2026 NPPES data Sleep Medicine (Psychiatry & Neurology) Physician NPI 1184280794 MD
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ALEX FARRIS, MD

Sleep Medicine (Psychiatry & Neurology) Physician in CHICAGO, Illinois. CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System profile including specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare prescribing data when reported.

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Prescribing volume
135
Medicare Part D claims · 27 beneficiaries · Sleep Medicine (Psychiatry & Neurology) Physician avg: 1K
Industry payments
$143.11
2 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

ALEX FARRIS, MD filed 135 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Sleep Medicine (Psychiatry & Neurology) Physician in CHICAGO, Illinois.

135
Part D claims, 2023
Likely
board-certified (heuristic)

Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records (NPPES, Medicare Part D, MIPS, Open Payments) — no proprietary rating or editorial opinion is applied.

ALEX FARRIS, MD's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023 — across all CMS prescribers nationally

135 35th percentile higher than 35% of 1,370,886 prescribers

0–200: 670,926 prescribers (49%). This entry sits in this band. 200–400: 182,923 prescribers (13%). Above this entry. 400–600: 90,619 prescribers (7%). Above this entry. 600–800: 56,224 prescribers (4%). Above this entry. 800–1,000: 40,919 prescribers (3%). Above this entry. 1,000–1,200: 31,827 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,200–1,400: 26,224 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,400–1,600: 21,710 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,600–1,800: 19,072 prescribers (1%). Above this entry. 1,800–2,000: 16,451 prescribers (1%). Above this entry. 2,000–2,200: 213,991 prescribers (16%). Above this entry. This provider 0 2K+ every Part D prescriber (claims/yr), bucketed by value

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Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

ALEX FARRIS, MD practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + 1 hospital affiliation — signals consistent with board-certified status. For verified board certification, see CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).

What does the federal data show about ALEX FARRIS, MD?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 05/20/2019

NPI 1184280794

Primary specialty

Sleep Medicine (Psychiatry & Neurology) Physician

Rare

371 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

135 87% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,005

Specialty distribution in Illinois

How Sleep Medicine (Psychiatry & Neurology) Physician compares to other specialties among Illinois providers

Illinois providers

Sleep Medicine (Psychiatry & Neurology) Physician share within Illinois

1. Sleep Medicine (Psychiatry & Neurology) Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Sleep Medicine (Psychiatry & Neurology) Physician share within Illinois

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Sleep Medicine (Psychiatry & Neurology) Physician (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Sleep Medicine (Psychiatry & Neurology) Physician ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Sleep Medicine (Psychiatry & Neurology) Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Sleep Medicine (Psychiatry & Neurology) Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

The Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores providers 0–100 across four performance categories: Quality, Cost, Promoting Interoperability, and Improvement Activities, weighted under 42 CFR §414.1380. Reporting is voluntary for many small practices, so absence of a MIPS score is not a quality signal.

Board certification through an ABMS or AOA member board signals voluntary post-licensure examination plus continuous Maintenance of Certification cycles. Verify any individual provider's status through certificationmatters.org (ABMS) or osteopathic.org (AOA).

ALEX FARRIS, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Sleep Medicine (Psychiatry & Neurology) Physician provider holding MD credentials at 4600 N RAVENSWOOD AVE, CHICAGO, IL, 60640, with a listed phone of (773) 561-7500. NPI 1184280794 was issued on 05/20/2019. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what FARRIS most recently submitted to CMS rather than a vetted directory listing, which is why patients should always confirm the practice is still at this location before scheduling.

Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 135 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 27 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $9K in drug spend. These figures capture only Medicare Part D — commercial insurance, Medicaid, and cash-pay prescriptions are not included, and any drug-beneficiary cell under 11 is suppressed by CMS for patient privacy.

Sleep Medicine (Psychiatry & Neurology) Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 371 enrolled providers across 45 states and an average of 1,005 Part D claims per prescriber, so the context for interpreting these metrics differs meaningfully from a primary-care baseline. Important: PlainDoctor is a directory of publicly available government data, not medical advice, a malpractice database, or a quality rating. Inclusion here does not imply a recommendation, and absence of complaints or sanctions on this page does not mean none exist — always verify credentials through the NPPES NPI Registry, your state medical board, and the ABMS or AOA before making healthcare decisions.

Practice Address

4600 N RAVENSWOOD AVE
CHICAGO, IL 60640

Provider Details

NPI 1184280794
Specialty Sleep Medicine (Psychiatry & Neurology) Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 05/20/2019

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where ALEX FARRIS, MD bills Medicare from. Star ratings (1-5) are CMS Hospital Compare's "Hospital overall rating" — a composite of mortality, readmission, patient experience, safety, timely care, and efficient use of medical imaging measures. Source: CMS Care Compare.

ADVOCATE HEALTH AND HOSPITALS CORPORATION
CHICAGO, IL

Affiliations sourced from CMS Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File; hospital ratings from CMS Hospital General Information dataset (cross-referenced by facility name + state).

Industry payments received (2024) — CMS Open Payments transparency data

The federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act (part of the Affordable Care Act) requires drug and medical-device manufacturers + group purchasing organizations to publicly report payments and other transfers of value to physicians and teaching hospitals. The data below covers 2024 for ALEX FARRIS, MD. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$143

Largest payer

Inspire Medical Systems, Inc.

Most common payment type

Food and Beverage

Industry payments are not necessarily indicators of bias — they include research funding, consulting fees for evidence-based work, royalties for inventions, food at conferences, and similar items. The disclosure exists for transparency. Read our methodology for how we interpret this data.

License & disciplinary context — Illinois IDFPR 2023 annual report

Aggregate state board data only — NOT a determination of any individual provider's status. The figures below describe statewide disciplinary activity across all ~42K Illinois medical licensees in 2023 — they are NOT specific to ALEX FARRIS, MD. To verify ALEX FARRIS, MD's current license status, search the IDFPR public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.

106
Total board actions, Illinois 2023
Across 103 cases
2.52
Actions per 1,000 licensees
Illinois statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
38 cases

IDFPR publishes annual disciplinary statistics as part of public-record reporting under each state's Administrative Procedure Act. See the full breakdown by action type and year on the Illinois disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.

135
Total Claims
$9K
Total Drug Cost
27
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
172
Total Day Supply
5,042
Generic Drug Cost
$8K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
68.1 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
2.29

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.

What ALEX FARRIS, MD prescribes most

Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023

claims
Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File As of 2023
Drug Claims
Divalproex Sodium
21
Levetiracetam
19
Oxcarbazepine
13
Atorvastatin Calcium
12

* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.

Sleep Medicine (Psychiatry & Neurology) Physician Overview

How ALEX FARRIS, MD fits within the Sleep Medicine (Psychiatry & Neurology) Physician landscape nationally.

371
Sleep Medicine (Psychiatry & Neurology) Physician Providers in US
45
States with Sleep Medicine (Psychiatry & Neurology) Physician
1,005
Avg Claims per Provider

ALEX FARRIS, MD's 135 claims are below the specialty average of 1,005.

Nearby Sleep Medicine (Psychiatry & Neurology) Physician Providers in Illinois

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Illinois, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as FARRIS.

Compare Sleep Medicine (Psychiatry & Neurology) Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is ALEX FARRIS, MD's specialty?
ALEX FARRIS, MD specializes in Sleep Medicine (Psychiatry & Neurology) Physician and practices in CHICAGO, Illinois. Credentials: MD.
How much does ALEX FARRIS, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, ALEX FARRIS, MD wrote 135 Medicare Part D claims totaling $9K in drug costs for 27 beneficiaries.
Where is ALEX FARRIS, MD located?
ALEX FARRIS, MD is located at 4600 N RAVENSWOOD AVE, CHICAGO, IL, 60640. Phone: (773) 561-7500.
What is ALEX FARRIS, MD's NPI number?
ALEX FARRIS, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1184280794, issued on 05/20/2019.
How many Sleep Medicine (Psychiatry & Neurology) Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 371 Sleep Medicine (Psychiatry & Neurology) Physician providers across 45 states in the US. The average Sleep Medicine (Psychiatry & Neurology) Physician provider writes 1,005 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does ALEX FARRIS, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, ALEX FARRIS, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Divalproex Sodium, Levetiracetam, Oxcarbazepine. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does ALEX FARRIS, MD accept Medicare?
ALEX FARRIS, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 135 Part D claims and 27 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify ALEX FARRIS, MD's credentials?
ALEX FARRIS, MD's NPI is 1184280794 with credentials MD. You can verify this through the NPPES NPI Registry, check state medical board records, and confirm board certification through the ABMS or AOA.

Data Sources

Provider Directory
CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES), download.cms.gov/nppes, updated monthly. Contains NPI, specialty, credentials, and practice location.
Specialty Classification
NUCC Health Care Provider Taxonomy (nucc.org), the industry standard for classifying provider specialties in Medicare and Medicaid billing.
Prescribing Data
CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File (2023). Includes claims, drug costs, beneficiaries, and opioid prescribing rates.
Limitations
Provider data is self-reported to CMS. Prescribing data reflects Medicare Part D only and does not include commercial insurance, Medicaid, or cash prescriptions. Claims below 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS for privacy.

See our complete data methodology for details on how we collect and process government data.

Data as of April 2026 (NPPES) / 2023 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

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