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2026 NPPES data General Practice Physician NPI 1710515838 DO
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General Practice Physician in Nitro, West Virginia.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 16,725 in General Practice 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
873
Medicare Part D claims · 128 beneficiaries · General Practice Physician avg: 3K
Generic prescribing
83%
generic claims · 14% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
90.1/100
▲ 7 pts above national avg 83.1 · Exceptional
Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File, 2023
Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.
What the federal data shows
Phillip Nichols, DO reported a CMS MIPS final score of 90.1/100 - above the 83.1 national average - and filed 873 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.
- 90.1/100
- MIPS score · +7 vs avg
- 873
- Part D claims, 2023
- 83%
- 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.
Phillip Nichols, DO's MIPS score vs every scored U.S. clinician
CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) final score, 2023, the federal quality measure
90 Top 40% higher than 60% of 477,587 scored providers
Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more scored providers. 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 Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) · 2023
Where Phillip Nichols, DO sits
This provider among general practice physician peers
Across the 783 general practice physician providers who report both Medicare Part D prescribing and a MIPS quality score, Phillip Nichols, DO writes more Part D claims than 57% of them and scores higher on MIPS quality than 68% - placing this provider in the high-volume, high-quality quadrant. Volume reflects patient-panel size and specialty, not quality; the two axes are independent.
Part D claim volume vs MIPS quality, by specialty percentile
Each dot is one general practice physician peer from a representative sample of 60; the gold marker is Phillip Nichols, DO. Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber data and the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, 2023.
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Board certification likely (heuristic, not verified)
Phillip Nichols, DO practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + MIPS quality reporting - 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 Phillip Nichols, DO?
High performer (top quartile)Primary specialty
General Practice Physician
Medicare Part D claims
873 70% vs specialty avg
MIPS final score
90.1/100 7 pts vs avg
Specialty distribution in West Virginia
How General Practice Physician compares to other specialties among West Virginia providers
Medicare quality performance, MIPS
Phillip Nichols, DO's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the General Practice Physician national average
- MIPS Final Score
- 90.1/100
- vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year
MIPS final score (General Practice Physician) - 90.1/100 vs national avg 83.1
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).
Phillip Nichols, DO appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a General Practice Physician provider holding DO credentials at 4111 1ST AVE STE 3, Nitro, WV, 25143, with a listed phone of (304) 755-4797. NPI 1710515838 was issued on 04/01/2020.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 873 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 128 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $131K in drug spend, split 14% brand-name and 83% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 3.2%. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 90.1/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 67), compared with the national average of 83.1.
General Practice Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 16,725 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 2,872 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 | 1710515838 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | General Practice Physician |
| Credentials | DO |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Issued | 04/01/2020 |
CMS Quality Score (MIPS)
Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores from CMS, 2023 performance year.
90.1191
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
66.9698
Quality
100
Promoting Interoperability
Reporting: Alternative Payment Model
Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical
Phillip Nichols, DO - brand share 14.0%
General Practice Physician average
14% brand-name claims vs 83% generic, on 873 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.
873
Total Claims
$131K
Total Drug Cost
128
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 1,604
- Total Day Supply
- 46,765
- Brand vs Generic
- 14% brand / 83% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $116K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $13K
- Opioid Claims
- 28 (3.2% rate)
- Antibiotic Claims
- 14
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 67.2 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 1.39
- Gender Split
- 55% female / 45% male
- Age Distribution
- <65: 33, 65-74: 69, 75-84: N/A, 85+: N/A
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Phillip Nichols, DO prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Atorvastatin Calcium
Atorvastatin Calcium
58 claims
- Amlodipine Besylate
Amlodipine Besylate
51 claims
- Metoprolol Succinate
Metoprolol Succinate
35 claims
- Metformin Hcl
Metformin Hcl
29 claims
- Gabapentin
Gabapentin
26 claims
- Omeprazole
Omeprazole
25 claims
- Ozempic 21
Ozempic
21 claims
- Ezetimibe 20
Ezetimibe
20 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 58 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 51 |
| Metoprolol Succinate | 35 |
| Metformin Hcl | 29 |
| Gabapentin | 26 |
| Omeprazole | 25 |
| Ozempic Semaglutide | 21 |
| Ezetimibe | 20 |
| Lisinopril | 20 |
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 20 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
General Practice Physician Overview
How Phillip Nichols, DO fits within the General Practice Physician landscape nationally.
16,725
General Practice Physician Providers in US
56
States with General Practice Physician
2,872
Avg Claims per Provider
Phillip Nichols, DO's 873 claims are below the specialty average of 2,872.
Nearby General Practice Physician Providers in West Virginia
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in West Virginia, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Nichols.
Dr. Tara Adams
FNP
Charleston, WV
Dr. Shariful Alam
DO
Bluefield, WV
Dr. Isaac Alexis
MD
Buckeye, WV
Dr. Mohammed Almubarak
MD
Morgantown, WV
Dr. Diane Ashby
M.D.
Fayetteville, WV
Compare General Practice Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Phillip Nichols, DO's specialty? ▼
Phillip Nichols, DO specializes in General Practice Physician and practices in Nitro, West Virginia. Credentials: DO.
How much does Phillip Nichols, DO prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Phillip Nichols, DO wrote 873 Medicare Part D claims totaling $131K in drug costs for 128 beneficiaries.
What is Phillip Nichols, DO's Medicare quality score? ▼
Phillip Nichols, DO has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 90.1/100 (Quality: 67). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is Phillip Nichols, DO located? ▼
Phillip Nichols, DO is located at 4111 1ST AVE STE 3, Nitro, WV, 25143. Phone: (304) 755-4797.
What is Phillip Nichols, DO's NPI number? ▼
Phillip Nichols, DO's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1710515838, issued on 04/01/2020.
Does Phillip Nichols, DO prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Phillip Nichols, DO's prescribing is 14% brand-name and 83% generic drugs by claim count, with $116K in brand drug costs.
Does Phillip Nichols, DO prescribe opioids? ▼
Yes, Phillip Nichols, DO had 28 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 3.2%.
How many General Practice Physician providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 16,725 General Practice Physician providers across 56 states in the US. The average General Practice Physician provider writes 2,872 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Phillip Nichols, DO prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Phillip Nichols, DO's most frequently prescribed drugs include Atorvastatin Calcium, Amlodipine Besylate, Metoprolol Succinate. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Phillip Nichols, DO accept Medicare? ▼
Phillip Nichols, DO appears in CMS Medicare data with 873 Part D claims and 128 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Phillip Nichols, DO's credentials? ▼
Phillip Nichols, DO's NPI is 1710515838 with credentials DO. 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.
- 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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