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2026 NPPES data Diagnostic Radiology Physician NPI 1275799876 M.D.
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Diagnostic Radiology Physician in Hinsdale, 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 39,474 in Diagnostic Radiology 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
290
Medicare Part D claims · 64 beneficiaries · Diagnostic Radiology Physician avg: 63
Generic prescribing
67%
generic claims · 33% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
44.9/100
▼ 38 pts below national avg 83.1 · Below average
Industry payments
$13.0K
49 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
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
George Behrens, M.D. reported a CMS MIPS final score of 44.9/100 - below the 83.1 national average - and filed 290 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.
- 44.9/100
- MIPS score · -38 vs avg
- 290
- Part D claims, 2023
- 67%
- 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.
George Behrens, 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
45 4th percentile higher than 4% of 477,587 scored providers
Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more scored providers. 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 Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) · 2023
Where George Behrens, M.D. sits
This provider among diagnostic radiology physician peers
Across the 1,123 diagnostic radiology physician providers who report both Medicare Part D prescribing and a MIPS quality score, George Behrens, M.D. writes more Part D claims than 97% of them and scores higher on MIPS quality than 4% - placing this provider in the high-volume, lower-quality quadrant. Volume reflects patient-panel size and specialty, not quality; the two axes are independent.
Part D claim volume vs MIPS quality, by specialty percentile
Each dot is one diagnostic radiology physician peer from a representative sample of 60; the gold marker is George Behrens, M.D.. Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber data and the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, 2023.
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Board certification likely (heuristic, not verified)
George Behrens, 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 George Behrens, M.D.?
Below national averagePrimary specialty
Diagnostic Radiology Physician
Medicare Part D claims
290 360% vs specialty avg
MIPS final score
44.9/100 38.2 pts vs avg
Specialty distribution in Illinois
How Diagnostic Radiology Physician compares to other specialties among Illinois providers
Medicare quality performance, MIPS
George Behrens, M.D.'s 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Diagnostic Radiology Physician national average
- MIPS Final Score
- 44.9/100
- vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year
MIPS final score (Diagnostic Radiology Physician) - 44.9/100 vs national avg 83.1
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).
George Behrens, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Diagnostic Radiology Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 911 N ELM ST, Hinsdale, IL, 60521, with a listed phone of (630) 856-7460. NPI 1275799876 was issued on 08/03/2008.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 290 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 64 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $256K in drug spend, split 33% brand-name and 67% generic by claim count. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 44.9/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 49.3, Cost 39), compared with the national average of 83.1.
Diagnostic Radiology Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 39,474 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 63 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 | 1275799876 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Diagnostic Radiology Physician |
| Credentials | M.D. |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Issued | 08/03/2008 |
CMS Quality Score (MIPS)
Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores from CMS, 2023 performance year.
44.9101
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
49.2615
Quality
38.9632
Cost
Reporting: Individual
Hospital and facility affiliations
Facilities where George Behrens, 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.
Vascular And Interventional Professionals, LLC
Hinsdale, 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 George Behrens, M.D.. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.
Total received
$13.0K
Largest payer
Bard Peripheral Vascular, 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 George Behrens, M.D.. To verify George Behrens, 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 · Above average
George Behrens, M.D. - brand share 33.0%
Diagnostic Radiology Physician average
33% brand-name claims vs 67% generic, on 290 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.
290
Total Claims
$256K
Total Drug Cost
64
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 459
- Total Day Supply
- 12,856
- Brand vs Generic
- 33% brand / 67% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $250K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $6K
- Antibiotic Claims
- 72
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 74.1 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 2.80
- Gender Split
- 42% female / 58% male
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What George Behrens, M.D. prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Xifaxan
Xifaxan
57 claims
- Lactulose
Lactulose
38 claims
- Clopidogrel
Clopidogrel
34 claims
- Amiloride Hcl 16
Amiloride Hcl
16 claims
- Constulose 14
Constulose
14 claims
- Furosemide 13
Furosemide
13 claims
- Spironolactone 12
Spironolactone
12 claims
- Eliquis 11
Eliquis
11 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Xifaxan Rifaximin | 57 |
| Lactulose | 38 |
| Clopidogrel Clopidogrel Bisulfate | 34 |
| Amiloride Hcl | 16 |
| Constulose Lactulose | 14 |
| Furosemide | 13 |
| Spironolactone | 12 |
| Eliquis Apixaban | 11 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
Diagnostic Radiology Physician Overview
How George Behrens, M.D. fits within the Diagnostic Radiology Physician landscape nationally.
39,474
Diagnostic Radiology Physician Providers in US
56
States with Diagnostic Radiology Physician
63
Avg Claims per Provider
George Behrens, M.D.'s 290 claims are above the specialty average of 63.
Nearby Diagnostic Radiology Physician Providers in Illinois
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Illinois, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Behrens.
Dr. Samir Abboud
MD
Chicago, IL
Dr. Ramez Abdalla
M.B., B. CH
Chicago, IL
Sarah Abdel-Hadi
Chicago, IL
Hiroyuki Abe
Chicago, IL
Dr. Rita Abejo
MD
Chicago, IL
Compare Diagnostic Radiology 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 Diagnostic Radiology Physician peer on Medicare volume and prescribing patterns. Compare providers
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is George Behrens, M.D.'s specialty? ▼
George Behrens, M.D. specializes in Diagnostic Radiology Physician and practices in Hinsdale, Illinois. Credentials: M.D..
How much does George Behrens, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, George Behrens, M.D. wrote 290 Medicare Part D claims totaling $256K in drug costs for 64 beneficiaries.
What is George Behrens, M.D.'s Medicare quality score? ▼
George Behrens, M.D. has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 44.9/100 (Quality: 49.3, Cost: 39). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is George Behrens, M.D. located? ▼
George Behrens, M.D. is located at 911 N ELM ST, Hinsdale, IL, 60521. Phone: (630) 856-7460.
What is George Behrens, M.D.'s NPI number? ▼
George Behrens, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1275799876, issued on 08/03/2008.
Does George Behrens, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
George Behrens, M.D.'s prescribing is 33% brand-name and 67% generic drugs by claim count, with $250K in brand drug costs.
How many Diagnostic Radiology Physician providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 39,474 Diagnostic Radiology Physician providers across 56 states in the US. The average Diagnostic Radiology Physician provider writes 63 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does George Behrens, M.D. prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, George Behrens, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Xifaxan, Lactulose, Clopidogrel. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does George Behrens, M.D. accept Medicare? ▼
George Behrens, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 290 Part D claims and 64 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify George Behrens, M.D.'s credentials? ▼
George Behrens, M.D.'s NPI is 1275799876 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.
- 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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