2026 NPPES data Internal Medicine Physician NPI 1982616090 MD
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KENNETH CHELOHA, MD

Internal Medicine Physician in LINCOLN, Nebraska. 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
13K
Medicare Part D claims · 784 beneficiaries · Internal Medicine Physician avg: 3K
Generic prescribing
90%
generic claims · 10% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$62.92
4 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: KENNETH CHELOHA, MD is a Internal Medicine Physician ([object Object]) practicing in LINCOLN, Nebraska with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 13K claims across 784 beneficiaries — 10% brand-name prescribing . Industry payments of $62.92 across 4 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: KENNETH CHELOHA, MD filed 12,567 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across LINCOLN, Nebraska. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

KENNETH CHELOHA, MD 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).

KENNETH CHELOHA, MD at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 08/13/2006

NPI 1982616090

Primary specialty

Internal Medicine Physician

High-volume

172,858 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

12,567 363% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 2,716

Specialty distribution in Nebraska

How Internal Medicine Physician compares to other specialties among Nebraska providers

Nebraska providers

Internal Medicine Physician share within Nebraska

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

Specialty board-certification context

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

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

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

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

KENNETH CHELOHA, MD is a Internal Medicine Physician provider practicing in LINCOLN, Nebraska, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: MD. NPI: 1982616090. 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.

KENNETH CHELOHA, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Internal Medicine Physician provider holding MD credentials at 3901 PINE LAKE RD, LINCOLN, NE, 68516, with a listed phone of (402) 421-3240. NPI 1982616090 was issued on 08/13/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what CHELOHA 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 12,567 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 784 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $901K in drug spend, split 10% brand-name and 90% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 3.6%. 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.

Internal Medicine Physician is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 172,858 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 2,716 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

3901 PINE LAKE RD
LINCOLN, NE 68516

Provider Details

NPI 1982616090
Specialty Internal Medicine Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 08/13/2006

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where KENNETH CHELOHA, MD 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.

LINCOLN INTERNAL MEDICINE ASSOCIATES, PC
LINCOLN, NE

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

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 KENNETH CHELOHA, MD. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$63

Largest payer

PFIZER INC.

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.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical

KENNETH CHELOHA, MD — brand share 10.0%
Specialty average (est.)

10% brand-name claims vs 90% generic, on 12,567 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.

12,567
Total Claims
$901K
Total Drug Cost
784
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
25,822
Total Day Supply
742,506
Brand vs Generic
10% brand / 90% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$654K
Generic Drug Cost
$241K
Opioid Claims
453 (3.6% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
427

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
76.5 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.07
Gender Split
51% female / 49% male
Age Distribution
<65: 26, 65-74: 332, 75-84: 282, 85+: 144

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Levothyroxine Sodium
769
Amlodipine Besylate
664
Atorvastatin Calcium
582
Losartan Potassium
453
Omeprazole
344
Gabapentin
287
Pantoprazole Sodium
280
Potassium Chloride
263
Metoprolol Succinate
237
Simvastatin
233

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

Internal Medicine Physician Overview

How KENNETH CHELOHA, MD fits within the Internal Medicine Physician landscape nationally.

172,858
Internal Medicine Physician Providers in US
56
States with Internal Medicine Physician
2,716
Avg Claims per Provider

KENNETH CHELOHA, MD's 12,567 claims are above the specialty average of 2,716.

Nearby Internal Medicine Physician Providers in Nebraska

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is KENNETH CHELOHA, MD's specialty?
KENNETH CHELOHA, MD specializes in Internal Medicine Physician and practices in LINCOLN, Nebraska. Credentials: MD.
How much does KENNETH CHELOHA, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, KENNETH CHELOHA, MD wrote 12,567 Medicare Part D claims totaling $901K in drug costs for 784 beneficiaries.
Where is KENNETH CHELOHA, MD located?
KENNETH CHELOHA, MD is located at 3901 PINE LAKE RD, LINCOLN, NE, 68516. Phone: (402) 421-3240.
What is KENNETH CHELOHA, MD's NPI number?
KENNETH CHELOHA, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1982616090, issued on 08/13/2006.
Does KENNETH CHELOHA, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
KENNETH CHELOHA, MD's prescribing is 10% brand-name and 90% generic drugs by claim count, with $654K in brand drug costs.
Does KENNETH CHELOHA, MD prescribe opioids?
Yes, KENNETH CHELOHA, MD had 453 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 3.6%.
How many Internal Medicine Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 172,858 Internal Medicine Physician providers across 56 states in the US. The average Internal Medicine Physician provider writes 2,716 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does KENNETH CHELOHA, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, KENNETH CHELOHA, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Levothyroxine Sodium, Amlodipine Besylate, Atorvastatin Calcium. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does KENNETH CHELOHA, MD accept Medicare?
KENNETH CHELOHA, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 12,567 Part D claims and 784 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify KENNETH CHELOHA, MD's credentials?
KENNETH CHELOHA, MD's NPI is 1982616090 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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