2026 NPPES data Infectious Disease Physician NPI 1245676626 M.D.
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NICOLAS CORTES-PENFIELD, M.D.

Infectious Disease Physician in OMAHA, Nebraska. 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
154
Medicare Part D claims · 44 beneficiaries · Infectious Disease Physician avg: 816

What the federal data shows

NICOLAS CORTES-PENFIELD, M.D. filed 154 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Infectious Disease Physician in OMAHA, Nebraska.

154
Part D claims, 2023
Likely
board-certified (heuristic)

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NICOLAS CORTES-PENFIELD, M.D.'s Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

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

154 35th percentile higher than 35% of 1,370,886 prescribers

0–200: 670,926 prescribers (49%). This entry sits in this band. 200–400: 182,923 prescribers (13%). Above this entry. 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

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Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

NICOLAS CORTES-PENFIELD, 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).

What does the federal data show about NICOLAS CORTES-PENFIELD, M.D.?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 05/13/2013

NPI 1245676626

Primary specialty

Infectious Disease Physician

Mid-sized

8,292 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

154 81% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 816

Specialty distribution in Nebraska

How Infectious Disease Physician compares to other specialties among Nebraska providers

Nebraska providers

Infectious Disease Physician share within Nebraska

1. Infectious Disease Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Infectious Disease Physician share within Nebraska

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Infectious Disease Physician (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Infectious Disease Physician ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Infectious Disease Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Infectious Disease 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).

NICOLAS CORTES-PENFIELD, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Infectious Disease Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at EMILE @ 42ND ST, OMAHA, NE, 68198, with a listed phone of (402) 559-4015. NPI 1245676626 was issued on 05/13/2013. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what CORTES-PENFIELD 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 154 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 44 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $22K in drug spend. 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.

Infectious Disease Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 8,292 enrolled providers across 54 states and an average of 816 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

EMILE @ 42ND ST
OMAHA, NE 68198

Provider Details

NPI 1245676626
Specialty Infectious Disease Physician
Credentials M.D.
Gender Male
NPI Issued 05/13/2013

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where NICOLAS CORTES-PENFIELD, 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.

UNMC PHYSICIANS
OMAHA, NE

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

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.

154
Total Claims
$22K
Total Drug Cost
44
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
195
Total Day Supply
4,186
Generic Drug Cost
$22K
Antibiotic Claims
140

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
68.3 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
2.45
Gender Split
45% female / 55% male
Age Distribution
<65: 11, 65-74: 24, 75-84: N/A, 85+: N/A

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What NICOLAS CORTES-PENFIELD, 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
Cefadroxil
29
Ceftriaxone
Ceftriaxone Sodium
23
Daptomycin
21
Sulfamethoxazole-Trimethoprim
Sulfamethoxazole/Trimethoprim
20
Amoxicillin
11
Doxycycline Monohydrate
11

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

Infectious Disease Physician Overview

How NICOLAS CORTES-PENFIELD, M.D. fits within the Infectious Disease Physician landscape nationally.

8,292
Infectious Disease Physician Providers in US
54
States with Infectious Disease Physician
816
Avg Claims per Provider

NICOLAS CORTES-PENFIELD, M.D.'s 154 claims are below the specialty average of 816.

Nearby Infectious Disease Physician Providers in Nebraska

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Nebraska, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as CORTES-PENFIELD.

Compare Infectious Disease Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NICOLAS CORTES-PENFIELD, M.D.'s specialty?
NICOLAS CORTES-PENFIELD, M.D. specializes in Infectious Disease Physician and practices in OMAHA, Nebraska. Credentials: M.D..
How much does NICOLAS CORTES-PENFIELD, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, NICOLAS CORTES-PENFIELD, M.D. wrote 154 Medicare Part D claims totaling $22K in drug costs for 44 beneficiaries.
Where is NICOLAS CORTES-PENFIELD, M.D. located?
NICOLAS CORTES-PENFIELD, M.D. is located at EMILE @ 42ND ST, OMAHA, NE, 68198. Phone: (402) 559-4015.
What is NICOLAS CORTES-PENFIELD, M.D.'s NPI number?
NICOLAS CORTES-PENFIELD, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1245676626, issued on 05/13/2013.
How many Infectious Disease Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 8,292 Infectious Disease Physician providers across 54 states in the US. The average Infectious Disease Physician provider writes 816 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does NICOLAS CORTES-PENFIELD, M.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, NICOLAS CORTES-PENFIELD, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Cefadroxil, Ceftriaxone, Daptomycin. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does NICOLAS CORTES-PENFIELD, M.D. accept Medicare?
NICOLAS CORTES-PENFIELD, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 154 Part D claims and 44 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify NICOLAS CORTES-PENFIELD, M.D.'s credentials?
NICOLAS CORTES-PENFIELD, M.D.'s NPI is 1245676626 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.

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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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