2026 NPPES data Rheumatology Physician NPI 1922568468 MD
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Laura Arneson, MD

Rheumatology 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 6,181 in Rheumatology 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. We show these CMS records as-is - no composite score, no star rating, no editorial opinion layered on top.
Prescribing volume
101
Medicare Part D claims · 29 beneficiaries · Rheumatology Physician avg: 2K
Industry payments
$94.99
1 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.

What the federal data shows

Laura Arneson, MD filed 101 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Rheumatology Physician in Chicago, Illinois.

101
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.

Laura Arneson, MD's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023, across all CMS prescribers nationally

101 35th percentile higher than 35% of 1,370,886 prescribers

0–200: 670,926 prescribers (49%). This entry sits in this band. 200–400: 182,923 prescribers (13%). Above this entry. 400–600: 90,619 prescribers (7%). Above this entry. 600–800: 56,224 prescribers (4%). Above this entry. 800–1,000: 40,919 prescribers (3%). Above this entry. 1,000–1,200: 31,827 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,200–1,400: 26,224 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,400–1,600: 21,710 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,600–1,800: 19,072 prescribers (1%). Above this entry. 1,800–2,000: 16,451 prescribers (1%). Above this entry. 2K+: 213,991 prescribers (16%). Above this entry. This provider 0 2K+ every Part D prescriber (claims/yr), bucketed by value

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Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023

Board certification likely (heuristic, not verified)

Laura Arneson, MD practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + 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 Laura Arneson, MD?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 03/21/2019

NPI 1922568468

Primary specialty

Rheumatology Physician

Mid-sized

6,181 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

101 95% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 2,054

Specialty distribution in Illinois

How Rheumatology Physician compares to other specialties among Illinois providers

Illinois providers

Largest specialties in Illinois (% of in-state providers)

Clinical Social Worker - 5.2%Clinical Social Worker5.2%Physical Therapist - 5%Physical Therapist5%Mental Health Counselor - 4.5%Mental Health Counselor4.5%Speech-Language Pathologist - 4.2%Speech-Language Pathologist4.2%Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program - 4.2%Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program4.2%Pharmacist - 4.1%Pharmacist4.1%Rheumatology Physician - 0.1%Rheumatology Physician0.1%
Largest specialties in Illinois (% of in-state 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 Rheumatology Physician. Verify directly:

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).

Laura Arneson, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Rheumatology Physician provider holding MD credentials at 675 N SAINT CLAIR ST STE 14-100, Chicago, IL, 60611, with a listed phone of (312) 695-8628. NPI 1922568468 was issued on 03/21/2019. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what Arneson 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 101 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 29 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $142K 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.

Rheumatology Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 6,181 enrolled providers across 52 states and an average of 2,054 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

675 N SAINT CLAIR ST STE 14-100
Chicago, IL 60611

Provider Details

NPI 1922568468
Specialty Rheumatology Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Female
NPI Issued 03/21/2019

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where Laura Arneson, MD 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
Chicago, 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 Laura Arneson, MD. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$95

Largest payer

Janssen Biotech, Inc.

Most common payment type

Education

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 Laura Arneson, MD. To verify Laura Arneson, 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.

101
Total Claims
$142K
Total Drug Cost
29
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
200
Total Day Supply
5,765
Generic Drug Cost
$5K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
72.8 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
2.35

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What Laura Arneson, MD prescribes most

Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023

claims
Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File As of 2023
Drug Claims
Prednisone
17
Hydroxychloroquine Sulfate
13
Azathioprine
11

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

Rheumatology Physician Overview

How Laura Arneson, MD fits within the Rheumatology Physician landscape nationally.

6,181
Rheumatology Physician Providers in US
52
States with Rheumatology Physician
2,054
Avg Claims per Provider

Laura Arneson, MD's 101 claims are below the specialty average of 2,054.

Nearby Rheumatology Physician Providers in Illinois

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

Compare Rheumatology 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 Rheumatology Physician peer on Medicare volume and prescribing patterns. Compare providers

Medicare Part D and MIPS figures describe practice patterns in federal programs only, they are not quality ratings, and PlainDoctor does not rate, rank, or recommend providers.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Laura Arneson, MD's specialty?
Laura Arneson, MD specializes in Rheumatology Physician and practices in Chicago, Illinois. Credentials: MD.
How much does Laura Arneson, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, Laura Arneson, MD wrote 101 Medicare Part D claims totaling $142K in drug costs for 29 beneficiaries.
Where is Laura Arneson, MD located?
Laura Arneson, MD is located at 675 N SAINT CLAIR ST STE 14-100, Chicago, IL, 60611. Phone: (312) 695-8628.
What is Laura Arneson, MD's NPI number?
Laura Arneson, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1922568468, issued on 03/21/2019.
How many Rheumatology Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 6,181 Rheumatology Physician providers across 52 states in the US. The average Rheumatology Physician provider writes 2,054 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Laura Arneson, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Laura Arneson, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Prednisone, Hydroxychloroquine Sulfate, Azathioprine. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Laura Arneson, MD accept Medicare?
Laura Arneson, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 101 Part D claims and 29 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Laura Arneson, MD's credentials?
Laura Arneson, MD's NPI is 1922568468 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).

Disclaimer: Data from CMS NPPES and Medicare Part D. PlainDoctor does not rate or rank providers. Provider information is self-reported and may not be current. Always verify information directly with the provider. About · Methodology

Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.