2026 NPPES data Nephrology Physician NPI 1740263771 MD
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NICHOLAS CHRISTOFF, MD

Nephrology Physician in KETTERING, Ohio. 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
11
Medicare Part D claims · Nephrology Physician avg: 1K
What the federal data reveals: NICHOLAS CHRISTOFF, MD is a Nephrology Physician ([object Object]) practicing in KETTERING, Ohio with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 11 claims .

What stands out: NICHOLAS CHRISTOFF, MD filed 11 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across KETTERING, Ohio. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

Board-eligible specialty (heuristic — not verified)

NICHOLAS CHRISTOFF, 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).

NICHOLAS CHRISTOFF, MD at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 11/23/2005

NPI 1740263771

Primary specialty

Nephrology Physician

Mid-sized

10,534 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

11 99% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,454

Specialty distribution in Ohio

How Nephrology Physician compares to other specialties among Ohio providers

Ohio providers

Nephrology Physician share within Ohio

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

Specialty board-certification context

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

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

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

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

NICHOLAS CHRISTOFF, MD is a Nephrology Physician provider practicing in KETTERING, Ohio, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: MD. NPI: 1740263771. 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.

NICHOLAS CHRISTOFF, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Nephrology Physician provider holding MD credentials at 500 LINCOLN PARK BLVD, KETTERING, OH, 45429, with a listed phone of (937) 222-3118. NPI 1740263771 was issued on 11/23/2005. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what CHRISTOFF 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 11 prescription claims written by this provider, covering N/A Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $151 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.

Nephrology Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 10,534 enrolled providers across 55 states and an average of 1,454 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

500 LINCOLN PARK BLVD
KETTERING, OH 45429

Provider Details

NPI 1740263771
Specialty Nephrology Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 11/23/2005

License & disciplinary context — Ohio OMB 2023 annual report

Aggregate state board data only — NOT a determination of any individual provider's status. The figures below describe statewide disciplinary activity across all ~48K Ohio medical licensees in 2023 — they are NOT specific to NICHOLAS CHRISTOFF, MD. To verify NICHOLAS CHRISTOFF, MD's current license status, search the OMB public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.

158
Total board actions, Ohio 2023
Across 154 cases
3.29
Actions per 1,000 licensees
Ohio statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
56 cases

OMB publishes annual disciplinary statistics as part of public-record reporting under each state's Administrative Procedure Act. See the full breakdown by action type and year on the Ohio disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

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

11
Total Claims
$151
Total Drug Cost
N/A
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
13
Total Day Supply
230

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
71.0 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
0.49

Nephrology Physician Overview

How NICHOLAS CHRISTOFF, MD fits within the Nephrology Physician landscape nationally.

10,534
Nephrology Physician Providers in US
55
States with Nephrology Physician
1,454
Avg Claims per Provider

NICHOLAS CHRISTOFF, MD's 11 claims are below the specialty average of 1,454.

Nearby Nephrology Physician Providers in Ohio

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

Compare Nephrology Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NICHOLAS CHRISTOFF, MD's specialty?
NICHOLAS CHRISTOFF, MD specializes in Nephrology Physician and practices in KETTERING, Ohio. Credentials: MD.
How much does NICHOLAS CHRISTOFF, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, NICHOLAS CHRISTOFF, MD wrote 11 Medicare Part D claims totaling $151 in drug costs for N/A beneficiaries.
Where is NICHOLAS CHRISTOFF, MD located?
NICHOLAS CHRISTOFF, MD is located at 500 LINCOLN PARK BLVD, KETTERING, OH, 45429. Phone: (937) 222-3118.
What is NICHOLAS CHRISTOFF, MD's NPI number?
NICHOLAS CHRISTOFF, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1740263771, issued on 11/23/2005.
How many Nephrology Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 10,534 Nephrology Physician providers across 55 states in the US. The average Nephrology Physician provider writes 1,454 Medicare Part D claims per year.
Does NICHOLAS CHRISTOFF, MD accept Medicare?
NICHOLAS CHRISTOFF, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 11 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 NICHOLAS CHRISTOFF, MD's credentials?
NICHOLAS CHRISTOFF, MD's NPI is 1740263771 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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