2026 NPPES data General Practice Physician NPI 1710515838 DO
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PHILLIP NICHOLS, DO

General Practice Physician in NITRO, West Virginia. 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
873
Medicare Part D claims · 128 beneficiaries · General Practice Physician avg: 3K
Generic prescribing
86%
generic claims · 14% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
90.1191/100
▲ 7 pts above national avg 83.1 · [object Object]

What the federal data shows

PHILLIP NICHOLS, DO reported a CMS MIPS final score of 90.1191/100 — above the 83.1 national average — and filed 873 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.

90.1191/100
MIPS score · +7 vs avg
873
Part D claims, 2023
86%
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

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%). Below this entry. 80–90: 129,887 scored providers (27%). Below this entry. 90–100: 189,403 scored providers (40%). This entry sits in this band. 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)

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)

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 04/01/2020

NPI 1710515838

Primary specialty

General Practice Physician

Mid-sized

16,677 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

873 70% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 2,872

MIPS final score

90.1191/100 7.019100000000009% pts

Exceptional band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in West Virginia

How General Practice Physician compares to other specialties among West Virginia providers

West Virginia providers

General Practice Physician share within West Virginia

1. General Practice Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
General Practice Physician share within West Virginia

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

PHILLIP NICHOLS, DO's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the General Practice Physician national average

High performer (top quartile)
MIPS Final Score
90.1191/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (General Practice Physician) — 90.1191/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%90.1%
MIPS final score (General Practice Physician) — 90.1191/100 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).

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. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what NICHOLS 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 873 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 128 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $131K in drug spend, split 14% brand-name and 86% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 3.2%. 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 90.1191/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 66.9698), compared with the national average of 83.1.

General Practice Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 16,677 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

4111 1ST AVE STE 3
NITRO, WV 25143

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%
Specialty average (est.)

14% brand-name claims vs 86% 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 / 86% 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

claims
Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File As of 2023
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.

16,677
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.

Compare General Practice Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

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 90.1191/100 (Quality: 66.9698). 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 86% 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 16,677 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

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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