James Kenneth Tauchen, FNP-BC
Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
James Kenneth Tauchen is a Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner based in Downers Grove, IL with over 12 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
James Kenneth Tauchen, FNP-BC has been part of the Downers Grove medical community since 2014 in independent practice. He has been in practice for 12+ years. CMS Medicare data shows his patients commonly have hypertension, high cholesterol, and depression. CMS MIPS quality score: 88.34/100 (2023).
At a glance
- Federal MIPS score higher than 24% of MIPS-scored doctors in Illinois
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
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How Does This Doctor Compare?
MIPS Score
202388.34/100
Illinois avg: 88.6 · US avg: 83.6
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+4.7 pts)
How the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.
Medicare Patients
1,945
Unique beneficiaries
High volumePrescription Recipients
730
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
8,197
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $146k
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.
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 Depression.
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
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities
US avg: 31.8%↑ More patients than average (+43%) — a focus area for this doctor
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↑ More patients than average (+22%) — a focus area for this doctor
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↑ More patients than average (+36%) — a focus area for this doctor
Progressive brain disorders causing memory loss and cognitive decline
Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension
US avg: 29.6%↑ More patients than average (+19%) — a focus area for this doctor
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.
Board certified · Feb 6, 2025
Self-reported via NPPES
12 years in practice
Established
Definition to come...
Taxonomy: 363LP0808X
Virtual Psychiatric/Mental Health Care With James Kenneth Tauchen
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with James Kenneth Tauchen for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, depression management — no travel to Downers Grove 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 Kenneth Tauchen
NPI records show Dr. Tauchen as active with telehealth listed in Downers Grove, IL. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (630) 750-7920.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact James Kenneth Tauchen
Practice Location
1909 Ogden Ave Ste a, Downers Grove, IL 60515-2602
Mailing Address
1909 Ogden Ave Ste a, Downers Grove, IL 60515-2602
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