Vincent Tupper, M.D.
NPI 1609139583 · Anesthesiology Physician · Chicago, IL
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Interventional Pain Management · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1609139583
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Anesthesiology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 036142276 (IL)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
14 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
3 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
429 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
- Open Payments transparency10% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
Medicare volume is ranked against active providers in the same specialty. Signals a provider has no public data for (e.g. Medicare claims) are left out of the score entirely — never counted as zero — so providers without that data are not penalized. See the full formula and weights in our .
What this provider does (Medicare)
Based on Medicare fee-for-service claims, 2024; not all care is captured.
| Service (HCPCS) | Medicare services | Typical Medicare-allowed (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 125 | $96 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 45 Minutes Or More99204 | 61 | $135 |
| Injection of Substance Into Lower Spine Canal Using Imaging Guidance62323 | 50 | $102 |
| Anesthesia for Other Procedure on Large Bowel Using an Endoscope00811 | 39 | $65 |
| Anesthesia for Other Procedure on Esophagus, Stomach, Or Upper Small Bowel Using an Endoscope00731 | 22 | $84 |
| Fluoroscopic Guidance for Needle Placement77002 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 8 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Pregabalin | 101 | 54 |
| Duloxetine Hcl | 81 | 49 |
| Gabapentin | 64 | 30 |
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophenbrand: Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen | 50 | 13 |
| Tizanidine Hcl | 43 | 27 |
| Diclofenac Sodium | 34 | 16 |
| Meloxicam | 12 | — |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$732 across 17 records (Open Payments 2024)
Open Payments discloses payments and transfers of value (meals, travel, consulting, research, royalties) from drug and device makers to providers. This is a transparency signal, not a verdict — such payments are legal and common, and their presence is neither an endorsement nor a criticism. Source: CMS Open Payments, program year 2024.
Practice location
Mailing address
Additional practice locations (2)
- 7280 W Lincoln HwyCrown Point, IN 46307-9526Phone: (219) 864-9494
- 7280 W. Lincoln HwySchererville, IN 46375Phone: (219) 864-9494
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2012-06-16
- Last updated
- 2024-04-05
- Certified
- 2024-04-05
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.