2026 NPPES data Hospitalist Physician NPI 1144242090 MD
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LINUS ANUKWU, MD

Hospitalist Physician in BELLEVILLE, 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
155
Medicare Part D claims · 24 beneficiaries · Hospitalist Physician avg: 888
Generic prescribing
84%
generic claims · 16% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$168.36
3 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: LINUS ANUKWU, MD is a Hospitalist Physician ([object Object]) practicing in BELLEVILLE, Illinois with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 155 claims across 24 beneficiaries — 16% brand-name prescribing . Industry payments of $168.36 across 3 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: LINUS ANUKWU, MD filed 155 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across BELLEVILLE, Illinois. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

Board-eligible specialty (heuristic — not verified)

LINUS ANUKWU, 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).

LINUS ANUKWU, MD at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 07/23/2006

NPI 1144242090

Primary specialty

Hospitalist Physician

Mid-sized

16,825 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

155 83% 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).

LINUS ANUKWU, MD is a Hospitalist Physician provider practicing in BELLEVILLE, Illinois, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: MD. NPI: 1144242090. 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.

LINUS ANUKWU, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Hospitalist Physician provider holding MD credentials at 4500 MEMORIAL DR, BELLEVILLE, IL, 62226, with a listed phone of (618) 257-6220. NPI 1144242090 was issued on 07/23/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what ANUKWU 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 155 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 24 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $10K in drug spend, split 16% brand-name and 84% 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.

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

4500 MEMORIAL DR
BELLEVILLE, IL 62226

Provider Details

NPI 1144242090
Specialty Hospitalist Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 07/23/2006

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 LINUS ANUKWU, MD. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$168

Largest payer

Gilead Sciences, 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 LINUS ANUKWU, MD. To verify LINUS ANUKWU, 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.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical

LINUS ANUKWU, MD — brand share 16.0%
Specialty average (est.)

16% brand-name claims vs 84% generic, on 155 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.

155
Total Claims
$10K
Total Drug Cost
24
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
204
Total Day Supply
5,713
Brand vs Generic
16% brand / 84% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$6K
Generic Drug Cost
$3K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
72.9 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.55

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Gabapentin
16
Carvedilol
14
Hydrochlorothiazide
11

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

Hospitalist Physician Overview

How LINUS ANUKWU, 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

LINUS ANUKWU, MD's 155 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 ANUKWU.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is LINUS ANUKWU, MD's specialty?
LINUS ANUKWU, MD specializes in Hospitalist Physician and practices in BELLEVILLE, Illinois. Credentials: MD.
How much does LINUS ANUKWU, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, LINUS ANUKWU, MD wrote 155 Medicare Part D claims totaling $10K in drug costs for 24 beneficiaries.
Where is LINUS ANUKWU, MD located?
LINUS ANUKWU, MD is located at 4500 MEMORIAL DR, BELLEVILLE, IL, 62226. Phone: (618) 257-6220.
What is LINUS ANUKWU, MD's NPI number?
LINUS ANUKWU, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1144242090, issued on 07/23/2006.
Does LINUS ANUKWU, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
LINUS ANUKWU, MD's prescribing is 16% brand-name and 84% generic drugs by claim count, with $6K in brand drug costs.
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 LINUS ANUKWU, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, LINUS ANUKWU, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Gabapentin, Carvedilol, Hydrochlorothiazide. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does LINUS ANUKWU, MD accept Medicare?
LINUS ANUKWU, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 155 Part D claims and 24 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify LINUS ANUKWU, MD's credentials?
LINUS ANUKWU, MD's NPI is 1144242090 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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