2026 NPPES data Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Physician NPI 1649618455
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LAURA DICKENS

Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism 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
1K
Medicare Part D claims · 277 beneficiaries · Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Physician avg: 3K
Generic prescribing
51%
generic claims · 49% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
97.7188/100
▲ 15 pts above national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
What the federal data reveals: LAURA DICKENS is a Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Physician ([object Object]) practicing in CHICAGO, Illinois with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 1K claims across 277 beneficiaries — 49% brand-name prescribing . Their CMS MIPS Final Score of 97.7188/100 (national average: 83.1) reflects performance across Quality, Cost, Interoperability, and Improvement Activities .

What stands out: LAURA DICKENS reported a CMS MIPS final score of 97.7188 out of 100, above the 83.1 national average, and filed 1,379 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)

LAURA DICKENS practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + MIPS quality reporting + 3 hospital affiliations — signals consistent with board-certified status. For verified board certification, see CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).

LAURA DICKENS at a glance

High performer (top quartile)

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 06/13/2013

NPI 1649618455

Primary specialty

Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Physician

Mid-sized

7,852 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

1,379 48% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 2,639

MIPS final score

97.7188/100 14.618800000000007% pts

Exceptional band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Illinois

How Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Physician compares to other specialties among Illinois providers

Illinois providers

Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Physician share within Illinois

1. Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Physician share within Illinois

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

LAURA DICKENS's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Physician national average

High performer (top quartile)
MIPS Final Score
97.7188/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Physician) — 97.7188/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%97.7%
MIPS final score (Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Physician) — 97.7188/100 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).

LAURA DICKENS is a Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Physician provider practicing in CHICAGO, Illinois, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). NPI: 1649618455. 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.

LAURA DICKENS appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Physician provider at 5841 S MARYLAND AVE, CHICAGO, IL, 60637, with a listed phone of (888) 824-0200. NPI 1649618455 was issued on 06/13/2013. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what DICKENS 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 1,379 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 277 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $953K in drug spend, split 49% brand-name and 51% generic by claim count. 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 97.7188/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 75.4375), compared with the national average of 83.1.

Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 7,852 enrolled providers across 54 states and an average of 2,639 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

5841 S MARYLAND AVE
CHICAGO, IL 60637

Provider Details

NPI 1649618455
Specialty Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Physician
Gender Female
NPI Issued 06/13/2013

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores from CMS, 2023 performance year.

97.7188
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
75.4375
Quality
100
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Alternative Payment Model

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where LAURA DICKENS 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.

THE UNIVERSITY OF CHICAGO MEDICAL CENTER
★★★★☆ 4/5
CHICAGO, IL
Acute Care Hospitals
CMS CCN: 140088
RCI (WRS) LLC
VALPARAISO, IN
UNIVERSITY OF CHICAGO
CROWN POINT, IN

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 LAURA DICKENS. To verify LAURA DICKENS'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.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Above average

LAURA DICKENS — brand share 49.0%
Specialty average (est.)

49% brand-name claims vs 51% generic, on 1,379 2023 Medicare Part D claims.

The federal Medicare Part D Generic Dispensing Rate national benchmark sits near 90% generic / 10% brand for primary-care prescribers, per CMS Office of the Actuary 2024 estimates. Higher brand share is common in specialty prescribing where generic equivalents are not available.

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.

1,379
Total Claims
$953K
Total Drug Cost
277
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
3,249
Total Day Supply
96,843
Brand vs Generic
49% brand / 51% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$910K
Generic Drug Cost
$24K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
73.0 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.59
Gender Split
77% female / 23% male
Age Distribution
<65: 36, 65-74: 111, 75-84: 98, 85+: 32

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Alendronate Sodium
192
Levothyroxine Sodium
169
Ozempic
Semaglutide
74
Jardiance
Empagliflozin
56
Trulicity
Dulaglutide
50
Metformin Hcl Er
Metformin Hcl
47
Metformin Hcl
39
Novolog Flexpen
Insulin Aspart
36
Tymlos
Abaloparatide
34
Humalog Kwikpen U-100
Insulin Lispro
33

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

Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Physician Overview

How LAURA DICKENS fits within the Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Physician landscape nationally.

7,852
Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Physician Providers in US
54
States with Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Physician
2,639
Avg Claims per Provider

LAURA DICKENS's 1,379 claims are below the specialty average of 2,639.

Nearby Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Physician Providers in Illinois

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

Compare Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is LAURA DICKENS's specialty?
LAURA DICKENS specializes in Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Physician and practices in CHICAGO, Illinois.
How much does LAURA DICKENS prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, LAURA DICKENS wrote 1,379 Medicare Part D claims totaling $953K in drug costs for 277 beneficiaries.
What is LAURA DICKENS's Medicare quality score?
LAURA DICKENS has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 97.7188/100 (Quality: 75.4375). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is LAURA DICKENS located?
LAURA DICKENS is located at 5841 S MARYLAND AVE, CHICAGO, IL, 60637. Phone: (888) 824-0200.
What is LAURA DICKENS's NPI number?
LAURA DICKENS's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1649618455, issued on 06/13/2013.
Does LAURA DICKENS prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
LAURA DICKENS's prescribing is 49% brand-name and 51% generic drugs by claim count, with $910K in brand drug costs.
How many Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 7,852 Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Physician providers across 54 states in the US. The average Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Physician provider writes 2,639 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does LAURA DICKENS prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, LAURA DICKENS's most frequently prescribed drugs include Alendronate Sodium, Levothyroxine Sodium, Ozempic. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does LAURA DICKENS accept Medicare?
LAURA DICKENS appears in CMS Medicare data with 1,379 Part D claims and 277 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify LAURA DICKENS's credentials?
LAURA DICKENS's NPI is 1649618455. 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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