2026 NPPES data Sports Medicine (Orthopaedic Surgery) Physician NPI 1861774291 DO
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MICHAEL SCHICKER, DO

Sports Medicine (Orthopaedic Surgery) Physician in PONDERAY, Idaho. 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
384
Medicare Part D claims · 161 beneficiaries · Sports Medicine (Orthopaedic Surgery) Physician avg: 278
Generic prescribing
96%
generic claims · 4% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$305.92
5 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

MICHAEL SCHICKER, DO filed 384 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Sports Medicine (Orthopaedic Surgery) Physician in PONDERAY, Idaho, prescribing 96% generic.

384
Part D claims, 2023
96%
generic prescribing
Likely
board-certified (heuristic)

Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records (NPPES, Medicare Part D, MIPS, Open Payments) — no proprietary rating or editorial opinion is applied.

MICHAEL SCHICKER, DO's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

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

384 Top 43% higher than 57% of 1,370,886 prescribers

0–200: 670,926 prescribers (49%). Below this entry. 200–400: 182,923 prescribers (13%). This entry sits in this band. 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)

MICHAEL SCHICKER, DO practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + 2 hospital affiliations — 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 MICHAEL SCHICKER, DO?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 09/12/2011

NPI 1861774291

Primary specialty

Sports Medicine (Orthopaedic Surgery) Physician

Niche

2,681 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

384 38% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 278

Specialty distribution in Idaho

How Sports Medicine (Orthopaedic Surgery) Physician compares to other specialties among Idaho providers

Idaho providers

Sports Medicine (Orthopaedic Surgery) Physician share within Idaho

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

Specialty board-certification context

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

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

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

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

MICHAEL SCHICKER, DO appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Sports Medicine (Orthopaedic Surgery) Physician provider holding DO credentials at 30544 HIGHWAY 200 STE 102, PONDERAY, ID, 83852, with a listed phone of (208) 265-9817. NPI 1861774291 was issued on 09/12/2011. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what SCHICKER 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 384 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 161 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $3K in drug spend, split 4% brand-name and 96% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 40.9%. 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 (Orthopaedic Surgery) Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 2,681 enrolled providers across 53 states and an average of 278 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

30544 HIGHWAY 200 STE 102
PONDERAY, ID 83852

Provider Details

NPI 1861774291
Specialty Sports Medicine (Orthopaedic Surgery) Physician
Credentials DO
Gender Male
NPI Issued 09/12/2011

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where MICHAEL SCHICKER, 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.

MICHAEL R DIBENEDETTO MD PLLC
PONDERAY, ID
PEND OREILLE COUNTY PUBLIC HOSPITAL DISTRICT NO 1
Newport, WA

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 MICHAEL SCHICKER, DO. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$306

Largest payer

Zimmer Biomet Holdings, 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 · Generic-heavy

MICHAEL SCHICKER, DO — brand share 4.0%
Specialty average (est.)

4% brand-name claims vs 96% generic, on 384 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.

384
Total Claims
$3K
Total Drug Cost
161
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
391
Total Day Supply
5,788
Brand vs Generic
4% brand / 96% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$786
Generic Drug Cost
$2K
Opioid Claims
157 (40.9% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
19

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
70.6 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
0.71
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.

What MICHAEL SCHICKER, DO prescribes most

Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023

claims
Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File As of 2023
Drug Claims
Meloxicam
126
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen
Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen
98
Gabapentin
32
Tramadol Hcl
24
Oxycodone Hcl
23
Tranexamic Acid
18
Amoxicillin
13
Scopolamine
13

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

Sports Medicine (Orthopaedic Surgery) Physician Overview

How MICHAEL SCHICKER, DO fits within the Sports Medicine (Orthopaedic Surgery) Physician landscape nationally.

2,681
Sports Medicine (Orthopaedic Surgery) Physician Providers in US
53
States with Sports Medicine (Orthopaedic Surgery) Physician
278
Avg Claims per Provider

MICHAEL SCHICKER, DO's 384 claims are above the specialty average of 278.

Nearby Sports Medicine (Orthopaedic Surgery) Physician Providers in Idaho

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is MICHAEL SCHICKER, DO's specialty?
MICHAEL SCHICKER, DO specializes in Sports Medicine (Orthopaedic Surgery) Physician and practices in PONDERAY, Idaho. Credentials: DO.
How much does MICHAEL SCHICKER, DO prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, MICHAEL SCHICKER, DO wrote 384 Medicare Part D claims totaling $3K in drug costs for 161 beneficiaries.
Where is MICHAEL SCHICKER, DO located?
MICHAEL SCHICKER, DO is located at 30544 HIGHWAY 200 STE 102, PONDERAY, ID, 83852. Phone: (208) 265-9817.
What is MICHAEL SCHICKER, DO's NPI number?
MICHAEL SCHICKER, DO's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1861774291, issued on 09/12/2011.
Does MICHAEL SCHICKER, DO prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
MICHAEL SCHICKER, DO's prescribing is 4% brand-name and 96% generic drugs by claim count, with $786 in brand drug costs.
Does MICHAEL SCHICKER, DO prescribe opioids?
Yes, MICHAEL SCHICKER, DO had 157 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 40.9%.
How many Sports Medicine (Orthopaedic Surgery) Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 2,681 Sports Medicine (Orthopaedic Surgery) Physician providers across 53 states in the US. The average Sports Medicine (Orthopaedic Surgery) Physician provider writes 278 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does MICHAEL SCHICKER, DO prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, MICHAEL SCHICKER, DO's most frequently prescribed drugs include Meloxicam, Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen, Gabapentin. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does MICHAEL SCHICKER, DO accept Medicare?
MICHAEL SCHICKER, DO appears in CMS Medicare data with 384 Part D claims and 161 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify MICHAEL SCHICKER, DO's credentials?
MICHAEL SCHICKER, DO's NPI is 1861774291 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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