2026 NPPES data Internal Medicine Physician NPI 1326144643 MD
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RONALD CHEFF, MD

Internal Medicine Physician in ELMHURST, 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
6K
Medicare Part D claims · 425 beneficiaries · Internal Medicine Physician avg: 3K
Generic prescribing
93%
generic claims · 7% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
91.3557/100
▲ 8 pts above national avg 83.1 · [object Object]

What the federal data shows

RONALD CHEFF, MD reported a CMS MIPS final score of 91.3557/100 — above the 83.1 national average — and filed 5,722 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.

91.3557/100
MIPS score · +8 vs avg
6K
Part D claims, 2023
93%
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.

RONALD CHEFF, MD's MIPS score vs every scored U.S. clinician

CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) final score, 2023 — the federal quality measure

91 Top 37% higher than 63% of 477,587 scored providers

0–10: 8,684 scored providers (2%). Below this entry. 10–20: 3,008 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 20–30: 3,069 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 30–40: 2,746 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 40–50: 2,928 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 50–60: 5,882 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 60–70: 13,906 scored providers (3%). Below this entry. 70–80: 118,074 scored providers (25%). Below this entry. 80–90: 129,887 scored providers (27%). Below this entry. 90–100: 189,403 scored providers (40%). This entry sits in this band. This provider 0 100 every MIPS-scored clinician, bucketed by value

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Source CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) · 2023

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

RONALD CHEFF, MD 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).

What does the federal data show about RONALD CHEFF, MD?

High performer (top quartile)

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 09/15/2006

NPI 1326144643

Primary specialty

Internal Medicine Physician

High-volume

172,858 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

5,722 111% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 2,716

MIPS final score

91.3557/100 8.255700000000004% pts

Exceptional band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Illinois

How Internal Medicine Physician compares to other specialties among Illinois providers

Illinois providers

Internal Medicine Physician share within Illinois

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

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

RONALD CHEFF, MD's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Internal Medicine Physician national average

High performer (top quartile)
MIPS Final Score
91.3557/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Internal Medicine Physician) — 91.3557/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%91.4%
MIPS final score (Internal Medicine Physician) — 91.3557/100 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).

RONALD CHEFF, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Internal Medicine Physician provider holding MD credentials at 172 E SCHILLER ST, ELMHURST, IL, 60126, with a listed phone of (331) 221-0000. NPI 1326144643 was issued on 09/15/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what CHEFF 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 5,722 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 425 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $293K in drug spend, split 7% brand-name and 93% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 4.0%. 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 91.3557/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 82.7114), compared with the national average of 83.1.

Internal Medicine Physician is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 172,858 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 2,716 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

172 E SCHILLER ST
ELMHURST, IL 60126

Provider Details

NPI 1326144643
Specialty Internal Medicine Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 09/15/2006

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

91.3557
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
82.7114
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 RONALD CHEFF, MD. To verify RONALD CHEFF, 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 · Generic-heavy

RONALD CHEFF, MD — brand share 7.0%
Specialty average (est.)

7% brand-name claims vs 93% generic, on 5,722 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.

5,722
Total Claims
$293K
Total Drug Cost
425
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
13,868
Total Day Supply
404,135
Brand vs Generic
7% brand / 93% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$178K
Generic Drug Cost
$110K
Opioid Claims
227 (4.0% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
147

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
78.2 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.19
Gender Split
48% female / 52% male

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What RONALD CHEFF, 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
Atorvastatin Calcium
357
Amlodipine Besylate
254
Metoprolol Succinate
253
Potassium Chloride
184
Levothyroxine Sodium
175
Alprazolam
163
Metformin Hcl
155
Pantoprazole Sodium
149
Rosuvastatin Calcium
146
Losartan Potassium
135

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

Internal Medicine Physician Overview

How RONALD CHEFF, MD fits within the Internal Medicine Physician landscape nationally.

172,858
Internal Medicine Physician Providers in US
56
States with Internal Medicine Physician
2,716
Avg Claims per Provider

RONALD CHEFF, MD's 5,722 claims are above the specialty average of 2,716.

Nearby Internal Medicine Physician Providers in Illinois

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is RONALD CHEFF, MD's specialty?
RONALD CHEFF, MD specializes in Internal Medicine Physician and practices in ELMHURST, Illinois. Credentials: MD.
How much does RONALD CHEFF, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, RONALD CHEFF, MD wrote 5,722 Medicare Part D claims totaling $293K in drug costs for 425 beneficiaries.
What is RONALD CHEFF, MD's Medicare quality score?
RONALD CHEFF, MD has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 91.3557/100 (Quality: 82.7114). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is RONALD CHEFF, MD located?
RONALD CHEFF, MD is located at 172 E SCHILLER ST, ELMHURST, IL, 60126. Phone: (331) 221-0000.
What is RONALD CHEFF, MD's NPI number?
RONALD CHEFF, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1326144643, issued on 09/15/2006.
Does RONALD CHEFF, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
RONALD CHEFF, MD's prescribing is 7% brand-name and 93% generic drugs by claim count, with $178K in brand drug costs.
Does RONALD CHEFF, MD prescribe opioids?
Yes, RONALD CHEFF, MD had 227 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 4.0%.
How many Internal Medicine Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 172,858 Internal Medicine Physician providers across 56 states in the US. The average Internal Medicine Physician provider writes 2,716 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does RONALD CHEFF, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, RONALD CHEFF, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Atorvastatin Calcium, Amlodipine Besylate, Metoprolol Succinate. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does RONALD CHEFF, MD accept Medicare?
RONALD CHEFF, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 5,722 Part D claims and 425 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify RONALD CHEFF, MD's credentials?
RONALD CHEFF, MD's NPI is 1326144643 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.
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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