2026 NPPES data Surgery Physician NPI 1902031909 D.O.
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Nicholas Draeger, D.O.

Surgery Physician in Sheboygan, Wisconsin. This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 36,191 in Surgery Physician, and covers specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare Part D prescribing data when reported. According to CMS, every field reflects the provider's official federal registration, see our methodology.

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Prescribing volume
231
Medicare Part D claims · 131 beneficiaries · Surgery Physician avg: 169
Generic prescribing
94%
generic claims · 6% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.

What the federal data shows

Nicholas Draeger, D.O. filed 231 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Surgery Physician in Sheboygan, Wisconsin, prescribing 94% generic.

231
Part D claims, 2023
94%
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 Draeger, D.O.'s Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

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

231 49th percentile higher than 49% 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. 2K+: 213,991 prescribers (16%). Above this entry. This provider 0 2K+ every Part D prescriber (claims/yr), bucketed by value

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Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023

Board certification likely (heuristic, not verified)

Nicholas Draeger, D.O. 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 Draeger, D.O.?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 05/19/2009

NPI 1902031909

Primary specialty

Surgery Physician

Mid-sized

36,191 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

231 37% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 169

Specialty distribution in Wisconsin

How Surgery Physician compares to other specialties among Wisconsin providers

Wisconsin providers

Largest specialties in Wisconsin (% of in-state providers)

Physical Therapist - 5.6%Physical Therapist5.6%Pharmacist - 4.8%Pharmacist4.8%Registered Nurse - 4.5%Registered Nurse4.5%Professional Counselor - 3.3%Professional Counselor3.3%Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program - 3.3%Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program3.3%Family Medicine Physician - 3.2%Family Medicine Physician3.2%Surgery Physician - 0.7%Surgery Physician0.7%
Largest specialties in Wisconsin (% of in-state providers)

Board certification

Not published by CMS

CMS does not publish a per-provider board-certification field in NPPES. PlainDoctor does not have a reliable per-specialty certification rate to show for Surgery Physician. Verify directly:

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 Draeger, D.O. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Surgery Physician provider holding D.O. credentials at 3400 UNION AVE, Sheboygan, WI, 53081, with a listed phone of (920) 828-2700. NPI 1902031909 was issued on 05/19/2009. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what Draeger 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 231 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 131 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $6K in drug spend, split 6% brand-name and 94% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 25.5%. 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.

Surgery Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 36,191 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 169 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

3400 UNION AVE
Sheboygan, WI 53081

Provider Details

NPI 1902031909
Specialty Surgery Physician
Credentials D.O.
Gender Male
NPI Issued 05/19/2009

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where Nicholas Draeger, D.O. 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.

Aurora Medical Group, Inc.
Milwaukee, WI

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 · Generic-heavy

Nicholas Draeger, D.O. - brand share 6.0%
Surgery Physician average

6% brand-name claims vs 94% generic, on 231 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.

231
Total Claims
$6K
Total Drug Cost
131
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
423
Total Day Supply
9,764
Brand vs Generic
6% brand / 94% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$192
Generic Drug Cost
$6K
Opioid Claims
59 (25.5% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
21

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
72.2 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
0.92
Gender Split
48% female / 52% male

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What Nicholas Draeger, D.O. 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
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen
Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen
47
Omeprazole
45
Pantoprazole Sodium
45
Sucralfate
21
Tramadol Hcl
11

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

Surgery Physician Overview

How Nicholas Draeger, D.O. fits within the Surgery Physician landscape nationally.

36,191
Surgery Physician Providers in US
56
States with Surgery Physician
169
Avg Claims per Provider

Nicholas Draeger, D.O.'s 231 claims are above the specialty average of 169.

Nearby Surgery Physician Providers in Wisconsin

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

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

Before you book an appointment

Use this federal record as your verification checklist, not as a recommendation.

  • Confirm the NPI record is current in the official CMS registry, providers update their own NPPES details, and moves can lag. Verify this NPI
  • Check the active license and any disciplinary history with the Wisconsin medical board, federal registration is not a license check. Credential verification guide
  • Weigh a second option: compare this provider with a nearby Surgery Physician peer on Medicare volume and prescribing patterns. Compare providers

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Nicholas Draeger, D.O.'s specialty?
Nicholas Draeger, D.O. specializes in Surgery Physician and practices in Sheboygan, Wisconsin. Credentials: D.O..
How much does Nicholas Draeger, D.O. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, Nicholas Draeger, D.O. wrote 231 Medicare Part D claims totaling $6K in drug costs for 131 beneficiaries.
Where is Nicholas Draeger, D.O. located?
Nicholas Draeger, D.O. is located at 3400 UNION AVE, Sheboygan, WI, 53081. Phone: (920) 828-2700.
What is Nicholas Draeger, D.O.'s NPI number?
Nicholas Draeger, D.O.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1902031909, issued on 05/19/2009.
Does Nicholas Draeger, D.O. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
Nicholas Draeger, D.O.'s prescribing is 6% brand-name and 94% generic drugs by claim count, with $192 in brand drug costs.
Does Nicholas Draeger, D.O. prescribe opioids?
Yes, Nicholas Draeger, D.O. had 59 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 25.5%.
How many Surgery Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 36,191 Surgery Physician providers across 56 states in the US. The average Surgery Physician provider writes 169 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Nicholas Draeger, D.O. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Nicholas Draeger, D.O.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen, Omeprazole, Pantoprazole Sodium. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Nicholas Draeger, D.O. accept Medicare?
Nicholas Draeger, D.O. appears in CMS Medicare data with 231 Part D claims and 131 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Nicholas Draeger, D.O.'s credentials?
Nicholas Draeger, D.O.'s NPI is 1902031909 with credentials D.O.. 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).

Disclaimer: Data from CMS NPPES and Medicare Part D. PlainDoctor does not rate or rank providers. Provider information is self-reported and may not be current. Always verify information directly with the provider. About · Methodology

Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.