Cassandra Lopez, MD
Cassandra Lopez is a Family Medicine specialist based in Belvidere, IL with over 19 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Cassandra Lopez, MD has been part of the Belvidere medical community since 2008 in group practice. A University of Illinois College of Med (Chi/Peor/Rock/Chm-Urb) graduate since 2007, she brings 19+ years of experience. CMS Medicare data shows her patients commonly have hypertension, high cholesterol, and arthritis.
At a glance
- Prescribes opioids less than 29% of reporting doctors in Illinois
- Uses generic medications more than 62% of reporting doctors in Illinois
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 1919dNPPES updated 2021-02-19 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Illinois Department of Financial & Professional Regulation — Medical
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor prescribes opioid pain medications conservatively, favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
MIPS Score
202374.98/100
Illinois avg: 88.6 · US avg: 83.6
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(-8.6 pts)
How the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better2.74%
Illinois avg: 4.5 · US avg: 5.1
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(-2.4 pts)
2.74% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better89.8%
Illinois avg: 82.9 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+7 pts)
Typical range among reporting doctors in IllinoisHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
131
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
288
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
3,104
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $199k
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%↓ Fewer patients than average (-1%) — less common here
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↓ Fewer patients than average (-1%) — less common here
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↓ Fewer patients than average (-10%) — less common here
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↓ Fewer patients than average (-3%) — less common here
Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension
US avg: 29.6%↓ Fewer patients than average (-2%) — less common here
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↓ Fewer patients than average (-10%) — less common here
Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
US avg: 31.7%↓ Fewer patients than average (-11%) — less common here
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$72 received from industry
5 transactions reported in 2018 ·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 2018, attributed to Cassandra Lopez's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 2007
University of Illinois College of Medicine
Board certified · Feb 18, 2021
Self-reported via NPPES
19 years in practice
Experienced
Family Medicine is the medical specialty which is concerned with the total health care of the individual and the family. It is the specialty in breadth which integrates the biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine is not limited by age, sex, organ system, or disease entity.
Taxonomy: 207Q00000X
Education & Training
University of Illinois College of Med (Chi/Peor/Rock/Chm-Urb) (Class of 2007)
Mailing address
Po Box 78866, Milwaukee, WI 53278-8866
Differs from practice location
Virtual Family Medicine Care With Cassandra Lopez
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Cassandra Lopez for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Belvidere 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 Cassandra Lopez
Dr. Lopez is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Belvidere, IL. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (779) 696-8650.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2018 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Cassandra Lopez
Practice Location
1700 Henry Luckow Ln, Belvidere, IL 61008
Mailing Address
Po Box 78866, Milwaukee, WI 53278-8866
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