2026 NPPES data Hospitalist Physician NPI 1407011588 M.D.
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VALBONA BEHAJ, M.D.

Hospitalist Physician in JOLIET, 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
111
Medicare Part D claims · 62 beneficiaries · Hospitalist Physician avg: 888
Generic prescribing
84%
generic claims · 16% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
What the federal data reveals: VALBONA BEHAJ, M.D. is a Hospitalist Physician ([object Object]) practicing in JOLIET, Illinois with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 111 claims across 62 beneficiaries — 16% brand-name prescribing .

What stands out: VALBONA BEHAJ, M.D. filed 111 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across JOLIET, Illinois. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

VALBONA BEHAJ, M.D. practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + 2 hospital affiliations — signals consistent with board-certified status. For verified board certification, see CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).

VALBONA BEHAJ, M.D. at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 07/28/2008

NPI 1407011588

Primary specialty

Hospitalist Physician

Mid-sized

16,825 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

111 87% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 888

Specialty distribution in Illinois

How Hospitalist Physician compares to other specialties among Illinois providers

Illinois providers

Hospitalist Physician share within Illinois

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

Specialty board-certification context

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

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

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

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

VALBONA BEHAJ, M.D. is a Hospitalist Physician provider practicing in JOLIET, Illinois, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: M.D.. NPI: 1407011588. 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.

VALBONA BEHAJ, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Hospitalist Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 333 MADISON ST, JOLIET, IL, 60435, with a listed phone of (815) 725-7133. NPI 1407011588 was issued on 07/28/2008. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what BEHAJ 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 111 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 62 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $9K in drug spend, split 16% brand-name and 84% 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.

Hospitalist Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 16,825 enrolled providers across 54 states and an average of 888 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

333 MADISON ST
JOLIET, IL 60435

Provider Details

NPI 1407011588
Specialty Hospitalist Physician
Credentials M.D.
Gender Female
NPI Issued 07/28/2008

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where VALBONA BEHAJ, 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.

LAKE WALES PHYSICIAN SERVICES, LLC
LAKE WALES, FL
RIDGEWOOD PHYSICIAN SERVICES, LLC
DAVENPORT, FL

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 VALBONA BEHAJ, M.D.. To verify VALBONA BEHAJ, 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

VALBONA BEHAJ, M.D. — brand share 16.0%
Specialty average (est.)

16% brand-name claims vs 84% generic, on 111 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.

111
Total Claims
$9K
Total Drug Cost
62
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
115
Total Day Supply
2,427
Brand vs Generic
16% brand / 84% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$8K
Generic Drug Cost
$824
Antibiotic Claims
17

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
71.2 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
2.04
Gender Split
40% female / 60% male

Hospitalist Physician Overview

How VALBONA BEHAJ, M.D. fits within the Hospitalist Physician landscape nationally.

16,825
Hospitalist Physician Providers in US
54
States with Hospitalist Physician
888
Avg Claims per Provider

VALBONA BEHAJ, M.D.'s 111 claims are below the specialty average of 888.

Nearby Hospitalist Physician Providers in Illinois

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is VALBONA BEHAJ, M.D.'s specialty?
VALBONA BEHAJ, M.D. specializes in Hospitalist Physician and practices in JOLIET, Illinois. Credentials: M.D..
How much does VALBONA BEHAJ, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, VALBONA BEHAJ, M.D. wrote 111 Medicare Part D claims totaling $9K in drug costs for 62 beneficiaries.
Where is VALBONA BEHAJ, M.D. located?
VALBONA BEHAJ, M.D. is located at 333 MADISON ST, JOLIET, IL, 60435. Phone: (815) 725-7133.
What is VALBONA BEHAJ, M.D.'s NPI number?
VALBONA BEHAJ, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1407011588, issued on 07/28/2008.
Does VALBONA BEHAJ, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
VALBONA BEHAJ, M.D.'s prescribing is 16% brand-name and 84% generic drugs by claim count, with $8K in brand drug costs.
How many Hospitalist Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 16,825 Hospitalist Physician providers across 54 states in the US. The average Hospitalist Physician provider writes 888 Medicare Part D claims per year.
Does VALBONA BEHAJ, M.D. accept Medicare?
VALBONA BEHAJ, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 111 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 VALBONA BEHAJ, M.D.'s credentials?
VALBONA BEHAJ, M.D.'s NPI is 1407011588 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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