2026 NPPES data Nephrology Physician NPI 1477535193 MD
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DANIEL AZABACHE, MD

Nephrology Physician in OSCODA, 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
3K
Medicare Part D claims · 242 beneficiaries · Nephrology Physician avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
85%
generic claims · 15% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$151.14
3 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: DANIEL AZABACHE, MD is a Nephrology Physician ([object Object]) practicing in OSCODA, Michigan with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 3K claims across 242 beneficiaries — 15% brand-name prescribing . Industry payments of $151.14 across 3 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: DANIEL AZABACHE, MD filed 2,869 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across OSCODA, Michigan. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

Board-eligible specialty (heuristic — not verified)

DANIEL AZABACHE, MD 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).

DANIEL AZABACHE, MD at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 11/17/2005

NPI 1477535193

Primary specialty

Nephrology Physician

Mid-sized

10,534 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

2,869 97% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,454

Specialty distribution in Michigan

How Nephrology Physician compares to other specialties among Michigan providers

Michigan providers

Nephrology Physician share within Michigan

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

Specialty board-certification context

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

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

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

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

DANIEL AZABACHE, MD is a Nephrology Physician provider practicing in OSCODA, Michigan, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: MD. NPI: 1477535193. This profile includes practice location, specialty classification, and organizational affiliations from the CMS provider registry. Provider information is self-reported to CMS and updated monthly.

DANIEL AZABACHE, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Nephrology Physician provider holding MD credentials at 5671 N SKEEL AVE, OSCODA, MI, 48750, with a listed phone of (989) 739-2550. NPI 1477535193 was issued on 11/17/2005. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what AZABACHE 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 2,869 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 242 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $316K in drug spend, split 15% brand-name and 85% 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.

Nephrology Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 10,534 enrolled providers across 55 states and an average of 1,454 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

5671 N SKEEL AVE
OSCODA, MI 48750

Provider Details

NPI 1477535193
Specialty Nephrology Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 11/17/2005

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 DANIEL AZABACHE, MD. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$151

Largest payer

AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP

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 DANIEL AZABACHE, MD. To verify DANIEL AZABACHE, 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 · Typical

DANIEL AZABACHE, MD — brand share 15.0%
Specialty average (est.)

15% brand-name claims vs 85% generic, on 2,869 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.

2,869
Total Claims
$316K
Total Drug Cost
242
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
4,734
Total Day Supply
139,549
Brand vs Generic
15% brand / 85% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$273K
Generic Drug Cost
$40K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
71.1 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.27
Gender Split
66% female / 34% male
Age Distribution
<65: 41, 65-74: 126, 75-84: 56, 85+: 19

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Atorvastatin Calcium
248
Amlodipine Besylate
179
Lisinopril
163
Diclofenac Sodium
160
Metformin Hcl
130
Albuterol Sulfate Hfa
Albuterol Sulfate
125
Famotidine
98
Omeprazole
80
Losartan Potassium
79
Rosuvastatin Calcium
76

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

Nephrology Physician Overview

How DANIEL AZABACHE, MD fits within the Nephrology Physician landscape nationally.

10,534
Nephrology Physician Providers in US
55
States with Nephrology Physician
1,454
Avg Claims per Provider

DANIEL AZABACHE, MD's 2,869 claims are above the specialty average of 1,454.

Nearby Nephrology Physician Providers in Michigan

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is DANIEL AZABACHE, MD's specialty?
DANIEL AZABACHE, MD specializes in Nephrology Physician and practices in OSCODA, Michigan. Credentials: MD.
How much does DANIEL AZABACHE, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, DANIEL AZABACHE, MD wrote 2,869 Medicare Part D claims totaling $316K in drug costs for 242 beneficiaries.
Where is DANIEL AZABACHE, MD located?
DANIEL AZABACHE, MD is located at 5671 N SKEEL AVE, OSCODA, MI, 48750. Phone: (989) 739-2550.
What is DANIEL AZABACHE, MD's NPI number?
DANIEL AZABACHE, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1477535193, issued on 11/17/2005.
Does DANIEL AZABACHE, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
DANIEL AZABACHE, MD's prescribing is 15% brand-name and 85% generic drugs by claim count, with $273K in brand drug costs.
How many Nephrology Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 10,534 Nephrology Physician providers across 55 states in the US. The average Nephrology Physician provider writes 1,454 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does DANIEL AZABACHE, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, DANIEL AZABACHE, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Atorvastatin Calcium, Amlodipine Besylate, Lisinopril. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does DANIEL AZABACHE, MD accept Medicare?
DANIEL AZABACHE, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 2,869 Part D claims and 242 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify DANIEL AZABACHE, MD's credentials?
DANIEL AZABACHE, MD's NPI is 1477535193 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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