2026 NPPES data Infectious Disease Physician NPI 1497913024 MD
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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 8,292 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
583
Medicare Part D claims · 53 beneficiaries · Infectious Disease Physician avg: 816
Generic prescribing
24%
generic claims · 76% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.

What the federal data shows

Aaron Ermel, MD filed 583 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Infectious Disease Physician in Indianapolis, Indiana, prescribing 24% generic.

583
Part D claims, 2023
24%
generic prescribing
Likely
board-certified (heuristic)

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.

Aaron Ermel, MD's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023, across all CMS prescribers nationally

583 Top 34% higher than 66% of 1,370,886 prescribers

0–200: 670,926 prescribers (49%). Below this entry. 200–400: 182,923 prescribers (13%). Below this entry. 400–600: 90,619 prescribers (7%). This entry sits in this band. 600–800: 56,224 prescribers (4%). Above this entry. 800–1,000: 40,919 prescribers (3%). Above this entry. 1,000–1,200: 31,827 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,200–1,400: 26,224 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,400–1,600: 21,710 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,600–1,800: 19,072 prescribers (1%). Above this entry. 1,800–2,000: 16,451 prescribers (1%). Above this entry. 2K+: 213,991 prescribers (16%). Above this entry. This provider 0 2K+ every Part D prescriber (claims/yr), bucketed by value

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Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023

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 reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 05/30/2008

NPI 1497913024

Primary specialty

Infectious Disease Physician

Mid-sized

8,292 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

583 29% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 816

Specialty distribution in Indiana

How Infectious Disease Physician compares to other specialties among Indiana providers

Indiana providers
Behavior Technician - 13.6%Behavior Technician13.6%Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program - 4.7%Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program4.7%Pharmacist - 4.3%Pharmacist4.3%Family Nurse Practitioner - 4.2%Family Nurse Practitioner4.2%Clinical Social Worker - 4.2%Clinical Social Worker4.2%Mental Health Counselor - 4.1%Mental Health Counselor4.1%Infectious Disease Physician - 0.1%Infectious Disease Physician0.1%
Largest specialties in Indiana (% of in-state 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:

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).

Aaron Ermel, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Infectious Disease Physician provider holding MD credentials at 1701 N SENATE BLVD, Indianapolis, IN, 46202, with a listed phone of (317) 962-2000. NPI 1497913024 was issued on 05/30/2008. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what Ermel most recently submitted to CMS rather than a vetted directory listing, which is why patients should always confirm the practice is still at this location before scheduling.

Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 583 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 53 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $1.6 million in drug spend, split 76% brand-name and 24% generic by claim count. These figures capture only Medicare Part D, commercial insurance, Medicaid, and cash-pay prescriptions are not included, and any drug-beneficiary cell under 11 is suppressed by CMS for patient privacy.

Infectious Disease Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 8,292 enrolled providers across 54 states and an average of 816 Part D claims per prescriber, so the context for interpreting these metrics differs meaningfully from a primary-care baseline. Important: PlainDoctor is a directory of publicly available government data, not medical advice, a malpractice database, or a quality rating. Inclusion here does not imply a recommendation, and absence of complaints or sanctions on this page does not mean none exist, always verify credentials through the NPPES NPI Registry, your state medical board, and the ABMS or AOA before making healthcare decisions.

Practice Address

1701 N SENATE BLVD
Indianapolis, IN 46202

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 76.0%
Infectious Disease Physician average

76% brand-name claims vs 24% generic, on 583 2023 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 2023.

583
Total Claims
$1.6M
Total Drug Cost
53
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
639
Total Day Supply
18,174
Brand vs Generic
76% brand / 24% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$1.6M
Generic Drug Cost
$30K
Antibiotic Claims
50

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
63.8 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.82
Gender Split
23% female / 77% male
Age Distribution
<65: 20, 65-74: 28, 75-84: N/A, 85+: N/A

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.

What Aaron Ermel, MD prescribes most

Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023

claims
Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File As of 2023
Drug Claims
Biktarvy
Bictegrav/Emtricit/Tenofov Ala
143
Triumeq
Abacavir/Dolutegravir/Lamivudi
59
Tivicay
Dolutegravir Sodium
54
Descovy
Emtricitabine/Tenofov Alafenam
31
Symtuza
Darunavir/Cob/Emtri/Tenof Alaf
24
Genvoya
Elviteg/Cob/Emtri/Tenof Alafen
20
Odefsey
Emtricitab/Rilpiviri/Tenof Ala
20
Prezcobix
Darunavir/Cobicistat
20
Edurant
Rilpivirine Hcl
14
Cresemba
Isavuconazonium Sulfate
13

* 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.

8,292
Infectious Disease Physician Providers in US
54
States with Infectious Disease Physician
816
Avg Claims per Provider

Aaron Ermel, MD's 583 claims are below the specialty average of 816.

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.

Compare Infectious Disease Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Before you book an appointment

Use this federal record as your verification checklist, not as a recommendation.

  • Confirm the NPI record is current in the official CMS registry, providers update their own NPPES details, and moves can lag. Verify this NPI
  • Check the active license and any disciplinary history with the Indiana medical board, federal registration is not a license check. Credential verification guide
  • Weigh a second option: compare this provider with a nearby Infectious Disease Physician peer on Medicare volume and prescribing patterns. Compare providers

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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 2023, Aaron Ermel, MD wrote 583 Medicare Part D claims totaling $1.6M 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 76% brand-name and 24% generic drugs by claim count, with $1.6M in brand drug costs.
How many Infectious Disease Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 8,292 Infectious Disease Physician providers across 54 states in the US. The average Infectious Disease Physician provider writes 816 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Aaron Ermel, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 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 583 Part D claims and 53 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. 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

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 (2023). 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 April 2026 (NPPES) / 2023 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

Disclaimer: Data from CMS NPPES and Medicare Part D. PlainDoctor does not rate or rank providers. Provider information is self-reported and may not be current. Always verify information directly with the provider. About · Methodology

Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.