2026 NPPES data Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician NPI 1932129475 M.D.
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NICKOLAS PEZZELLA, M.D.

Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician in SUFFOLK, Virginia. 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
1K
Medicare Part D claims · 430 beneficiaries · Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician avg: 781
Generic prescribing
99%
generic claims · 1% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
94.3427/100
▲ 11 pts above national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
Industry payments
$26.78
1 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

NICKOLAS PEZZELLA, M.D. reported a CMS MIPS final score of 94.3427/100 — above the 83.1 national average — and filed 1,459 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.

94.3427/100
MIPS score · +11 vs avg
1K
Part D claims, 2023
99%
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.

NICKOLAS PEZZELLA, M.D.'s MIPS score vs every scored U.S. clinician

CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) final score, 2023 — the federal quality measure

94 Top 25% higher than 75% of 477,587 scored providers

0–10: 8,684 scored providers (2%). Below this entry. 10–20: 3,008 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 20–30: 3,069 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 30–40: 2,746 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 40–50: 2,928 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 50–60: 5,882 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 60–70: 13,906 scored providers (3%). Below this entry. 70–80: 118,074 scored providers (25%). Below this entry. 80–90: 129,887 scored providers (27%). Below this entry. 90–100: 189,403 scored providers (40%). This entry sits in this band. This provider 0 100 every MIPS-scored clinician, bucketed by value

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Source CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) · 2023

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

NICKOLAS PEZZELLA, M.D. practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + MIPS quality reporting + 3 hospital affiliations — 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 NICKOLAS PEZZELLA, M.D.?

High performer (top quartile)

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 07/20/2006

NPI 1932129475

Primary specialty

Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician

Mid-sized

15,306 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

1,459 87% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 781

MIPS final score

94.3427/100 11.2427% pts

Exceptional band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Virginia

How Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician compares to other specialties among Virginia providers

Virginia providers

Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician share within Virginia

1. Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician share within Virginia

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

NICKOLAS PEZZELLA, M.D.'s 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician national average

High performer (top quartile)
MIPS Final Score
94.3427/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician) — 94.3427/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%94.3%
MIPS final score (Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician) — 94.3427/100 vs national avg 83.1

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 PEZZELLA, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 2012 MEADE PKWY, SUFFOLK, VA, 23434, with a listed phone of (757) 538-0102. NPI 1932129475 was issued on 07/20/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what PEZZELLA 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 1,459 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 430 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $76K in drug spend, split 1% brand-name and 99% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 3.7%. 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. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 94.3427/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 89.714), compared with the national average of 83.1.

Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 15,306 enrolled providers across 54 states and an average of 781 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

2012 MEADE PKWY
SUFFOLK, VA 23434

Provider Details

NPI 1932129475
Specialty Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician
Credentials M.D.
Gender Male
NPI Issued 07/20/2006

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores from CMS, 2023 performance year.

94.3427
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
89.714
Quality
100
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Individual

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where NICKOLAS PEZZELLA, 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.

BON SECOURS MEDICAL GROUP HAMPTON ROADS SPECIALTY CARE LLC
PORTSMOUTH, VA
POWERBACK REHABILITATION LLC
FRANKLIN, VA
PROACTIVE THERAPY OF NORTH CAROLINA INC
AHOSKIE, NC

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 PEZZELLA, M.D.. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$27

Largest payer

Abbott Laboratories

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 PEZZELLA, M.D. — brand share 1.0%
Specialty average (est.)

1% brand-name claims vs 99% generic, on 1,459 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.

1,459
Total Claims
$76K
Total Drug Cost
430
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
2,325
Total Day Supply
65,317
Brand vs Generic
1% brand / 99% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$5K
Generic Drug Cost
$71K
Opioid Claims
54 (3.7% rate)

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
70.5 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.36
Gender Split
64% female / 36% male
Age Distribution
<65: 92, 65-74: 193, 75-84: 114, 85+: 31

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What NICKOLAS PEZZELLA, M.D. 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
Gabapentin
417
Pregabalin
409
Duloxetine Hcl
205
Topiramate
119
Methylprednisolone
118
Tiagabine Hcl
55
Tramadol Hcl
41
Diazepam
24
Ibuprofen
16

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

Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician Overview

How NICKOLAS PEZZELLA, M.D. fits within the Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician landscape nationally.

15,306
Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician Providers in US
54
States with Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician
781
Avg Claims per Provider

NICKOLAS PEZZELLA, M.D.'s 1,459 claims are above the specialty average of 781.

Nearby Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician Providers in Virginia

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

Compare Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NICKOLAS PEZZELLA, M.D.'s specialty?
NICKOLAS PEZZELLA, M.D. specializes in Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician and practices in SUFFOLK, Virginia. Credentials: M.D..
How much does NICKOLAS PEZZELLA, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, NICKOLAS PEZZELLA, M.D. wrote 1,459 Medicare Part D claims totaling $76K in drug costs for 430 beneficiaries.
What is NICKOLAS PEZZELLA, M.D.'s Medicare quality score?
NICKOLAS PEZZELLA, M.D. has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 94.3427/100 (Quality: 89.714). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is NICKOLAS PEZZELLA, M.D. located?
NICKOLAS PEZZELLA, M.D. is located at 2012 MEADE PKWY, SUFFOLK, VA, 23434. Phone: (757) 538-0102.
What is NICKOLAS PEZZELLA, M.D.'s NPI number?
NICKOLAS PEZZELLA, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1932129475, issued on 07/20/2006.
Does NICKOLAS PEZZELLA, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
NICKOLAS PEZZELLA, M.D.'s prescribing is 1% brand-name and 99% generic drugs by claim count, with $5K in brand drug costs.
Does NICKOLAS PEZZELLA, M.D. prescribe opioids?
Yes, NICKOLAS PEZZELLA, M.D. had 54 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 3.7%.
How many Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 15,306 Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician providers across 54 states in the US. The average Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician provider writes 781 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does NICKOLAS PEZZELLA, M.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, NICKOLAS PEZZELLA, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Gabapentin, Pregabalin, Duloxetine Hcl. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does NICKOLAS PEZZELLA, M.D. accept Medicare?
NICKOLAS PEZZELLA, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 1,459 Part D claims and 430 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify NICKOLAS PEZZELLA, M.D.'s credentials?
NICKOLAS PEZZELLA, M.D.'s NPI is 1932129475 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.
Quality Performance
CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) — 2023 performance year.
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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