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2026 NPPES data Clinical Genetics (M.D.) Physician NPI 1588735005 MD
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Clinical Genetics (M.D.) Physician in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 823 in Clinical Genetics (M.D.) Physician, and covers specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare Part D prescribing data when reported. According to CMS, every field reflects the provider's official federal registration, see our methodology.
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Prescribing volume
205
Medicare Part D claims · 16 beneficiaries · Clinical Genetics (M.D.) Physician avg: 261
Generic prescribing
33%
generic claims · 67% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
81.7/100
▼ 1 pts below national avg 83.1 · Above neutral
Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File, 2023
What the federal data shows
Chester Whitley, MD reported a CMS MIPS final score of 81.7/100 - below the 83.1 national average - and filed 205 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.
- 81.7/100
- MIPS score · -1 vs avg
- 205
- Part D claims, 2023
- 33%
- 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.
Chester Whitley, MD's MIPS score vs every scored U.S. clinician
CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) final score, 2023, the federal quality measure
82 36th percentile higher than 36% of 477,587 scored providers
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Source CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) · 2023
Where Chester Whitley, MD sits
This provider among clinical genetics (m.d.) physician peers
Across the 47 clinical genetics (m.d.) physician providers who report both Medicare Part D prescribing and a MIPS quality score, Chester Whitley, MD writes more Part D claims than 83% of them and scores higher on MIPS quality than 40% - placing this provider in the high-volume, lower-quality quadrant. Volume reflects patient-panel size and specialty, not quality; the two axes are independent.
Part D claim volume vs MIPS quality, by specialty percentile
Each dot is one clinical genetics (m.d.) physician peer from a representative sample of 46; the gold marker is Chester Whitley, MD. Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber data and the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, 2023.
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Board certification likely (heuristic, not verified)
Chester Whitley, MD 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).
What does the federal data show about Chester Whitley, MD?
Near national averagePrimary specialty
Clinical Genetics (M.D.) Physician
Medicare Part D claims
205 21% vs specialty avg
MIPS final score
81.7/100 1.4 pts vs avg
Specialty distribution in Minnesota
How Clinical Genetics (M.D.) Physician compares to other specialties among Minnesota providers
Medicare quality performance, MIPS
Chester Whitley, MD's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Clinical Genetics (M.D.) Physician national average
- MIPS Final Score
- 81.7/100
- vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year
MIPS final score (Clinical Genetics (M.D.) Physician) - 81.7/100 vs national avg 83.1
How MIPS and board certification work
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).
Chester Whitley, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Clinical Genetics (M.D.) Physician provider holding MD credentials at UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA PHYSICIANS, Minneapolis, MN, 55455, with a listed phone of (612) 626-6777. NPI 1588735005 was issued on 11/13/2006.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 205 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 16 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $4.6 million in drug spend, split 67% brand-name and 33% generic by claim count. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 81.7/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 69.9, Cost 59.7), compared with the national average of 83.1.
Clinical Genetics (M.D.) Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 823 enrolled providers across 50 states and an average of 261 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
Provider Details
| NPI | 1588735005 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Clinical Genetics (M.D.) Physician |
| Credentials | MD |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Issued | 11/13/2006 |
CMS Quality Score (MIPS)
Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores from CMS, 2023 performance year.
81.7216
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
69.8683
Quality
59.7305
Cost
100
Promoting Interoperability
Reporting: Group practice
Hospital and facility affiliations
Facilities where Chester Whitley, 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.
Fairview Express Care
Minneapolis, MN
Affiliations sourced from CMS Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File; hospital ratings from CMS Hospital General Information dataset (cross-referenced by facility name + state).
Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Brand-heavy
Chester Whitley, MD - brand share 67.0%
Clinical Genetics (M.D.) Physician average
67% brand-name claims vs 33% generic, on 205 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.
205
Total Claims
$4.6M
Total Drug Cost
16
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 237
- Total Day Supply
- 5,548
- Brand vs Generic
- 67% brand / 33% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $4.3M
- Generic Drug Cost
- $279K
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 58.8 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 2.04
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Chester Whitley, MD prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Fabrazyme
Fabrazyme
52 claims
- Sapropterin Dihydr…
Sapropterin Dihydrochloride
34 claims
- Galafold
Galafold
27 claims
- Nexviazyme
Nexviazyme
25 claims
- Procysbi 15
Procysbi
15 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Fabrazyme Agalsidase Beta | 52 |
| Sapropterin Dihydrochloride | 34 |
| Galafold Migalastat Hcl | 27 |
| Nexviazyme Avalglucosidase Alfa-Ngpt | 25 |
| Procysbi Cysteamine Bitartrate | 15 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
Clinical Genetics (M.D.) Physician Overview
How Chester Whitley, MD fits within the Clinical Genetics (M.D.) Physician landscape nationally.
823
Clinical Genetics (M.D.) Physician Providers in US
50
States with Clinical Genetics (M.D.) Physician
261
Avg Claims per Provider
Chester Whitley, MD's 205 claims are below the specialty average of 261.
Nearby Clinical Genetics (M.D.) Physician Providers in Minnesota
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Minnesota, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Whitley.
Anjali Aggarwal
Minneapolis, MN
Dr. Maria Aguirre Flores
M.D.
Rochester, MN
Dr. Dusica Babovic-Vuksanovic
M.D.
Rochester, MN
Dr. Susan Berry
M.D.
Minneapolis, MN
Dr. Vikas Bhambhani
M.D
Minneapolis, MN
Compare Clinical Genetics (M.D.) Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Chester Whitley, MD's specialty? ▼
Chester Whitley, MD specializes in Clinical Genetics (M.D.) Physician and practices in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Credentials: MD.
How much does Chester Whitley, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Chester Whitley, MD wrote 205 Medicare Part D claims totaling $4.6M in drug costs for 16 beneficiaries.
What is Chester Whitley, MD's Medicare quality score? ▼
Chester Whitley, MD has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 81.7/100 (Quality: 69.9, Cost: 59.7). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is Chester Whitley, MD located? ▼
Chester Whitley, MD is located at UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA PHYSICIANS, Minneapolis, MN, 55455. Phone: (612) 626-6777.
What is Chester Whitley, MD's NPI number? ▼
Chester Whitley, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1588735005, issued on 11/13/2006.
Does Chester Whitley, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Chester Whitley, MD's prescribing is 67% brand-name and 33% generic drugs by claim count, with $4.3M in brand drug costs.
How many Clinical Genetics (M.D.) Physician providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 823 Clinical Genetics (M.D.) Physician providers across 50 states in the US. The average Clinical Genetics (M.D.) Physician provider writes 261 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Chester Whitley, MD prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Chester Whitley, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Fabrazyme, Sapropterin Dihydrochloride, Galafold. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Chester Whitley, MD accept Medicare? ▼
Chester Whitley, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 205 Part D claims and 16 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Chester Whitley, MD's credentials? ▼
Chester Whitley, MD's NPI is 1588735005 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
View source datasets and methodology notes
- 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.
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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