2026 NPPES data Hepatology Physician NPI 1518306455 M.D.
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DEMPSEY HUGHES, M.D.

Hepatology Physician in CHICAGO, Illinois. CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System profile including specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare prescribing data when reported.

Federal data — no proprietary rating. PlainDoctor publishes the actual CMS NPPES and Medicare records — NPI registration, specialty, practice location, and prescribing data — without a composite score or editorial opinion on top. Every field traces to a federal source.
Prescribing volume
286
Medicare Part D claims · 65 beneficiaries · Hepatology Physician avg: 803
Generic prescribing
88%
generic claims · 12% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
94.1036/100
▲ 11 pts above national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
Industry payments
$273.07
3 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

DEMPSEY HUGHES, M.D. reported a CMS MIPS final score of 94.1036/100 — above the 83.1 national average — and filed 286 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.

94.1036/100
MIPS score · +11 vs avg
286
Part D claims, 2023
88%
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.

DEMPSEY HUGHES, 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

94 Top 25% higher than 75% 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)

DEMPSEY HUGHES, 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).

What does the federal data show about DEMPSEY HUGHES, M.D.?

High performer (top quartile)

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 06/24/2013

NPI 1518306455

Primary specialty

Hepatology Physician

Rare

281 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

286 64% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 803

MIPS final score

94.1036/100 11.003600000000006% pts

Exceptional band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Illinois

How Hepatology Physician compares to other specialties among Illinois providers

Illinois providers

Hepatology Physician share within Illinois

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

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

DEMPSEY HUGHES, M.D.'s 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Hepatology Physician national average

High performer (top quartile)
MIPS Final Score
94.1036/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Hepatology Physician) — 94.1036/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%94.1%
MIPS final score (Hepatology Physician) — 94.1036/100 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).

DEMPSEY HUGHES, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Hepatology Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 259 E ERIE ST STE 1600, CHICAGO, IL, 60611, with a listed phone of (312) 695-4837. NPI 1518306455 was issued on 06/24/2013. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what HUGHES 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 286 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 65 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $176K in drug spend, split 12% brand-name and 88% generic by claim count. 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 94.1036/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 82.5938), compared with the national average of 83.1.

Hepatology Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 281 enrolled providers across 36 states and an average of 803 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

259 E ERIE ST STE 1600
CHICAGO, IL 60611

Provider Details

NPI 1518306455
Specialty Hepatology Physician
Credentials M.D.
Gender Female
NPI Issued 06/24/2013

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

94.1036
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
82.5938
Quality
100
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Alternative Payment Model

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where DEMPSEY HUGHES, 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.

NORTHWESTERN MEDICAL FACULTY FOUNDATION
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 DEMPSEY HUGHES, M.D.. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$273

Largest payer

Mallinckrodt Hospital Products 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 DEMPSEY HUGHES, M.D.. To verify DEMPSEY HUGHES, 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

DEMPSEY HUGHES, M.D. — brand share 12.0%
Specialty average (est.)

12% brand-name claims vs 88% generic, on 286 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.

286
Total Claims
$176K
Total Drug Cost
65
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
562
Total Day Supply
15,884
Brand vs Generic
12% brand / 88% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$122K
Generic Drug Cost
$54K
Antibiotic Claims
23

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
68.0 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
2.96
Gender Split
48% female / 52% male
Age Distribution
<65: 12, 65-74: 47, 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 DEMPSEY HUGHES, M.D. 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
Tacrolimus
35
Mycophenolate Mofetil
24
Rosuvastatin Calcium
22
Sulfamethoxazole-Trimethoprim
Sulfamethoxazole/Trimethoprim
18
Spironolactone
17
Lactulose
13
Prednisone
13
Everolimus
12

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

Hepatology Physician Overview

How DEMPSEY HUGHES, M.D. fits within the Hepatology Physician landscape nationally.

281
Hepatology Physician Providers in US
36
States with Hepatology Physician
803
Avg Claims per Provider

DEMPSEY HUGHES, M.D.'s 286 claims are below the specialty average of 803.

Nearby Hepatology Physician Providers in Illinois

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

Compare Hepatology Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is DEMPSEY HUGHES, M.D.'s specialty?
DEMPSEY HUGHES, M.D. specializes in Hepatology Physician and practices in CHICAGO, Illinois. Credentials: M.D..
How much does DEMPSEY HUGHES, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, DEMPSEY HUGHES, M.D. wrote 286 Medicare Part D claims totaling $176K in drug costs for 65 beneficiaries.
What is DEMPSEY HUGHES, M.D.'s Medicare quality score?
DEMPSEY HUGHES, M.D. has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 94.1036/100 (Quality: 82.5938). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is DEMPSEY HUGHES, M.D. located?
DEMPSEY HUGHES, M.D. is located at 259 E ERIE ST STE 1600, CHICAGO, IL, 60611. Phone: (312) 695-4837.
What is DEMPSEY HUGHES, M.D.'s NPI number?
DEMPSEY HUGHES, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1518306455, issued on 06/24/2013.
Does DEMPSEY HUGHES, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
DEMPSEY HUGHES, M.D.'s prescribing is 12% brand-name and 88% generic drugs by claim count, with $122K in brand drug costs.
How many Hepatology Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 281 Hepatology Physician providers across 36 states in the US. The average Hepatology Physician provider writes 803 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does DEMPSEY HUGHES, M.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, DEMPSEY HUGHES, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Tacrolimus, Mycophenolate Mofetil, Rosuvastatin Calcium. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does DEMPSEY HUGHES, M.D. accept Medicare?
DEMPSEY HUGHES, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 286 Part D claims and 65 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify DEMPSEY HUGHES, M.D.'s credentials?
DEMPSEY HUGHES, M.D.'s NPI is 1518306455 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.

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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