Destry Elms, M.D.
NPI 1992236996 · Hematology & Oncology Physician · Maywood, IL
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Hematology/Oncology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Destry Elms, M.D. is a Hematology & Oncology Physician provider in Maywood, IL (NPI 1992236996).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1992236996
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Hematology & Oncology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Student, Health Care
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
9 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
2,608 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Flow Cytometry Technique for Dna Or Cell Analysis, Each Additional Marker88185 | 464 | $24 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 40 Minutes Or More99215 | 218 | $187 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 186 | $132 |
| Injection of Additional New Drug Or Substance Into Vein96375 | 176 | $16 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 138 | $94 |
| Enhancing Oncology Model (eom) Monthly Enhanced Oncology Services (meos) Payment for Eom Enhanced ServicesM0010 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Prednisone | 46 | 11 |
| Apixabanbrand: Eliquis | 35 | 15 |
| Acyclovir | 29 | — |
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophenbrand: Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen | 29 | 17 |
| Lenalidomidebrand: Revlimid | 28 | — |
| Abiraterone Acetate | 23 | — |
| Dexamethasone | 22 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$2,971 across 122 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
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2017-03-22
- Last updated
- 2020-05-15
- Certified
- 2020-05-15
Frequently asked questions
- What is Destry Elms's NPI number?
- Destry Elms's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1992236996, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Destry Elms's specialty?
- Destry Elms is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Hematology & Oncology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Destry Elms located?
- Destry Elms's practice location on file with NPPES is 2160 S 1st Ave, Maywood, IL 60153-3328.
- What is Destry Elms's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Destry Elms is (708) 216-4943.
- Does Destry Elms accept Medicare?
- Destry Elms is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Destry Elms's NPI active?
- Yes — Destry Elms's NPI (1992236996) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2020-05-15.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.