2026 NPPES data Colon & Rectal Surgery Physician NPI 1992775340 M.D.
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JOHN ANDREWS, M.D.

Colon & Rectal Surgery Physician in LAKE FOREST, 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
51
Medicare Part D claims · 28 beneficiaries · Colon & Rectal Surgery Physician avg: 196
MIPS score
94.1036/100
▲ 11 pts above national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
What the federal data reveals: JOHN ANDREWS, M.D. is a Colon & Rectal Surgery Physician ([object Object]) practicing in LAKE FOREST, Illinois with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 51 claims across 28 beneficiaries . Their CMS MIPS Final Score of 94.1036/100 (national average: 83.1) reflects performance across Quality, Cost, Interoperability, and Improvement Activities .

What stands out: JOHN ANDREWS, M.D. reported a CMS MIPS final score of 94.1036 out of 100, above the 83.1 national average, and filed 51 Medicare Part D claims in 2023. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

JOHN ANDREWS, 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).

JOHN ANDREWS, M.D. at a glance

High performer (top quartile)

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 01/26/2006

NPI 1992775340

Primary specialty

Colon & Rectal Surgery Physician

Niche

1,608 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

51 74% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 196

MIPS final score

94.1036/100 11.003600000000006% pts

Exceptional band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Illinois

How Colon & Rectal Surgery Physician compares to other specialties among Illinois providers

Illinois providers

Colon & Rectal Surgery Physician share within Illinois

1. Colon & Rectal Surgery Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Colon & Rectal Surgery Physician share within Illinois

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

JOHN ANDREWS, M.D.'s 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Colon & Rectal Surgery Physician national average

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

MIPS final score (Colon & Rectal Surgery Physician) — 94.1036/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%94.1%
MIPS final score (Colon & Rectal Surgery 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).

JOHN ANDREWS, M.D. is a Colon & Rectal Surgery Physician provider practicing in LAKE FOREST, Illinois, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: M.D.. NPI: 1992775340. This profile includes practice location, specialty classification, and organizational affiliations from the CMS provider registry. Provider information is self-reported to CMS and updated monthly.

JOHN ANDREWS, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Colon & Rectal Surgery Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 800 N WESTMORELAND RD, LAKE FOREST, IL, 60045, with a listed phone of (847) 234-4310. NPI 1992775340 was issued on 01/26/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what ANDREWS 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 51 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 28 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $921 in drug spend. 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.

Colon & Rectal Surgery Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 1,608 enrolled providers across 50 states and an average of 196 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

800 N WESTMORELAND RD
LAKE FOREST, IL 60045

Provider Details

NPI 1992775340
Specialty Colon & Rectal Surgery Physician
Credentials M.D.
Gender Male
NPI Issued 01/26/2006

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 JOHN ANDREWS, 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
LAKE FOREST, 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 JOHN ANDREWS, M.D.. To verify JOHN ANDREWS, 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.

51
Total Claims
$921
Total Drug Cost
28
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
51
Total Day Supply
95
Generic Drug Cost
$222
Antibiotic Claims
40

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
76.6 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.60
Gender Split
46% female / 54% male

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.

Drug Claims
Metronidazole
20
Neomycin Sulfate
17

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

Colon & Rectal Surgery Physician Overview

How JOHN ANDREWS, M.D. fits within the Colon & Rectal Surgery Physician landscape nationally.

1,608
Colon & Rectal Surgery Physician Providers in US
50
States with Colon & Rectal Surgery Physician
196
Avg Claims per Provider

JOHN ANDREWS, M.D.'s 51 claims are below the specialty average of 196.

Nearby Colon & Rectal Surgery Physician Providers in Illinois

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

Compare Colon & Rectal Surgery Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is JOHN ANDREWS, M.D.'s specialty?
JOHN ANDREWS, M.D. specializes in Colon & Rectal Surgery Physician and practices in LAKE FOREST, Illinois. Credentials: M.D..
How much does JOHN ANDREWS, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, JOHN ANDREWS, M.D. wrote 51 Medicare Part D claims totaling $921 in drug costs for 28 beneficiaries.
What is JOHN ANDREWS, M.D.'s Medicare quality score?
JOHN ANDREWS, 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 JOHN ANDREWS, M.D. located?
JOHN ANDREWS, M.D. is located at 800 N WESTMORELAND RD, LAKE FOREST, IL, 60045. Phone: (847) 234-4310.
What is JOHN ANDREWS, M.D.'s NPI number?
JOHN ANDREWS, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1992775340, issued on 01/26/2006.
How many Colon & Rectal Surgery Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 1,608 Colon & Rectal Surgery Physician providers across 50 states in the US. The average Colon & Rectal Surgery Physician provider writes 196 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does JOHN ANDREWS, M.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, JOHN ANDREWS, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Metronidazole, Neomycin Sulfate. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does JOHN ANDREWS, M.D. accept Medicare?
JOHN ANDREWS, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 51 Part D claims and 28 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify JOHN ANDREWS, M.D.'s credentials?
JOHN ANDREWS, M.D.'s NPI is 1992775340 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.

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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