NPI registry status
Active
2026 NPPES data Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program NPI 1326808494 MD
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Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program in Waterbury, Connecticut.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 351,014 in Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program, 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
38
Medicare Part D claims · 22 beneficiaries · Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program avg: 488
Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File, 2024
What the federal data shows
Nicholas Estes, MD filed 38 Medicare Part D claims in 2024 as a Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program in Waterbury, Connecticut.
- 38
- Part D claims, 2024
- ≥0th
- pct by Part D claim volume (lower-bound band)
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Federal trust snapshot
What official records show about Nicholas Estes, MD
Bare NPI registry listing — limited federal enrichment beyond basic enumeration. Verify all credentials with official sources.
- Verified
NPI registry status
Active listing in the CMS National Provider Identifier Registry (NPI 1326808494), first enumerated 03/19/2024.
Source: CMS NPPES
- Reported
Medicare Part D participation
Filed 38 Medicare Part D prescription claims in the 2023 CMS public use file — indicates active Medicare prescribing participation.
Source: CMS Part D Prescriber PUF
- Not in federal data
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CMS NPPES provider registry desk
NPI 1326808494 · Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
NPI-10 · ENUM-NEW · TAX-MEGA · RX-TRACE · BOOK-MID · PHOTO-ENUM
- NPI-10 1326808494
- ENUM-NEW 2024
- TAX-MEGA 351K Student in
- RX-TRACE 38
- BOOK-MID 6,669 in Connecticut
- PHOTO-ENUM Ewelina Greene · 2024
Nicholas Estes, MD's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2024, across all CMS prescribers nationally
38 ≥ 0th percentile 0% of 1,416,883 prescribers are in lower value bands
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.
The percentile is a conservative 100-claim band: it counts only prescribers in lower claim-volume bands. Medicare Part D claim volume is activity context, not a quality measure or recommendation. See methodology § corpus placement.
Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2024
What does the federal data show about Nicholas Estes, MD?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
Medicare Part D claims
38 92% vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in Connecticut
How Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program compares to other specialties among Connecticut providers
Board certification
Not published by CMS
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How MIPS and board certification work
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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Practice Address
Provider Details
| NPI | 1326808494 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program |
| Credentials | MD |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Issued | 03/19/2024 |
Medicare Part D Prescribing Data
CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2024.
38
Total Claims
$228
Total Drug Cost
22
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 44
- Total Day Supply
- 652
- Brand Drug Cost
- $0
- Generic Drug Cost
- $228
- Opioid Claims
- 15 (39.5% rate)
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 70.8 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 2.54
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2024. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Oxycodone Hcl | 12 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
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Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program Overview
How Nicholas Estes, MD fits within the Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program landscape nationally.
351,014
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program Providers in US
55
States with Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
488
Avg Claims per Provider
Nicholas Estes, MD's 38 claims are below the specialty average of 488.
Nationwide Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program peers with similar MIPS or enrollment year
Two federal-record peer sets for Estes, both outside Connecticut so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.
Same NPPES enumeration year (2024)
Same-specialty clinicians who entered the NPI registry in the same calendar year, outside this state.
Nearby Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program Providers in Connecticut
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Connecticut, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Estes.
One of 6,669 Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program providers enrolled in Connecticut, 5 are shown here.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Nicholas Estes, MD's specialty? ▼
Nicholas Estes, MD specializes in Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program and practices in Waterbury, Connecticut. Credentials: MD.
How much does Nicholas Estes, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2024, Nicholas Estes, MD wrote 38 Medicare Part D claims totaling $228 in drug costs for 22 beneficiaries.
Where is Nicholas Estes, MD located? ▼
Nicholas Estes, MD is located at 56 FRANKLIN ST STE 1, Waterbury, CT, 06706. Phone: (404) 861-0187.
What is Nicholas Estes, MD's NPI number? ▼
Nicholas Estes, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1326808494, issued on 03/19/2024.
Does Nicholas Estes, MD prescribe opioids? ▼
Yes, Nicholas Estes, MD had 15 opioid claims in 2024 with an opioid prescribing rate of 39.5%.
How many Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 351,014 Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program providers across 55 states in the US. The average Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program provider writes 488 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Nicholas Estes, MD prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2024 Medicare Part D data, Nicholas Estes, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Oxycodone Hcl. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Nicholas Estes, MD accept Medicare? ▼
Nicholas Estes, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 38 Part D claims and 22 Medicare beneficiaries in 2024. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Nicholas Estes, MD's credentials? ▼
Nicholas Estes, MD's NPI is 1326808494 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
View source datasets and methodology notes
- 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 (2024). 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 August 2026 (NPPES) / 2024 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).
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