JAMES H. BURKS MD – NPI #1821058819
Internal Medicine

An internist who specializes in diseases of the heart and blood vessels and manages complex cardiac conditions such as heart attacks and life-threatening, abnormal heartbeat rhythms.

Health Care Provider Taxonomy Code for Internal Medicine

JAMES BURKS is a physician located in FORT MYERS, FL. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1821058819 to JAMES BURKS on March 24, 2006. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. According to the NPI data, there are 4 additional location(s) assigned to this provider which are listed below. With multiple taxonomy codes selected, the primary taxonomy selected by this provider is 207RC0000X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Internal Medicine, specializing in Cardiovascular Disease

The NPI profile was last updated on Apr 08, 2026. Use the NPI data found here to bill health insurance companies, identify providers enrolled in Medicare and Medicaid services or other HIPAA compliant transactions. See the complete NPI profile for JAMES BURKS below.

NPI Profile for
JAMES H. BURKS

NPI Number
1821058819
Enumeration Date

(more than 20 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Male)
Legal Name
JAMES H. BURKS
Credentials
MD
Primary location
13340 METRO PKWY STE 200
FORT MYERS, FL 33966-4818
Phone: (239) 343-0550 Fax: (239) 343-4013
4 Other location(s):
2971 W Algonquin Rd Ste 106
Algonquin, IL 60102-9407
Phone: (847) 854-1987
1975 Lin Lor Ln Ste 155
Elgin, IL 60123-4902
Phone: (847) 717-0600
Fax: (847) 717-0297
1818 N Meade St
Appleton, WI 54911-3454
Phone: (920) 731-8900
Fax: (920) 738-5369
700 S Park St
Madison, WI 53715-1830
Phone: (608) 251-6100
Fax: (608) 260-2956
Mailing address
PO BOX 2147
FORT MYERS, FL 33902-2147
Phone: (239) 343-0550 Fax: (239) 343-4013
Sole Proprietor
No
Updated
Certification Date
Apr 08, 2026

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Identifiers

Identifiers for JAMES BURKS

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DescriptionIssuerStateIdentifier
medicaidFL130141000
medicaidIL036076700
medicaidWI1821058819
Taxonomy Code(s)

A taxonomy code is a code that describes the health care service provider's type, classification, and the area of specialization. The primary specialty for this provider is indicated as (Primary) below.

Taxonomy Classification / Specialization State License
207RC0000X
- Internal Medicine / Cardiovascular Disease (Primary)		 FL ME173140
207RI0011X
- Internal Medicine / Interventional Cardiology		 IL 036076700

The taxonomy codes are selected by the provider at the time of NPI registration. Selection of a taxonomy code does not replace any credentialing or validation process that the provider requesting the code should complete.

Endpoint

Health Information Exchange (HEI)

HEI is the mobilization of health care information electronically across organizations within a region, community or hospital system. Endpoints provide a simple and secure way for participants to send authenticated, encrypted health information directly to known, trusted recipients over the internet such as primary care physicians, specialists, hospitals, labs, etc.

Endpoint
[email protected]
Endpoint type
Direct Messaging Address
Endpoint Description
Content Type
Affiliation
Y
Endpoint Location
2776 CLEVELAND AVE,
FORT MYERS, FL 77025-1669

Additional Information

Accepts Medicare
This provider accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. The Medicare-approved amount is the total the provider can be paid. When a provider accepts the Medicare-approved amount as payment, you won't be billed for more than the Medicare deductible & coinsureance.
Medicare Ordering & Referring
Provider can:
  • Refer to Part B
  • Order Durable Medical Equipment
  • Refer to Home Health Agency
  • Order Power Mobility Devices
Affiliations
JAMES BURKS is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • ADVOCATE SHERMAN HOSPITAL
      1425 NORTH RANDALL ROAD
      ELGIN, IL 60123
    • CENTRAL DUPAGE HOSPITAL
      25 NORTH WINFIELD ROAD
      WINFIELD, IL 60190
    • NORTHWESTERN MEDICINE MCHENRY
      4201 MEDICAL CENTER DRIVE
      MCHENRY, IL 60050
    • PRESENCE SAINT JOSEPH HOSPITAL - ELGIN
      77 N AIRLITE STREET
      ELGIN, IL 60123

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