Ernesto Villegas, M.D.
NPI 1871634774 · Internal Medicine Physician · Chicago, IL
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Internal Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Ernesto Villegas, M.D. is a Internal Medicine Physician provider in Chicago, IL (NPI 1871634774).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1871634774
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Internal Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
19 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
83% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
246 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 High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 40 Minutes Or More99215 | 75 | $185 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 46 | $133 |
| Remote Monitoring of Physiologic Parameters, Initial Supply of Devices With Daily Recordings Or Programmed Alerts Transmission, Each 30 Days99454 | 36 | $48 |
| Management Using the Results of Remote Vital Sign Monitoring Per Calendar Month, First 20 Minutes99457 | 27 | $50 |
| Annual Wellness Visit, Includes a Personalized Prevention Plan of Service (pps), Subsequent VisitG0439 | 27 | $133 |
| Administration of Influenza Virus Vaccine |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 20 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 135 | 36 |
| Metformin Hcl | 86 | 23 |
| Losartan Potassium | 67 | 20 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 56 | 21 |
| Lisinopril | 45 | 11 |
| Metoprolol Succinate | 37 | — |
| Apixaban |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$158 across 1 record (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
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2007-02-12
- Last updated
- 2007-07-08
Frequently asked questions
- What is Ernesto Villegas's NPI number?
- Ernesto Villegas's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1871634774, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Ernesto Villegas's specialty?
- Ernesto Villegas is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Internal Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Ernesto Villegas located?
- Ernesto Villegas's practice location on file with NPPES is 311 N Aberdeen St, Chicago, IL 60607-1249.
- What is Ernesto Villegas's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Ernesto Villegas is (312) 733-0909.
- Does Ernesto Villegas accept Medicare?
- Ernesto Villegas is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Ernesto Villegas's NPI active?
- Yes — Ernesto Villegas's NPI (1871634774) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2007-07-08.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.