2026 NPPES data Psychiatry Physician NPI 1700403250 MD
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NICHOLAS DISTEFANO, MD

Psychiatry Physician in OMAHA, Nebraska. 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
752
Medicare Part D claims · 36 beneficiaries · Psychiatry Physician avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
89%
generic claims · 11% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs

What the federal data shows

NICHOLAS DISTEFANO, MD filed 752 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Psychiatry Physician in OMAHA, Nebraska, prescribing 89% generic.

752
Part D claims, 2023
89%
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 DISTEFANO, MD's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

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

752 Top 29% higher than 71% of 1,370,886 prescribers

0–200: 670,926 prescribers (49%). Below this entry. 200–400: 182,923 prescribers (13%). Below this entry. 400–600: 90,619 prescribers (7%). Below this entry. 600–800: 56,224 prescribers (4%). This entry sits in this band. 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)

NICHOLAS DISTEFANO, MD practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + 1 hospital affiliation — 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 DISTEFANO, MD?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 07/01/2020

NPI 1700403250

Primary specialty

Psychiatry Physician

High-volume

53,104 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

752 28% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,038

Specialty distribution in Nebraska

How Psychiatry Physician compares to other specialties among Nebraska providers

Nebraska providers

Psychiatry Physician share within Nebraska

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

Specialty board-certification context

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

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

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

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Psychiatry 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 DISTEFANO, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Psychiatry Physician provider holding MD credentials at 7710 MERCY RD STE 202, OMAHA, NE, 68124, with a listed phone of (402) 280-4195. NPI 1700403250 was issued on 07/01/2020. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what DISTEFANO 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 752 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 36 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $292K in drug spend, split 11% brand-name and 89% 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.

Psychiatry Physician is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 53,104 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 1,038 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

7710 MERCY RD STE 202
OMAHA, NE 68124

Provider Details

NPI 1700403250
Specialty Psychiatry Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 07/01/2020

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where NICHOLAS DISTEFANO, MD 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.

METHODIST FREMONT HEALTH
★★☆☆☆ 2/5
FREMONT, NE
Acute Care Hospitals
CMS CCN: 280077

Affiliations sourced from CMS Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File; hospital ratings from CMS Hospital General Information dataset (cross-referenced by facility name + state).

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical

NICHOLAS DISTEFANO, MD — brand share 11.0%
Specialty average (est.)

11% brand-name claims vs 89% generic, on 752 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.

752
Total Claims
$292K
Total Drug Cost
36
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
827
Total Day Supply
21,107
Brand vs Generic
11% brand / 89% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$264K
Generic Drug Cost
$28K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
61.4 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.30
Gender Split
58% female / 42% male
Age Distribution
<65: 17, 65-74: 14, 75-84: N/A, 85+: N/A

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What NICHOLAS DISTEFANO, MD 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
Quetiapine Fumarate
86
Trazodone Hcl
53
Fluoxetine Hcl
36
Bupropion Xl
Bupropion Hcl
33
Lamotrigine
28
Mirtazapine
28
Clonazepam
26
Lithium Carbonate Er
Lithium Carbonate
26
Aripiprazole
25
Alprazolam
21

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

Psychiatry Physician Overview

How NICHOLAS DISTEFANO, MD fits within the Psychiatry Physician landscape nationally.

53,104
Psychiatry Physician Providers in US
56
States with Psychiatry Physician
1,038
Avg Claims per Provider

NICHOLAS DISTEFANO, MD's 752 claims are below the specialty average of 1,038.

Nearby Psychiatry Physician Providers in Nebraska

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NICHOLAS DISTEFANO, MD's specialty?
NICHOLAS DISTEFANO, MD specializes in Psychiatry Physician and practices in OMAHA, Nebraska. Credentials: MD.
How much does NICHOLAS DISTEFANO, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, NICHOLAS DISTEFANO, MD wrote 752 Medicare Part D claims totaling $292K in drug costs for 36 beneficiaries.
Where is NICHOLAS DISTEFANO, MD located?
NICHOLAS DISTEFANO, MD is located at 7710 MERCY RD STE 202, OMAHA, NE, 68124. Phone: (402) 280-4195.
What is NICHOLAS DISTEFANO, MD's NPI number?
NICHOLAS DISTEFANO, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1700403250, issued on 07/01/2020.
Does NICHOLAS DISTEFANO, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
NICHOLAS DISTEFANO, MD's prescribing is 11% brand-name and 89% generic drugs by claim count, with $264K in brand drug costs.
How many Psychiatry Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 53,104 Psychiatry Physician providers across 56 states in the US. The average Psychiatry Physician provider writes 1,038 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does NICHOLAS DISTEFANO, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, NICHOLAS DISTEFANO, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Quetiapine Fumarate, Trazodone Hcl, Fluoxetine Hcl. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does NICHOLAS DISTEFANO, MD accept Medicare?
NICHOLAS DISTEFANO, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 752 Part D claims and 36 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify NICHOLAS DISTEFANO, MD's credentials?
NICHOLAS DISTEFANO, MD's NPI is 1700403250 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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