2026 NPPES data Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Physician NPI 1720240179 M.D.
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SARA CHOWDHURY, M.D.

Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Physician in BANNOCKBURN, 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
3K
Medicare Part D claims · 377 beneficiaries · Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Physician avg: 3K
Generic prescribing
53%
generic claims · 47% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
93.0872/100
▲ 10 pts above national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
What the federal data reveals: SARA CHOWDHURY, M.D. is a Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Physician ([object Object]) practicing in BANNOCKBURN, Illinois with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 3K claims across 377 beneficiaries — 47% brand-name prescribing . 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: SARA CHOWDHURY, M.D. reported a CMS MIPS final score of 93.0872 out of 100, above the 83.1 national average, and filed 2,642 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)

SARA CHOWDHURY, M.D. 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).

SARA CHOWDHURY, M.D. at a glance

High performer (top quartile)

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 06/26/2008

NPI 1720240179

Primary specialty

Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Physician

Mid-sized

7,852 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

2,642 0% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 2,639

MIPS final score

93.0872/100 9.987200000000001% pts

Exceptional band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Illinois

How Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Physician compares to other specialties among Illinois providers

Illinois providers

Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Physician share within Illinois

1. Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Physician share within Illinois

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

SARA CHOWDHURY, M.D.'s 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Physician national average

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

MIPS final score (Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Physician) — 93.0872/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%93.1%
MIPS final score (Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism 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).

SARA CHOWDHURY, M.D. is a Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Physician provider practicing in BANNOCKBURN, Illinois, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: M.D.. NPI: 1720240179. 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.

SARA CHOWDHURY, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 2151 WAUKEGAN RD STE 140, BANNOCKBURN, IL, 60015, with a listed phone of (847) 663-8540. NPI 1720240179 was issued on 06/26/2008. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what CHOWDHURY 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 2,642 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 377 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $1.5 million in drug spend, split 47% brand-name and 53% 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 93.0872/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 80.7919), compared with the national average of 83.1.

Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 7,852 enrolled providers across 54 states and an average of 2,639 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

2151 WAUKEGAN RD STE 140
BANNOCKBURN, IL 60015

Provider Details

NPI 1720240179
Specialty Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Physician
Credentials M.D.
Gender Female
NPI Issued 06/26/2008

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

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where SARA CHOWDHURY, 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.

ENDEAVOR HEALTH MEDICAL GROUP
EVANSTON, 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 SARA CHOWDHURY, M.D.. To verify SARA CHOWDHURY, 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 · Above average

SARA CHOWDHURY, M.D. — brand share 47.0%
Specialty average (est.)

47% brand-name claims vs 53% generic, on 2,642 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.

2,642
Total Claims
$1.5M
Total Drug Cost
377
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
6,949
Total Day Supply
207,298
Brand vs Generic
47% brand / 53% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$1.4M
Generic Drug Cost
$38K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
74.5 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.52
Gender Split
60% female / 40% male
Age Distribution
<65: 20, 65-74: 173, 75-84: 143, 85+: 41

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Levothyroxine Sodium
371
Metformin Hcl Er
Metformin Hcl
187
Ozempic
Semaglutide
156
Trulicity
Dulaglutide
125
Synthroid
Levothyroxine Sodium
123
Metformin Hcl
115
Atorvastatin Calcium
76
Jardiance
Empagliflozin
66
Humalog Kwikpen U-100
Insulin Lispro
57
Methimazole
57

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

Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Physician Overview

How SARA CHOWDHURY, M.D. fits within the Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Physician landscape nationally.

7,852
Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Physician Providers in US
54
States with Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Physician
2,639
Avg Claims per Provider

SARA CHOWDHURY, M.D.'s 2,642 claims are above the specialty average of 2,639.

Nearby Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Physician Providers in Illinois

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

Compare Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is SARA CHOWDHURY, M.D.'s specialty?
SARA CHOWDHURY, M.D. specializes in Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Physician and practices in BANNOCKBURN, Illinois. Credentials: M.D..
How much does SARA CHOWDHURY, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, SARA CHOWDHURY, M.D. wrote 2,642 Medicare Part D claims totaling $1.5M in drug costs for 377 beneficiaries.
What is SARA CHOWDHURY, M.D.'s Medicare quality score?
SARA CHOWDHURY, 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 SARA CHOWDHURY, M.D. located?
SARA CHOWDHURY, M.D. is located at 2151 WAUKEGAN RD STE 140, BANNOCKBURN, IL, 60015. Phone: (847) 663-8540.
What is SARA CHOWDHURY, M.D.'s NPI number?
SARA CHOWDHURY, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1720240179, issued on 06/26/2008.
Does SARA CHOWDHURY, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
SARA CHOWDHURY, M.D.'s prescribing is 47% brand-name and 53% generic drugs by claim count, with $1.4M in brand drug costs.
How many Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 7,852 Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Physician providers across 54 states in the US. The average Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Physician provider writes 2,639 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does SARA CHOWDHURY, M.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, SARA CHOWDHURY, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Levothyroxine Sodium, Metformin Hcl Er, Ozempic. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does SARA CHOWDHURY, M.D. accept Medicare?
SARA CHOWDHURY, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 2,642 Part D claims and 377 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify SARA CHOWDHURY, M.D.'s credentials?
SARA CHOWDHURY, M.D.'s NPI is 1720240179 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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