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2026 NPPES data Transplant Surgery Physician NPI 1760992739 MD
Verify on CMS → Pierpaolo Di Cocco, MD
Transplant Surgery Physician in Chicago, Illinois.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 1,026 in Transplant Surgery 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
2K
Medicare Part D claims · 220 beneficiaries · Transplant Surgery Physician avg: 275
Generic prescribing
85%
generic claims · 10% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
87.1/100
▲ 4 pts above national avg 83.1 · Above neutral
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
Pierpaolo Di Cocco, MD reported a CMS MIPS final score of 87.1/100 - above the 83.1 national average - and filed 1,680 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.
- 87.1/100
- MIPS score · +4 vs avg
- 2K
- Part D claims, 2023
- 85%
- 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.
Pierpaolo Di Cocco, MD's MIPS score vs every scored U.S. clinician
CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) final score, 2023, the federal quality measure
87 Top 46% higher than 54% 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 Pierpaolo Di Cocco, MD sits
This provider among transplant surgery physician peers
Across the 248 transplant surgery physician providers who report both Medicare Part D prescribing and a MIPS quality score, Pierpaolo Di Cocco, MD writes more Part D claims than 96% of them and scores higher on MIPS quality than 47% - placing this provider in the high-volume, lower-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 transplant surgery physician peer from a representative sample of 60; the gold marker is Pierpaolo Di Cocco, MD. 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)
Pierpaolo Di Cocco, MD practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + MIPS quality reporting + 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 Pierpaolo Di Cocco, MD?
High performer (top quartile)Primary specialty
Transplant Surgery Physician
Medicare Part D claims
1,680 6× vs specialty avg
MIPS final score
87.1/100 4 pts vs avg
Specialty distribution in Illinois
How Transplant Surgery Physician compares to other specialties among Illinois providers
Medicare quality performance, MIPS
Pierpaolo Di Cocco, MD's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Transplant Surgery Physician national average
- MIPS Final Score
- 87.1/100
- vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year
MIPS final score (Transplant Surgery Physician) - 87.1/100 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).
Pierpaolo Di Cocco, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Transplant Surgery Physician provider holding MD credentials at 4041 N KEYSTONE AVE APT A, Chicago, IL, 60641, with a listed phone of (312) 316-2601. NPI 1760992739 was issued on 10/04/2017.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 1,680 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 220 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $329K in drug spend, split 10% brand-name and 85% generic by claim count. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 87.1/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 70.8, Cost 52.8), compared with the national average of 83.1.
Transplant Surgery Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 1,026 enrolled providers across 48 states and an average of 275 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 | 1760992739 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Transplant Surgery Physician |
| Credentials | MD |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Issued | 10/04/2017 |
CMS Quality Score (MIPS)
Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores from CMS, 2023 performance year.
87.0887
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
70.7998
Quality
52.8291
Cost
100
Promoting Interoperability
Reporting: Group practice
Hospital and facility affiliations
Facilities where Pierpaolo Di Cocco, 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.
The Board OF Trustees OF The University OF Illinois
Chicago, IL
Affiliations sourced from CMS Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File; hospital ratings from CMS Hospital General Information dataset (cross-referenced by facility name + state).
License & disciplinary context - Illinois IDFPR 2023 annual report
Aggregate state board data only, NOT a determination of any individual provider's status. The figures below describe statewide disciplinary activity across all ~42K Illinois medical licensees in 2023 - they are NOT specific to Pierpaolo Di Cocco, MD. To verify Pierpaolo Di Cocco, MD's current license status, search the IDFPR public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.
106
Total board actions, Illinois 2023
Across 103 cases
2.52
Actions per 1,000 licensees
Illinois statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
38 cases
IDFPR publishes annual disciplinary statistics as part of public-record reporting under each state's Administrative Procedure Act. See the full breakdown by action type and year on the Illinois disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.
Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical
Pierpaolo Di Cocco, MD - brand share 10.0%
Transplant Surgery Physician average
10% brand-name claims vs 85% generic, on 1,680 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.
1,680
Total Claims
$329K
Total Drug Cost
220
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 1,802
- Total Day Supply
- 51,433
- Brand vs Generic
- 10% brand / 85% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $196K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $130K
- Antibiotic Claims
- 289
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 54.8 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 8.48
- Gender Split
- 43% female / 57% male
- Age Distribution
- <65: 151, 65-74: 65, 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 Pierpaolo Di Cocco, MD prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Sulfamethoxazole-T…
Sulfamethoxazole-Trimethoprim
202 claims
- Valganciclovir Hcl
Valganciclovir Hcl
158 claims
- Atorvastatin Calcium
Atorvastatin Calcium
110 claims
- Carvedilol
Carvedilol
90 claims
- Prednisone 69
Prednisone
69 claims
- Nifedipine Er 52
Nifedipine Er
52 claims
- Cephalexin 49
Cephalexin
49 claims
- Pantoprazole Sodium 49
Pantoprazole Sodium
49 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Sulfamethoxazole-Trimethoprim Sulfamethoxazole/Trimethoprim | 202 |
| Valganciclovir Hcl | 158 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 110 |
| Carvedilol | 90 |
| Prednisone | 69 |
| Nifedipine Er Nifedipine | 52 |
| Cephalexin | 49 |
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 49 |
| Atovaquone | 45 |
| Tamsulosin Hcl | 43 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
Transplant Surgery Physician Overview
How Pierpaolo Di Cocco, MD fits within the Transplant Surgery Physician landscape nationally.
1,026
Transplant Surgery Physician Providers in US
48
States with Transplant Surgery Physician
275
Avg Claims per Provider
Pierpaolo Di Cocco, MD's 1,680 claims are above the specialty average of 275.
Nearby Transplant Surgery Physician Providers in Illinois
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Illinois, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Di Cocco.
Dr. Michael Abecassis
MD
Chicago, IL
Dr. Stepan Akshelyan
MD
Peoria, IL
Dr. Jorge Almario
MD.
Maywood, IL
Aqeel Ashraf
Chicago, IL
Dr. Piotr Bachul
MD
Chicago, IL
Compare Transplant Surgery Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
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 Illinois medical board, federal registration is not a license check. Credential verification guide
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pierpaolo Di Cocco, MD's specialty? ▼
Pierpaolo Di Cocco, MD specializes in Transplant Surgery Physician and practices in Chicago, Illinois. Credentials: MD.
How much does Pierpaolo Di Cocco, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Pierpaolo Di Cocco, MD wrote 1,680 Medicare Part D claims totaling $329K in drug costs for 220 beneficiaries.
What is Pierpaolo Di Cocco, MD's Medicare quality score? ▼
Pierpaolo Di Cocco, MD has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 87.1/100 (Quality: 70.8, Cost: 52.8). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is Pierpaolo Di Cocco, MD located? ▼
Pierpaolo Di Cocco, MD is located at 4041 N KEYSTONE AVE APT A, Chicago, IL, 60641. Phone: (312) 316-2601.
What is Pierpaolo Di Cocco, MD's NPI number? ▼
Pierpaolo Di Cocco, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1760992739, issued on 10/04/2017.
Does Pierpaolo Di Cocco, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Pierpaolo Di Cocco, MD's prescribing is 10% brand-name and 85% generic drugs by claim count, with $196K in brand drug costs.
How many Transplant Surgery Physician providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 1,026 Transplant Surgery Physician providers across 48 states in the US. The average Transplant Surgery Physician provider writes 275 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Pierpaolo Di Cocco, MD prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Pierpaolo Di Cocco, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Sulfamethoxazole-Trimethoprim, Valganciclovir Hcl, Atorvastatin Calcium. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Pierpaolo Di Cocco, MD accept Medicare? ▼
Pierpaolo Di Cocco, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 1,680 Part D claims and 220 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Pierpaolo Di Cocco, MD's credentials? ▼
Pierpaolo Di Cocco, MD's NPI is 1760992739 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 (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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