NPI registry status
Active
2026 NPPES data Surgery of the Hand (Surgery) Physician NPI 1982770285 M.D.
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Surgery of the Hand (Surgery) Physician in Indianapolis, Indiana.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 398 in Surgery of the Hand (Surgery) Physician, and covers specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare Part D prescribing data when reported. According to CMS, every field reflects the provider's official federal registration, see our methodology.
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Prescribing volume
120
Medicare Part D claims · 26 beneficiaries · Surgery of the Hand (Surgery) Physician avg: 175
Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File, 2023
Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.
What the federal data shows
Dion Chavis, M.D. filed 120 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Surgery of the Hand (Surgery) Physician in Indianapolis, Indiana.
- 120
- Part D claims, 2023
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Dion Chavis, M.D.'s Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023, across all CMS prescribers nationally
120 35th percentile higher than 35% of 1,370,886 prescribers
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Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023
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Board-eligible specialty (heuristic, not verified)
Dion Chavis, 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 Dion Chavis, M.D.?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Surgery of the Hand (Surgery) Physician
Medicare Part D claims
120 31% vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in Indiana
How Surgery of the Hand (Surgery) Physician compares to other specialties among Indiana providers
Board certification
Not published by CMS
CMS does not publish a per-provider board-certification field in NPPES. PlainDoctor does not have a reliable per-specialty certification rate to show for Surgery of the Hand (Surgery) Physician. Verify directly:
How MIPS and board certification work
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).
Dion Chavis, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Surgery of the Hand (Surgery) Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 9002 NORTH MERIDIAN STREET, Indianapolis, IN, 46260, with a listed phone of (317) 844-7706. NPI 1982770285 was issued on 11/28/2006.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 120 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 26 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $2K in drug spend, with an opioid prescribing rate of 22.5%.
Surgery of the Hand (Surgery) Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 398 enrolled providers across 44 states and an average of 175 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
Provider Details
| NPI | 1982770285 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Surgery of the Hand (Surgery) Physician |
| Credentials | M.D. |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Issued | 11/28/2006 |
Medicare Part D Prescribing Data
CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.
120
Total Claims
$2K
Total Drug Cost
26
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 174
- Total Day Supply
- 3,043
- Brand Drug Cost
- $0
- Generic Drug Cost
- $2K
- Opioid Claims
- 27 (22.5% rate)
- Antibiotic Claims
- 29
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 65.3 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 0.94
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Dion Chavis, M.D. prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Oxycodone-Acetamin…
Oxycodone-Acetaminophen
26 claims
- Ondansetron Hcl
Ondansetron Hcl
23 claims
- Cephalexin
Cephalexin
22 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Oxycodone-Acetaminophen Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophen | 26 |
| Ondansetron Hcl | 23 |
| Cephalexin | 22 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
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Surgery of the Hand (Surgery) Physician Overview
How Dion Chavis, M.D. fits within the Surgery of the Hand (Surgery) Physician landscape nationally.
398
Surgery of the Hand (Surgery) Physician Providers in US
44
States with Surgery of the Hand (Surgery) Physician
175
Avg Claims per Provider
Dion Chavis, M.D.'s 120 claims are below the specialty average of 175.
Nearby Surgery of the Hand (Surgery) Physician Providers in Indiana
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Indiana, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Chavis.
Dr. Sam Fuller
MD
South Bend, IN
Dr. Jack Gelman
M.D.
Munster, IN
Dr. Christopher Lasalle
MD
Fort Wayne, IN
Dr. Douglas McGuirk
M.D.
Terre Haute, IN
Dr. Alex Meyers
M.D.
Carmel, IN
Compare Surgery of the Hand (Surgery) Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
Before you book an appointment
Use this federal record as your verification checklist, not as a recommendation.
- Confirm the NPI record is current in the official CMS registry, providers update their own NPPES details, and moves can lag. Verify this NPI
- Check the active license and any disciplinary history with the Indiana medical board, federal registration is not a license check. Credential verification guide
- Weigh a second option: compare this provider with a nearby Surgery of the Hand (Surgery) Physician peer on Medicare volume and prescribing patterns. Compare providers
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Dion Chavis, M.D.'s specialty? ▼
Dion Chavis, M.D. specializes in Surgery of the Hand (Surgery) Physician and practices in Indianapolis, Indiana. Credentials: M.D..
How much does Dion Chavis, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Dion Chavis, M.D. wrote 120 Medicare Part D claims totaling $2K in drug costs for 26 beneficiaries.
Where is Dion Chavis, M.D. located? ▼
Dion Chavis, M.D. is located at 9002 NORTH MERIDIAN STREET, Indianapolis, IN, 46260. Phone: (317) 844-7706.
What is Dion Chavis, M.D.'s NPI number? ▼
Dion Chavis, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1982770285, issued on 11/28/2006.
Does Dion Chavis, M.D. prescribe opioids? ▼
Yes, Dion Chavis, M.D. had 27 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 22.5%.
How many Surgery of the Hand (Surgery) Physician providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 398 Surgery of the Hand (Surgery) Physician providers across 44 states in the US. The average Surgery of the Hand (Surgery) Physician provider writes 175 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Dion Chavis, M.D. prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Dion Chavis, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Oxycodone-Acetaminophen, Ondansetron Hcl, Cephalexin. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Dion Chavis, M.D. accept Medicare? ▼
Dion Chavis, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 120 Part D claims and 26 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Dion Chavis, M.D.'s credentials? ▼
Dion Chavis, M.D.'s NPI is 1982770285 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
View source datasets and methodology notes
- 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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