James H Gruft, MD

Pain Medicine

(630) 627-7500Oakbrook Terrace, IL
Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026|Medicare Enrolled|Order & Refer

Patients across IL can see James H Gruft, MD in person in Oakbrook Terrace or via virtual visit — no travel required. He graduated from George Washington University School of Medicine in 1986 and has 40+ years of clinical experience. He regularly sees Medicare patients with arthritis, hypertension, and high cholesterol (per CMS claims data).

1 of 8 Pain Medicine providers in ILSee all Pain Medicine in Oakbrook Terrace40+ years experienceNPI since 2007

Older · 694dNPPES updated 2024-06-10 · verify on CMS

Contact & Location

Practice Location

1 Transam Plaza Dr Suite 100, Oakbrook Terrace, IL 60181-4822

Fax: (630) 627-7502
CMS Clinical Data

How Does This Doctor Compare?

Opioid Rx

↓ Lower = better

54.76%

Illinois avg: 4.5 · US avg: 5.1

Lower than most doctors nationally(+49.7 pts)

54.76% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.

Medicare Patients

203

Unique beneficiaries

Standard volume

Prescription Recipients

271

Patients prescribed

Prescriptions Written

1,850

Total claims

Total Medicare drug cost: $204k

Percentile rankings compared against 2,844 reporting peers in Illinois.

Data Note: Sourced from CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data. Percentile rankings compare this provider against all peers with reported data in the same state. Updated annually to reflect the latest federal reporting cycle.

Patient Condition Panel

What This Doctor Treats Most

Based on Medicare claims data — here's what patients commonly see this doctor for

Based on Medicare data, this doctor primarily manages Arthritis, Hypertension, and High Cholesterol.

Arthritis
Higher than avg (+26%)75%

Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness

US avg: 49.3%

↑ More patients than average (+26%) — a focus area for this doctor

Hypertension
Lower than avg (-9%)61%

High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke

US avg: 70.2%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-9%) — less common here

High Cholesterol
Lower than avg (-9%)61%

Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk

US avg: 70.4%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-9%) — less common here

Mood Disorders
59%

Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder

Anxiety Disorders
Higher than avg (+17%)51%

Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life

US avg: 34.1%

↑ More patients than average (+17%) — a focus area for this doctor

Depression
Higher than avg (+6%)38%

A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities

US avg: 31.8%

↑ More patients than average (+6%) — a focus area for this doctor

COPD
Higher than avg (+1%)21%

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease — a group of lung diseases that block airflow

US avg: 20.4%

↑ More patients than average (+1%) — a focus area for this doctor

Diabetes
Lower than avg (-14%)20%

A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels

US avg: 34.5%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-14%) — less common here

GeneralBehavioralNational avg

Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.

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Background & Specialty

Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.

Career Journey
  1. Graduated medical school · 1986

    George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences

  2. Board certified · Jun 9, 2024

    CMS-verified certification date

  3. 40 years in practice

    Senior practitioner

Pain MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Pain Medicine is a primary medical specialty based on a distinct body of knowledge and a well-defined scope of clinical practice that is founded on science, research and education. It is concerned with the study of pain, the prevention of pain, and the evaluation, treatment, and rehabilitation of persons in pain. A comprehensive evaluation incorporates the physical, psychological, cognitive and socio-cultural contributions to pain. The treatment protocol may include pharmacological, invasive, behavioral, cognitive, rehabilitative and complementary strategies provided in a concurrent focused and patient specific manner. The pain medicine physician often serves the patient as a frontline physician regarding their pain, but also may serve as a consultant to other physicians, direct an interdisciplinary/multidisciplinary treatment team, conduct research, or advocate for the patient's pain care with public and private agencies. The Pain Medicine physician may work in variety of settings including office, clinic, hospital, university, or governmental/public agencies.

Taxonomy: 208VP0000X

Education & Training

George Washington University School of Medicine (Class of 1986)

Virtual Pain Medicine Care With James H Gruft

NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.

Schedule a virtual visit with James H Gruft for arthritis follow-ups, blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management — no travel to Oakbrook Terrace required. The office sends a secure video link before your appointment. Most visits take 15–30 minutes. Medicare enrolled per CMS records.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about James H Gruft

Dr. Gruft is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Oakbrook Terrace, IL. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (630) 627-7500.

Verified across 5 federal data sources

Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.

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