2026 NPPES data Internal Medicine Physician NPI 1396845848 M.D.
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CHARLES BRIKHA, M.D.

Internal Medicine Physician in NILES, 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
14K
Medicare Part D claims · 394 beneficiaries · Internal Medicine Physician avg: 3K
Generic prescribing
86%
generic claims · 14% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
93.0872/100
▲ 10 pts above national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
What the federal data reveals: CHARLES BRIKHA, M.D. is a Internal Medicine Physician ([object Object]) practicing in NILES, Illinois with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 14K claims across 394 beneficiaries — 14% brand-name prescribing . Their CMS MIPS Final Score of 93.0872/100 (national average: 83.1) reflects performance across Quality, Cost, Interoperability, and Improvement Activities .

What the federal data shows

CHARLES BRIKHA, M.D. reported a CMS MIPS final score of 93.0872/100 — above the 83.1 national average — and filed 14,414 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.

93.0872/100
MIPS score · +10 vs avg
14K
Part D claims, 2023
86%
generic prescribing
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.

CHARLES BRIKHA, M.D.'s MIPS score vs every scored U.S. clinician

CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) final score, 2023 — the federal quality measure

93 Top 29% higher than 71% of 477,587 scored providers

0–10: 8,684 scored providers (2%). Below this entry. 10–20: 3,008 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 20–30: 3,069 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 30–40: 2,746 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 40–50: 2,928 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 50–60: 5,882 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 60–70: 13,906 scored providers (3%). Below this entry. 70–80: 118,074 scored providers (25%). Below this entry. 80–90: 129,887 scored providers (27%). Below this entry. 90–100: 189,403 scored providers (40%). This entry sits in this band. This provider 0 100 every MIPS-scored clinician, bucketed by value

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Source CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) · 2023

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

CHARLES BRIKHA, M.D. practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + MIPS quality reporting + 1 hospital affiliation — signals consistent with board-certified status. For verified board certification, see CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).

CHARLES BRIKHA, M.D. at a glance

High performer (top quartile)

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 09/25/2006

NPI 1396845848

Primary specialty

Internal Medicine Physician

High-volume

172,858 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

14,414 431% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 2,716

MIPS final score

93.0872/100 9.987200000000001% pts

Exceptional band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Illinois

How Internal Medicine Physician compares to other specialties among Illinois providers

Illinois providers

Internal Medicine Physician share within Illinois

1. Internal Medicine Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Internal Medicine Physician share within Illinois

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

CHARLES BRIKHA, M.D.'s 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Internal Medicine Physician national average

High performer (top quartile)
MIPS Final Score
93.0872/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Internal Medicine Physician) — 93.0872/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%93.1%
MIPS final score (Internal Medicine Physician) — 93.0872/100 vs national avg 83.1

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).

CHARLES BRIKHA, M.D. is a Internal Medicine Physician provider practicing in NILES, Illinois, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: M.D.. NPI: 1396845848. This profile includes practice location, specialty classification, and organizational affiliations from the CMS provider registry. Provider information is self-reported to CMS and updated monthly.

CHARLES BRIKHA, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Internal Medicine Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 8118 N MILWAUKEE AVE, NILES, IL, 60714, with a listed phone of (847) 692-5206. NPI 1396845848 was issued on 09/25/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what BRIKHA 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 14,414 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 394 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $1.7 million in drug spend, split 14% brand-name and 86% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 1.8%. 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. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 93.0872/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 80.7919), compared with the national average of 83.1.

Internal Medicine Physician is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 172,858 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 2,716 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

8118 N MILWAUKEE AVE
NILES, IL 60714

Provider Details

NPI 1396845848
Specialty Internal Medicine Physician
Credentials M.D.
Gender Male
NPI Issued 09/25/2006

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores from CMS, 2023 performance year.

93.0872
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
80.7919
Quality
100
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Alternative Payment Model

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where CHARLES BRIKHA, M.D. 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.

STAT CARDIOLOGIST INC
SCHAUMBURG, 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).

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 CHARLES BRIKHA, M.D.. To verify CHARLES BRIKHA, M.D.'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.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical

CHARLES BRIKHA, M.D. — brand share 14.0%
Specialty average (est.)

14% brand-name claims vs 86% generic, on 14,414 2023 Medicare Part D claims.

The federal Medicare Part D Generic Dispensing Rate national benchmark sits near 90% generic / 10% brand for primary-care prescribers, per CMS Office of the Actuary 2024 estimates. Higher brand share is common in specialty prescribing where generic equivalents are not available.

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

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

14,414
Total Claims
$1.7M
Total Drug Cost
394
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
20,723
Total Day Supply
596,486
Brand vs Generic
14% brand / 86% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$1.4M
Generic Drug Cost
$251K
Opioid Claims
264 (1.8% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
459

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
74.3 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.24
Gender Split
54% female / 46% male
Age Distribution
<65: 49, 65-74: 150, 75-84: 139, 85+: 56

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Atorvastatin Calcium
899
Amlodipine Besylate
630
Metoprolol Succinate
496
Metformin Hcl
446
Omeprazole
444
Lisinopril
365
Pantoprazole Sodium
332
Levothyroxine Sodium
320
Metoprolol Tartrate
248
Meloxicam
242

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

Internal Medicine Physician Overview

How CHARLES BRIKHA, M.D. fits within the Internal Medicine Physician landscape nationally.

172,858
Internal Medicine Physician Providers in US
56
States with Internal Medicine Physician
2,716
Avg Claims per Provider

CHARLES BRIKHA, M.D.'s 14,414 claims are above the specialty average of 2,716.

Nearby Internal Medicine Physician Providers in Illinois

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

Compare Internal Medicine Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CHARLES BRIKHA, M.D.'s specialty?
CHARLES BRIKHA, M.D. specializes in Internal Medicine Physician and practices in NILES, Illinois. Credentials: M.D..
How much does CHARLES BRIKHA, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, CHARLES BRIKHA, M.D. wrote 14,414 Medicare Part D claims totaling $1.7M in drug costs for 394 beneficiaries.
What is CHARLES BRIKHA, M.D.'s Medicare quality score?
CHARLES BRIKHA, M.D. has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 93.0872/100 (Quality: 80.7919). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is CHARLES BRIKHA, M.D. located?
CHARLES BRIKHA, M.D. is located at 8118 N MILWAUKEE AVE, NILES, IL, 60714. Phone: (847) 692-5206.
What is CHARLES BRIKHA, M.D.'s NPI number?
CHARLES BRIKHA, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1396845848, issued on 09/25/2006.
Does CHARLES BRIKHA, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
CHARLES BRIKHA, M.D.'s prescribing is 14% brand-name and 86% generic drugs by claim count, with $1.4M in brand drug costs.
Does CHARLES BRIKHA, M.D. prescribe opioids?
Yes, CHARLES BRIKHA, M.D. had 264 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 1.8%.
How many Internal Medicine Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 172,858 Internal Medicine Physician providers across 56 states in the US. The average Internal Medicine Physician provider writes 2,716 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does CHARLES BRIKHA, M.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, CHARLES BRIKHA, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Atorvastatin Calcium, Amlodipine Besylate, Metoprolol Succinate. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does CHARLES BRIKHA, M.D. accept Medicare?
CHARLES BRIKHA, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 14,414 Part D claims and 394 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify CHARLES BRIKHA, M.D.'s credentials?
CHARLES BRIKHA, M.D.'s NPI is 1396845848 with credentials M.D.. 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.
Quality Performance
CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) — 2023 performance year.
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.

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

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