2026 NPPES data Hospitalist Physician NPI 1699396861 MD
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JONTAY DARKO, MD

Hospitalist 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
291
Medicare Part D claims · 47 beneficiaries · Hospitalist Physician avg: 888
What the federal data reveals: JONTAY DARKO, MD is a Hospitalist Physician ([object Object]) practicing in CHICAGO, Illinois with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 291 claims across 47 beneficiaries .

What stands out: JONTAY DARKO, MD filed 291 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across CHICAGO, Illinois. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

Board-eligible specialty (heuristic — not verified)

JONTAY DARKO, MD practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty but we don't have enough CMS-participation signals to confirm active board-certified status. Consult CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).

JONTAY DARKO, MD at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 04/29/2020

NPI 1699396861

Primary specialty

Hospitalist Physician

Mid-sized

16,825 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

291 67% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 888

Specialty distribution in Illinois

How Hospitalist Physician compares to other specialties among Illinois providers

Illinois providers

Hospitalist Physician share within Illinois

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

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Hospitalist Physician (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Hospitalist Physician ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Hospitalist Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Hospitalist Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

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).

JONTAY DARKO, MD is a Hospitalist Physician provider practicing in CHICAGO, Illinois, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: MD. NPI: 1699396861. 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.

JONTAY DARKO, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Hospitalist Physician provider holding MD credentials at 1740 W TAYLOR ST, CHICAGO, IL, 60612, with a listed phone of (866) 600-2273. NPI 1699396861 was issued on 04/29/2020. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what DARKO 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 291 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 47 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $34K 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.

Hospitalist Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 16,825 enrolled providers across 54 states and an average of 888 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

1740 W TAYLOR ST
CHICAGO, IL 60612

Provider Details

NPI 1699396861
Specialty Hospitalist Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Female
NPI Issued 04/29/2020

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 JONTAY DARKO, MD. To verify JONTAY DARKO, MD'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.

291
Total Claims
$34K
Total Drug Cost
47
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
554
Total Day Supply
16,144
Generic Drug Cost
$4K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
67.3 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.77
Gender Split
55% female / 45% male
Age Distribution
<65: 15, 65-74: 18, 75-84: N/A, 85+: N/A

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Atorvastatin Calcium
29
Albuterol Sulfate Hfa
Albuterol Sulfate
18
Hydrochlorothiazide
14
Lisinopril
14
Amlodipine Besylate
13
Gabapentin
12
Levothyroxine Sodium
12
Tamsulosin Hcl
12

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

Hospitalist Physician Overview

How JONTAY DARKO, MD fits within the Hospitalist Physician landscape nationally.

16,825
Hospitalist Physician Providers in US
54
States with Hospitalist Physician
888
Avg Claims per Provider

JONTAY DARKO, MD's 291 claims are below the specialty average of 888.

Nearby Hospitalist Physician Providers in Illinois

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

Compare Hospitalist Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is JONTAY DARKO, MD's specialty?
JONTAY DARKO, MD specializes in Hospitalist Physician and practices in CHICAGO, Illinois. Credentials: MD.
How much does JONTAY DARKO, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, JONTAY DARKO, MD wrote 291 Medicare Part D claims totaling $34K in drug costs for 47 beneficiaries.
Where is JONTAY DARKO, MD located?
JONTAY DARKO, MD is located at 1740 W TAYLOR ST, CHICAGO, IL, 60612. Phone: (866) 600-2273.
What is JONTAY DARKO, MD's NPI number?
JONTAY DARKO, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1699396861, issued on 04/29/2020.
How many Hospitalist Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 16,825 Hospitalist Physician providers across 54 states in the US. The average Hospitalist Physician provider writes 888 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does JONTAY DARKO, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, JONTAY DARKO, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Atorvastatin Calcium, Albuterol Sulfate Hfa, Hydrochlorothiazide. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does JONTAY DARKO, MD accept Medicare?
JONTAY DARKO, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 291 Part D claims and 47 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify JONTAY DARKO, MD's credentials?
JONTAY DARKO, MD's NPI is 1699396861 with credentials MD. 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.
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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