James Francis Sullivan, MD

Infectious Disease Internal Medicine

Internal Medicine

James Francis Sullivan is an Infectious Disease Internal Medicine specialist based in Chicago, IL with over 39 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.

Also practices: INTERNAL MEDICINE

(773) 665-3261Chicago, IL
Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026|Medicare Enrolled|Order & Refer

With over 39 years in internal medicine, James Francis Sullivan, MD is a long-established infectious disease specialist in Chicago. He graduated from University of Michigan Medical School in 1987 and has 39+ years of clinical experience. Among his Medicare patients, common conditions include hypertension, high cholesterol, and kidney disease (per CMS data).

At a glance

  • Prescribes opioids less than 30% of reporting doctors in Illinois
  • Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
1 of 138 Internal Medicine providers in ILSee all Internal Medicine in Chicago39+ years experienceNPI since 2005

Older · 1891dNPPES updated 2021-03-24 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Illinois Department of Financial & Professional Regulation — Medical

Contact & Location

Practice Location

2900 N Lake Shore Dr Suite 1231, Chicago, IL 60657-5640

Fax: (773) 665-9435
CMS Clinical Data

How Does This Doctor Compare?

Based on Medicare data, this doctor prescribes opioid pain medications conservatively.

Opioid Rx

↓ Lower = better

2.6%

Illinois avg: 4.5 · US avg: 5.1

Higher than most doctors nationally(-2.5 pts)

2.6% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.

Medicare Patients

139

Unique beneficiaries

Standard volume

Prescription Recipients

105

Patients prescribed

Prescriptions Written

2,774

Total claims

Total Medicare drug cost: $4.50M

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 Hypertension, High Cholesterol, and Chronic Kidney Disease.

Hypertension
Higher than avg (+5%)75%

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

US avg: 70.2%

↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor

High Cholesterol
Higher than avg (+5%)75%

Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk

US avg: 70.4%

↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor

Chronic Kidney Disease
Higher than avg (+34%)64%

Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension

US avg: 29.6%

↑ More patients than average (+34%) — a focus area for this doctor

Arthritis
Higher than avg (+10%)59%

Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness

US avg: 49.3%

↑ More patients than average (+10%) — a focus area for this doctor

Mood Disorders
51%

Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder

Ischemic Heart Disease
Higher than avg (+18%)50%

Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease

US avg: 31.7%

↑ More patients than average (+18%) — a focus area for this doctor

Diabetes
Higher than avg (+11%)45%

A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels

US avg: 34.5%

↑ More patients than average (+11%) — a focus area for this doctor

Depression
Higher than avg (+11%)43%

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

US avg: 31.8%

↑ More patients than average (+11%) — a focus area for this doctor

GeneralBehavioralNational avg

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

Industry Payment Transparency

$12.1k received from industry

82 transactions reported in 2024 ·High tier

View on CMS Open Payments →

Payments include consulting fees, speaking honoraria, food & beverage, travel, research support, and ownership interests from drug and medical device manufacturers. Disclosure is required by the federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act. These payments do not necessarily indicate conflicts of interest. National median: $338 across 136 000 tracked providers.

Tiers — Low: under $500 · Moderate: $500-5 000 · High: $5 000-25 000 · Very High: $25 000+. Source: CMS Open Payments 2024, attributed to James Francis Sullivan's NPI.

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Background & Specialty

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

Career Journey
  1. Graduated medical school · 1987

    University of Michigan Medical School

  2. Board certified · Mar 23, 2021

    Self-reported via NPPES

  3. 39 years in practice

    Senior practitioner

Internal MedicineInfectious Disease in ChicagoAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Infectious disease specialists diagnose and treat complex infections including HIV/AIDS, hepatitis, tuberculosis, antibiotic-resistant infections (MRSA), post-surgical infections, and travel-related illnesses. They also provide pre-travel vaccination counseling and manage infections in immunocompromised patients.

Taxonomy: 207RI0200X

Education & Training

University of Michigan Medical School (Class of 1987)

Practice Footprint

Mailing address

777 Oakmont Ln Suite 1600, Westmont, IL 60559-5511

Differs from practice location

Virtual Infectious Disease Care With James Francis Sullivan

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

Schedule a virtual visit with James Francis Sullivan for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, kidney care follow-ups — no travel to Chicago 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 Francis Sullivan

Dr. Sullivan is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Chicago, IL. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (773) 665-3261.

Verified across 5 federal data sources

Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.

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