NPI registry status
Active
2026 NPPES data Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician NPI 1578545554 M.D.
Verify on CMS → Nicolas Priscu, M.D.
Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician in Indianapolis, Indiana.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 1,637 in Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician, 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
3K
Medicare Part D claims · 199 beneficiaries · Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
83%
generic claims · 15% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File, 2024
What the federal data shows
Nicolas Priscu, M.D. filed 3,143 Medicare Part D claims in 2024 as a Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician in Indianapolis, Indiana, prescribing 83% generic.
- 3K
- Part D claims, 2024
- 83%
- generic prescribing
- ≥89th
- pct by Part D claim volume (lower-bound band)
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.
Federal trust snapshot
What official records show about Nicolas Priscu, M.D.
Federal records show an active NPI with Medicare Part D prescribing activity — verifiable registry data, not a proprietary rating.
- Verified
NPI registry status
Active listing in the CMS National Provider Identifier Registry (NPI 1578545554), first enumerated 11/16/2005.
Source: CMS NPPES
- Reported
Medicare Part D participation
Filed 3,143 Medicare Part D prescription claims in the 2023 CMS public use file — indicates active Medicare prescribing participation.
Source: CMS Part D Prescriber PUF
- Reported
Board certification signal
Practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty; board certification not confirmed in federal records.
- Not in federal data
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CMS NPPES provider registry desk
NPI 1578545554 · Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician
NPI-10 · ENUM-LEGACY · TAX-NARROW · RX-MID · BOOK-THIN · PHOTO-ENUM
- NPI-10 1578545554
- ENUM-LEGACY 2005
- TAX-NARROW 1,637
- RX-MID 3,143
- BOOK-THIN 29 in Indiana
- PHOTO-ENUM Frederick Heineman · 2005
Nicolas Priscu, M.D.'s Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2024, across all CMS prescribers nationally
3,143 ≥ 89th percentile 89% of 1,416,883 prescribers are in lower value bands
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.
The percentile is a conservative 100-claim band: it counts only prescribers in lower claim-volume bands. Medicare Part D claim volume is activity context, not a quality measure or recommendation. See methodology § corpus placement.
Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2024
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Board-eligible specialty (heuristic, not verified)
Nicolas Priscu, M.D. practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty but we don't have enough CMS-participation signals to confirm active board-certified status. Consult CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).
What does the federal data show about Nicolas Priscu, M.D.?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician
Medicare Part D claims
3,143 138% vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in Indiana
How Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician compares to other specialties among Indiana providers
Board certification
Not published by CMS
CMS does not publish a per-provider board-certification field in NPPES. PlainDoctor does not have a reliable per-specialty certification rate to show for Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician. Verify directly:
How MIPS and board certification work
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).
Practice Address
Provider Details
| NPI | 1578545554 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician |
| Credentials | M.D. |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Issued | 11/16/2005 |
Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical
Nicolas Priscu, M.D. - brand share 15.0%
Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician average
15% brand-name claims vs 83% generic, on 3,143 2024 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 2024.
3,143
Total Claims
$279K
Total Drug Cost
199
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 3,255.6
- Total Day Supply
- 76,232
- Brand vs Generic
- 15% brand / 83% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $203K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $71K
- Opioid Claims
- 72 (2.3% rate)
- Antibiotic Claims
- 90
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 77.0 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 3.05
- Gender Split
- 61% female / 39% male
- Age Distribution
- <65: 20, 65-74: 60, 75-84: 69, 85+: 50
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2024. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Nicolas Priscu, M.D. prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2024
- Atorvastatin Calcium
Atorvastatin Calcium
122 claims
- Levothyroxine Sodium
Levothyroxine Sodium
121 claims
- Gabapentin
Gabapentin
114 claims
- Trazodone Hcl
Trazodone Hcl
83 claims
- Tamsulosin Hcl
Tamsulosin Hcl
76 claims
- Amlodipine Besylate
Amlodipine Besylate
68 claims
- Pantoprazole Sodium
Pantoprazole Sodium
62 claims
- Furosemide
Furosemide
61 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 122 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 121 |
| Gabapentin | 114 |
| Trazodone Hcl | 83 |
| Tamsulosin Hcl | 76 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 68 |
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 62 |
| Furosemide | 61 |
| Buspirone Hcl | 59 |
| Sertraline Hcl | 59 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
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Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician Overview
How Nicolas Priscu, M.D. fits within the Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician landscape nationally.
1,637
Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician Providers in US
51
States with Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician
1,322
Avg Claims per Provider
Nicolas Priscu, M.D.'s 3,143 claims are above the specialty average of 1,322.
Nationwide Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician peers with similar MIPS or enrollment year
Two federal-record peer sets for Priscu, both outside Indiana so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.
Same NPPES enumeration year (2005)
Same-specialty clinicians who entered the NPI registry in the same calendar year, outside this state.
Nearby Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician Providers in Indiana
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Indiana, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Priscu.
One of 29 Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician providers enrolled in Indiana, 5 are shown here.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Nicolas Priscu, M.D.'s specialty? ▼
Nicolas Priscu, M.D. specializes in Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician and practices in Indianapolis, Indiana. Credentials: M.D..
How much does Nicolas Priscu, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2024, Nicolas Priscu, M.D. wrote 3,143 Medicare Part D claims totaling $279K in drug costs for 199 beneficiaries.
Where is Nicolas Priscu, M.D. located? ▼
Nicolas Priscu, M.D. is located at 8111 S EMERSON AVE FL 5, Indianapolis, IN, 46237. Phone: (317) 528-8930.
What is Nicolas Priscu, M.D.'s NPI number? ▼
Nicolas Priscu, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1578545554, issued on 11/16/2005.
Does Nicolas Priscu, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Nicolas Priscu, M.D.'s prescribing is 15% brand-name and 83% generic drugs by claim count, with $203K in brand drug costs.
Does Nicolas Priscu, M.D. prescribe opioids? ▼
Yes, Nicolas Priscu, M.D. had 72 opioid claims in 2024 with an opioid prescribing rate of 2.3%.
How many Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 1,637 Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician providers across 51 states in the US. The average Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician provider writes 1,322 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Nicolas Priscu, M.D. prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2024 Medicare Part D data, Nicolas Priscu, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Atorvastatin Calcium, Levothyroxine Sodium, Gabapentin. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Nicolas Priscu, M.D. accept Medicare? ▼
Nicolas Priscu, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 3,143 Part D claims and 199 Medicare beneficiaries in 2024. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Nicolas Priscu, M.D.'s credentials? ▼
Nicolas Priscu, M.D.'s NPI is 1578545554 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
View source datasets and methodology notes
- 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 (2024). 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 August 2026 (NPPES) / 2024 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).
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