MICHELE DIAZ-ARIAS, MD
Gastroenterology Physician in COLUMBIA, Missouri. CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System profile including specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare prescribing data when reported.
What the federal data shows
MICHELE DIAZ-ARIAS, MD filed 421 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Gastroenterology Physician in COLUMBIA, Missouri, prescribing 94% generic.
- 421
- Part D claims, 2023
- 94%
- generic prescribing
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.
MICHELE DIAZ-ARIAS, MD's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023 — across all CMS prescribers nationally
421 Top 38% higher than 62% of 1,370,886 prescribers
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Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023
MICHELE DIAZ-ARIAS, MD 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 MICHELE DIAZ-ARIAS, MD?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Medicare Part D claims
Specialty distribution in Missouri
How Gastroenterology Physician compares to other specialties among Missouri providers
Gastroenterology Physician share within Missouri
Gastroenterology Physician is one of the more visible NUCC categories in Missouri
Each bar reflects the share of in-state providers whose primary NUCC taxonomy matches the specialty. Long tail of ~690 NUCC codes folded into "Other" to keep the comparison legible.
Specialty board-certification context
Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Gastroenterology Physician (ABMS / AOA reference)
- Est. board-certified rate
- 78%
- Gastroenterology Physician ABMS/AOA estimate
Est. board-certified rate (Gastroenterology Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate
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- Specialty volume Gastroenterology Physician US NPIs
Specialty board-certified rate — Gastroenterology Physician estimate
Board certification through an ABMS or AOA member board signals voluntary post-licensure examination plus Maintenance of Certification cycles. CMS does not publish a per-provider board-certification field; the figure shown is the specialty-level estimated rate from ABMS / AOA reference data.
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.
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MICHELE DIAZ-ARIAS, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Gastroenterology Physician provider holding MD credentials at 210 PORTLAND ST, COLUMBIA, MO, 65201, with a listed phone of (573) 777-8818. NPI 1427001080 was issued on 05/17/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what DIAZ-ARIAS 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 421 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 124 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $368K in drug spend, split 6% brand-name and 94% generic by claim count. 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.
Gastroenterology Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 16,567 enrolled providers across 54 states and an average of 833 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 | 1427001080 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Gastroenterology Physician |
| Credentials | MD |
| Gender | Female |
| NPI Issued | 05/17/2006 |
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How we sourced this profile
Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Generic-heavy
6% brand-name claims vs 94% generic, on 421 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.
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 695
- Total Day Supply
- 20,637
- Brand vs Generic
- 6% brand / 94% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $329K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $38K
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 73.5 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 0.87
- Gender Split
- 74% female / 26% male
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What MICHELE DIAZ-ARIAS, MD prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Pantoprazole Sodium
Pantoprazole Sodium
110 claims
- Omeprazole
Omeprazole
58 claims
- Esomeprazole Magne… 41
Esomeprazole Magnesium
41 claims
- Famotidine 35
Famotidine
35 claims
- Mesalamine 35
Mesalamine
35 claims
- Lansoprazole 24
Lansoprazole
24 claims
- Cholestyramine 15
Cholestyramine
15 claims
- Diphenoxylate-Atro… 11
Diphenoxylate-Atropine
11 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 110 |
| Omeprazole | 58 |
| Esomeprazole Magnesium | 41 |
| Famotidine | 35 |
| Mesalamine | 35 |
| Lansoprazole | 24 |
| Cholestyramine Cholestyramine (With Sugar) | 15 |
| Diphenoxylate-Atropine Diphenoxylate Hcl/Atropine | 11 |
| Stelara Ustekinumab | 11 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
Gastroenterology Physician Overview
How MICHELE DIAZ-ARIAS, MD fits within the Gastroenterology Physician landscape nationally.
MICHELE DIAZ-ARIAS, MD's 421 claims are below the specialty average of 833.
Nearby Gastroenterology Physician Providers in Missouri
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Missouri, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as DIAZ-ARIAS.
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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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