2026 NPPES data Internal Medicine Physician NPI 1992785653 M.D.
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CHARLES NIETO, M.D.

Internal Medicine Physician in RIDGEVILLE, South Carolina. 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
2K
Medicare Part D claims · 171 beneficiaries · Internal Medicine Physician avg: 3K
Generic prescribing
91%
generic claims · 9% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs

What the federal data shows

CHARLES NIETO, M.D. filed 1,527 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Internal Medicine Physician in RIDGEVILLE, South Carolina, prescribing 91% generic.

2K
Part D claims, 2023
91%
generic prescribing

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CHARLES NIETO, M.D.'s Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

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

1,527 Top 19% higher than 81% 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

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Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023

Board-eligible specialty (heuristic — not verified)

CHARLES NIETO, M.D. practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty but we don't have enough CMS-participation signals to confirm active board-certified status. Consult CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).

What does the federal data show about CHARLES NIETO, M.D.?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 01/19/2006

NPI 1992785653

Primary specialty

Internal Medicine Physician

High-volume

172,858 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

1,527 44% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 2,716

Specialty distribution in South Carolina

How Internal Medicine Physician compares to other specialties among South Carolina providers

South Carolina providers

Internal Medicine Physician share within South Carolina

1. Internal Medicine Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Internal Medicine Physician share within South Carolina

Specialty board-certification context

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

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

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

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Internal Medicine 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).

CHARLES NIETO, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Internal Medicine Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 4789 STATE RD, RIDGEVILLE, SC, 29472, with a listed phone of (843) 688-5311. NPI 1992785653 was issued on 01/19/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what NIETO 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 1,527 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 171 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $154K in drug spend, split 9% brand-name and 91% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 6.7%. 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.

Internal Medicine Physician is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 172,858 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 2,716 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

4789 STATE RD
RIDGEVILLE, SC 29472

Provider Details

NPI 1992785653
Specialty Internal Medicine Physician
Credentials M.D.
Gender Male
NPI Issued 01/19/2006

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Generic-heavy

CHARLES NIETO, M.D. — brand share 9.0%
Specialty average (est.)

9% brand-name claims vs 91% generic, on 1,527 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.

1,527
Total Claims
$154K
Total Drug Cost
171
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
3,376
Total Day Supply
98,721
Brand vs Generic
9% brand / 91% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$110K
Generic Drug Cost
$43K
Opioid Claims
102 (6.7% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
23

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
72.5 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.03
Gender Split
45% female / 55% male
Age Distribution
<65: 16, 65-74: 89, 75-84: 52, 85+: 14

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What CHARLES NIETO, M.D. 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
Atorvastatin Calcium
123
Omeprazole
77
Amlodipine Besylate
63
Lisinopril
62
Metoprolol Succinate
57
Levothyroxine Sodium
48
Tamsulosin Hcl
37
Valsartan
37
Fluticasone Propionate
35
Oxycodone Hcl
34

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

Internal Medicine Physician Overview

How CHARLES NIETO, M.D. fits within the Internal Medicine Physician landscape nationally.

172,858
Internal Medicine Physician Providers in US
56
States with Internal Medicine Physician
2,716
Avg Claims per Provider

CHARLES NIETO, M.D.'s 1,527 claims are below the specialty average of 2,716.

Nearby Internal Medicine Physician Providers in South Carolina

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in South Carolina, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as NIETO.

Compare Internal Medicine Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CHARLES NIETO, M.D.'s specialty?
CHARLES NIETO, M.D. specializes in Internal Medicine Physician and practices in RIDGEVILLE, South Carolina. Credentials: M.D..
How much does CHARLES NIETO, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, CHARLES NIETO, M.D. wrote 1,527 Medicare Part D claims totaling $154K in drug costs for 171 beneficiaries.
Where is CHARLES NIETO, M.D. located?
CHARLES NIETO, M.D. is located at 4789 STATE RD, RIDGEVILLE, SC, 29472. Phone: (843) 688-5311.
What is CHARLES NIETO, M.D.'s NPI number?
CHARLES NIETO, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1992785653, issued on 01/19/2006.
Does CHARLES NIETO, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
CHARLES NIETO, M.D.'s prescribing is 9% brand-name and 91% generic drugs by claim count, with $110K in brand drug costs.
Does CHARLES NIETO, M.D. prescribe opioids?
Yes, CHARLES NIETO, M.D. had 102 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 6.7%.
How many Internal Medicine Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 172,858 Internal Medicine Physician providers across 56 states in the US. The average Internal Medicine Physician provider writes 2,716 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does CHARLES NIETO, M.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, CHARLES NIETO, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Atorvastatin Calcium, Omeprazole, Amlodipine Besylate. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does CHARLES NIETO, M.D. accept Medicare?
CHARLES NIETO, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 1,527 Part D claims and 171 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify CHARLES NIETO, M.D.'s credentials?
CHARLES NIETO, M.D.'s NPI is 1992785653 with credentials M.D.. 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.

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

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