2026 NPPES data Internal Medicine Physician NPI 1609891969 MD
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PAUL CHELMINSKI, MD

Internal Medicine Physician in CHAPEL HILL, North Carolina. 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
3K
Medicare Part D claims · 248 beneficiaries · Internal Medicine Physician avg: 3K
Generic prescribing
87%
generic claims · 13% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs

What the federal data shows

PAUL CHELMINSKI, MD filed 3,499 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Internal Medicine Physician in CHAPEL HILL, North Carolina, prescribing 87% generic.

3K
Part D claims, 2023
87%
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.

PAUL CHELMINSKI, MD's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

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

3,499 Top 10% higher than 90% of 1,370,886 prescribers

0–200: 670,926 prescribers (49%). Below this entry. 200–400: 182,923 prescribers (13%). Below this entry. 400–600: 90,619 prescribers (7%). Below this entry. 600–800: 56,224 prescribers (4%). Below this entry. 800–1,000: 40,919 prescribers (3%). Below this entry. 1,000–1,200: 31,827 prescribers (2%). Below this entry. 1,200–1,400: 26,224 prescribers (2%). Below this entry. 1,400–1,600: 21,710 prescribers (2%). Below this entry. 1,600–1,800: 19,072 prescribers (1%). Below this entry. 1,800–2,000: 16,451 prescribers (1%). Below this entry. 2,000–2,200: 213,991 prescribers (16%). This entry sits in this band. 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

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

PAUL CHELMINSKI, MD practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + 2 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 PAUL CHELMINSKI, MD?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 07/13/2006

NPI 1609891969

Primary specialty

Internal Medicine Physician

High-volume

172,858 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

3,499 29% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 2,716

Specialty distribution in North Carolina

How Internal Medicine Physician compares to other specialties among North Carolina providers

North Carolina providers

Internal Medicine Physician share within North Carolina

1. Internal Medicine Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Internal Medicine Physician share within North Carolina

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Internal Medicine Physician (ABMS / AOA reference)

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

Est. board-certified rate (Internal Medicine Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Internal Medicine Physician) — 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).

PAUL CHELMINSKI, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Internal Medicine Physician provider holding MD credentials at 101 MANNING DR, CHAPEL HILL, NC, 27599, with a listed phone of (919) 966-4131. NPI 1609891969 was issued on 07/13/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what CHELMINSKI 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 3,499 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 248 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $435K in drug spend, split 13% brand-name and 87% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 7.7%. 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.

Internal Medicine Physician is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 172,858 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 2,716 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

101 MANNING DR
CHAPEL HILL, NC 27599

Provider Details

NPI 1609891969
Specialty Internal Medicine Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 07/13/2006

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where PAUL CHELMINSKI, 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.

HENDERSON COUNTY HOSPITAL CORPORATION
HENDERSONVILLE, NC
UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA AT CHAPEL HILL
CHAPEL HILL, 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).

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical

PAUL CHELMINSKI, MD — brand share 13.0%
Specialty average (est.)

13% brand-name claims vs 87% generic, on 3,499 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.

3,499
Total Claims
$435K
Total Drug Cost
248
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
7,855
Total Day Supply
226,489
Brand vs Generic
13% brand / 87% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$349K
Generic Drug Cost
$84K
Opioid Claims
270 (7.7% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
117

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
74.4 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.42
Gender Split
56% female / 44% male
Age Distribution
<65: 24, 65-74: 90, 75-84: 107, 85+: 27

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What PAUL CHELMINSKI, MD 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
Amlodipine Besylate
153
Atorvastatin Calcium
130
Omeprazole
119
Oxycodone-Acetaminophen
Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophen
112
Levothyroxine Sodium
94
Oxycodone Hcl
87
Eliquis
Apixaban
86
Hydrochlorothiazide
80
Losartan Potassium
80
Gabapentin
78

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

Internal Medicine Physician Overview

How PAUL CHELMINSKI, MD fits within the Internal Medicine Physician landscape nationally.

172,858
Internal Medicine Physician Providers in US
56
States with Internal Medicine Physician
2,716
Avg Claims per Provider

PAUL CHELMINSKI, MD's 3,499 claims are above the specialty average of 2,716.

Nearby Internal Medicine Physician Providers in North Carolina

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in North Carolina, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as CHELMINSKI.

Compare Internal Medicine Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is PAUL CHELMINSKI, MD's specialty?
PAUL CHELMINSKI, MD specializes in Internal Medicine Physician and practices in CHAPEL HILL, North Carolina. Credentials: MD.
How much does PAUL CHELMINSKI, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, PAUL CHELMINSKI, MD wrote 3,499 Medicare Part D claims totaling $435K in drug costs for 248 beneficiaries.
Where is PAUL CHELMINSKI, MD located?
PAUL CHELMINSKI, MD is located at 101 MANNING DR, CHAPEL HILL, NC, 27599. Phone: (919) 966-4131.
What is PAUL CHELMINSKI, MD's NPI number?
PAUL CHELMINSKI, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1609891969, issued on 07/13/2006.
Does PAUL CHELMINSKI, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
PAUL CHELMINSKI, MD's prescribing is 13% brand-name and 87% generic drugs by claim count, with $349K in brand drug costs.
Does PAUL CHELMINSKI, MD prescribe opioids?
Yes, PAUL CHELMINSKI, MD had 270 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 7.7%.
How many Internal Medicine Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 172,858 Internal Medicine Physician providers across 56 states in the US. The average Internal Medicine Physician provider writes 2,716 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does PAUL CHELMINSKI, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, PAUL CHELMINSKI, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Amlodipine Besylate, Atorvastatin Calcium, Omeprazole. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does PAUL CHELMINSKI, MD accept Medicare?
PAUL CHELMINSKI, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 3,499 Part D claims and 248 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify PAUL CHELMINSKI, MD's credentials?
PAUL CHELMINSKI, MD's NPI is 1609891969 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

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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