2026 NPPES data Hematology & Oncology Physician NPI 1104815802 MD
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NICHOLAS DCUNHA, MD

Hematology & Oncology Physician in LUBBOCK, Texas. 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
111
Medicare Part D claims · 32 beneficiaries · Hematology & Oncology Physician avg: 847
Generic prescribing
59%
generic claims · 41% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
100/100
▲ 17 pts above national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
Industry payments
$3.5K
3 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

NICHOLAS DCUNHA, MD reported a CMS MIPS final score of 100/100 — above the 83.1 national average — and filed 111 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.

100/100
MIPS score · +17 vs avg
111
Part D claims, 2023
59%
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.

NICHOLAS DCUNHA, MD's MIPS score vs every scored U.S. clinician

CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) final score, 2023 — the federal quality measure

100 Top 7% higher than 93% of 477,587 scored providers

0–10: 8,684 scored providers (2%). Below this entry. 10–20: 3,008 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 20–30: 3,069 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 30–40: 2,746 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 40–50: 2,928 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 50–60: 5,882 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 60–70: 13,906 scored providers (3%). Below this entry. 70–80: 118,074 scored providers (25%). Below this entry. 80–90: 129,887 scored providers (27%). Below this entry. 90–100: 189,403 scored providers (40%). This entry sits in this band. This provider 0 100 every MIPS-scored clinician, bucketed by value

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Source CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) · 2023

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

NICHOLAS DCUNHA, MD practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + MIPS quality reporting — 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 NICHOLAS DCUNHA, MD?

High performer (top quartile)

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 10/17/2005

NPI 1104815802

Primary specialty

Hematology & Oncology Physician

Mid-sized

11,215 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

111 87% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 847

MIPS final score

100/100 16.900000000000006% pts

Exceptional band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Texas

How Hematology & Oncology Physician compares to other specialties among Texas providers

Texas providers

Hematology & Oncology Physician share within Texas

1. Hematology & Oncology Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Hematology & Oncology Physician share within Texas

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

NICHOLAS DCUNHA, MD's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Hematology & Oncology Physician national average

High performer (top quartile)
MIPS Final Score
100/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Hematology & Oncology Physician) — 100/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%99%
MIPS final score (Hematology & Oncology Physician) — 100/100 vs national avg 83.1

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 DCUNHA, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Hematology & Oncology Physician provider holding MD credentials at 602 INDIANA AVE, LUBBOCK, TX, 79415, with a listed phone of (806) 775-8600. NPI 1104815802 was issued on 10/17/2005. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what DCUNHA 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 111 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 32 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $558K in drug spend, split 41% brand-name and 59% 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. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 100/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 91.1945), compared with the national average of 83.1.

Hematology & Oncology Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 11,215 enrolled providers across 54 states and an average of 847 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

602 INDIANA AVE
LUBBOCK, TX 79415

Provider Details

NPI 1104815802
Specialty Hematology & Oncology Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 10/17/2005

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores from CMS, 2023 performance year.

100
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
91.1945
Quality
100
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Alternative Payment Model

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 NICHOLAS DCUNHA, MD. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$3.5K

Largest payer

Incyte Corporation

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.

License & disciplinary context — Texas TMB 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 ~77K Texas medical licensees in 2023 — they are NOT specific to NICHOLAS DCUNHA, MD. To verify NICHOLAS DCUNHA, MD's current license status, search the TMB public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.

344
Total board actions, Texas 2023
Across 334 cases
4.47
Actions per 1,000 licensees
Texas statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
94 cases

TMB 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 Texas disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Above average

NICHOLAS DCUNHA, MD — brand share 41.0%
Specialty average (est.)

41% brand-name claims vs 59% generic, on 111 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.

111
Total Claims
$558K
Total Drug Cost
32
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
142
Total Day Supply
4,018
Brand vs Generic
41% brand / 59% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$552K
Generic Drug Cost
$6K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
72.2 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
2.98
Gender Split
53% female / 47% male

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Imbruvica
Ibrutinib
20
Acyclovir
15

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

Hematology & Oncology Physician Overview

How NICHOLAS DCUNHA, MD fits within the Hematology & Oncology Physician landscape nationally.

11,215
Hematology & Oncology Physician Providers in US
54
States with Hematology & Oncology Physician
847
Avg Claims per Provider

NICHOLAS DCUNHA, MD's 111 claims are below the specialty average of 847.

Nearby Hematology & Oncology Physician Providers in Texas

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

Compare Hematology & Oncology Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NICHOLAS DCUNHA, MD's specialty?
NICHOLAS DCUNHA, MD specializes in Hematology & Oncology Physician and practices in LUBBOCK, Texas. Credentials: MD.
How much does NICHOLAS DCUNHA, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, NICHOLAS DCUNHA, MD wrote 111 Medicare Part D claims totaling $558K in drug costs for 32 beneficiaries.
What is NICHOLAS DCUNHA, MD's Medicare quality score?
NICHOLAS DCUNHA, MD has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 100/100 (Quality: 91.1945). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is NICHOLAS DCUNHA, MD located?
NICHOLAS DCUNHA, MD is located at 602 INDIANA AVE, LUBBOCK, TX, 79415. Phone: (806) 775-8600.
What is NICHOLAS DCUNHA, MD's NPI number?
NICHOLAS DCUNHA, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1104815802, issued on 10/17/2005.
Does NICHOLAS DCUNHA, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
NICHOLAS DCUNHA, MD's prescribing is 41% brand-name and 59% generic drugs by claim count, with $552K in brand drug costs.
How many Hematology & Oncology Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 11,215 Hematology & Oncology Physician providers across 54 states in the US. The average Hematology & Oncology Physician provider writes 847 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does NICHOLAS DCUNHA, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, NICHOLAS DCUNHA, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Imbruvica, Acyclovir. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does NICHOLAS DCUNHA, MD accept Medicare?
NICHOLAS DCUNHA, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 111 Part D claims and 32 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify NICHOLAS DCUNHA, MD's credentials?
NICHOLAS DCUNHA, MD's NPI is 1104815802 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.
Quality Performance
CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) — 2023 performance year.
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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