2026 NPPES data Rheumatology Physician NPI 1871575548 M.D.
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NICOLA MOGAVERO, M.D.

Rheumatology Physician in MELROSE, Massachusetts. 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
2K
Medicare Part D claims · 285 beneficiaries · Rheumatology Physician avg: 2K
MIPS score
75/100
▼ 8 pts below national avg 83.1 · [object Object]

What the federal data shows

NICOLA MOGAVERO, M.D. reported a CMS MIPS final score of 75/100 — below the 83.1 national average — and filed 1,931 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.

75/100
MIPS score · -8 vs avg
2K
Part D claims, 2023
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.

NICOLA MOGAVERO, 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

75 15th percentile higher than 15% 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%). This entry sits in this band. 80–90: 129,887 scored providers (27%). Above this entry. 90–100: 189,403 scored providers (40%). Above this entry. 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)

NICOLA MOGAVERO, M.D. practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + MIPS quality reporting — 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 NICOLA MOGAVERO, M.D.?

Below national average

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 11/17/2005

NPI 1871575548

Primary specialty

Rheumatology Physician

Mid-sized

6,181 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

1,931 6% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 2,054

MIPS final score

75/100 8.099999999999994% pts

Above neutral band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Massachusetts

How Rheumatology Physician compares to other specialties among Massachusetts providers

Massachusetts providers

Rheumatology Physician share within Massachusetts

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

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

NICOLA MOGAVERO, M.D.'s 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Rheumatology Physician national average

Below national average
MIPS Final Score
75/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Rheumatology Physician) — 75/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%75%
MIPS final score (Rheumatology Physician) — 75/100 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).

NICOLA MOGAVERO, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Rheumatology Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 792 MAIN ST, MELROSE, MA, 02176, with a listed phone of (781) 665-9066. NPI 1871575548 was issued on 11/17/2005. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what MOGAVERO 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 1,931 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 285 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $974K in drug spend, with an opioid prescribing rate of 7.6%. 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. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 75/100 for the 2023 performance year, compared with the national average of 83.1.

Rheumatology Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 6,181 enrolled providers across 52 states and an average of 2,054 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

792 MAIN ST
MELROSE, MA 02176

Provider Details

NPI 1871575548
Specialty Rheumatology Physician
Credentials M.D.
Gender Male
NPI Issued 11/17/2005

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

75
Final Score
Avg: 83.1

Reporting: Individual

License & disciplinary context — Massachusetts BORIM 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 ~38K Massachusetts medical licensees in 2023 — they are NOT specific to NICOLA MOGAVERO, M.D.. To verify NICOLA MOGAVERO, M.D.'s current license status, search the BORIM public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.

80
Total board actions, Massachusetts 2023
Across 78 cases
2.11
Actions per 1,000 licensees
Massachusetts statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
29 cases

BORIM 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 Massachusetts 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.

1,931
Total Claims
$974K
Total Drug Cost
285
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
4,406
Total Day Supply
130,572
Generic Drug Cost
$47K
Opioid Claims
147 (7.6% rate)

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
75.2 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.45
Gender Split
74% female / 26% male
Age Distribution
<65: 23, 65-74: 113, 75-84: 106, 85+: 43

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What NICOLA MOGAVERO, 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
Prednisone
362
Methotrexate
Methotrexate Sodium
238
Hydroxychloroquine Sulfate
198
Tizanidine Hcl
127
Allopurinol
115
Gabapentin
113
Tramadol Hcl
109
Sulfasalazine Dr
Sulfasalazine
71
Meloxicam
57
Doxycycline Hyclate
32

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

Rheumatology Physician Overview

How NICOLA MOGAVERO, M.D. fits within the Rheumatology Physician landscape nationally.

6,181
Rheumatology Physician Providers in US
52
States with Rheumatology Physician
2,054
Avg Claims per Provider

NICOLA MOGAVERO, M.D.'s 1,931 claims are below the specialty average of 2,054.

Nearby Rheumatology Physician Providers in Massachusetts

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NICOLA MOGAVERO, M.D.'s specialty?
NICOLA MOGAVERO, M.D. specializes in Rheumatology Physician and practices in MELROSE, Massachusetts. Credentials: M.D..
How much does NICOLA MOGAVERO, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, NICOLA MOGAVERO, M.D. wrote 1,931 Medicare Part D claims totaling $974K in drug costs for 285 beneficiaries.
What is NICOLA MOGAVERO, M.D.'s Medicare quality score?
NICOLA MOGAVERO, M.D. has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 75/100. The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is NICOLA MOGAVERO, M.D. located?
NICOLA MOGAVERO, M.D. is located at 792 MAIN ST, MELROSE, MA, 02176. Phone: (781) 665-9066.
What is NICOLA MOGAVERO, M.D.'s NPI number?
NICOLA MOGAVERO, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1871575548, issued on 11/17/2005.
Does NICOLA MOGAVERO, M.D. prescribe opioids?
Yes, NICOLA MOGAVERO, M.D. had 147 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 7.6%.
How many Rheumatology Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 6,181 Rheumatology Physician providers across 52 states in the US. The average Rheumatology Physician provider writes 2,054 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does NICOLA MOGAVERO, M.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, NICOLA MOGAVERO, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Prednisone, Methotrexate, Hydroxychloroquine Sulfate. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does NICOLA MOGAVERO, M.D. accept Medicare?
NICOLA MOGAVERO, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 1,931 Part D claims and 285 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify NICOLA MOGAVERO, M.D.'s credentials?
NICOLA MOGAVERO, M.D.'s NPI is 1871575548 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.

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Data as of April 2026 (NPPES) / 2023 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

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