2026 NPPES data Emergency Medicine Physician NPI 1376520643 DO
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DAVID NICHOLAS, DO

Emergency Medicine Physician in HUNTINGTON, West Virginia. 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
105
Medicare Part D claims · 71 beneficiaries · Emergency Medicine Physician avg: 352

What the federal data shows

DAVID NICHOLAS, DO filed 105 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Emergency Medicine Physician in HUNTINGTON, West Virginia.

105
Part D claims, 2023
Likely
board-certified (heuristic)

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DAVID NICHOLAS, DO's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

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

105 35th percentile higher than 35% of 1,370,886 prescribers

0–200: 670,926 prescribers (49%). This entry sits in this band. 200–400: 182,923 prescribers (13%). Above this entry. 400–600: 90,619 prescribers (7%). Above this entry. 600–800: 56,224 prescribers (4%). Above this entry. 800–1,000: 40,919 prescribers (3%). Above this entry. 1,000–1,200: 31,827 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,200–1,400: 26,224 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,400–1,600: 21,710 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 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)

DAVID NICHOLAS, DO practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + 1 hospital affiliation — 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 DAVID NICHOLAS, DO?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 12/28/2005

NPI 1376520643

Primary specialty

Emergency Medicine Physician

High-volume

64,398 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

105 70% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 352

Specialty distribution in West Virginia

How Emergency Medicine Physician compares to other specialties among West Virginia providers

West Virginia providers

Emergency Medicine Physician share within West Virginia

1. Emergency Medicine Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Emergency Medicine Physician share within West Virginia

Specialty board-certification context

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

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

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

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

DAVID NICHOLAS, DO appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Emergency Medicine Physician provider holding DO credentials at 1340 HAL GREER BLVD, HUNTINGTON, WV, 25701, with a listed phone of (304) 526-2200. NPI 1376520643 was issued on 12/28/2005. 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 105 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 71 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $2K 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.

Emergency Medicine Physician is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 64,398 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 352 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

1340 HAL GREER BLVD
HUNTINGTON, WV 25701

Provider Details

NPI 1376520643
Specialty Emergency Medicine Physician
Credentials DO
Gender Male
NPI Issued 12/28/2005

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where DAVID NICHOLAS, DO 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.

CABELL HUNTINGTON HOSPITAL INC
HUNTINGTON, WV

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.

105
Total Claims
$2K
Total Drug Cost
71
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
113
Total Day Supply
1,375
Generic Drug Cost
$928
Antibiotic Claims
48

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
69.2 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.81
Gender Split
55% female / 45% male

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Prednisone
14

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

Emergency Medicine Physician Overview

How DAVID NICHOLAS, DO fits within the Emergency Medicine Physician landscape nationally.

64,398
Emergency Medicine Physician Providers in US
56
States with Emergency Medicine Physician
352
Avg Claims per Provider

DAVID NICHOLAS, DO's 105 claims are below the specialty average of 352.

Nearby Emergency Medicine Physician Providers in West Virginia

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is DAVID NICHOLAS, DO's specialty?
DAVID NICHOLAS, DO specializes in Emergency Medicine Physician and practices in HUNTINGTON, West Virginia. Credentials: DO.
How much does DAVID NICHOLAS, DO prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, DAVID NICHOLAS, DO wrote 105 Medicare Part D claims totaling $2K in drug costs for 71 beneficiaries.
Where is DAVID NICHOLAS, DO located?
DAVID NICHOLAS, DO is located at 1340 HAL GREER BLVD, HUNTINGTON, WV, 25701. Phone: (304) 526-2200.
What is DAVID NICHOLAS, DO's NPI number?
DAVID NICHOLAS, DO's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1376520643, issued on 12/28/2005.
How many Emergency Medicine Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 64,398 Emergency Medicine Physician providers across 56 states in the US. The average Emergency Medicine Physician provider writes 352 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does DAVID NICHOLAS, DO prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, DAVID NICHOLAS, DO's most frequently prescribed drugs include Prednisone. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does DAVID NICHOLAS, DO accept Medicare?
DAVID NICHOLAS, DO appears in CMS Medicare data with 105 Part D claims and 71 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify DAVID NICHOLAS, DO's credentials?
DAVID NICHOLAS, DO's NPI is 1376520643 with credentials DO. 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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