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2026 NPPES data Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology Physician NPI 1588192363 DNP
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Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology Physician in Colorado Springs, Colorado.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 1,580 in Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology 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
468
Medicare Part D claims · 174 beneficiaries · Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology Physician avg: 2K
Generic prescribing
74%
generic claims · 26% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
97.6/100
▲ 14 pts above national avg 83.1 · Exceptional
Industry payments
$1.5K
9 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File, 2023
What the federal data shows
Nicole Chieka, DNP reported a CMS MIPS final score of 97.6/100 - above the 83.1 national average - and filed 468 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.
- 97.6/100
- MIPS score · +14 vs avg
- 468
- Part D claims, 2023
- 74%
- 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.
Nicole Chieka, DNP's MIPS score vs every scored U.S. clinician
CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) final score, 2023, the federal quality measure
98 Top 15% higher than 85% of 477,587 scored providers
Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more scored providers. 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.
Source CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) · 2023
Where Nicole Chieka, DNP sits
This provider among clinical cardiac electrophysiology physician peers
Across the 652 clinical cardiac electrophysiology physician providers who report both Medicare Part D prescribing and a MIPS quality score, Nicole Chieka, DNP writes more Part D claims than 25% of them and scores higher on MIPS quality than 84% - placing this provider in the lower-volume, high-quality quadrant. Volume reflects patient-panel size and specialty, not quality; the two axes are independent.
Part D claim volume vs MIPS quality, by specialty percentile
Each dot is one clinical cardiac electrophysiology physician peer from a representative sample of 60; the gold marker is Nicole Chieka, DNP. Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber data and the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, 2023.
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Board certification likely (heuristic, not verified)
Nicole Chieka, DNP practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + MIPS quality reporting + 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 Nicole Chieka, DNP?
High performer (top quartile)Primary specialty
Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology Physician
Medicare Part D claims
468 71% vs specialty avg
MIPS final score
97.6/100 14.5 pts vs avg
Specialty distribution in Colorado
How Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology Physician compares to other specialties among Colorado providers
Medicare quality performance, MIPS
Nicole Chieka, DNP's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology Physician national average
- MIPS Final Score
- 97.6/100
- vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year
MIPS final score (Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology Physician) - 97.6/100 vs national avg 83.1
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).
Nicole Chieka, DNP appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology Physician provider holding DNP credentials at 1400 E BOULDER ST STE 700, Colorado Springs, CO, 80909, with a listed phone of (719) 365-7172. NPI 1588192363 was issued on 05/24/2017.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 468 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 174 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $125K in drug spend, split 26% brand-name and 74% generic by claim count. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 97.6/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 86.5), compared with the national average of 83.1.
Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 1,580 enrolled providers across 52 states and an average of 1,596 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
Provider Details
| NPI | 1588192363 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology Physician |
| Credentials | DNP |
| Gender | Female |
| NPI Issued | 05/24/2017 |
CMS Quality Score (MIPS)
Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores from CMS, 2023 performance year.
97.5814
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
86.5348
Quality
100
Promoting Interoperability
Reporting: Alternative Payment Model
Hospital and facility affiliations
Facilities where Nicole Chieka, DNP 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.
Poudre Valley Medical Group LLC
Colorado Springs, CO
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 Nicole Chieka, DNP. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.
Total received
$1.5K
Largest payer
Medical Device Business Services, 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 · Above average
Nicole Chieka, DNP - brand share 26.0%
Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology Physician average
26% brand-name claims vs 74% generic, on 468 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.
468
Total Claims
$125K
Total Drug Cost
174
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 962
- Total Day Supply
- 28,332
- Brand vs Generic
- 26% brand / 74% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $116K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $9K
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 74.4 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 1.91
- Gender Split
- 48% female / 52% male
- Age Distribution
- <65: 14, 65-74: 68, 75-84: 67, 85+: 25
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Nicole Chieka, DNP prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Eliquis
Eliquis
81 claims
- Metoprolol Succinate
Metoprolol Succinate
50 claims
- Sotalol
Sotalol
44 claims
- Amiodarone Hcl
Amiodarone Hcl
42 claims
- Flecainide Acetate 26
Flecainide Acetate
26 claims
- Xarelto 23
Xarelto
23 claims
- Metoprolol Tartrate 20
Metoprolol Tartrate
20 claims
- Digoxin 19
Digoxin
19 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Eliquis Apixaban | 81 |
| Metoprolol Succinate | 50 |
| Sotalol Sotalol Hcl | 44 |
| Amiodarone Hcl | 42 |
| Flecainide Acetate | 26 |
| Xarelto Rivaroxaban | 23 |
| Metoprolol Tartrate | 20 |
| Digoxin | 19 |
| Diltiazem 24hr Er (Cd) Diltiazem Hcl | 17 |
| Furosemide | 15 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
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Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology Physician Overview
How Nicole Chieka, DNP fits within the Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology Physician landscape nationally.
1,580
Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology Physician Providers in US
52
States with Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology Physician
1,596
Avg Claims per Provider
Nicole Chieka, DNP's 468 claims are below the specialty average of 1,596.
Nearby Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology Physician Providers in Colorado
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Colorado, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Chieka.
Dr. Ryan Aleong
MD
Aurora, CO
Dr. Michael Barber
M.D.
Colorado Springs, CO
Dr. Kathleen Brown
M.D.
Pueblo, CO
Dr. William Choe
MD
Littleton, CO
Dr. Christopher Cole
M.D.
Colorado Springs, CO
Compare Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Nicole Chieka, DNP's specialty? ▼
Nicole Chieka, DNP specializes in Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology Physician and practices in Colorado Springs, Colorado. Credentials: DNP.
How much does Nicole Chieka, DNP prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Nicole Chieka, DNP wrote 468 Medicare Part D claims totaling $125K in drug costs for 174 beneficiaries.
What is Nicole Chieka, DNP's Medicare quality score? ▼
Nicole Chieka, DNP has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 97.6/100 (Quality: 86.5). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is Nicole Chieka, DNP located? ▼
Nicole Chieka, DNP is located at 1400 E BOULDER ST STE 700, Colorado Springs, CO, 80909. Phone: (719) 365-7172.
What is Nicole Chieka, DNP's NPI number? ▼
Nicole Chieka, DNP's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1588192363, issued on 05/24/2017.
Does Nicole Chieka, DNP prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Nicole Chieka, DNP's prescribing is 26% brand-name and 74% generic drugs by claim count, with $116K in brand drug costs.
How many Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology Physician providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 1,580 Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology Physician providers across 52 states in the US. The average Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology Physician provider writes 1,596 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Nicole Chieka, DNP prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Nicole Chieka, DNP's most frequently prescribed drugs include Eliquis, Metoprolol Succinate, Sotalol. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Nicole Chieka, DNP accept Medicare? ▼
Nicole Chieka, DNP appears in CMS Medicare data with 468 Part D claims and 174 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Nicole Chieka, DNP's credentials? ▼
Nicole Chieka, DNP's NPI is 1588192363 with credentials DNP. 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 (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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