2026 NPPES data Radiation Oncology Physician NPI 1164959268 MD, MPHIL, MPH
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NICOLETTE TAKU, MD, MPHIL, MPH

Radiation Oncology Physician in HOUSTON, Texas. 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
28
Medicare Part D claims · 14 beneficiaries · Radiation Oncology Physician avg: 186
MIPS score
74.9614/100
▼ 8 pts below national avg 83.1 · [object Object]

What the federal data shows

NICOLETTE TAKU, MD, MPHIL, MPH reported a CMS MIPS final score of 74.9614/100 — below the 83.1 national average — and filed 28 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.

74.9614/100
MIPS score · -8 vs avg
28
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.

NICOLETTE TAKU, MD, MPHIL, MPH's MIPS score vs every scored U.S. clinician

CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) final score, 2023 — the federal quality measure

75 12th percentile higher than 12% 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)

NICOLETTE TAKU, MD, MPHIL, MPH 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 NICOLETTE TAKU, MD, MPHIL, MPH?

Below national average

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 05/19/2017

NPI 1164959268

Primary specialty

Radiation Oncology Physician

Mid-sized

6,018 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

28 85% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 186

MIPS final score

74.9614/100 8.138599999999997% pts

Mid-tier band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Texas

How Radiation Oncology Physician compares to other specialties among Texas providers

Texas providers

Radiation Oncology Physician share within Texas

1. Radiation Oncology Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Radiation Oncology Physician share within Texas

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

NICOLETTE TAKU, MD, MPHIL, MPH's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Radiation Oncology Physician national average

Below national average
MIPS Final Score
74.9614/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Radiation Oncology Physician) — 74.9614/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%75%
MIPS final score (Radiation Oncology Physician) — 74.9614/100 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).

NICOLETTE TAKU, MD, MPHIL, MPH appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Radiation Oncology Physician provider holding MD, MPHIL, MPH credentials at 1515 HOLCOMBE BLVD, HOUSTON, TX, 77030, with a listed phone of (713) 792-6161. NPI 1164959268 was issued on 05/19/2017. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what TAKU 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 28 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 14 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $212 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. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 74.9614/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 73.7789, Cost 47.7591), compared with the national average of 83.1.

Radiation Oncology Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 6,018 enrolled providers across 52 states and an average of 186 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

1515 HOLCOMBE BLVD
HOUSTON, TX 77030

Provider Details

NPI 1164959268
Specialty Radiation Oncology Physician
Credentials MD, MPHIL, MPH
Gender Female
NPI Issued 05/19/2017

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

74.9614
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
73.7789
Quality
47.7591
Cost
94
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Group practice

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where NICOLETTE TAKU, MD, MPHIL, MPH 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.

PHYSICIANS REFERRAL SERVICE
HOUSTON, TX

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

License & disciplinary context — Texas TMB 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 ~77K Texas medical licensees in 2023 — they are NOT specific to NICOLETTE TAKU, MD, MPHIL, MPH. To verify NICOLETTE TAKU, MD, MPHIL, MPH's current license status, search the TMB public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.

344
Total board actions, Texas 2023
Across 334 cases
4.47
Actions per 1,000 licensees
Texas statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
94 cases

TMB 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 Texas 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.

28
Total Claims
$212
Total Drug Cost
14
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
28
Total Day Supply
356
Generic Drug Cost
$200

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
66.4 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
2.10

Radiation Oncology Physician Overview

How NICOLETTE TAKU, MD, MPHIL, MPH fits within the Radiation Oncology Physician landscape nationally.

6,018
Radiation Oncology Physician Providers in US
52
States with Radiation Oncology Physician
186
Avg Claims per Provider

NICOLETTE TAKU, MD, MPHIL, MPH's 28 claims are below the specialty average of 186.

Nearby Radiation Oncology Physician Providers in Texas

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

Compare Radiation Oncology Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NICOLETTE TAKU, MD, MPHIL, MPH's specialty?
NICOLETTE TAKU, MD, MPHIL, MPH specializes in Radiation Oncology Physician and practices in HOUSTON, Texas. Credentials: MD, MPHIL, MPH.
How much does NICOLETTE TAKU, MD, MPHIL, MPH prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, NICOLETTE TAKU, MD, MPHIL, MPH wrote 28 Medicare Part D claims totaling $212 in drug costs for 14 beneficiaries.
What is NICOLETTE TAKU, MD, MPHIL, MPH's Medicare quality score?
NICOLETTE TAKU, MD, MPHIL, MPH has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 74.9614/100 (Quality: 73.7789, Cost: 47.7591). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is NICOLETTE TAKU, MD, MPHIL, MPH located?
NICOLETTE TAKU, MD, MPHIL, MPH is located at 1515 HOLCOMBE BLVD, HOUSTON, TX, 77030. Phone: (713) 792-6161.
What is NICOLETTE TAKU, MD, MPHIL, MPH's NPI number?
NICOLETTE TAKU, MD, MPHIL, MPH's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1164959268, issued on 05/19/2017.
How many Radiation Oncology Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 6,018 Radiation Oncology Physician providers across 52 states in the US. The average Radiation Oncology Physician provider writes 186 Medicare Part D claims per year.
Does NICOLETTE TAKU, MD, MPHIL, MPH accept Medicare?
NICOLETTE TAKU, MD, MPHIL, MPH appears in CMS Medicare data with 28 Part D claims and 14 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify NICOLETTE TAKU, MD, MPHIL, MPH's credentials?
NICOLETTE TAKU, MD, MPHIL, MPH's NPI is 1164959268 with credentials MD, MPHIL, MPH. 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.

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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