Richard John Munson, MD
Neurology Psychiatry & Neurology
Richard John Munson is a Neurology Psychiatry & Neurology specialist based in Evanston, IL with over 34 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Also practices: SLEEP MEDICINE
With over 34 years in psychiatry & neurology, Richard John Munson, MD is a long-established neurology psychiatry & neurology specialist in Evanston. He has been in practice for 34+ years. Among his Medicare patients, common conditions include hypertension, high cholesterol, and stroke (per CMS data). CMS MIPS quality score: 93.09/100 (2023).
At a glance
- Federal MIPS score higher than 32% of MIPS-scored doctors in Illinois
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
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Contact & Location
Practice Location
2650 Ridge Ave Neurology Burch 309, Evanston, IL 60201-1718
How Does This Doctor Compare?
MIPS Score
202393.09/100
Illinois avg: 88.6 · US avg: 83.6
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+9.5 pts)
How the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better6.87%
Illinois avg: 4.5 · US avg: 5.1
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(+1.8 pts)
6.87% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Medicare Patients
639
Unique beneficiaries
High volumePrescription Recipients
249
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
1,718
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $443k
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 Stroke / TIA.
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
Disrupted blood supply to the brain, requiring urgent medical attention
US avg: 13.4%↑ More patients than average (+48%) — a focus area for this doctor
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↑ More patients than average (+3%) — 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 (+4%) — a focus area for this doctor
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↓ Fewer patients than average (-2%) — less common here
An irregular, often rapid heartbeat that increases the risk of stroke
US avg: 22%↑ 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.
$17 received from industry
1 transaction 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 Richard John Munson's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Board certified · Oct 5, 2020
Self-reported via NPPES
34 years in practice
Senior practitioner
Neurologists diagnose and treat disorders of the nervous system including stroke, epilepsy, multiple sclerosis, Parkinson's disease, migraines, neuropathy, and dementia.
Taxonomy: 2084N0400X
Mailing address
2650 Ridge Ave Evanston Hospital, Evanston, IL 60201-1718
Differs from practice location
Virtual Psychiatry & Neurology Care With Richard John Munson
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Richard John Munson for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, follow-up consultations — no travel to Evanston 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 Richard John Munson
Dr. Munson is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Evanston, IL. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (847) 570-2570.
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 Richard John Munson
Practice Location
2650 Ridge Ave Neurology Burch 309, Evanston, IL 60201-1718
Mailing Address
2650 Ridge Ave Evanston Hospital, Evanston, IL 60201-1718
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