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2026 NPPES data Hematology & Oncology Physician NPI 1770745424 M.D.
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Hematology & Oncology 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 11,215 in Hematology & Oncology 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
461
Medicare Part D claims · 128 beneficiaries · Hematology & Oncology Physician avg: 847
Industry payments
$36.85
2 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.
What the federal data shows
Helen Gharwan, M.D. filed 461 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Hematology & Oncology Physician in Chicago, Illinois.
- 461
- Part D claims, 2023
- 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.
Helen Gharwan, M.D.'s Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023, across all CMS prescribers nationally
461 Top 38% higher than 62% 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 certification likely (heuristic, not verified)
Helen Gharwan, M.D. practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + 3 hospital affiliations - 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 Helen Gharwan, M.D.?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Hematology & Oncology Physician
Medicare Part D claims
461 46% vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in Illinois
How Hematology & Oncology 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 Hematology & Oncology 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).
Helen Gharwan, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Hematology & Oncology Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 1725 W HARRISON ST STE 1010, Chicago, IL, 60612, with a listed phone of (800) 226-2371. NPI 1770745424 was issued on 06/25/2008.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 461 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 128 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $45K in drug spend, with an opioid prescribing rate of 4.1%.
Hematology & Oncology Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 11,215 enrolled providers across 54 states and an average of 847 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 | 1770745424 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Hematology & Oncology Physician |
| Credentials | M.D. |
| Gender | Female |
| NPI Issued | 06/25/2008 |
Hospital and facility affiliations
Facilities where Helen Gharwan, 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.
According to CMS billing records, Helen Gharwan, M.D. is affiliated with 3 Medicare-billing facilities across 2 states.
Capstone Health Services Foundation PC
Tuscaloosa, AL
Trinity Health OF New England Provider Network Organization Inc
Hartford, CT
Whatley Health Services Inc
Tuscaloosa, AL
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 Helen Gharwan, M.D.. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.
Total received
$37
Largest payer
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
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 Helen Gharwan, M.D.. To verify Helen Gharwan, 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.
Medicare Part D Prescribing Data
CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.
461
Total Claims
$45K
Total Drug Cost
128
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 597
- Total Day Supply
- 15,549
- Generic Drug Cost
- $9K
- Opioid Claims
- 19 (4.1% rate)
- Antibiotic Claims
- 32
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 70.8 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 2.11
- Gender Split
- 53% female / 47% male
- Age Distribution
- <65: 28, 65-74: 54, 75-84: 33, 85+: 13
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Helen Gharwan, M.D. prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Pantoprazole Sodium
Pantoprazole Sodium
52 claims
- Eliquis
Eliquis
23 claims
- Atorvastatin Calcium
Atorvastatin Calcium
21 claims
- Metoprolol Succinate 18
Metoprolol Succinate
18 claims
- Brilinta 14
Brilinta
14 claims
- Furosemide 14
Furosemide
14 claims
- Hydralazine Hcl 13
Hydralazine Hcl
13 claims
- Amiodarone Hcl 11
Amiodarone Hcl
11 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 52 |
| Eliquis Apixaban | 23 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 21 |
| Metoprolol Succinate | 18 |
| Brilinta Ticagrelor | 14 |
| Furosemide | 14 |
| Hydralazine Hcl | 13 |
| Amiodarone Hcl | 11 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
Hematology & Oncology Physician Overview
How Helen Gharwan, M.D. fits within the Hematology & Oncology Physician landscape nationally.
11,215
Hematology & Oncology Physician Providers in US
54
States with Hematology & Oncology Physician
847
Avg Claims per Provider
Helen Gharwan, M.D.'s 461 claims are below the specialty average of 847.
Nearby Hematology & Oncology Physician Providers in Illinois
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Illinois, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Gharwan.
Dr. Yasmin Abaza
M.D.
Chicago, IL
Dr. Worood Abboud
M.D.
Joliet, IL
Dr. Sabree Abedrabo
MD
Park Ridge, IL
Dr. Majed Abuhajir
MD
Rockford, IL
Dr. Kehinde Adekola
MD
Chicago, IL
Compare Hematology & Oncology 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 Hematology & Oncology Physician peer on Medicare volume and prescribing patterns. Compare providers
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Helen Gharwan, M.D.'s specialty? ▼
Helen Gharwan, M.D. specializes in Hematology & Oncology Physician and practices in Chicago, Illinois. Credentials: M.D..
How much does Helen Gharwan, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Helen Gharwan, M.D. wrote 461 Medicare Part D claims totaling $45K in drug costs for 128 beneficiaries.
Where is Helen Gharwan, M.D. located? ▼
Helen Gharwan, M.D. is located at 1725 W HARRISON ST STE 1010, Chicago, IL, 60612. Phone: (800) 226-2371.
What is Helen Gharwan, M.D.'s NPI number? ▼
Helen Gharwan, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1770745424, issued on 06/25/2008.
Does Helen Gharwan, M.D. prescribe opioids? ▼
Yes, Helen Gharwan, M.D. had 19 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 4.1%.
How many Hematology & Oncology Physician providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 11,215 Hematology & Oncology Physician providers across 54 states in the US. The average Hematology & Oncology Physician provider writes 847 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Helen Gharwan, M.D. prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Helen Gharwan, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Pantoprazole Sodium, Eliquis, Atorvastatin Calcium. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Helen Gharwan, M.D. accept Medicare? ▼
Helen Gharwan, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 461 Part D claims and 128 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Helen Gharwan, M.D.'s credentials? ▼
Helen Gharwan, M.D.'s NPI is 1770745424 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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