2026 NPPES data Emergency Medicine Physician NPI 1518048149 M.D.
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RICHARD ARONWALD, M.D.

Emergency Medicine Physician in EVANSTON, 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
73
Medicare Part D claims · 62 beneficiaries · Emergency Medicine Physician avg: 352
MIPS score
93.0872/100
▲ 10 pts above national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
What the federal data reveals: RICHARD ARONWALD, M.D. is a Emergency Medicine Physician ([object Object]) practicing in EVANSTON, Illinois with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 73 claims across 62 beneficiaries . Their CMS MIPS Final Score of 93.0872/100 (national average: 83.1) reflects performance across Quality, Cost, Interoperability, and Improvement Activities .

What stands out: RICHARD ARONWALD, M.D. reported a CMS MIPS final score of 93.0872 out of 100, above the 83.1 national average, and filed 73 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)

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

RICHARD ARONWALD, M.D. at a glance

High performer (top quartile)

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 10/18/2006

NPI 1518048149

Primary specialty

Emergency Medicine Physician

High-volume

64,398 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

73 79% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 352

MIPS final score

93.0872/100 9.987200000000001% pts

Exceptional band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Illinois

How Emergency Medicine Physician compares to other specialties among Illinois providers

Illinois providers

Emergency Medicine Physician share within Illinois

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

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

RICHARD ARONWALD, M.D.'s 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Emergency Medicine Physician national average

High performer (top quartile)
MIPS Final Score
93.0872/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Emergency Medicine Physician) — 93.0872/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%93.1%
MIPS final score (Emergency Medicine Physician) — 93.0872/100 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).

RICHARD ARONWALD, M.D. is a Emergency Medicine Physician provider practicing in EVANSTON, Illinois, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: M.D.. NPI: 1518048149. 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.

RICHARD ARONWALD, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Emergency Medicine Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 2650 RIDGE AVE, EVANSTON, IL, 60201, with a listed phone of (847) 570-2114. NPI 1518048149 was issued on 10/18/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what ARONWALD 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 73 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 62 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $3K 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. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 93.0872/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 80.7919), compared with the national average of 83.1.

Emergency Medicine Physician is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 64,398 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 352 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

2650 RIDGE AVE
EVANSTON, IL 60201

Provider Details

NPI 1518048149
Specialty Emergency Medicine Physician
Credentials M.D.
Gender Male
NPI Issued 10/18/2006

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

93.0872
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
80.7919
Quality
100
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Alternative Payment Model

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 RICHARD ARONWALD, M.D.. To verify RICHARD ARONWALD, 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.

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

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

73
Total Claims
$3K
Total Drug Cost
62
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
82
Total Day Supply
1,089
Generic Drug Cost
$1K
Antibiotic Claims
24

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
76.6 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.57
Gender Split
55% female / 45% male

Emergency Medicine Physician Overview

How RICHARD ARONWALD, M.D. fits within the Emergency Medicine Physician landscape nationally.

64,398
Emergency Medicine Physician Providers in US
56
States with Emergency Medicine Physician
352
Avg Claims per Provider

RICHARD ARONWALD, M.D.'s 73 claims are below the specialty average of 352.

Nearby Emergency Medicine Physician Providers in Illinois

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is RICHARD ARONWALD, M.D.'s specialty?
RICHARD ARONWALD, M.D. specializes in Emergency Medicine Physician and practices in EVANSTON, Illinois. Credentials: M.D..
How much does RICHARD ARONWALD, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, RICHARD ARONWALD, M.D. wrote 73 Medicare Part D claims totaling $3K in drug costs for 62 beneficiaries.
What is RICHARD ARONWALD, M.D.'s Medicare quality score?
RICHARD ARONWALD, M.D. has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 93.0872/100 (Quality: 80.7919). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is RICHARD ARONWALD, M.D. located?
RICHARD ARONWALD, M.D. is located at 2650 RIDGE AVE, EVANSTON, IL, 60201. Phone: (847) 570-2114.
What is RICHARD ARONWALD, M.D.'s NPI number?
RICHARD ARONWALD, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1518048149, issued on 10/18/2006.
How many Emergency Medicine Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 64,398 Emergency Medicine Physician providers across 56 states in the US. The average Emergency Medicine Physician provider writes 352 Medicare Part D claims per year.
Does RICHARD ARONWALD, M.D. accept Medicare?
RICHARD ARONWALD, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 73 Part D claims and 62 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify RICHARD ARONWALD, M.D.'s credentials?
RICHARD ARONWALD, M.D.'s NPI is 1518048149 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.
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.

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Data as of April 2026 (NPPES) / 2023 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

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