2026 NPPES data Medical Physician Assistant NPI 1992424048
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NICOLE PETERSON

Medical Physician Assistant in MERRILLVILLE, Indiana. 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
327
Medicare Part D claims · 153 beneficiaries · Medical Physician Assistant avg: 1K
Industry payments
$1.8K
79 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

NICOLE PETERSON filed 327 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Medical Physician Assistant in MERRILLVILLE, Indiana.

327
Part D claims, 2023
$1.8K
industry payments (Sunshine Act)

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 PETERSON's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

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

327 Top 43% higher than 57% of 1,370,886 prescribers

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

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.

Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023

What does the federal data show about NICOLE PETERSON?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 08/23/2022

NPI 1992424048

Primary specialty

Medical Physician Assistant

Mid-sized

40,527 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

327 70% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,077

Specialty distribution in Indiana

How Medical Physician Assistant compares to other specialties among Indiana providers

Indiana providers

Medical Physician Assistant share within Indiana

1. Medical Physician Assistant42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Medical Physician Assistant share within Indiana

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Medical Physician Assistant (ABMS / AOA reference)

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

Est. board-certified rate (Medical Physician Assistant) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Medical Physician Assistant) — 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).

NICOLE PETERSON appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Medical Physician Assistant provider at 200 E 89TH AVE STE 2A, MERRILLVILLE, IN, 46410, with a listed phone of (219) 736-2800. NPI 1992424048 was issued on 08/23/2022. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what PETERSON 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 327 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 153 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $901K 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.

Medical Physician Assistant is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 40,527 enrolled providers across 55 states and an average of 1,077 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

200 E 89TH AVE STE 2A
MERRILLVILLE, IN 46410

Provider Details

NPI 1992424048
Specialty Medical Physician Assistant
Gender Female
NPI Issued 08/23/2022

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 PETERSON. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$1.8K

Largest payer

PFIZER 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.

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

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

327
Total Claims
$901K
Total Drug Cost
153
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
482
Total Day Supply
12,766
Generic Drug Cost
$359K
Antibiotic Claims
41

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
69.6 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
2.39
Gender Split
63% female / 37% male

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What NICOLE PETERSON 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
Ondansetron Hcl
28
Lenalidomide
21
Anastrozole
19
Levofloxacin
19
Methylprednisolone
13
Lidocaine-Prilocaine
Lidocaine/Prilocaine
12

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

Medical Physician Assistant Overview

How NICOLE PETERSON fits within the Medical Physician Assistant landscape nationally.

40,527
Medical Physician Assistant Providers in US
55
States with Medical Physician Assistant
1,077
Avg Claims per Provider

NICOLE PETERSON's 327 claims are below the specialty average of 1,077.

Nearby Medical Physician Assistant Providers in Indiana

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

Compare Medical Physician Assistant nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NICOLE PETERSON's specialty?
NICOLE PETERSON specializes in Medical Physician Assistant and practices in MERRILLVILLE, Indiana.
How much does NICOLE PETERSON prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, NICOLE PETERSON wrote 327 Medicare Part D claims totaling $901K in drug costs for 153 beneficiaries.
Where is NICOLE PETERSON located?
NICOLE PETERSON is located at 200 E 89TH AVE STE 2A, MERRILLVILLE, IN, 46410. Phone: (219) 736-2800.
What is NICOLE PETERSON's NPI number?
NICOLE PETERSON's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1992424048, issued on 08/23/2022.
How many Medical Physician Assistant providers are there in the US?
There are 40,527 Medical Physician Assistant providers across 55 states in the US. The average Medical Physician Assistant provider writes 1,077 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does NICOLE PETERSON prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, NICOLE PETERSON's most frequently prescribed drugs include Ondansetron Hcl, Lenalidomide, Anastrozole. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does NICOLE PETERSON accept Medicare?
NICOLE PETERSON appears in CMS Medicare data with 327 Part D claims and 153 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify NICOLE PETERSON's credentials?
NICOLE PETERSON's NPI is 1992424048. 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.

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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