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2026 NPPES data Legal Medicine NPI 1518058346 M.D.
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Legal Medicine in Gurnee, Illinois.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 1,065 in Legal Medicine, 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
6K
Medicare Part D claims · 125 beneficiaries · Legal Medicine avg: 3K
Generic prescribing
94%
generic claims · 5% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File, 2023
Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.
What the federal data shows
Danny Vu, M.D. filed 5,720 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Legal Medicine in Gurnee, Illinois, prescribing 94% generic.
- 6K
- Part D claims, 2023
- 94%
- 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.
Danny Vu, M.D.'s Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023, across all CMS prescribers nationally
5,720 Top 5% higher than 95% of 1,370,886 prescribers
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 Danny Vu, M.D.?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Legal Medicine
Medicare Part D claims
5,720 103% vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in Illinois
How Legal Medicine compares to other specialties among Illinois providers
Board certification
Not published by CMS
CMS does not publish a per-provider board-certification field in NPPES. PlainDoctor does not have a reliable per-specialty certification rate to show for Legal Medicine. Verify directly:
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).
Danny Vu, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Legal Medicine provider holding M.D. credentials at 135 N GREENLEAF ST, Gurnee, IL, 60031, with a listed phone of (847) 244-7223. NPI 1518058346 was issued on 09/27/2006.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 5,720 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 125 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $181K in drug spend, split 5% brand-name and 94% generic by claim count.
Legal Medicine is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 1,065 enrolled providers across 51 states and an average of 2,821 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 | 1518058346 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Legal Medicine |
| Credentials | M.D. |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Issued | 09/27/2006 |
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 Danny Vu, M.D.. To verify Danny Vu, 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 · Generic-heavy
Danny Vu, M.D. - brand share 5.0%
Legal Medicine average
5% brand-name claims vs 94% generic, on 5,720 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.
5,720
Total Claims
$181K
Total Drug Cost
125
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 5,789
- Total Day Supply
- 152,659
- Brand vs Generic
- 5% brand / 94% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $90K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $90K
- Antibiotic Claims
- 93
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 56.9 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 0.89
- Gender Split
- 32% female / 68% male
- Age Distribution
- <65: 90, 65-74: 25, 75-84: N/A, 85+: N/A
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Danny Vu, M.D. prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Divalproex Sodium Er
Divalproex Sodium Er
407 claims
- Risperidone
Risperidone
377 claims
- Levothyroxine Sodium
Levothyroxine Sodium
336 claims
- Famotidine
Famotidine
296 claims
- Atorvastatin Calcium
Atorvastatin Calcium
282 claims
- Omeprazole
Omeprazole
230 claims
- Chlorhexidine Gluc…
Chlorhexidine Gluconate
221 claims
- Lamotrigine
Lamotrigine
192 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Divalproex Sodium Er Divalproex Sodium | 407 |
| Risperidone | 377 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 336 |
| Famotidine | 296 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 282 |
| Omeprazole | 230 |
| Chlorhexidine Gluconate | 221 |
| Lamotrigine | 192 |
| Lactulose | 190 |
| Carbamazepine Er Carbamazepine | 139 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
Legal Medicine Overview
How Danny Vu, M.D. fits within the Legal Medicine landscape nationally.
1,065
Legal Medicine Providers in US
51
States with Legal Medicine
2,821
Avg Claims per Provider
Danny Vu, M.D.'s 5,720 claims are above the specialty average of 2,821.
Nearby Legal Medicine Providers in Illinois
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Illinois, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Vu.
Dr. Christopher Barbour
M.D.
Lombard, IL
Dr. Koteswara Batchu
M.D.
Downers Grove, IL
Dr. Bruce Bloom
DDS,JD
Deerfield, IL
Dr. Ann Bova
DN
Springfield, IL
Dr. Jose Castellanos
MD
Chicago, IL
Compare Legal Medicine nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Danny Vu, M.D.'s specialty? ▼
Danny Vu, M.D. specializes in Legal Medicine and practices in Gurnee, Illinois. Credentials: M.D..
How much does Danny Vu, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Danny Vu, M.D. wrote 5,720 Medicare Part D claims totaling $181K in drug costs for 125 beneficiaries.
Where is Danny Vu, M.D. located? ▼
Danny Vu, M.D. is located at 135 N GREENLEAF ST, Gurnee, IL, 60031. Phone: (847) 244-7223.
What is Danny Vu, M.D.'s NPI number? ▼
Danny Vu, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1518058346, issued on 09/27/2006.
Does Danny Vu, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Danny Vu, M.D.'s prescribing is 5% brand-name and 94% generic drugs by claim count, with $90K in brand drug costs.
How many Legal Medicine providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 1,065 Legal Medicine providers across 51 states in the US. The average Legal Medicine provider writes 2,821 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Danny Vu, M.D. prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Danny Vu, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Divalproex Sodium Er, Risperidone, Levothyroxine Sodium. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Danny Vu, M.D. accept Medicare? ▼
Danny Vu, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 5,720 Part D claims and 125 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Danny Vu, M.D.'s credentials? ▼
Danny Vu, M.D.'s NPI is 1518058346 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
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.
- 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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