic replacement 15 15 $183

In context: peer comparison

Among 6 peers in Arlington Heights Surgical Physician Assistant, average services per provider: 25. This provider delivers 0.6× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$13
Transactions
1
Manufacturers
1
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Stryker Corporation 1 $13.35

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$13

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

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What is Dr. James Unger's medical specialty?
Dr. James Unger practices Surgical Physician Assistant in Arlington Heights, IL.
Where does Dr. James Unger practice?
Dr. James Unger practices at 800 W Central RD, Arlington Heights, IL 600052349. Office phone: 8476187200.
What is Dr. James Unger's NPI?
Dr. James Unger's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1144276312, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. James Unger accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. James Unger accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. James Unger commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Treatment of upper end of broken thigh bone with placement of stabilizing device or prosthetic replacement (HCPCS 27236). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.