# James Tuchek, DO

Source: https://ourhealthnetwork.com/doctor/james-tuchek-do-1598721250
NPI: 1598721250
Data source: CMS NPI Registry (DAC), refreshed monthly

## Quick facts

James Tuchek, DO is a thoracic surgery based in Crown Point, IN practicing at Franciscan Physician Network with NPI 1598721250.

## Profile

- Primary specialty: Thoracic Surgery
- Secondary specialties: CARDIAC SURGERY, GENERAL SURGERY
- Credential: DO
- Gender: Male
- Medical school: MIDWESTERN UNIVERSITY, CHICAGO COLLEGE OF OSTEOPATHIC MED
- Graduation year: 1988
- NPI: 1598721250 ([NPPES record](https://npiregistry.cms.hhs.gov/provider-view/1598721250))

## Practice and contact

- Practice name: Franciscan Physician Network
- Address: 1205 S Main St, Suite 101, Crown Point, IN, 463073677
- Phone: (219) 662-0077
- Group practice size: 1147 members

## Insurance accepted (12 networks)

This provider is in network with the following insurance carriers, based on federal Transparency in Coverage filings and FHIR provider directories:

- [HCSC: BCBS Illinois](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/insurance/hcsc-bcbs-illinois) — 118 plans
- [Cigna](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/insurance/cigna) — 18 plans
- [UnitedHealthcare](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/insurance/unitedhealthcare) — 13 plans
- [Humana](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/insurance/humana) — 12 plans
- [Highmark BCBS Delaware](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/insurance/highmark-bcbs-delaware) — 11 plans
- [Aetna](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/insurance/aetna) — 7 plans
- [Highmark BCBS WV](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/insurance/highmark-bcbs-wv) — 6 plans
- [Molina Healthcare](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/insurance/molina-healthcare) — 3 plans
- [UMR](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/insurance/umr) — 3 plans
- [Oxford Health Plans (UHC)](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/insurance/oxford-health-plans-uhc) — 2 plans
- [Wellmark BCBS Iowa](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/insurance/wellmark-bcbs-iowa) — 2 plans
- [Medicare](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/insurance/medicare) — 1 plan

To verify a specific plan covers James Tuchek, use the [OurHealthNetwork Insurance Matcher](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/tools/insurance-matcher?npis=1598721250).

## Industry payments disclosure (CMS Open Payments)

Per CMS Open Payments data (most recent year 2024), this provider has received 26 disclosed payments from medical industry sources totaling approximately $496.

Largest disclosed payer: Medtronic, Inc. ($204 cumulative).

Source: CMS Open Payments program (federal financial-transparency dataset). Industry payment disclosures do not imply any wrongdoing; many are legitimate consulting fees, research support, or speaker honoraria.

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