2026 NPPES data Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician NPI 1376521773 M.D.
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DAVID CHESS, M.D.

Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician in STRATFORD, Connecticut. 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
17K
Medicare Part D claims · 516 beneficiaries · Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician avg: 4K
Generic prescribing
81%
generic claims · 19% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
75/100
▼ 8 pts below national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
What the federal data reveals: DAVID CHESS, M.D. is a Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician ([object Object]) practicing in STRATFORD, Connecticut with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 17K claims across 516 beneficiaries — 19% brand-name prescribing . Their CMS MIPS Final Score of 75/100 (national average: 83.1) reflects performance across Quality, Cost, Interoperability, and Improvement Activities .

What stands out: DAVID CHESS, M.D. reported a CMS MIPS final score of 75 out of 100, below the 83.1 national average, and filed 16,783 Medicare Part D claims in 2023. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

DAVID CHESS, M.D. practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + MIPS quality reporting + 4 hospital affiliations — signals consistent with board-certified status. For verified board certification, see CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).

DAVID CHESS, M.D. at a glance

Below national average

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 01/05/2006

NPI 1376521773

Primary specialty

Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician

Niche

4,161 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

16,783 277% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 4,450

MIPS final score

75/100 8.099999999999994% pts

Above neutral band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Connecticut

How Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician compares to other specialties among Connecticut providers

Connecticut providers

Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician share within Connecticut

1. Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician share within Connecticut

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

DAVID CHESS, M.D.'s 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician national average

Below national average
MIPS Final Score
75/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician) — 75/100 vs national avg 83.1

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MIPS final score (Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician) — 75/100 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.

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).

DAVID CHESS, M.D. is a Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician provider practicing in STRATFORD, Connecticut, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: M.D.. NPI: 1376521773. 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.

DAVID CHESS, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 99 HAWLEY LN STE 1102, STRATFORD, CT, 06614, with a listed phone of (203) 666-8145. NPI 1376521773 was issued on 01/05/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what CHESS 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 16,783 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 516 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $1.5 million in drug spend, split 19% brand-name and 81% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 1.6%. 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 75/100 for the 2023 performance year, compared with the national average of 83.1.

Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 4,161 enrolled providers across 52 states and an average of 4,450 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

99 HAWLEY LN STE 1102
STRATFORD, CT 06614

Provider Details

NPI 1376521773
Specialty Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician
Credentials M.D.
Gender Male
NPI Issued 01/05/2006

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

75
Final Score
Avg: 83.1

Reporting: Group practice

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where DAVID CHESS, 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.

CHESS MEDICAL PC
LOS ANGELES, CA
CHESS MEDICINE PLLC
SAINT LOUIS, MO
TAPESTRY TELEHEALTH PLLC
FROSTBURG, MD
TOPAZ BAY SENIOR HEALTH PC
ORLANDO, FL

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 · Typical

DAVID CHESS, M.D. — brand share 19.0%
Specialty average (est.)

19% brand-name claims vs 81% generic, on 16,783 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.

16,783
Total Claims
$1.5M
Total Drug Cost
516
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
17,002
Total Day Supply
377,405
Brand vs Generic
19% brand / 81% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$1.1M
Generic Drug Cost
$379K
Opioid Claims
271 (1.6% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
249

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
73.8 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
2.67
Gender Split
57% female / 43% male
Age Distribution
<65: 98, 65-74: 162, 75-84: 152, 85+: 104

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
700
Eliquis
Apixaban
700
Levothyroxine Sodium
675
Famotidine
428
Furosemide
428
Potassium Chloride
358
Amlodipine Besylate
349
Lisinopril
303
Pantoprazole Sodium
297
Clopidogrel
Clopidogrel Bisulfate
293

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

Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician Overview

How DAVID CHESS, M.D. fits within the Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician landscape nationally.

4,161
Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician Providers in US
52
States with Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician
4,450
Avg Claims per Provider

DAVID CHESS, M.D.'s 16,783 claims are above the specialty average of 4,450.

Nearby Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician Providers in Connecticut

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is DAVID CHESS, M.D.'s specialty?
DAVID CHESS, M.D. specializes in Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician and practices in STRATFORD, Connecticut. Credentials: M.D..
How much does DAVID CHESS, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, DAVID CHESS, M.D. wrote 16,783 Medicare Part D claims totaling $1.5M in drug costs for 516 beneficiaries.
What is DAVID CHESS, M.D.'s Medicare quality score?
DAVID CHESS, M.D. has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 75/100. The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is DAVID CHESS, M.D. located?
DAVID CHESS, M.D. is located at 99 HAWLEY LN STE 1102, STRATFORD, CT, 06614. Phone: (203) 666-8145.
What is DAVID CHESS, M.D.'s NPI number?
DAVID CHESS, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1376521773, issued on 01/05/2006.
Does DAVID CHESS, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
DAVID CHESS, M.D.'s prescribing is 19% brand-name and 81% generic drugs by claim count, with $1.1M in brand drug costs.
Does DAVID CHESS, M.D. prescribe opioids?
Yes, DAVID CHESS, M.D. had 271 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 1.6%.
How many Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 4,161 Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician providers across 52 states in the US. The average Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician provider writes 4,450 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does DAVID CHESS, M.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, DAVID CHESS, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Atorvastatin Calcium, Eliquis, Levothyroxine Sodium. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does DAVID CHESS, M.D. accept Medicare?
DAVID CHESS, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 16,783 Part D claims and 516 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify DAVID CHESS, M.D.'s credentials?
DAVID CHESS, M.D.'s NPI is 1376521773 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.

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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