2026 NPPES data Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program NPI 1770844979 DDS, MPH
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Nicholas Zawada, DDS, MPH

Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program in Chicago, Illinois. This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers — including 331,761 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
359
Medicare Part D claims · 90 beneficiaries · Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program avg: 459
Industry payments
$17.28
1 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.

What the federal data shows

Nicholas Zawada, DDS, MPH filed 359 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program in Chicago, Illinois.

359
Part D claims, 2023
$17.28
industry payments (Sunshine Act)

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 Zawada, DDS, MPH's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

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

359 Top 43% higher than 57% 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. 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

What does the federal data show about Nicholas Zawada, DDS, MPH?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 06/04/2012

NPI 1770844979

Primary specialty

Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program

High-volume

331,761 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

359 22% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 459

Specialty distribution in Illinois

How Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program compares to other specialties among Illinois providers

Illinois providers

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

Clinical Social Worker - 5.2%Clinical Social Worker5.2%Physical Therapist - 5%Physical Therapist5%Mental Health Counselor - 4.5%Mental Health Counselor4.5%Speech-Language Pathologist - 4.2%Speech-Language Pathologist4.2%Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program - 4.2%Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program4.2%Pharmacist - 4.1%Pharmacist4.1%
Largest specialties in Illinois (% of in-state providers)

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program) — 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 Zawada, DDS, MPH appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program provider holding DDS, MPH credentials at 2427 N MARSHFIELD AVE, Chicago, IL, 60614, with a listed phone of (917) 924-0858. NPI 1770844979 was issued on 06/04/2012. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what Zawada 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 359 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 90 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $2K in drug spend, with an opioid prescribing rate of 22.6%. 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.

Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 331,761 enrolled providers across 55 states and an average of 459 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

2427 N MARSHFIELD AVE
Chicago, IL 60614

Provider Details

NPI 1770844979
Specialty Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
Credentials DDS, MPH
Gender Male
NPI Issued 06/04/2012

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 Zawada, DDS, MPH. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$17

Largest payer

Pacira Pharmaceuticals Incorporated

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 — Illinois IDFPR 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 ~42K Illinois medical licensees in 2023 — they are NOT specific to Nicholas Zawada, DDS, MPH. To verify Nicholas Zawada, DDS, MPH's current license status, search the IDFPR public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.

106
Total board actions, Illinois 2023
Across 103 cases
2.52
Actions per 1,000 licensees
Illinois statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
38 cases

IDFPR 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 Illinois 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.

359
Total Claims
$2K
Total Drug Cost
90
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
359
Total Day Supply
3,316
Brand Drug Cost
$0
Generic Drug Cost
$2K
Opioid Claims
81 (22.6% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
105

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
71.7 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
0.88
Gender Split
47% female / 53% 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 Zawada, DDS, MPH 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
Ibuprofen
98
Amoxicillin
73
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen
Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen
62
Chlorhexidine Gluconate
61
Clindamycin Hcl
14
Methylprednisolone
14
Azithromycin
13
Tramadol Hcl
13

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

Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program Overview

How Nicholas Zawada, DDS, MPH fits within the Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program landscape nationally.

331,761
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program Providers in US
55
States with Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
459
Avg Claims per Provider

Nicholas Zawada, DDS, MPH's 359 claims are below the specialty average of 459.

Nearby Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program Providers in Illinois

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

Compare Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program 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 Illinois medical board — federal registration is not a license check. Credential verification guide
  • Weigh a second option: compare this provider with a nearby Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program peer on Medicare volume and prescribing patterns. Compare providers

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Nicholas Zawada, DDS, MPH's specialty?
Nicholas Zawada, DDS, MPH specializes in Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program and practices in Chicago, Illinois. Credentials: DDS, MPH.
How much does Nicholas Zawada, DDS, MPH prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, Nicholas Zawada, DDS, MPH wrote 359 Medicare Part D claims totaling $2K in drug costs for 90 beneficiaries.
Where is Nicholas Zawada, DDS, MPH located?
Nicholas Zawada, DDS, MPH is located at 2427 N MARSHFIELD AVE, Chicago, IL, 60614. Phone: (917) 924-0858.
What is Nicholas Zawada, DDS, MPH's NPI number?
Nicholas Zawada, DDS, MPH's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1770844979, issued on 06/04/2012.
Does Nicholas Zawada, DDS, MPH prescribe opioids?
Yes, Nicholas Zawada, DDS, MPH had 81 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 22.6%.
How many Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program providers are there in the US?
There are 331,761 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 459 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Nicholas Zawada, DDS, MPH prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Nicholas Zawada, DDS, MPH's most frequently prescribed drugs include Ibuprofen, Amoxicillin, Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Nicholas Zawada, DDS, MPH accept Medicare?
Nicholas Zawada, DDS, MPH appears in CMS Medicare data with 359 Part D claims and 90 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Nicholas Zawada, DDS, MPH's credentials?
Nicholas Zawada, DDS, MPH's NPI is 1770844979 with credentials DDS, MPH. 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.