NPI registry status
Active
2026 NPPES data Nephrology Physician NPI 1265486054 MD
Verify on CMS → Paul Cheifetz, MD
Nephrology Physician in Gastonia, North Carolina.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 10,806 in Nephrology 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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We show these CMS records as-is - no composite score, no star rating, no editorial opinion layered on top.
Prescribing volume
2K
Medicare Part D claims · 336 beneficiaries · Nephrology Physician avg: 2K
Generic prescribing
94%
generic claims · 6% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$51.89
3 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File, 2024
What the federal data shows
Paul Cheifetz, MD filed 1,884 Medicare Part D claims in 2024 as a Nephrology Physician in Gastonia, North Carolina, prescribing 94% generic.
- 2K
- Part D claims, 2024
- 94%
- generic prescribing
- Likely
- board-certified (heuristic)
- ≥83rd
- 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 Paul Cheifetz, MD
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 1265486054), first enumerated 05/19/2006.
Source: CMS NPPES
- Reported
Medicare Part D participation
Filed 1,884 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
Heuristic suggests board-certified status based on ABMS-eligible specialty taxonomy plus active CMS participation signals — not a direct ABMS verification.
- Reported
Hospital affiliations
1 CMS Care Compare hospital affiliation on record — practice footprint from the Doctors and Clinicians file.
Source: CMS Care Compare
- Reported
Industry payment transparency
$51.89 in reported industry payments (3 transfers) in 2024 under the federal Sunshine Act — disclosed transfers of value, not a quality rating.
Source: CMS Open Payments
- Not in federal data
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CMS NPPES provider registry desk
NPI 1265486054 · Nephrology Physician
NPI-10 · ENUM-LEGACY · TAX-MID · RX-MID · BOOK-THIN · PHOTO-ENUM
- NPI-10 1265486054
- ENUM-LEGACY 2006
- TAX-MID 11K Nephrology Physician
- RX-MID 1,884
- BOOK-THIN 338 in North Carolina
- PHOTO-ENUM Shahram Ahmadzadeh · 2006
Paul Cheifetz, MD's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2024, across all CMS prescribers nationally
1,884 ≥ 83rd percentile 83% 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 certification likely (heuristic, not verified)
Paul Cheifetz, MD practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + 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 Paul Cheifetz, MD?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Nephrology Physician
Medicare Part D claims
1,884 25% vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in North Carolina
How Nephrology Physician compares to other specialties among North Carolina providers
Board certification
Not published by CMS
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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 | 1265486054 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Nephrology Physician |
| Credentials | MD |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Issued | 05/19/2006 |
Hospital and facility affiliations
Facilities where Paul Cheifetz, MD 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.
Metrolina Nephrology Associates PA
Gastonia, NC
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 Paul Cheifetz, MD. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.
Total received
$52
Largest payer
AKEBIA THERAPEUTICS 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 · Generic-heavy
Paul Cheifetz, MD - brand share 6.0%
Nephrology Physician average
6% brand-name claims vs 94% generic, on 1,884 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.
1,884
Total Claims
$133K
Total Drug Cost
336
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 3,815.267
- Total Day Supply
- 113,540
- Brand vs Generic
- 6% brand / 94% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $103K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $30K
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 71.4 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 3.39
- Gender Split
- 50% female / 50% male
- Age Distribution
- <65: 60, 65-74: 133, 75-84: 120, 85+: 23
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2024. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Paul Cheifetz, MD prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2024
- Calcitriol
Calcitriol
490 claims
- Furosemide
Furosemide
247 claims
- Lisinopril
Lisinopril
217 claims
- Losartan Potassium 95
Losartan Potassium
95 claims
- Potassium Chloride 77
Potassium Chloride
77 claims
- Amlodipine Besylate 63
Amlodipine Besylate
63 claims
- Sevelamer Carbonate 60
Sevelamer Carbonate
60 claims
- Nifedipine Er 39
Nifedipine Er
39 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Calcitriol | 490 |
| Furosemide | 247 |
| Lisinopril | 217 |
| Losartan Potassium | 95 |
| Potassium Chloride | 77 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 63 |
| Sevelamer Carbonate | 60 |
| Nifedipine Er Nifedipine | 39 |
| Metoprolol Succinate | 38 |
| Torsemide | 38 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
Nephrology Physician Overview
How Paul Cheifetz, MD fits within the Nephrology Physician landscape nationally.
10,806
Nephrology Physician Providers in US
55
States with Nephrology Physician
1,511
Avg Claims per Provider
Paul Cheifetz, MD's 1,884 claims are above the specialty average of 1,511.
Nationwide Nephrology Physician peers with similar MIPS or enrollment year
Two federal-record peer sets for Cheifetz, both outside North Carolina so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.
Same NPPES enumeration year (2006)
Same-specialty clinicians who entered the NPI registry in the same calendar year, outside this state.
Nearby Nephrology Physician Providers in North Carolina
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in North Carolina, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Cheifetz.
One of 338 Nephrology Physician providers enrolled in North Carolina, 5 are shown here.
Dr. Sosan Abdullah
MD
Morganton, NC
Dr. Tariq Abo-Kamil
MD
Henderson, NC
Dr. Moses Aboagye-Kumi
M.D.
Fayetteville, NC
Dr. Maureen Achuko
M.D.
Fayetteville, NC
Dr. Patricia Adams
MD
Winston Salem, NC
Compare Nephrology Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Paul Cheifetz, MD's specialty? ▼
Paul Cheifetz, MD specializes in Nephrology Physician and practices in Gastonia, North Carolina. Credentials: MD.
How much does Paul Cheifetz, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2024, Paul Cheifetz, MD wrote 1,884 Medicare Part D claims totaling $133K in drug costs for 336 beneficiaries.
Where is Paul Cheifetz, MD located? ▼
Paul Cheifetz, MD is located at 920 COX RD STE 201, Gastonia, NC, 28054. Phone: (704) 864-8302.
What is Paul Cheifetz, MD's NPI number? ▼
Paul Cheifetz, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1265486054, issued on 05/19/2006.
Does Paul Cheifetz, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Paul Cheifetz, MD's prescribing is 6% brand-name and 94% generic drugs by claim count, with $103K in brand drug costs.
How many Nephrology Physician providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 10,806 Nephrology Physician providers across 55 states in the US. The average Nephrology Physician provider writes 1,511 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Paul Cheifetz, MD prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2024 Medicare Part D data, Paul Cheifetz, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Calcitriol, Furosemide, Lisinopril. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Paul Cheifetz, MD accept Medicare? ▼
Paul Cheifetz, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 1,884 Part D claims and 336 Medicare beneficiaries in 2024. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Paul Cheifetz, MD's credentials? ▼
Paul Cheifetz, MD's NPI is 1265486054 with credentials MD. 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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