2026 NPPES data Family Medicine Physician NPI 1841533908 M.D.
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LOVELLA KANU, M.D.

Family Medicine Physician in OAK LAWN, 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
617
Medicare Part D claims · 88 beneficiaries · Family Medicine Physician avg: 3K
Generic prescribing
83%
generic claims · 17% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs

What the federal data shows

LOVELLA KANU, M.D. filed 617 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Family Medicine Physician in OAK LAWN, Illinois, prescribing 83% generic.

617
Part D claims, 2023
83%
generic prescribing
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.

LOVELLA KANU, M.D.'s Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

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

617 Top 31% higher than 69% of 1,370,886 prescribers

0–200: 670,926 prescribers (49%). Below this entry. 200–400: 182,923 prescribers (13%). Below this entry. 400–600: 90,619 prescribers (7%). Below this entry. 600–800: 56,224 prescribers (4%). This entry sits in this band. 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. 2,000–2,200: 213,991 prescribers (16%). Above this entry. This provider 0 2K+ every Part D prescriber (claims/yr), bucketed by value

Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more prescribers. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

LOVELLA KANU, M.D. 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 LOVELLA KANU, M.D.?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 03/27/2013

NPI 1841533908

Primary specialty

Family Medicine Physician

High-volume

147,640 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

617 82% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 3,418

Specialty distribution in Illinois

How Family Medicine Physician compares to other specialties among Illinois providers

Illinois providers

Family Medicine Physician share within Illinois

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

Specialty board-certification context

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

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

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

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Family Medicine 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).

LOVELLA KANU, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Family Medicine Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 9555 S 52ND AVE STE F, OAK LAWN, IL, 60453, with a listed phone of (708) 422-5700. NPI 1841533908 was issued on 03/27/2013. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what KANU 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 617 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 88 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $93K in drug spend, split 17% brand-name and 83% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 7.6%. 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.

Family Medicine Physician is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 147,640 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 3,418 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

9555 S 52ND AVE STE F
OAK LAWN, IL 60453

Provider Details

NPI 1841533908
Specialty Family Medicine Physician
Credentials M.D.
Gender Female
NPI Issued 03/27/2013

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where LOVELLA KANU, 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.

ADVOCATE HEALTH AND HOSPITALS CORPORATION
BUFFALO GROVE, 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 LOVELLA KANU, M.D.. To verify LOVELLA KANU, 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.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical

LOVELLA KANU, M.D. — brand share 17.0%
Specialty average (est.)

17% brand-name claims vs 83% generic, on 617 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.

617
Total Claims
$93K
Total Drug Cost
88
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
1,398
Total Day Supply
40,143
Brand vs Generic
17% brand / 83% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$85K
Generic Drug Cost
$7K
Opioid Claims
47 (7.6% rate)

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
68.8 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.33
Gender Split
74% female / 26% male
Age Distribution
<65: 19, 65-74: 46, 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.

What LOVELLA KANU, M.D. 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
Atorvastatin Calcium
55
Lisinopril
34
Amlodipine Besylate
29
Metformin Hcl
27
Omeprazole
25
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen
Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen
21
Gabapentin
18
Hydrochlorothiazide
18
Tramadol Hcl
18
Metoprolol Succinate
17

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

Family Medicine Physician Overview

How LOVELLA KANU, M.D. fits within the Family Medicine Physician landscape nationally.

147,640
Family Medicine Physician Providers in US
56
States with Family Medicine Physician
3,418
Avg Claims per Provider

LOVELLA KANU, M.D.'s 617 claims are below the specialty average of 3,418.

Nearby Family Medicine Physician Providers in Illinois

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

Compare Family Medicine Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is LOVELLA KANU, M.D.'s specialty?
LOVELLA KANU, M.D. specializes in Family Medicine Physician and practices in OAK LAWN, Illinois. Credentials: M.D..
How much does LOVELLA KANU, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, LOVELLA KANU, M.D. wrote 617 Medicare Part D claims totaling $93K in drug costs for 88 beneficiaries.
Where is LOVELLA KANU, M.D. located?
LOVELLA KANU, M.D. is located at 9555 S 52ND AVE STE F, OAK LAWN, IL, 60453. Phone: (708) 422-5700.
What is LOVELLA KANU, M.D.'s NPI number?
LOVELLA KANU, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1841533908, issued on 03/27/2013.
Does LOVELLA KANU, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
LOVELLA KANU, M.D.'s prescribing is 17% brand-name and 83% generic drugs by claim count, with $85K in brand drug costs.
Does LOVELLA KANU, M.D. prescribe opioids?
Yes, LOVELLA KANU, M.D. had 47 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 7.6%.
How many Family Medicine Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 147,640 Family Medicine Physician providers across 56 states in the US. The average Family Medicine Physician provider writes 3,418 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does LOVELLA KANU, M.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, LOVELLA KANU, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Atorvastatin Calcium, Lisinopril, Amlodipine Besylate. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does LOVELLA KANU, M.D. accept Medicare?
LOVELLA KANU, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 617 Part D claims and 88 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify LOVELLA KANU, M.D.'s credentials?
LOVELLA KANU, M.D.'s NPI is 1841533908 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.
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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