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2026 NPPES data Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Physician NPI 1457314361 M.D.
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Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Physician in Independence, Missouri.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 7,852 in Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism 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
466
Medicare Part D claims · 209 beneficiaries · Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Physician avg: 3K
Industry payments
$43.61
2 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.
What the federal data shows
Nikoloz Chitaia, M.D. filed 466 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Physician in Independence, Missouri.
- 466
- 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.
Nikoloz Chitaia, M.D.'s Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023, across all CMS prescribers nationally
466 Top 38% higher than 62% of 1,370,886 prescribers
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
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Board certification likely (heuristic, not verified)
Nikoloz Chitaia, M.D. practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + 6 hospital affiliations - 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 Nikoloz Chitaia, M.D.?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Physician
Medicare Part D claims
466 82% vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in Missouri
How Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Physician compares to other specialties among Missouri 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 Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism 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).
Nikoloz Chitaia, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 19600 E 39TH ST S, Independence, MO, 64057, with a listed phone of (913) 222-9779. NPI 1457314361 was issued on 04/11/2006.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 466 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 209 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $28K in drug spend, with an opioid prescribing rate of 11.8%.
Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 7,852 enrolled providers across 54 states and an average of 2,639 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 | 1457314361 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Physician |
| Credentials | M.D. |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Issued | 04/11/2006 |
Hospital and facility affiliations
Facilities where Nikoloz Chitaia, 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.
According to CMS billing records, Nikoloz Chitaia, M.D. is affiliated with 6 Medicare-billing facilities, 1 of which carry a CMS Hospital overall star rating.
Cass Regional Medical Center
★★★★☆ 4/5
Harrisonville, MO
Critical Access Hospitals
CMS CCN: 261324
Golden Valley Memorial Hospital District
Clinton, MO
Midwest Division - Lrhc LLC
Lexington, MO
P And C Consultant Services
Independence, MO
Pandc Healthcare LLC
Independence, MO
Ray County Memorial Hospital
Richmond, MO
Critical Access Hospitals
CMS CCN: 261327
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 Nikoloz Chitaia, M.D.. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.
Total received
$44
Largest payer
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, 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.
466
Total Claims
$28K
Total Drug Cost
209
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 477
- Total Day Supply
- 7,463
- Generic Drug Cost
- $5K
- Opioid Claims
- 55 (11.8% rate)
- Antibiotic Claims
- 113
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 70.5 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 2.28
- Gender Split
- 55% female / 45% male
- Age Distribution
- <65: 48, 65-74: 82, 75-84: 55, 85+: 24
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Nikoloz Chitaia, M.D. prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Prednisone
Prednisone
26 claims
- Oxycodone Hcl
Oxycodone Hcl
23 claims
- Cefdinir
Cefdinir
21 claims
- Doxycycline Hyclate
Doxycycline Hyclate
20 claims
- Furosemide
Furosemide
17 claims
- Azithromycin
Azithromycin
14 claims
- Hydrocodone-Acetam…
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen
14 claims
- Pantoprazole Sodium
Pantoprazole Sodium
13 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Prednisone | 26 |
| Oxycodone Hcl | 23 |
| Cefdinir | 21 |
| Doxycycline Hyclate | 20 |
| Furosemide | 17 |
| Azithromycin | 14 |
| Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen | 14 |
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 13 |
| Potassium Chloride | 12 |
| Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass Amoxicillin/Potassium Clav | 11 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
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Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Physician Overview
How Nikoloz Chitaia, M.D. fits within the Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Physician landscape nationally.
7,852
Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Physician Providers in US
54
States with Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Physician
2,639
Avg Claims per Provider
Nikoloz Chitaia, M.D.'s 466 claims are below the specialty average of 2,639.
Nearby Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Physician Providers in Missouri
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Missouri, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Chitaia.
Dr. Ehab Abdelgyed
M.B.B.CH
Joplin, MO
Dr. Pratibha Abraham
MD
Fenton, MO
Dr. Maha Abu Kishk
M.D.
Kansas City, MO
Dr. Sonya Addison
M.D.
Columbia, MO
Dr. Huda Al-Bahadili
MD
Saint Louis, MO
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Before you book an appointment
Use this federal record as your verification checklist, not as a recommendation.
- Confirm the NPI record is current in the official CMS registry, providers update their own NPPES details, and moves can lag. Verify this NPI
- Check the active license and any disciplinary history with the Missouri medical board, federal registration is not a license check. Credential verification guide
- Weigh a second option: compare this provider with a nearby Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Physician peer on Medicare volume and prescribing patterns. Compare providers
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Nikoloz Chitaia, M.D.'s specialty? ▼
Nikoloz Chitaia, M.D. specializes in Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Physician and practices in Independence, Missouri. Credentials: M.D..
How much does Nikoloz Chitaia, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Nikoloz Chitaia, M.D. wrote 466 Medicare Part D claims totaling $28K in drug costs for 209 beneficiaries.
Where is Nikoloz Chitaia, M.D. located? ▼
Nikoloz Chitaia, M.D. is located at 19600 E 39TH ST S, Independence, MO, 64057. Phone: (913) 222-9779.
What is Nikoloz Chitaia, M.D.'s NPI number? ▼
Nikoloz Chitaia, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1457314361, issued on 04/11/2006.
Does Nikoloz Chitaia, M.D. prescribe opioids? ▼
Yes, Nikoloz Chitaia, M.D. had 55 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 11.8%.
How many Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Physician providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 7,852 Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Physician providers across 54 states in the US. The average Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Physician provider writes 2,639 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Nikoloz Chitaia, M.D. prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Nikoloz Chitaia, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Prednisone, Oxycodone Hcl, Cefdinir. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Nikoloz Chitaia, M.D. accept Medicare? ▼
Nikoloz Chitaia, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 466 Part D claims and 209 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Nikoloz Chitaia, M.D.'s credentials? ▼
Nikoloz Chitaia, M.D.'s NPI is 1457314361 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 (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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