James A Vancura, DO

Gastroenterology Internal Medicine

James A Vancura is a Gastroenterology Internal Medicine specialist based in Coon Rapids, MN with over 13 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.

(612) 871-1145Coon Rapids, MN
Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026|Medicare Enrolled|Order & Refer

Patients across MN can see James a Vancura, DO in person in Coon Rapids or via virtual visit — no travel required. He has been in practice for 13+ years. He regularly sees Medicare patients with hypertension, high cholesterol, and arthritis (per CMS claims data).

At a glance

  • Uses generic medications more than 35% of reporting doctors in Minnesota
  • Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
1 of 178 Internal Medicine providers in MNSee all Internal Medicine in Coon Rapids13+ years experienceNPI since 2013

Older · 2511dNPPES updated 2019-07-08 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Minnesota Board of Medical Practice

Contact & Location

Practice Location

9145 Springbrook Dr Nw Ste 200, Coon Rapids, MN 55433-5886

Fax: (612) 870-5491
CMS Clinical Data

How Does This Doctor Compare?

Based on Medicare data, this doctor favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.

Generic Rx

↑ Higher = better

86.1%

Minnesota avg: 83.8 · US avg: 82.8

Higher than most doctors nationally(+3.3 pts)

How often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.

Medicare Patients

262

Unique beneficiaries

Standard volume

Prescription Recipients

136

Patients prescribed

Prescriptions Written

403

Total claims

Total Medicare drug cost: $299k

Percentile rankings compared against 1,431 reporting peers in Minnesota.

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 Arthritis.

Hypertension
Lower than avg (-4%)66%

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

US avg: 70.2%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-4%) — less common here

High Cholesterol
Lower than avg (-4%)66%

Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk

US avg: 70.4%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-4%) — less common here

Arthritis
Lower than avg (-6%)43%

Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness

US avg: 49.3%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-6%) — less common here

Mood Disorders
33%

Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder

Diabetes
Lower than avg (-2%)32%

A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels

US avg: 34.5%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-2%) — less common here

Depression
Lower than avg (-1%)31%

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

US avg: 31.8%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-1%) — less common here

Anxiety Disorders
Lower than avg (-5%)29%

Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life

US avg: 34.1%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-5%) — less common here

Chronic Kidney Disease
Lower than avg (-6%)24%

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

US avg: 29.6%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-6%) — 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. 13 years in practice

    Established

Internal MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Gastroenterologists diagnose and treat digestive system disorders including GERD, irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), inflammatory bowel disease (Crohn's, ulcerative colitis), liver disease, pancreatitis, and colon polyps. They perform endoscopies and colonoscopies.

Taxonomy: 207RG0100X

Practice Footprint

Mailing address

Po Box 14909, Minneapolis, MN 55414-0909

Differs from practice location

Virtual Internal Medicine Care With James a Vancura

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

Schedule a virtual visit with James a Vancura for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Coon Rapids 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 a Vancura

NPI records show Dr. Vancura as active with telehealth listed in Coon Rapids, MN. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (612) 871-1145.

Verified across 4 federal data sources

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

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