Howard B Chodash, M.D.
Gastroenterology Internal Medicine
Patients across IL can see Howard B Chodash, M.D. in person in Effingham or via virtual visit — no travel required. A University of Illinois College of Med (Chi/Peor/Rock/Chm-Urb) graduate since 1988, he brings 38+ years of experience. He regularly sees Medicare patients with high cholesterol, hypertension, and anxiety (per CMS claims data). CMS MIPS quality score: 94.62/100 (2023).
At a glance
- Uses generic medications more than 26% of reporting doctors in Illinois
- Federal MIPS score higher than 85% of MIPS-scored doctors in Illinois
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
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Contact & Location
Practice Location
900 W Temple Ave Ste 2500, Effingham, IL 62401-2121
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor scores better than 85% of doctors in Illinois on federal quality measures, favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
MIPS Score
202394.62/100
Illinois avg: 88.6 · US avg: 83.6
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+11 pts)
Better than 85% of MIPS-scored doctors in IllinoisHow the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better82.1%
Illinois avg: 82.9 · US avg: 82.8
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(-0.7 pts)
How often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
46
Unique beneficiaries
Boutique practicePrescription Recipients
34
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
134
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $22k
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 High Cholesterol, Hypertension, and Anxiety Disorders.
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↑ More patients than average (+2%) — a focus area for this doctor
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↑ More patients than average (+18%) — a focus area for this doctor
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↑ More patients than average (+1%) — a focus area for this doctor
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↑ More patients than average (+12%) — a focus area for this doctor
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities
US avg: 31.8%↑ More patients than average (+9%) — a focus area for this doctor
Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
US avg: 31.7%↓ Fewer patients than average (-2%) — less common here
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$502 received from industry
34 transactions reported in 2018 ·Moderate 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 Howard B Chodash's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 1988
University of Illinois College of Medicine
Board certified · Jan 4, 2022
Self-reported via NPPES
38 years in practice
Senior practitioner
Gastroenterologists diagnose and treat digestive system disorders including GERD, irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), inflammatory bowel disease (Crohn's, ulcerative colitis), liver disease, pancreatitis, and colon polyps. They perform endoscopies and colonoscopies.
Taxonomy: 207RG0100X
Education & Training
University of Illinois College of Med (Chi/Peor/Rock/Chm-Urb) (Class of 1988)
Virtual Internal Medicine Care With Howard B Chodash
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Howard B Chodash for cholesterol management, blood pressure monitoring, anxiety counseling — no travel to Effingham 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 Howard B Chodash
Dr. Chodash is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Effingham, IL. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (217) 540-2350.
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 Howard B Chodash
Practice Location
900 W Temple Ave Ste 2500, Effingham, IL 62401-2121
Mailing Address
900 W Temple Ave Ste 2500, Effingham, IL 62401-2121
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