Carina Loretta Decroes, , RN, APRN, BC
Adult Health Nurse Practitioner
Carina Loretta Decroes is an Adult Health Nurse Practitioner based in Chicago, IL with over 24 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Carina Loretta Decroes, , RN, APRN, BC practices as part of a group adult health nurse practitioner practice in Chicago, IL. She has been in practice for 24+ years. She regularly sees Medicare patients with hypertension, high cholesterol, and arthritis (per CMS claims data). CMS MIPS quality score: 94.1/100 (2023).
At a glance
- Uses generic medications more than 36% of reporting doctors in Illinois
- Federal MIPS score higher than 46% of MIPS-scored doctors in Illinois
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
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Contact & Location
Practice Location
675 N Saint Clair St Suite 21-200, Chicago, IL 60611-5975
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor has an average quality score compared to other doctors in Illinois, favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
MIPS Score
202394.1/100
Illinois avg: 88.6 · US avg: 83.6
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+10.5 pts)
Average range among MIPS-scored doctors in IllinoisHow the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better6.97%
Illinois avg: 4.5 · US avg: 5.1
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(+1.9 pts)
6.97% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better85.7%
Illinois avg: 82.9 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+2.9 pts)
How often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
63
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
68
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
244
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $384k
Percentile rankings compared against 2,844 reporting peers in Illinois.
Data Note: Sourced from CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data. Percentile rankings compare this provider against all peers with reported data in the same state. Updated annually to reflect the latest federal reporting cycle.
What This Doctor Treats Most
Based on Medicare claims data — here's what patients commonly see this doctor for
Based on Medicare data, this doctor primarily manages Hypertension, High Cholesterol, and Arthritis.
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↓ Fewer patients than average (-8%) — less common here
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↓ Fewer patients than average (-1%) — less common here
Diseases involving abnormal cell growth with potential to spread to other body parts
US avg: 20.8%↑ More patients than average (+25%) — a focus area for this doctor
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↑ More patients than average (+4%) — a focus area for this doctor
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↓ Fewer patients than average (-4%) — less common here
Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
US avg: 31.7%↓ Fewer patients than average (-5%) — less common here
Weakened bones that are more prone to fractures, common in older adults
US avg: 18.1%↑ More patients than average (+9%) — a focus area for this doctor
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$421 received from industry
5 transactions reported in 2024 ·Low tier
Payments include consulting fees, speaking honoraria, food & beverage, travel, research support, and ownership interests from drug and medical device manufacturers. Disclosure is required by the federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act. These payments do not necessarily indicate conflicts of interest. National median: $338 across 136 000 tracked providers.
Tiers — Low: under $500 · Moderate: $500-5 000 · High: $5 000-25 000 · Very High: $25 000+. Source: CMS Open Payments 2024, attributed to Carina Loretta Decroes's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
24 years in practice
Experienced
Definition to come...
Taxonomy: 363LA2200X
Mailing address
600 N Mcclurg Ct #2302a, Chicago, IL 60611-3044
Differs from practice location
Virtual Adult Health Care With Carina Loretta Decroes
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Carina Loretta Decroes for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Chicago required. The office sends a secure video link before your appointment. Most visits take 15–30 minutes. Medicare enrolled per CMS records.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Carina Loretta Decroes
Dr. Decroes is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Chicago, IL. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (312) 707-1349.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Carina Loretta Decroes
Practice Location
675 N Saint Clair St Suite 21-200, Chicago, IL 60611-5975
Mailing Address
600 N Mcclurg Ct #2302a, Chicago, IL 60611-3044
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