NPI registry status
Active
2026 NPPES data Pediatric Dermatology Physician NPI 1487653549 M.D.
Verify on CMS → Jeffrey Bakal, M.D.
Pediatric Dermatology Physician in Hoffman Estates, 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 223 in Pediatric Dermatology 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.
Federal data, no proprietary rating.
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Prescribing volume
323
Medicare Part D claims · 184 beneficiaries · Pediatric Dermatology Physician avg: 497
MIPS score
100/100
▲ 17 pts above national avg 83.1 · Exceptional
Industry payments
$2.2K
92 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.
What the federal data shows
Jeffrey Bakal, M.D. reported a CMS MIPS final score of 100/100 - above the 83.1 national average - and filed 323 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.
- 100/100
- MIPS score · +17 vs avg
- 323
- 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.
Jeffrey Bakal, 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
100 Top 7% higher than 93% 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 Jeffrey Bakal, M.D. sits
This provider among pediatric dermatology physician peers
Across the 65 pediatric dermatology physician providers who report both Medicare Part D prescribing and a MIPS quality score, Jeffrey Bakal, M.D. writes more Part D claims than 35% of them and scores higher on MIPS quality than 85% - placing this provider in the lower-volume, high-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 pediatric dermatology physician peer from a representative sample of 60; the gold marker is Jeffrey Bakal, 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)
Jeffrey Bakal, 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 Jeffrey Bakal, M.D.?
High performer (top quartile)Primary specialty
Pediatric Dermatology Physician
Medicare Part D claims
323 35% vs specialty avg
MIPS final score
100/100 16.9 pts vs avg
Specialty distribution in Illinois
How Pediatric Dermatology Physician compares to other specialties among Illinois providers
Medicare quality performance, MIPS
Jeffrey Bakal, M.D.'s 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Pediatric Dermatology Physician national average
- MIPS Final Score
- 100/100
- vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year
MIPS final score (Pediatric Dermatology Physician) - 100/100 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).
Jeffrey Bakal, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Pediatric Dermatology Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 1786 MOON LAKE BLVD, Hoffman Estates, IL, 60169, with a listed phone of (847) 882-9300. NPI 1487653549 was issued on 07/20/2005.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 323 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 184 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $12K in drug spend. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 100/100 for the 2023 performance year, compared with the national average of 83.1.
Pediatric Dermatology Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 223 enrolled providers across 39 states and an average of 497 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 | 1487653549 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Pediatric Dermatology Physician |
| Credentials | M.D. |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Issued | 07/20/2005 |
CMS Quality Score (MIPS)
Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores from CMS, 2023 performance year.
100
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
100
Promoting Interoperability
Reporting: Individual
Hospital and facility affiliations
Facilities where Jeffrey Bakal, 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.
Bakal Dermatology Associates SC
Hoffman Estates, 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 Jeffrey Bakal, M.D.. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.
Total received
$2.2K
Largest payer
UCB, 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 Jeffrey Bakal, M.D.. To verify Jeffrey Bakal, 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.
323
Total Claims
$12K
Total Drug Cost
184
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 350
- Total Day Supply
- 8,772
- Generic Drug Cost
- $11K
- Antibiotic Claims
- 29
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 75.9 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 1.21
- Gender Split
- 30% female / 70% male
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Jeffrey Bakal, M.D. prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Triamcinolone Acet…
Triamcinolone Acetonide
83 claims
- Clobetasol Propion… 33
Clobetasol Propionate
33 claims
- Alclometasone Dipr… 29
Alclometasone Dipropionate
29 claims
- Ammonium Lactate 16
Ammonium Lactate
16 claims
- Betamethasone Dipr… 15
Betamethasone Dipropionate
15 claims
- Metronidazole 15
Metronidazole
15 claims
- Minocycline Hcl 14
Minocycline Hcl
14 claims
- Prednisone 14
Prednisone
14 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Triamcinolone Acetonide | 83 |
| Clobetasol Propionate | 33 |
| Alclometasone Dipropionate | 29 |
| Ammonium Lactate | 16 |
| Betamethasone Dipropionate | 15 |
| Metronidazole | 15 |
| Minocycline Hcl | 14 |
| Prednisone | 14 |
| Mycophenolate Mofetil | 13 |
| Fluorouracil | 11 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
Pediatric Dermatology Physician Overview
How Jeffrey Bakal, M.D. fits within the Pediatric Dermatology Physician landscape nationally.
223
Pediatric Dermatology Physician Providers in US
39
States with Pediatric Dermatology Physician
497
Avg Claims per Provider
Jeffrey Bakal, M.D.'s 323 claims are below the specialty average of 497.
Nearby Pediatric Dermatology Physician Providers in Illinois
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Illinois, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Bakal.
Dr. Michelle Bain
M.D.
Chicago, IL
Dr. Joel Joyce
MD
Skokie, IL
Dr. Liborka Kos
M.D.
Wilmette, IL
Dr. David Othman
M.D., M.H.S.A
Chicago, IL
Meredith Steuer
Chicago, IL
Compare Pediatric Dermatology 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
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Jeffrey Bakal, M.D.'s specialty? ▼
Jeffrey Bakal, M.D. specializes in Pediatric Dermatology Physician and practices in Hoffman Estates, Illinois. Credentials: M.D..
How much does Jeffrey Bakal, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Jeffrey Bakal, M.D. wrote 323 Medicare Part D claims totaling $12K in drug costs for 184 beneficiaries.
What is Jeffrey Bakal, M.D.'s Medicare quality score? ▼
Jeffrey Bakal, M.D. has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 100/100. The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is Jeffrey Bakal, M.D. located? ▼
Jeffrey Bakal, M.D. is located at 1786 MOON LAKE BLVD, Hoffman Estates, IL, 60169. Phone: (847) 882-9300.
What is Jeffrey Bakal, M.D.'s NPI number? ▼
Jeffrey Bakal, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1487653549, issued on 07/20/2005.
How many Pediatric Dermatology Physician providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 223 Pediatric Dermatology Physician providers across 39 states in the US. The average Pediatric Dermatology Physician provider writes 497 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Jeffrey Bakal, M.D. prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Jeffrey Bakal, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Triamcinolone Acetonide, Clobetasol Propionate, Alclometasone Dipropionate. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Jeffrey Bakal, M.D. accept Medicare? ▼
Jeffrey Bakal, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 323 Part D claims and 184 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Jeffrey Bakal, M.D.'s credentials? ▼
Jeffrey Bakal, M.D.'s NPI is 1487653549 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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