Catherine Melissa Claro, NP-BC
Catherine Melissa Claro is a Nurse Practitioner based in Park Ridge, IL with over 8 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Catherine Melissa Claro, NP-BC has been part of the Park Ridge medical community since 2018 in group practice. She has been in practice for 8+ years. She regularly sees Medicare patients with hypertension, high cholesterol, and parkinson (per CMS claims data). CMS MIPS quality score: 91.25/100 (2023).
At a glance
- Federal MIPS score higher than 26% of MIPS-scored doctors in Illinois
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
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Contact & Location
Practice Location
1875 Dempster St Ste 625, Park Ridge, IL 60068-1137
How Does This Doctor Compare?
MIPS Score
202391.25/100
Illinois avg: 88.6 · US avg: 83.6
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+7.7 pts)
How the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better72.2%
Illinois avg: 82.9 · US avg: 82.8
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(-10.6 pts)
How often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
208
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
326
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
3,291
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $2.21M
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 Parkinson's Disease.
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
A progressive nervous system disorder affecting movement and coordination
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↑ More patients than average (+1%) — a focus area for this doctor
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities
US avg: 31.8%↑ More patients than average (+6%) — a focus area for this doctor
Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
US avg: 31.7%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Board certified · Feb 25, 2025
Self-reported via NPPES
8 years in practice
Established
(1) A registered nurse provider with a graduate degree in nursing prepared for advanced practice involving independent and interdependent decision making and direct accountability for clinical judgment across the health care continuum or in a certified specialty. (2) A registered nurse who has completed additional training beyond basic nursing education and who provides primary health care services in accordance with state nurse practice laws or statutes. Tasks performed by nurse practitioners vary with practice requirements mandated by geographic, political, economic, and social factors. Nurse practitioner specialists include, but are not limited to, family nurse practitioners, gerontological nurse practitioners, pediatric nurse practitioners, obstetric-gynecologic nurse practitioners, and school nurse practitioners.
Taxonomy: 363L00000X
Mailing address
29373 Network Pl, Chicago, IL 60673-1293
Differs from practice location
Virtual Nursing Care With Catherine Melissa Claro
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Catherine Melissa Claro for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, follow-up consultations — no travel to Park Ridge 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 Catherine Melissa Claro
NPI records show Dr. Claro as active with telehealth listed in Park Ridge, IL. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (847) 723-4088.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Catherine Melissa Claro
Practice Location
1875 Dempster St Ste 625, Park Ridge, IL 60068-1137
Mailing Address
29373 Network Pl, Chicago, IL 60673-1293
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