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2026 NPPES data Obesity Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician NPI 1568783991 M.D.
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Obesity Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician in Chicago, 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 149 in Obesity Medicine (Family Medicine) 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
108
Medicare Part D claims · 19 beneficiaries · Obesity Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
0%
generic claims · 75% 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
Elizabeth Lowden, M.D. filed 108 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Obesity Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician in Chicago, Illinois, prescribing 0% generic.
- 108
- Part D claims, 2023
- 0%
- 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.
Elizabeth Lowden, M.D.'s Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023, across all CMS prescribers nationally
108 35th percentile higher than 35% 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
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Board-eligible specialty (heuristic, not verified)
Elizabeth Lowden, M.D. practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty but we don't have enough CMS-participation signals to confirm active board-certified status. Consult CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).
What does the federal data show about Elizabeth Lowden, M.D.?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Obesity Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician
Medicare Part D claims
108 91% vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in Illinois
How Obesity Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician 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 Obesity Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician. 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).
Elizabeth Lowden, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as an Obesity Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 125 S WACKER DR STE 300, Chicago, IL, 60606, with a listed phone of (617) 505-1520. NPI 1568783991 was issued on 06/21/2010.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 108 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 19 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $87K in drug spend, split 75% brand-name and 0% generic by claim count.
Obesity Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 149 enrolled providers across 39 states and an average of 1,239 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 | 1568783991 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Obesity Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician |
| Credentials | M.D. |
| Gender | Female |
| NPI Issued | 06/21/2010 |
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 Elizabeth Lowden, M.D.. To verify Elizabeth Lowden, 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 · Brand-heavy
Elizabeth Lowden, M.D. - brand share 75.0%
Obesity Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician average
75% brand-name claims vs 0% generic, on 108 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.
108
Total Claims
$87K
Total Drug Cost
19
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 136
- Total Day Supply
- 3,923
- Brand vs Generic
- 75% brand / 0% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $86K
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 67.3 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 1.04
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Elizabeth Lowden, M.D. prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Ozempic
Ozempic
58 claims
- Vyvanse 14
Vyvanse
14 claims
- Naltrexone Hcl 11
Naltrexone Hcl
11 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Ozempic Semaglutide | 58 |
| Vyvanse Lisdexamfetamine Dimesylate | 14 |
| Naltrexone Hcl | 11 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
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Obesity Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician Overview
How Elizabeth Lowden, M.D. fits within the Obesity Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician landscape nationally.
149
Obesity Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician Providers in US
39
States with Obesity Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician
1,239
Avg Claims per Provider
Elizabeth Lowden, M.D.'s 108 claims are below the specialty average of 1,239.
Nearby Obesity Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician Providers in Illinois
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Illinois, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Lowden.
Dr. Muhammad Ali
M.D.
Crystal Lake, IL
Dr. Joan Alvarado
MD
Charleston, IL
Dr. Manpreet Aujla
MD
Addison, IL
Dr. Paula Barnes
M.D.
Westmont, IL
Dr. Grzegorz Blecharz
M.D.
Mount Prospect, IL
Compare Obesity Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
Before you book an appointment
Use this federal record as your verification checklist, not as a recommendation.
- Confirm the NPI record is current in the official CMS registry, providers update their own NPPES details, and moves can lag. Verify this NPI
- Check the active license and any disciplinary history with the Illinois medical board, federal registration is not a license check. Credential verification guide
- Weigh a second option: compare this provider with a nearby Obesity Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician peer on Medicare volume and prescribing patterns. Compare providers
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Elizabeth Lowden, M.D.'s specialty? ▼
Elizabeth Lowden, M.D. specializes in Obesity Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician and practices in Chicago, Illinois. Credentials: M.D..
How much does Elizabeth Lowden, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Elizabeth Lowden, M.D. wrote 108 Medicare Part D claims totaling $87K in drug costs for 19 beneficiaries.
Where is Elizabeth Lowden, M.D. located? ▼
Elizabeth Lowden, M.D. is located at 125 S WACKER DR STE 300, Chicago, IL, 60606. Phone: (617) 505-1520.
What is Elizabeth Lowden, M.D.'s NPI number? ▼
Elizabeth Lowden, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1568783991, issued on 06/21/2010.
Does Elizabeth Lowden, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Elizabeth Lowden, M.D.'s prescribing is 75% brand-name and 0% generic drugs by claim count, with $86K in brand drug costs.
How many Obesity Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 149 Obesity Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician providers across 39 states in the US. The average Obesity Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician provider writes 1,239 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Elizabeth Lowden, M.D. prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Elizabeth Lowden, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Ozempic, Vyvanse, Naltrexone Hcl. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Elizabeth Lowden, M.D. accept Medicare? ▼
Elizabeth Lowden, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 108 Part D claims and 19 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Elizabeth Lowden, M.D.'s credentials? ▼
Elizabeth Lowden, M.D.'s NPI is 1568783991 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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