2026 NPPES data Neurology Physician NPI 1790828556 MD
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RUKMAIAH BHUPALAM, MD

Neurology Physician in MAYWOOD, 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
2K
Medicare Part D claims · 323 beneficiaries · Neurology Physician avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
92%
generic claims · 8% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
100/100
▲ 17 pts above national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
Industry payments
$43.75
2 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

RUKMAIAH BHUPALAM, MD reported a CMS MIPS final score of 100/100 — above the 83.1 national average — and filed 2,478 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.

100/100
MIPS score · +17 vs avg
2K
Part D claims, 2023
92%
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.

RUKMAIAH BHUPALAM, MD's MIPS score vs every scored U.S. clinician

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

100 Top 7% higher than 93% 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)

RUKMAIAH BHUPALAM, MD practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + MIPS quality reporting + 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 RUKMAIAH BHUPALAM, MD?

High performer (top quartile)

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 02/14/2007

NPI 1790828556

Primary specialty

Neurology Physician

Mid-sized

19,866 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

2,478 89% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,309

MIPS final score

100/100 16.900000000000006% pts

Exceptional band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Illinois

How Neurology Physician compares to other specialties among Illinois providers

Illinois providers

Neurology Physician share within Illinois

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

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

RUKMAIAH BHUPALAM, MD's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Neurology Physician national average

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

MIPS final score (Neurology Physician) — 100/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%99%
MIPS final score (Neurology Physician) — 100/100 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).

RUKMAIAH BHUPALAM, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Neurology Physician provider holding MD credentials at 2160 S 1ST AVE, MAYWOOD, IL, 60153, with a listed phone of (708) 206-9000. NPI 1790828556 was issued on 02/14/2007. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what BHUPALAM 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 2,478 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 323 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $519K in drug spend, split 8% brand-name and 92% 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 100/100 for the 2023 performance year, compared with the national average of 83.1.

Neurology Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 19,866 enrolled providers across 54 states and an average of 1,309 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

2160 S 1ST AVE
MAYWOOD, IL 60153

Provider Details

NPI 1790828556
Specialty Neurology Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 02/14/2007

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

100
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
100
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Group practice

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where RUKMAIAH BHUPALAM, MD 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.

LOYOLA UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER
★★☆☆☆ 2/5
MAYWOOD, IL
Acute Care Hospitals
CMS CCN: 140276

Affiliations sourced from CMS Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File; hospital ratings from CMS Hospital General Information dataset (cross-referenced by facility name + state).

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 RUKMAIAH BHUPALAM, MD. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$44

Largest payer

Inspire Medical Systems, 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 RUKMAIAH BHUPALAM, MD. To verify RUKMAIAH BHUPALAM, 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

RUKMAIAH BHUPALAM, MD — brand share 8.0%
Specialty average (est.)

8% brand-name claims vs 92% generic, on 2,478 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.

2,478
Total Claims
$519K
Total Drug Cost
323
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
4,441
Total Day Supply
131,005
Brand vs Generic
8% brand / 92% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$382K
Generic Drug Cost
$135K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
67.4 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.65
Gender Split
64% female / 36% male
Age Distribution
<65: 104, 65-74: 133, 75-84: 72, 85+: 14

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What RUKMAIAH BHUPALAM, 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
Levetiracetam
336
Gabapentin
249
Donepezil Hcl
125
Primidone
125
Lamotrigine
111
Topiramate
90
Divalproex Sodium Er
Divalproex Sodium
82
Carbamazepine Er
Carbamazepine
63
Pramipexole Dihydrochloride
Pramipexole Di-Hcl
58
Pregabalin
58

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

Neurology Physician Overview

How RUKMAIAH BHUPALAM, MD fits within the Neurology Physician landscape nationally.

19,866
Neurology Physician Providers in US
54
States with Neurology Physician
1,309
Avg Claims per Provider

RUKMAIAH BHUPALAM, MD's 2,478 claims are above the specialty average of 1,309.

Nearby Neurology Physician Providers in Illinois

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is RUKMAIAH BHUPALAM, MD's specialty?
RUKMAIAH BHUPALAM, MD specializes in Neurology Physician and practices in MAYWOOD, Illinois. Credentials: MD.
How much does RUKMAIAH BHUPALAM, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, RUKMAIAH BHUPALAM, MD wrote 2,478 Medicare Part D claims totaling $519K in drug costs for 323 beneficiaries.
What is RUKMAIAH BHUPALAM, MD's Medicare quality score?
RUKMAIAH BHUPALAM, MD has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 100/100. The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is RUKMAIAH BHUPALAM, MD located?
RUKMAIAH BHUPALAM, MD is located at 2160 S 1ST AVE, MAYWOOD, IL, 60153. Phone: (708) 206-9000.
What is RUKMAIAH BHUPALAM, MD's NPI number?
RUKMAIAH BHUPALAM, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1790828556, issued on 02/14/2007.
Does RUKMAIAH BHUPALAM, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
RUKMAIAH BHUPALAM, MD's prescribing is 8% brand-name and 92% generic drugs by claim count, with $382K in brand drug costs.
How many Neurology Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 19,866 Neurology Physician providers across 54 states in the US. The average Neurology Physician provider writes 1,309 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does RUKMAIAH BHUPALAM, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, RUKMAIAH BHUPALAM, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Levetiracetam, Gabapentin, Donepezil Hcl. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does RUKMAIAH BHUPALAM, MD accept Medicare?
RUKMAIAH BHUPALAM, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 2,478 Part D claims and 323 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify RUKMAIAH BHUPALAM, MD's credentials?
RUKMAIAH BHUPALAM, MD's NPI is 1790828556 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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