2026 NPPES data Sports Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician NPI 1578662441 M.D.
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MARIO CIOCCA, M.D.

Sports Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician in CHAPEL HILL, 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
16
Medicare Part D claims · Sports Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician avg: 1K
What the federal data reveals: MARIO CIOCCA, M.D. is a Sports Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician ([object Object]) practicing in CHAPEL HILL, North Carolina with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 16 claims .

What stands out: MARIO CIOCCA, M.D. filed 16 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across CHAPEL HILL, North Carolina. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

Board-eligible specialty (heuristic — not verified)

MARIO CIOCCA, 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).

MARIO CIOCCA, M.D. at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 09/21/2006

NPI 1578662441

Primary specialty

Sports Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician

Rare

292 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

16 99% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,267

Specialty distribution in North Carolina

How Sports Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician compares to other specialties among North Carolina providers

North Carolina providers

Sports Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician share within North Carolina

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

Specialty board-certification context

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

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

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

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

MARIO CIOCCA, M.D. is a Sports Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician provider practicing in CHAPEL HILL, North Carolina, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: M.D.. NPI: 1578662441. 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.

MARIO CIOCCA, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Sports Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA CAMPUS HEALTH SERVICE, CHAPEL HILL, NC, 27599, with a listed phone of (919) 966-3655. NPI 1578662441 was issued on 09/21/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what CIOCCA 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 prescription claims written by this provider, covering N/A Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $296 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.

Sports Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 292 enrolled providers across 43 states and an average of 1,267 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

UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA CAMPUS HEALTH SERVICE
CHAPEL HILL, NC 27599

Provider Details

NPI 1578662441
Specialty Sports Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician
Credentials M.D.
Gender Male
NPI Issued 09/21/2006

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

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

16
Total Claims
$296
Total Drug Cost
N/A
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
37
Total Day Supply
1,043
Generic Drug Cost
$284

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
68.8 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
0.37

Sports Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician Overview

How MARIO CIOCCA, M.D. fits within the Sports Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician landscape nationally.

292
Sports Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician Providers in US
43
States with Sports Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician
1,267
Avg Claims per Provider

MARIO CIOCCA, M.D.'s 16 claims are below the specialty average of 1,267.

Nearby Sports Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician Providers in North Carolina

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is MARIO CIOCCA, M.D.'s specialty?
MARIO CIOCCA, M.D. specializes in Sports Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician and practices in CHAPEL HILL, North Carolina. Credentials: M.D..
How much does MARIO CIOCCA, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, MARIO CIOCCA, M.D. wrote 16 Medicare Part D claims totaling $296 in drug costs for N/A beneficiaries.
Where is MARIO CIOCCA, M.D. located?
MARIO CIOCCA, M.D. is located at UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA CAMPUS HEALTH SERVICE, CHAPEL HILL, NC, 27599. Phone: (919) 966-3655.
What is MARIO CIOCCA, M.D.'s NPI number?
MARIO CIOCCA, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1578662441, issued on 09/21/2006.
How many Sports Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 292 Sports Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician providers across 43 states in the US. The average Sports Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician provider writes 1,267 Medicare Part D claims per year.
Does MARIO CIOCCA, M.D. accept Medicare?
MARIO CIOCCA, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 16 Part D claims and N/A Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify MARIO CIOCCA, M.D.'s credentials?
MARIO CIOCCA, M.D.'s NPI is 1578662441 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.
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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