2026 NPPES data Medical Physician Assistant NPI 1841379484 PA
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CINDY TONG, PA

Medical Physician Assistant 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
4K
Medicare Part D claims · 194 beneficiaries · Medical Physician Assistant avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
81%
generic claims · 19% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs

What the federal data shows

CINDY TONG, PA filed 3,537 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Medical Physician Assistant in CHICAGO, Illinois, prescribing 81% generic.

4K
Part D claims, 2023
81%
generic prescribing

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.

CINDY TONG, PA's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

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

3,537 Top 10% higher than 90% of 1,370,886 prescribers

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

Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more prescribers. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023

What does the federal data show about CINDY TONG, PA?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 11/03/2006

NPI 1841379484

Primary specialty

Medical Physician Assistant

Mid-sized

40,527 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

3,537 228% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,077

Specialty distribution in Illinois

How Medical Physician Assistant compares to other specialties among Illinois providers

Illinois providers

Medical Physician Assistant share within Illinois

1. Medical Physician Assistant42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Medical Physician Assistant share within Illinois

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Medical Physician Assistant (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Medical Physician Assistant ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Medical Physician Assistant) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Medical Physician Assistant) — 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).

CINDY TONG, PA appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Medical Physician Assistant provider holding PA credentials at 500 E 51ST ST, CHICAGO, IL, 60615, with a listed phone of (312) 572-1300. NPI 1841379484 was issued on 11/03/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what TONG 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 3,537 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 194 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $533K in drug spend, split 19% brand-name and 81% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 3.2%. 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.

Medical Physician Assistant is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 40,527 enrolled providers across 55 states and an average of 1,077 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

500 E 51ST ST
CHICAGO, IL 60615

Provider Details

NPI 1841379484
Specialty Medical Physician Assistant
Credentials PA
Gender Female
NPI Issued 11/03/2006

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where CINDY TONG, PA 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.

PERSPECTIVE BEHAVIORAL AND PAIN SOLUTIONS INC
DES PLAINES, 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 CINDY TONG, PA. To verify CINDY TONG, PA'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

CINDY TONG, PA — brand share 19.0%
Specialty average (est.)

19% brand-name claims vs 81% generic, on 3,537 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.

3,537
Total Claims
$533K
Total Drug Cost
194
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
5,937
Total Day Supply
173,225
Brand vs Generic
19% brand / 81% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$418K
Generic Drug Cost
$104K
Opioid Claims
114 (3.2% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
42

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
73.5 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
2.59
Gender Split
68% female / 32% male
Age Distribution
<65: 43, 65-74: 55, 75-84: 66, 85+: 30

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What CINDY TONG, PA 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
Diclofenac Sodium
181
Amlodipine Besylate
131
Atorvastatin Calcium
119
Tramadol Hcl
110
Tradjenta
Linagliptin
94
Albuterol Sulfate Hfa
Albuterol Sulfate
87
Metformin Hcl
87
Furosemide
83
Gabapentin
72
Hydrochlorothiazide
69

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

Medical Physician Assistant Overview

How CINDY TONG, PA fits within the Medical Physician Assistant landscape nationally.

40,527
Medical Physician Assistant Providers in US
55
States with Medical Physician Assistant
1,077
Avg Claims per Provider

CINDY TONG, PA's 3,537 claims are above the specialty average of 1,077.

Nearby Medical Physician Assistant Providers in Illinois

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

Compare Medical Physician Assistant nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CINDY TONG, PA's specialty?
CINDY TONG, PA specializes in Medical Physician Assistant and practices in CHICAGO, Illinois. Credentials: PA.
How much does CINDY TONG, PA prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, CINDY TONG, PA wrote 3,537 Medicare Part D claims totaling $533K in drug costs for 194 beneficiaries.
Where is CINDY TONG, PA located?
CINDY TONG, PA is located at 500 E 51ST ST, CHICAGO, IL, 60615. Phone: (312) 572-1300.
What is CINDY TONG, PA's NPI number?
CINDY TONG, PA's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1841379484, issued on 11/03/2006.
Does CINDY TONG, PA prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
CINDY TONG, PA's prescribing is 19% brand-name and 81% generic drugs by claim count, with $418K in brand drug costs.
Does CINDY TONG, PA prescribe opioids?
Yes, CINDY TONG, PA had 114 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 3.2%.
How many Medical Physician Assistant providers are there in the US?
There are 40,527 Medical Physician Assistant providers across 55 states in the US. The average Medical Physician Assistant provider writes 1,077 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does CINDY TONG, PA prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, CINDY TONG, PA's most frequently prescribed drugs include Diclofenac Sodium, Amlodipine Besylate, Atorvastatin Calcium. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does CINDY TONG, PA accept Medicare?
CINDY TONG, PA appears in CMS Medicare data with 3,537 Part D claims and 194 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify CINDY TONG, PA's credentials?
CINDY TONG, PA's NPI is 1841379484 with credentials PA. 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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