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Dr. Robert C. Bussing, MD
NPI1699751354PAC ID7810976750
- Medicare services, 2024
- 637
- Medicare patients, 2024
- 340
- Part D claims, 2024
- 1,667
- Publications
- 1
- Hospital affiliations
- 2
- Practice address
- 55 E Jackson Blvd, Chicago, IL 60604
- Practice phone
- Call (312) 663-1130
- Professional email
- Get professional email
- Personal email
- Get personal email
- Mobile number
- Get mobile number
Primary practice
Gateway Foundation, Inc
Chicago, Illinois
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Dr. Robert C. Bussing is an internist in Chicago, Illinois
Dr. Bussing practices at Gateway Foundation, Inc in Chicago, Illinois.
Dr. Bussing's NPI, 1699751354, was assigned on December 15, 2005. Dr. Bussing graduated from University Of Louisville School Of Medicine in 1978. Dr. Bussing holds Florida license ME139008.
NPI and contact details
- NPI
- 1699751354NPI Registry (opens in a new tab)
- Medicare PAC ID
- 7810976750
- NPI enumeration date
- December 15, 2005
- NPI status
- Active
- Accepts Medicare assignment
- Yes
- Practice phone
- (312) 663-1130
- Professional email
- Get email
- Personal email
- Get email
- Mobile number
- Get number
- Sex
- Male
- Estimated age
- 74
- Medical school graduation
- 1978
Sources: NPPES NPI Registry (CMS); Dmand AI Professional Profile Data; Dmand AI Practice Data; and Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File (CMS)
Dr. Robert C. Bussing practices at Gateway Foundation, Inc in Chicago, Illinois
Dr. Bussing's primary practice is Gateway Foundation, Inc, at 55 E Jackson Blvd, Chicago, IL 60604 in Cook County. The practice phone is (312) 663-1130.
- Gateway Foundation, Inc55 E Jackson Blvd, Chicago, IL 60604 · Cook CountyPhone(312) 663-1130
Sources: NPPES NPI Registry (CMS); and Dmand AI Practice Data
Dr. Robert C. Bussing is affiliated with 6 sites of care and 2 medical groups
Dr. Bussing's primary practice is Gateway Foundation, Inc in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Bussing is also affiliated with Lee Memorial Hospital. The medical group on file is Lee Physician Group. Dmand AI also links Dr. Bussing to 1 more hospital, 2 group practices and clinics, 1 physician office and 1 medical group, each named with a free account.
Gateway Foundation, IncPrimary
Sources: NPPES NPI Registry (CMS); Dmand AI Practice Data; and Dmand AI Affiliation Data
Dmand AI tracks the EHR system at Dr. Robert C. Bussing's practice
Dmand AI tracks the electronic health record (EHR) system at each site where Dr. Bussing practices, 5 sites in all. Vendor and product names are available with a free account.
| Site | EHR vendor and product |
|---|---|
| Gateway Foundation, Inc | Available with a free account |
| +5 more sites and 1 medical group | Available with a free account |
Source: Dmand AI Technology Install Data
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Dr. Robert C. Bussing is one of 5,652 internists in Illinois
Internal medicine is Dr. Bussing's primary specialty in the NPI Registry, under taxonomy code 207R00000X. Dr. Bussing is board certified in internal medicine by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dmand AI has Dr. Bussing's licenses on file in 2 states: Florida and Illinois.
Specialties and state licenses
- Internal medicine, FloridaPrimary
- Illinois license
Clinical focus
Dmand AI lists acid reflux, acute sinusitis, acute skin infection, alzheimer's disease, ankle or foot injury, anxiety, asthma and atrial fibrillation and flutter among the conditions Dr. Bussing treats.
Internists near Dr. Bussing
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Sources: NPPES NPI Registry (CMS); Dmand AI Professional Profile Data; and Dmand AI Peer Benchmarks
Dr. Robert C. Bussing billed Medicare for 637 services in 2024
CMS data shows 637 Medicare services from Dr. Bussing across 11 procedure codes in 2024, for 340 Medicare patients. Medicare paid $34,382 for them. Every service was in an office.
Medicare services, 2024637
Medicare patients340
Paid by Medicare$34,382
Procedure codes11
Dr. Bussing's Medicare services by type, 2023 to 2024
- 2023
- 2024
- Office and hospital visits
- 2023: 5232024: 45413%
- Lab and pathology
- 2023: 702024: 11970%
- Tests and treatments
- 2023: 542024: 4419%
- Other services
- 2023: 582024: 2066%
Dr. Bussing compared with the Illinois median for internists, 2024
- Dr. Bussing
- Illinois median
- Medicare services
- 637vs 56613% above
- Medicare patients
- 340vs 20863% above
- Part D claims
- 1,067vs 2843.8 times
Medians across 5,192 internists in Illinois with Dmand AI profiles that report each measure.
Dr. Bussing's most billed Medicare procedure codes, 2024
CMS publishes codes billed for 11 or more Medicare patients. Each label is the code family; CPT descriptions are licensed by the AMA.
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Sources: Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service (CMS), 2024 data; and Dmand AI Peer Benchmarks
Dr. Robert C. Bussing treated 340 Medicare patients in 2024, average age 76
CMS counts 340 Medicare patients who saw Dr. Bussing in 2024. The largest group is 75 to 84, with 161 patients. 75% of them have high cholesterol, and 66% have high blood pressure. Their average risk score is 0.99, where 1.00 is the Medicare average.
Across all payers, Dmand AI patient panel data puts Dr. Bussing's median patient age at 66, with 45% women.
Medicare patients, 2024340
Average age76
Average risk score0.99
Dr. Bussing's Medicare patients by age, 2024
CMS leaves out age groups with fewer than 11 patients.
Dr. Bussing's Medicare patients by sex, 2024
- Women18254%
- Men15846%
Chronic conditions among Dr. Bussing's Medicare patients, 2024
- High cholesterol75%
- High blood pressure66%
- Arthritis48%
- Ischemic heart disease30%
- Atrial fibrillation18%
- COPD18%
- Diabetes18%
- Anxiety17%
Share of Medicare patients with each condition. A patient can have several.
Dr. Bussing's patients across all payers
Dmand AI patient panel data covers Medicare, Medicaid and commercial patients.
Patient panel by age, all payers
Median age 66
Patient panel by sex, all payers
- Women45%
- Men54%
Sources: Dmand AI Patient Panel Data; and Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider (CMS), 2024 data
Dr. Robert C. Bussing wrote 1,667 Medicare Part D claims in 2024
In 2024, Dr. Bussing wrote 1,667 Medicare Part D claims for 384 patients. 86% of them were for generic drugs. CMS names the drug for 1,067 of them, across 41 drugs with 11 or more claims each, at $81,234 in total drug cost. In 2023, CMS named 1,245 claims across 44 drugs.
Part D claims, 20241,667
Drugs named by CMS41
Total drug cost$81,234
Part D patients384
Dr. Bussing's Part D claims by kind of drug, 2024
- Generic1,435 claims86%
- Brand-name and other232 claims14%
Dr. Bussing's most prescribed drugs by claims, 2024
CMS names a drug when it has 11 or more claims. Share is of the claims for drugs CMS names.
Drug classes CMS tracks in Dr. Bussing's Part D claims, 2024
- Opioids2%37 of 1,667 claims
- Antibiotics7%116 of 1,667 claims
- Antipsychotics, patients 65 and over1%17 of 1,667 claims
Share of all Part D claims for each drug class CMS reports on. Classes with no claims are left out.
Part D claims for drugs CMS names, 2023 to 2024
- 2023
- 2024
- Claims for drugs CMS names
- 2023: 1,2452024: 1,06714%
Drugs named by CMS: 41 in 2024, 44 in 2023.
Sources: Medicare Part D Prescribers - by Provider and Drug (CMS), 2024 data, released May 6, 2026; and Medicare Part D Prescribers - by Provider (CMS), 2024 data
How Dr. Robert C. Bussing takes part in Medicare
Dr. Bussing accepts Medicare assignment, so Medicare's approved amount is taken as full payment.
- Accepts Medicare assignment
- Yes
Source: Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File (CMS)
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Dr. Robert C. Bussing has 1 publication on record
Dmand AI links 1 paper to Dr. Bussing.
Papers1
Recent publications by Dr. Bussing
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Sources: PubMed (National Library of Medicine); and Dmand AI Research Linkage
Dr. Robert C. Bussing received $154 in industry payments from 2016 to 2021
CMS Open Payments shows 3 general payments to Dr. Bussing from 3 drug and device companies from 2016 to 2021. Food and beverage make up the largest share, 100% of the total. Indivior Inc. paid the most, $73.
General payments to Dr. Bussing by program year, 2016 to 2021
Companies that paid Dr. Bussing the most, 2016 to 2021
Share is of all general payments to this clinician.
Source: Open Payments (CMS), 2025 data, released July 7, 2026
Dr. Robert C. Bussing has 6 awards and honors on record
Dmand AI lists 6 awards for Dr. Bussing, most recently NCQA PCMH in 2016.
Awards and honors for Dr. Bussing
- 2016
- NCQA PCMH
- 2003
- AOA
- 2001
- Golden Apple Award - Full Time Faculty
- 1998
- Outstanding Full Time Faculty Award for teaching
- 1991
- Humanism in Medicine
- Outstanding Teacher for Volunteer Faculty
Dr. Bussing's committees and leadership roles
- Department of MedicineChairman
- 2007 to 2014
- Medical Staff Executive CommitteePresident
- 2003 to 2004
- Credentials CommitteeChairman
- 2001 to 2003
Source: Dmand AI Professional Profile Data
Dr. Robert C. Bussing graduated from University Of Louisville School Of Medicine
Dr. Bussing graduated from University Of Louisville School Of Medicine in 1978.
- Medical school
- Board certified in internal medicine
- Board certified in suboxone waiver
Source: Dmand AI Professional Profile Data
Dr. Robert C. Bussing accepts plans from 17 insurance carriers
Dr. Bussing is in network with 17 carriers, including Aetna, HCSC and United Healthcare. PPO plans come from the most carriers, 10. Check the plan with the practice before a visit.
- Aetna
- HCSC
- United Healthcare
- Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
- Cigna
- Elevance
- Alliant Health Plans
- Aspirus Health Plan
- +9 more carriersWith a free account
Plan types Dr. Bussing accepts, by number of carriers
- PPO10
- HMO9
- Medicare6
- POS5
- EPO3
- Medicaid3
Source: Dmand AI Insurance Network Data
Sources for Dr. Robert C. Bussing's profile data
| Data on this page | Source |
|---|---|
| NPI, name, sex, specialty and licenses | NPPES NPI Registry (CMS) (opens in a new tab)Dmand AI Professional Profile Data |
| Practice locations and phone | NPPES NPI Registry (CMS) (opens in a new tab)Dmand AI Practice Data |
| Primary practice, affiliations and health system | NPPES NPI Registry (CMS) (opens in a new tab)Dmand AI Practice DataDmand AI Affiliation Data |
| Medicare services and procedure codes | Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service (CMS) (opens in a new tab) |
| State medians for the same specialty | Dmand AI Peer Benchmarks |
| Medicare patients and the all-payer patient panel | Dmand AI Patient Panel DataMedicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider (CMS) (opens in a new tab) |
| Part D prescribing | Medicare Part D Prescribers - by Provider and Drug (CMS) (opens in a new tab)Medicare Part D Prescribers - by Provider (CMS) (opens in a new tab) |
| MIPS scores, telehealth, assignment and procedure percentiles | Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File (CMS) (opens in a new tab) |
| Publications, topics and co-authors | PubMed (National Library of Medicine) (opens in a new tab)Dmand AI Research Linkage |
| Industry payments | Open Payments (CMS) (opens in a new tab) |
| Awards and committee roles | Dmand AI Professional Profile Data |
| Training, board certification and memberships | Dmand AI Professional Profile Data |
| Insurance carriers and plan types | Dmand AI Insurance Network Data |
| EHR at each practice site | Dmand AI Technology Install Data |
| Similar physicians | Dmand AI Affiliation Data |
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What is Dr. Robert C. Bussing's NPI number?
Dr. Robert C. Bussing's NPI number is 1699751354. It was assigned on December 15, 2005, and it is active in the NPI Registry.
What kind of doctor is Dr. Robert C. Bussing?
Dr. Robert C. Bussing is an internist in Chicago, Illinois. The primary specialty in the NPI Registry is Internal Medicine Physician (taxonomy code 207R00000X).
Where does Dr. Robert C. Bussing practice?
Dr. Bussing practices at 55 E Jackson Blvd, Chicago, IL 60604. Dr. Bussing's primary practice is Gateway Foundation, Inc in Chicago, Illinois. Dmand AI also links Dr. Bussing to 1 hospital, 2 group practices and clinics, 1 physician office and 1 medical group.
What is Dr. Robert C. Bussing's office phone number?
The practice phone on file for Dr. Bussing is (312) 663-1130.
What is Dr. Robert C. Bussing's medical license number?
Dr. Bussing holds Florida license ME139008, one of the licenses on file in 2 states.
Which states has Dr. Robert C. Bussing been licensed in?
Dmand AI has state licenses on file for Dr. Bussing in Florida (2019 to 2027) and Illinois (1979 to 2020).
Which hospitals is Dr. Robert C. Bussing affiliated with?
Dr. Bussing is affiliated with Lee Memorial Hospital. Dmand AI links Dr. Bussing to 1 more hospital.
What medical group is Dr. Robert C. Bussing part of?
Dr. Bussing is linked to Lee Physician Group. Dmand AI links Dr. Bussing to 1 more medical group.
Does Dr. Robert C. Bussing accept Medicare?
Yes. CMS data shows Dr. Bussing billed Medicare for 637 services in 2024, and Dr. Bussing accepts Medicare assignment.
How many Medicare patients does Dr. Robert C. Bussing see?
CMS counts 340 Medicare patients who saw Dr. Bussing in 2024, with an average age of 76.
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Is Dr. Robert C. Bussing board certified?
Yes. Dr. Bussing is board certified in internal medicine by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
What services does Dr. Robert C. Bussing bill to Medicare?
In 2024, Dr. Bussing's most billed Medicare services were office visit, established patient (99213), office visit, established patient (99214) and lab and pathology test (87428).
Where did Dr. Robert C. Bussing go to medical school?
Dr. Bussing graduated from University Of Louisville School Of Medicine in 1978.
What drugs does Dr. Robert C. Bussing prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Dr. Bussing's most prescribed drugs by claims were Levothyroxine Sodium, Atorvastatin Calcium and Lisinopril.
Has Dr. Robert C. Bussing received payments from drug or device companies?
CMS Open Payments shows $154 in general payments to Dr. Bussing from 3 companies from 2016 to 2021. The largest total came from Indivior Inc.
How long has Dr. Robert C. Bussing been practicing?
Dr. Bussing graduated from medical school in 1978, 48 years ago.
Does Dr. Robert C. Bussing do research?
Dmand AI links 1 publication to Dr. Bussing.
What insurance does Dr. Robert C. Bussing accept?
Dr. Bussing is in network with 17 carriers, including Aetna, HCSC and United Healthcare. PPO plans come from the most carriers, 10. Check the plan with the practice before a visit.
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