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2026 NPPES data Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician NPI 1568485183 MD
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Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician in INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana. 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
123
Medicare Part D claims · 34 beneficiaries · Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician avg: 179
Generic prescribing
69%
generic claims · 31% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$353.87
13 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data shows
SYLVIA ERTEL, MD filed 123 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician in INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, prescribing 69% generic.
- 123
- Part D claims, 2023
- 69%
- 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.
SYLVIA ERTEL, MD's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023 — across all CMS prescribers nationally
123 35th percentile higher than 35% of 1,370,886 prescribers
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Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023
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Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)
SYLVIA ERTEL, 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 SYLVIA ERTEL, MD?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician
Medicare Part D claims
123 31% vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in Indiana
How Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician compares to other specialties among Indiana providers
Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician share within Indiana
Specialty board-certification context
Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician (ABMS / AOA reference)
- Est. board-certified rate
- 78%
- Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician ABMS/AOA estimate
Est. board-certified rate (Obstetrics & Gynecology 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).
SYLVIA ERTEL, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician provider holding MD credentials at 7120 CLEARVISTA DR STE 2000, INDIANAPOLIS, IN, 46256, with a listed phone of (317) 621-7120. NPI 1568485183 was issued on 07/25/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what ERTEL 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 123 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 34 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $19K in drug spend, split 31% brand-name and 69% generic by claim count. 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.
Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 44,313 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 179 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 | 1568485183 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician |
| Credentials | MD |
| Gender | Female |
| NPI Issued | 07/25/2006 |
Hospital and facility affiliations
Facilities where SYLVIA ERTEL, 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.
COMMUNITY PHYSICIANS OF INDIANA INC
WESTFIELD, IN
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 SYLVIA ERTEL, MD. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.
Total received
$354
Largest payer
Gynesonics, 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 · Above average
SYLVIA ERTEL, MD — brand share 31.0%
Specialty average (est.)
31% brand-name claims vs 69% generic, on 123 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.
123
Total Claims
$19K
Total Drug Cost
34
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 277
- Total Day Supply
- 7,841
- Brand vs Generic
- 31% brand / 69% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $15K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $4K
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 66.6 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 1.38
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Estradiol | 12 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician Overview
How SYLVIA ERTEL, MD fits within the Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician landscape nationally.
44,313
Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician Providers in US
56
States with Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician
179
Avg Claims per Provider
SYLVIA ERTEL, MD's 123 claims are below the specialty average of 179.
Nearby Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician Providers in Indiana
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Indiana, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as ERTEL.
Dr. MAGDY ABDEL NOUR
M.D.
TERRE HAUTE, IN
OMAR ABUZEID
CROWN POINT, IN
Dr. REGINA ADAIR-BLACKWELL
MD
FORT WAYNE, IN
Dr. KRISTIN ADAMS
MD
INDIANAPOLIS, IN
Dr. SOPHIA ADDY
MD
MERRILLVILLE, IN
Compare Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is SYLVIA ERTEL, MD's specialty? ▼
SYLVIA ERTEL, MD specializes in Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician and practices in INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana. Credentials: MD.
How much does SYLVIA ERTEL, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, SYLVIA ERTEL, MD wrote 123 Medicare Part D claims totaling $19K in drug costs for 34 beneficiaries.
Where is SYLVIA ERTEL, MD located? ▼
SYLVIA ERTEL, MD is located at 7120 CLEARVISTA DR STE 2000, INDIANAPOLIS, IN, 46256. Phone: (317) 621-7120.
What is SYLVIA ERTEL, MD's NPI number? ▼
SYLVIA ERTEL, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1568485183, issued on 07/25/2006.
Does SYLVIA ERTEL, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
SYLVIA ERTEL, MD's prescribing is 31% brand-name and 69% generic drugs by claim count, with $15K in brand drug costs.
How many Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 44,313 Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician providers across 56 states in the US. The average Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician provider writes 179 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does SYLVIA ERTEL, MD prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, SYLVIA ERTEL, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Estradiol. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does SYLVIA ERTEL, MD accept Medicare? ▼
SYLVIA ERTEL, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 123 Part D claims and 34 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify SYLVIA ERTEL, MD's credentials? ▼
SYLVIA ERTEL, MD's NPI is 1568485183 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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