2026 NPPES data Specialist NPI 1942256078 M.D.
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DANIEL DIFRISCHIA, M.D.

Specialist in PINEHURST, North 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
276
Medicare Part D claims · 83 beneficiaries · Specialist avg: 1K
MIPS score
88.6879/100
▲ 6 pts above national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
What the federal data reveals: DANIEL DIFRISCHIA, M.D. is a Specialist ([object Object]) practicing in PINEHURST, North Carolina with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 276 claims across 83 beneficiaries . Their CMS MIPS Final Score of 88.6879/100 (national average: 83.1) reflects performance across Quality, Cost, Interoperability, and Improvement Activities .

What stands out: DANIEL DIFRISCHIA, M.D. reported a CMS MIPS final score of 88.6879 out of 100, above the 83.1 national average, and filed 276 Medicare Part D claims in 2023. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

DANIEL DIFRISCHIA, M.D. at a glance

High performer (top quartile)

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 05/26/2006

NPI 1942256078

Primary specialty

Specialist

High-volume

69,658 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

276 81% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,474

MIPS final score

88.6879/100 5.587900000000005% pts

Above neutral band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in North Carolina

How Specialist compares to other specialties among North Carolina providers

North Carolina providers

Specialist share within North Carolina

1. Specialist42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Specialist share within North Carolina

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

DANIEL DIFRISCHIA, M.D.'s 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Specialist national average

High performer (top quartile)
MIPS Final Score
88.6879/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Specialist) — 88.6879/100 vs national avg 83.1

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MIPS final score (Specialist) — 88.6879/100 vs national avg 83.1

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.

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DANIEL DIFRISCHIA, M.D. is a Specialist provider practicing in PINEHURST, North Carolina, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: M.D.. NPI: 1942256078. 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 DIFRISCHIA, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Specialist provider holding M.D. credentials at 155 MEMORIAL DR, PINEHURST, NC, 28374, with a listed phone of (910) 715-2164. NPI 1942256078 was issued on 05/26/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what DIFRISCHIA 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 276 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 83 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $19K in drug spend. 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. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 88.6879/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 81.5944, Cost 84.032), compared with the national average of 83.1.

Specialist is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 69,658 enrolled providers across 55 states and an average of 1,474 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

155 MEMORIAL DR
PINEHURST, NC 28374

Provider Details

NPI 1942256078
Specialty Specialist
Credentials M.D.
Gender Male
NPI Issued 05/26/2006

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores from CMS, 2023 performance year.

88.6879
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
81.5944
Quality
84.032
Cost
96
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Group practice

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where DANIEL DIFRISCHIA, M.D. 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.

FHPG LLC
PINEHURST, NC

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

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.

276
Total Claims
$19K
Total Drug Cost
83
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
358
Total Day Supply
9,527
Generic Drug Cost
$3K
Antibiotic Claims
32

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
72.3 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
3.00
Gender Split
61% female / 39% male
Age Distribution
<65: 12, 65-74: 33, 75-84: 27, 85+: 11

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Amlodipine Besylate
19
Metoprolol Succinate
14
Metoprolol Tartrate
12
Pantoprazole Sodium
11

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

Specialist Overview

How DANIEL DIFRISCHIA, M.D. fits within the Specialist landscape nationally.

69,658
Specialist Providers in US
55
States with Specialist
1,474
Avg Claims per Provider

DANIEL DIFRISCHIA, M.D.'s 276 claims are below the specialty average of 1,474.

Nearby Specialist Providers in North Carolina

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

Compare Specialist nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is DANIEL DIFRISCHIA, M.D.'s specialty?
DANIEL DIFRISCHIA, M.D. specializes in Specialist and practices in PINEHURST, North Carolina. Credentials: M.D..
How much does DANIEL DIFRISCHIA, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, DANIEL DIFRISCHIA, M.D. wrote 276 Medicare Part D claims totaling $19K in drug costs for 83 beneficiaries.
What is DANIEL DIFRISCHIA, M.D.'s Medicare quality score?
DANIEL DIFRISCHIA, M.D. has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 88.6879/100 (Quality: 81.5944, Cost: 84.032). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is DANIEL DIFRISCHIA, M.D. located?
DANIEL DIFRISCHIA, M.D. is located at 155 MEMORIAL DR, PINEHURST, NC, 28374. Phone: (910) 715-2164.
What is DANIEL DIFRISCHIA, M.D.'s NPI number?
DANIEL DIFRISCHIA, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1942256078, issued on 05/26/2006.
How many Specialist providers are there in the US?
There are 69,658 Specialist providers across 55 states in the US. The average Specialist provider writes 1,474 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does DANIEL DIFRISCHIA, M.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, DANIEL DIFRISCHIA, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Amlodipine Besylate, Metoprolol Succinate, Metoprolol Tartrate. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does DANIEL DIFRISCHIA, M.D. accept Medicare?
DANIEL DIFRISCHIA, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 276 Part D claims and 83 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify DANIEL DIFRISCHIA, M.D.'s credentials?
DANIEL DIFRISCHIA, M.D.'s NPI is 1942256078 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.
Quality Performance
CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) — 2023 performance year.
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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