NPI registry status
Active
2026 NPPES data Infectious Disease Physician NPI 1497913024 MD
Verify on CMS → Aaron Ermel, MD
Infectious Disease Physician in Indianapolis, Indiana.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 8,537 in Infectious Disease Physician, and covers specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare Part D prescribing data when reported. According to CMS, every field reflects the provider's official federal registration, see our methodology.
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Prescribing volume
735
Medicare Part D claims · 53 beneficiaries · Infectious Disease Physician avg: 807
Generic prescribing
36%
generic claims · 64% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File, 2024
What the federal data shows
Aaron Ermel, MD filed 735 Medicare Part D claims in 2024 as an Infectious Disease Physician in Indianapolis, Indiana, prescribing 36% generic.
- 735
- Part D claims, 2024
- 36%
- generic prescribing
- Likely
- board-certified (heuristic)
- ≥70th
- pct by Part D claim volume (lower-bound band)
Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records (NPPES, Medicare Part D, MIPS, Open Payments) - no proprietary rating or editorial opinion is applied.
Federal trust snapshot
What official records show about Aaron Ermel, MD
Federal records show an active NPI with Medicare Part D prescribing activity — verifiable registry data, not a proprietary rating.
- Verified
NPI registry status
Active listing in the CMS National Provider Identifier Registry (NPI 1497913024), first enumerated 05/30/2008.
Source: CMS NPPES
- Reported
Medicare Part D participation
Filed 735 Medicare Part D prescription claims in the 2023 CMS public use file — indicates active Medicare prescribing participation.
Source: CMS Part D Prescriber PUF
- Reported
Board certification signal
Heuristic suggests board-certified status based on ABMS-eligible specialty taxonomy plus active CMS participation signals — not a direct ABMS verification.
- Reported
Hospital affiliations
1 CMS Care Compare hospital affiliation on record — practice footprint from the Doctors and Clinicians file.
Source: CMS Care Compare
- Not in federal data
Individual sanction lookup
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CMS NPPES provider registry desk
NPI 1497913024 · Infectious Disease Physician
NPI-10 · ENUM-MID · TAX-MID · RX-LIGHT · BOOK-THIN · PHOTO-ENUM
- NPI-10 1497913024
- ENUM-MID 2008
- TAX-MID 9K Infectious Disease
- RX-LIGHT 735
- BOOK-THIN 103 in Indiana
- PHOTO-ENUM Ndubuisi Edeoga · 2008
Aaron Ermel, MD's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2024, across all CMS prescribers nationally
735 ≥ 70th percentile 70% of 1,416,883 prescribers are in lower value bands
Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more prescribers. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
The percentile is a conservative 100-claim band: it counts only prescribers in lower claim-volume bands. Medicare Part D claim volume is activity context, not a quality measure or recommendation. See methodology § corpus placement.
Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2024
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Board certification likely (heuristic, not verified)
Aaron Ermel, MD practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + 1 hospital affiliation - signals consistent with board-certified status. For verified board certification, see CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).
What does the federal data show about Aaron Ermel, MD?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Infectious Disease Physician
Medicare Part D claims
735 9% vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in Indiana
How Infectious Disease Physician compares to other specialties among Indiana providers
Board certification
Not published by CMS
CMS does not publish a per-provider board-certification field in NPPES. PlainDoctor does not have a reliable per-specialty certification rate to show for Infectious Disease Physician. Verify directly:
How MIPS and board certification work
The Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores providers 0–100 across four performance categories: Quality, Cost, Promoting Interoperability, and Improvement Activities, weighted under 42 CFR §414.1380. Reporting is voluntary for many small practices, so absence of a MIPS score is not a quality signal.
Board certification through an ABMS or AOA member board signals voluntary post-licensure examination plus continuous Maintenance of Certification cycles. Verify any individual provider's status through certificationmatters.org (ABMS) or osteopathic.org (AOA).
Practice Address
Provider Details
| NPI | 1497913024 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Infectious Disease Physician |
| Credentials | MD |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Issued | 05/30/2008 |
Hospital and facility affiliations
Facilities where Aaron Ermel, MD bills Medicare from. Star ratings (1-5) are CMS Hospital Compare's "Hospital overall rating" - a composite of mortality, readmission, patient experience, safety, timely care, and efficient use of medical imaging measures. Source: CMS Care Compare.
IU Health Medical Group LLC
Indianapolis, IN
Affiliations sourced from CMS Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File; hospital ratings from CMS Hospital General Information dataset (cross-referenced by facility name + state).
Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Brand-heavy
Aaron Ermel, MD - brand share 64.0%
Infectious Disease Physician average
64% brand-name claims vs 36% generic, on 735 2024 Medicare Part D claims.
The federal Medicare Part D Generic Dispensing Rate national benchmark sits near 90% generic / 10% brand for primary-care prescribers, per CMS Office of the Actuary 2024 estimates. Higher brand share is common in specialty prescribing where generic equivalents are not available.
Medicare Part D Prescribing Data
CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2024.
735
Total Claims
$1.8M
Total Drug Cost
53
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 828.7
- Total Day Supply
- 22,201
- Brand vs Generic
- 64% brand / 36% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $1.7M
- Generic Drug Cost
- $46K
- Antibiotic Claims
- 156
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 65.4 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 2.03
- Age Distribution
- <65: 19, 65-74: 27, 75-84: N/A, 85+: N/A
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2024. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Aaron Ermel, MD prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2024
- Biktarvy
Biktarvy
178 claims
- Triumeq 61
Triumeq
61 claims
- Tivicay 60
Tivicay
60 claims
- Amikacin Sulfate 38
Amikacin Sulfate
38 claims
- Descovy 37
Descovy
37 claims
- Imipenem-Cilastati… 29
Imipenem-Cilastatin Sodium
29 claims
- Symtuza 25
Symtuza
25 claims
- Odefsey 24
Odefsey
24 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Biktarvy Bictegrav/Emtricit/Tenofov Ala | 178 |
| Triumeq Abacavir/Dolutegravir/Lamivudi | 61 |
| Tivicay Dolutegravir Sodium | 60 |
| Amikacin Sulfate | 38 |
| Descovy Emtricitabine/Tenofov Alafenam | 37 |
| Imipenem-Cilastatin Sodium Imipenem/Cilastatin Sodium | 29 |
| Symtuza Darunavir/Cob/Emtri/Tenof Alaf | 25 |
| Odefsey Emtricitab/Rilpiviri/Tenof Ala | 24 |
| Prezcobix Darunavir/Cobicistat | 23 |
| Valacyclovir Valacyclovir Hcl | 17 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
Infectious Disease Physician Overview
How Aaron Ermel, MD fits within the Infectious Disease Physician landscape nationally.
8,537
Infectious Disease Physician Providers in US
54
States with Infectious Disease Physician
807
Avg Claims per Provider
Aaron Ermel, MD's 735 claims are below the specialty average of 807.
Nationwide Infectious Disease Physician peers with similar MIPS or enrollment year
Two federal-record peer sets for Ermel, both outside Indiana so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.
Same NPPES enumeration year (2008)
Same-specialty clinicians who entered the NPI registry in the same calendar year, outside this state.
Nearby Infectious Disease Physician Providers in Indiana
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Indiana, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Ermel.
One of 103 Infectious Disease Physician providers enrolled in Indiana, 5 are shown here.
Dr. Mohammad Alkhatib
M.D.
Hobart, IN
Dr. Mohammed Almanasif
M.D.
Fort Wayne, IN
Dr. Mohammad Almoujahed
M.D.
Fort Wayne, IN
Dr. Henry Andoh
M.D
Munster, IN
Dr. Emilian Armeanu
MD
Evansville, IN
Compare Infectious Disease Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Aaron Ermel, MD's specialty? ▼
Aaron Ermel, MD specializes in Infectious Disease Physician and practices in Indianapolis, Indiana. Credentials: MD.
How much does Aaron Ermel, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2024, Aaron Ermel, MD wrote 735 Medicare Part D claims totaling $1.8M in drug costs for 53 beneficiaries.
Where is Aaron Ermel, MD located? ▼
Aaron Ermel, MD is located at 1701 N SENATE BLVD, Indianapolis, IN, 46202. Phone: (317) 962-2000.
What is Aaron Ermel, MD's NPI number? ▼
Aaron Ermel, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1497913024, issued on 05/30/2008.
Does Aaron Ermel, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Aaron Ermel, MD's prescribing is 64% brand-name and 36% generic drugs by claim count, with $1.7M in brand drug costs.
How many Infectious Disease Physician providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 8,537 Infectious Disease Physician providers across 54 states in the US. The average Infectious Disease Physician provider writes 807 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Aaron Ermel, MD prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2024 Medicare Part D data, Aaron Ermel, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Biktarvy, Triumeq, Tivicay. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Aaron Ermel, MD accept Medicare? ▼
Aaron Ermel, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 735 Part D claims and 53 Medicare beneficiaries in 2024. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Aaron Ermel, MD's credentials? ▼
Aaron Ermel, MD's NPI is 1497913024 with credentials MD. You can verify this through the NPPES NPI Registry, check state medical board records, and confirm board certification through the ABMS or AOA.
Data Sources
View source datasets and methodology notes
- Provider Directory
- CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES), download.cms.gov/nppes, updated monthly. Contains NPI, specialty, credentials, and practice location.
- Specialty Classification
- NUCC Health Care Provider Taxonomy (nucc.org), the industry standard for classifying provider specialties in Medicare and Medicaid billing.
- Prescribing Data
- CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File (2024). Includes claims, drug costs, beneficiaries, and opioid prescribing rates.
- Limitations
- Provider data is self-reported to CMS. Prescribing data reflects Medicare Part D only and does not include commercial insurance, Medicaid, or cash prescriptions. Claims below 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS for privacy.
See our complete data methodology for details on how we collect and process government data.
Data as of August 2026 (NPPES) / 2024 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).
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