2026 NPPES data Psychiatry Physician NPI 1033309950 MD
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ADAM NICHOLAS, MD

Psychiatry Physician in AUBURN, Michigan. CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System profile including specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare prescribing data when reported.

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Prescribing volume
1K
Medicare Part D claims · 296 beneficiaries · Psychiatry Physician avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
91%
generic claims · 9% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$697.95
30 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

ADAM NICHOLAS, MD filed 1,401 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Psychiatry Physician in AUBURN, Michigan, prescribing 91% generic.

1K
Part D claims, 2023
91%
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.

ADAM NICHOLAS, MD's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

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

1,401 Top 20% higher than 80% 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%). Below this entry. 600–800: 56,224 prescribers (4%). Below this entry. 800–1,000: 40,919 prescribers (3%). Below this entry. 1,000–1,200: 31,827 prescribers (2%). Below this entry. 1,200–1,400: 26,224 prescribers (2%). Below this entry. 1,400–1,600: 21,710 prescribers (2%). This entry sits in this band. 1,600–1,800: 19,072 prescribers (1%). Above this entry. 1,800–2,000: 16,451 prescribers (1%). Above this entry. 2,000–2,200: 213,991 prescribers (16%). Above this entry. This provider 0 2K+ every Part D prescriber (claims/yr), bucketed by value

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.

Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

ADAM NICHOLAS, MD practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + 2 hospital affiliations — 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 ADAM NICHOLAS, MD?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 07/26/2007

NPI 1033309950

Primary specialty

Psychiatry Physician

High-volume

53,104 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

1,401 35% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,038

Specialty distribution in Michigan

How Psychiatry Physician compares to other specialties among Michigan providers

Michigan providers

Psychiatry Physician share within Michigan

1. Psychiatry Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Psychiatry Physician share within Michigan

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Psychiatry Physician (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Psychiatry Physician ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Psychiatry Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Psychiatry Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

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).

ADAM NICHOLAS, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Psychiatry Physician provider holding MD credentials at 946 W MIDLAND RD, AUBURN, MI, 48611, with a listed phone of (989) 266-3188. NPI 1033309950 was issued on 07/26/2007. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what NICHOLAS 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 1,401 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 296 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $270K in drug spend, split 9% brand-name and 91% 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.

Psychiatry Physician is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 53,104 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 1,038 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

946 W MIDLAND RD
AUBURN, MI 48611

Provider Details

NPI 1033309950
Specialty Psychiatry Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 07/26/2007

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where ADAM NICHOLAS, 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.

MCLAREN BAY REGION
★☆☆☆☆ 1/5
BAY CITY, MI
Acute Care Hospitals
CMS CCN: 230041
SERENITY BAY HEALTH PLLC
AUBURN, MI

Affiliations sourced from CMS Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File; hospital ratings from CMS Hospital General Information dataset (cross-referenced by facility name + state).

Industry payments received (2024) — CMS Open Payments transparency data

The federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act (part of the Affordable Care Act) requires drug and medical-device manufacturers + group purchasing organizations to publicly report payments and other transfers of value to physicians and teaching hospitals. The data below covers 2024 for ADAM NICHOLAS, MD. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$698

Largest payer

Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc.

Most common payment type

Food and Beverage

Industry payments are not necessarily indicators of bias — they include research funding, consulting fees for evidence-based work, royalties for inventions, food at conferences, and similar items. The disclosure exists for transparency. Read our methodology for how we interpret this data.

License & disciplinary context — Michigan MI-BOM 2023 annual report

Aggregate state board data only — NOT a determination of any individual provider's status. The figures below describe statewide disciplinary activity across all ~41K Michigan medical licensees in 2023 — they are NOT specific to ADAM NICHOLAS, MD. To verify ADAM NICHOLAS, MD's current license status, search the MI-BOM public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.

123
Total board actions, Michigan 2023
Across 120 cases
3.00
Actions per 1,000 licensees
Michigan statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
44 cases

MI-BOM publishes annual disciplinary statistics as part of public-record reporting under each state's Administrative Procedure Act. See the full breakdown by action type and year on the Michigan disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Generic-heavy

ADAM NICHOLAS, MD — brand share 9.0%
Specialty average (est.)

9% brand-name claims vs 91% generic, on 1,401 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.

1,401
Total Claims
$270K
Total Drug Cost
296
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
2,025
Total Day Supply
57,306
Brand vs Generic
9% brand / 91% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$215K
Generic Drug Cost
$55K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
60.6 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.47
Gender Split
58% female / 42% male
Age Distribution
<65: 140, 65-74: 97, 75-84: 47, 85+: 12

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What ADAM NICHOLAS, 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
Escitalopram Oxalate
100
Trazodone Hcl
83
Fluoxetine Hcl
81
Spravato
Esketamine Hcl
68
Venlafaxine Hcl Er
Venlafaxine Hcl
65
Mirtazapine
63
Sertraline Hcl
51
Duloxetine Hcl
47
Bupropion Xl
Bupropion Hcl
43
Hydroxyzine Hcl
42

* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.

Psychiatry Physician Overview

How ADAM NICHOLAS, MD fits within the Psychiatry Physician landscape nationally.

53,104
Psychiatry Physician Providers in US
56
States with Psychiatry Physician
1,038
Avg Claims per Provider

ADAM NICHOLAS, MD's 1,401 claims are above the specialty average of 1,038.

Nearby Psychiatry Physician Providers in Michigan

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Michigan, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as NICHOLAS.

Compare Psychiatry Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is ADAM NICHOLAS, MD's specialty?
ADAM NICHOLAS, MD specializes in Psychiatry Physician and practices in AUBURN, Michigan. Credentials: MD.
How much does ADAM NICHOLAS, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, ADAM NICHOLAS, MD wrote 1,401 Medicare Part D claims totaling $270K in drug costs for 296 beneficiaries.
Where is ADAM NICHOLAS, MD located?
ADAM NICHOLAS, MD is located at 946 W MIDLAND RD, AUBURN, MI, 48611. Phone: (989) 266-3188.
What is ADAM NICHOLAS, MD's NPI number?
ADAM NICHOLAS, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1033309950, issued on 07/26/2007.
Does ADAM NICHOLAS, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
ADAM NICHOLAS, MD's prescribing is 9% brand-name and 91% generic drugs by claim count, with $215K in brand drug costs.
How many Psychiatry Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 53,104 Psychiatry Physician providers across 56 states in the US. The average Psychiatry Physician provider writes 1,038 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does ADAM NICHOLAS, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, ADAM NICHOLAS, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Escitalopram Oxalate, Trazodone Hcl, Fluoxetine Hcl. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does ADAM NICHOLAS, MD accept Medicare?
ADAM NICHOLAS, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 1,401 Part D claims and 296 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify ADAM NICHOLAS, MD's credentials?
ADAM NICHOLAS, MD's NPI is 1033309950 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).

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