2026 NPPES data Psychiatry Physician NPI 1184069544 M.D.
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NICKOLAS CULPEPPER, M.D.

Psychiatry Physician in RENO, Nevada. 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
755
Medicare Part D claims · 135 beneficiaries · Psychiatry Physician avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
94%
generic claims · 6% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$1.3K
67 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: NICKOLAS CULPEPPER, M.D. is a Psychiatry Physician ([object Object]) practicing in RENO, Nevada with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 755 claims across 135 beneficiaries — 6% brand-name prescribing . Industry payments of $1.3K across 67 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: NICKOLAS CULPEPPER, M.D. filed 755 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across RENO, Nevada. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

NICKOLAS CULPEPPER, M.D. 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).

NICKOLAS CULPEPPER, M.D. at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 04/30/2013

NPI 1184069544

Primary specialty

Psychiatry Physician

High-volume

53,104 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

755 27% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,038

Specialty distribution in Nevada

How Psychiatry Physician compares to other specialties among Nevada providers

Nevada providers

Psychiatry Physician share within Nevada

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

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).

NICKOLAS CULPEPPER, M.D. is a Psychiatry Physician provider practicing in RENO, Nevada, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: M.D.. NPI: 1184069544. This profile includes practice location, specialty classification, and organizational affiliations from the CMS provider registry. Provider information is self-reported to CMS and updated monthly.

NICKOLAS CULPEPPER, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Psychiatry Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 1240 E 9TH ST, RENO, NV, 89512, with a listed phone of (775) 323-0478. NPI 1184069544 was issued on 04/30/2013. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what CULPEPPER 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 755 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 135 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $91K in drug spend, split 6% brand-name and 94% 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

1240 E 9TH ST
RENO, NV 89512

Provider Details

NPI 1184069544
Specialty Psychiatry Physician
Credentials M.D.
Gender Male
NPI Issued 04/30/2013

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where NICKOLAS CULPEPPER, M.D. 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.

CULPEPPER PSYCHIATRIC ASSOCIATES PLLC
RENO, NV

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

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 NICKOLAS CULPEPPER, M.D.. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$1.3K

Largest payer

ABBVIE INC.

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.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Generic-heavy

NICKOLAS CULPEPPER, M.D. — brand share 6.0%
Specialty average (est.)

6% brand-name claims vs 94% generic, on 755 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.

755
Total Claims
$91K
Total Drug Cost
135
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
876
Total Day Supply
25,980
Brand vs Generic
6% brand / 94% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$77K
Generic Drug Cost
$14K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
61.6 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.38
Gender Split
47% female / 53% male
Age Distribution
<65: 55, 65-74: 66, 75-84: 14, 85+: 0

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Quetiapine Fumarate
64
Trazodone Hcl
58
Escitalopram Oxalate
39
Venlafaxine Hcl Er
Venlafaxine Hcl
38
Risperidone
34
Duloxetine Hcl
31
Aripiprazole
28
Bupropion Xl
Bupropion Hcl
26
Buspirone Hcl
24
Fluoxetine Hcl
23

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

Psychiatry Physician Overview

How NICKOLAS CULPEPPER, M.D. 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

NICKOLAS CULPEPPER, M.D.'s 755 claims are below the specialty average of 1,038.

Nearby Psychiatry Physician Providers in Nevada

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NICKOLAS CULPEPPER, M.D.'s specialty?
NICKOLAS CULPEPPER, M.D. specializes in Psychiatry Physician and practices in RENO, Nevada. Credentials: M.D..
How much does NICKOLAS CULPEPPER, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, NICKOLAS CULPEPPER, M.D. wrote 755 Medicare Part D claims totaling $91K in drug costs for 135 beneficiaries.
Where is NICKOLAS CULPEPPER, M.D. located?
NICKOLAS CULPEPPER, M.D. is located at 1240 E 9TH ST, RENO, NV, 89512. Phone: (775) 323-0478.
What is NICKOLAS CULPEPPER, M.D.'s NPI number?
NICKOLAS CULPEPPER, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1184069544, issued on 04/30/2013.
Does NICKOLAS CULPEPPER, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
NICKOLAS CULPEPPER, M.D.'s prescribing is 6% brand-name and 94% generic drugs by claim count, with $77K 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 NICKOLAS CULPEPPER, M.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, NICKOLAS CULPEPPER, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Quetiapine Fumarate, Trazodone Hcl, Escitalopram Oxalate. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does NICKOLAS CULPEPPER, M.D. accept Medicare?
NICKOLAS CULPEPPER, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 755 Part D claims and 135 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify NICKOLAS CULPEPPER, M.D.'s credentials?
NICKOLAS CULPEPPER, M.D.'s NPI is 1184069544 with credentials M.D.. 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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