Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. James Boffa, M.D.

Surgery Physician (CMS: General Surgery) · Chicago, IL

  • NPI 1164433181
  • Accepts Medicare
  • MIPS 90.4 / 100 · 2023
  • 38 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

Operates at 2 locations .

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
5140 N California Ave, Suite 780
Chicago, IL 606253645
(773) 273-6810
fax (773) 271-5532
Additional location
9650 Gross Point RD Ste 3900
Skokie, IL 600765085
(847) 570-1700
fax (847) 982-1098
Mailing address
2650 Ridge Ave Ste 1223
Evanston, IL 602011700

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
August 2006 — 20 yrs on file
Profile last updated
February 10, 2021
Year of graduation
1988 — 38 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
208600000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Illinois #036086529
Medicaid (2)
IL #036086529 4 · IL #036086529 2

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1164433181. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
96
Distinct HCPCS
4
Medicare allowed
$12,321
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99202 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 15-29 minutes 45 45 $52
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 21 20 $70
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 10-19 minutes 17 16 $38
49505 Repair of groin hernia (5 years or older) 13 13 $606

In context: peer comparison

Among 54 peers in this city , average services per provider: 84. This provider delivers 1.1× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$19
Transactions
1
Manufacturers
1
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
VERTEX PHARMACEUTICALS INCORPORATED 1 $19.16

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$19

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. James Boffa's medical specialty?
Dr. James Boffa practices Surgery Physician in Chicago, IL.
Where does Dr. James Boffa practice?
Dr. James Boffa practices at 5140 N California Ave, Chicago, IL 606253645. Office phone: 7732736810.
What is Dr. James Boffa's NPI?
Dr. James Boffa's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1164433181, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. James Boffa accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. James Boffa accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. James Boffa commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: New patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99202); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99213); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99212). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.