2026 NPPES data Internal Medicine Physician NPI 1780639930 M.D.
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ERIC BREHM, M.D.

Internal Medicine Physician 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
2K
Medicare Part D claims · 258 beneficiaries · Internal Medicine Physician avg: 3K
Generic prescribing
87%
generic claims · 13% 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]

What the federal data shows

ERIC BREHM, M.D. reported a CMS MIPS final score of 94.1036/100 — above the 83.1 national average — and filed 2,242 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.

94.1036/100
MIPS score · +11 vs avg
2K
Part D claims, 2023
87%
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.

ERIC BREHM, 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)

ERIC BREHM, 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 ERIC BREHM, M.D.?

High performer (top quartile)

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 05/24/2006

NPI 1780639930

Primary specialty

Internal Medicine Physician

High-volume

172,858 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

2,242 17% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 2,716

MIPS final score

94.1036/100 11.003600000000006% pts

Exceptional band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Illinois

How Internal Medicine Physician compares to other specialties among Illinois providers

Illinois providers

Internal Medicine Physician share within Illinois

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

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

ERIC BREHM, M.D.'s 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Internal Medicine Physician national average

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

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

0%100%National avg83%94.1%
MIPS final score (Internal Medicine 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).

ERIC BREHM, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Internal Medicine Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 201 E HURON ST, CHICAGO, IL, 60611, with a listed phone of (312) 926-3627. NPI 1780639930 was issued on 05/24/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what BREHM 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 2,242 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 258 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $259K in drug spend, split 13% brand-name and 87% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 0.6%. 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.

Internal Medicine Physician is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 172,858 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 2,716 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

201 E HURON ST
CHICAGO, IL 60611

Provider Details

NPI 1780639930
Specialty Internal Medicine Physician
Credentials M.D.
Gender Male
NPI Issued 05/24/2006

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 ERIC BREHM, 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).

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 ERIC BREHM, M.D.. To verify ERIC BREHM, 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

ERIC BREHM, M.D. — brand share 13.0%
Specialty average (est.)

13% brand-name claims vs 87% generic, on 2,242 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.

2,242
Total Claims
$259K
Total Drug Cost
258
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
5,902
Total Day Supply
174,868
Brand vs Generic
13% brand / 87% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$217K
Generic Drug Cost
$40K
Opioid Claims
14 (0.6% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
23

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
74.6 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.17
Gender Split
37% female / 63% male
Age Distribution
<65: 13, 65-74: 122, 75-84: 93, 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 ERIC BREHM, 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
Atorvastatin Calcium
354
Amlodipine Besylate
148
Lisinopril
142
Hydrochlorothiazide
105
Levothyroxine Sodium
101
Rosuvastatin Calcium
73
Losartan Potassium
60
Metoprolol Succinate
57
Metformin Hcl
55
Tamsulosin Hcl
51

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

Internal Medicine Physician Overview

How ERIC BREHM, M.D. fits within the Internal Medicine Physician landscape nationally.

172,858
Internal Medicine Physician Providers in US
56
States with Internal Medicine Physician
2,716
Avg Claims per Provider

ERIC BREHM, M.D.'s 2,242 claims are below the specialty average of 2,716.

Nearby Internal Medicine Physician Providers in Illinois

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

Compare Internal Medicine Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is ERIC BREHM, M.D.'s specialty?
ERIC BREHM, M.D. specializes in Internal Medicine Physician and practices in CHICAGO, Illinois. Credentials: M.D..
How much does ERIC BREHM, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, ERIC BREHM, M.D. wrote 2,242 Medicare Part D claims totaling $259K in drug costs for 258 beneficiaries.
What is ERIC BREHM, M.D.'s Medicare quality score?
ERIC BREHM, 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 ERIC BREHM, M.D. located?
ERIC BREHM, M.D. is located at 201 E HURON ST, CHICAGO, IL, 60611. Phone: (312) 926-3627.
What is ERIC BREHM, M.D.'s NPI number?
ERIC BREHM, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1780639930, issued on 05/24/2006.
Does ERIC BREHM, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
ERIC BREHM, M.D.'s prescribing is 13% brand-name and 87% generic drugs by claim count, with $217K in brand drug costs.
Does ERIC BREHM, M.D. prescribe opioids?
Yes, ERIC BREHM, M.D. had 14 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 0.6%.
How many Internal Medicine Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 172,858 Internal Medicine Physician providers across 56 states in the US. The average Internal Medicine Physician provider writes 2,716 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does ERIC BREHM, M.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, ERIC BREHM, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Atorvastatin Calcium, Amlodipine Besylate, Lisinopril. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does ERIC BREHM, M.D. accept Medicare?
ERIC BREHM, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 2,242 Part D claims and 258 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify ERIC BREHM, M.D.'s credentials?
ERIC BREHM, M.D.'s NPI is 1780639930 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.

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Data as of April 2026 (NPPES) / 2023 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

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