2026 NPPES data Surgery Physician NPI 1548577596 M.D.
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THOMAS CHIRICHELLA, M.D.

Surgery Physician in YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio. 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
712
Medicare Part D claims · 211 beneficiaries · Surgery Physician avg: 169
Generic prescribing
70%
generic claims · 30% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$460.6
16 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

THOMAS CHIRICHELLA, M.D. filed 712 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Surgery Physician in YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio, prescribing 70% generic.

712
Part D claims, 2023
70%
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.

THOMAS CHIRICHELLA, M.D.'s Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

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

712 Top 29% higher than 71% 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%). This entry sits in this band. 800–1,000: 40,919 prescribers (3%). Above this entry. 1,000–1,200: 31,827 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,200–1,400: 26,224 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,400–1,600: 21,710 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,600–1,800: 19,072 prescribers (1%). Above this entry. 1,800–2,000: 16,451 prescribers (1%). Above this entry. 2,000–2,200: 213,991 prescribers (16%). Above this entry. 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)

THOMAS CHIRICHELLA, M.D. 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 THOMAS CHIRICHELLA, M.D.?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 09/10/2010

NPI 1548577596

Primary specialty

Surgery Physician

Mid-sized

36,191 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

712 321% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 169

Specialty distribution in Ohio

How Surgery Physician compares to other specialties among Ohio providers

Ohio providers

Surgery Physician share within Ohio

1. Surgery Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Surgery Physician share within Ohio

Specialty board-certification context

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

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

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

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Surgery 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).

THOMAS CHIRICHELLA, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Surgery Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 1044 BELMONT AVE, YOUNGSTOWN, OH, 44504, with a listed phone of (330) 480-6547. NPI 1548577596 was issued on 09/10/2010. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what CHIRICHELLA 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 712 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 211 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $506K in drug spend, split 30% brand-name and 70% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 11.5%. 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.

Surgery Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 36,191 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 169 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

1044 BELMONT AVE
YOUNGSTOWN, OH 44504

Provider Details

NPI 1548577596
Specialty Surgery Physician
Credentials M.D.
Gender Male
NPI Issued 09/10/2010

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where THOMAS CHIRICHELLA, M.D. 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.

MERCY HEALTH PHYSICIANS YOUNGSTOWN SPECIALTY CARE LLC
YOUNGSTOWN, OH

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 THOMAS CHIRICHELLA, M.D.. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$461

Largest payer

ABBVIE 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.

License & disciplinary context — Ohio OMB 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 ~48K Ohio medical licensees in 2023 — they are NOT specific to THOMAS CHIRICHELLA, M.D.. To verify THOMAS CHIRICHELLA, M.D.'s current license status, search the OMB public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.

158
Total board actions, Ohio 2023
Across 154 cases
3.29
Actions per 1,000 licensees
Ohio statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
56 cases

OMB 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 Ohio disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Above average

THOMAS CHIRICHELLA, M.D. — brand share 30.0%
Specialty average (est.)

30% brand-name claims vs 70% generic, on 712 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.

712
Total Claims
$506K
Total Drug Cost
211
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
1,023
Total Day Supply
26,239
Brand vs Generic
30% brand / 70% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$491K
Generic Drug Cost
$15K
Opioid Claims
82 (11.5% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
43

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
69.9 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.80
Gender Split
58% female / 42% male

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What THOMAS CHIRICHELLA, M.D. 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
Creon
Lipase/Protease/Amylase
162
Pantoprazole Sodium
113
Famotidine
61
Oxycodone Hcl
36
Oxycodone-Acetaminophen
Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophen
32
Ursodiol
30
Ibuprofen
21
Dicyclomine Hcl
19
Diazepam
17
Prednisone
17

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

Surgery Physician Overview

How THOMAS CHIRICHELLA, M.D. fits within the Surgery Physician landscape nationally.

36,191
Surgery Physician Providers in US
56
States with Surgery Physician
169
Avg Claims per Provider

THOMAS CHIRICHELLA, M.D.'s 712 claims are above the specialty average of 169.

Nearby Surgery Physician Providers in Ohio

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Ohio, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as CHIRICHELLA.

Compare Surgery Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is THOMAS CHIRICHELLA, M.D.'s specialty?
THOMAS CHIRICHELLA, M.D. specializes in Surgery Physician and practices in YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio. Credentials: M.D..
How much does THOMAS CHIRICHELLA, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, THOMAS CHIRICHELLA, M.D. wrote 712 Medicare Part D claims totaling $506K in drug costs for 211 beneficiaries.
Where is THOMAS CHIRICHELLA, M.D. located?
THOMAS CHIRICHELLA, M.D. is located at 1044 BELMONT AVE, YOUNGSTOWN, OH, 44504. Phone: (330) 480-6547.
What is THOMAS CHIRICHELLA, M.D.'s NPI number?
THOMAS CHIRICHELLA, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1548577596, issued on 09/10/2010.
Does THOMAS CHIRICHELLA, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
THOMAS CHIRICHELLA, M.D.'s prescribing is 30% brand-name and 70% generic drugs by claim count, with $491K in brand drug costs.
Does THOMAS CHIRICHELLA, M.D. prescribe opioids?
Yes, THOMAS CHIRICHELLA, M.D. had 82 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 11.5%.
How many Surgery Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 36,191 Surgery Physician providers across 56 states in the US. The average Surgery Physician provider writes 169 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does THOMAS CHIRICHELLA, M.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, THOMAS CHIRICHELLA, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Creon, Pantoprazole Sodium, Famotidine. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does THOMAS CHIRICHELLA, M.D. accept Medicare?
THOMAS CHIRICHELLA, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 712 Part D claims and 211 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify THOMAS CHIRICHELLA, M.D.'s credentials?
THOMAS CHIRICHELLA, M.D.'s NPI is 1548577596 with credentials M.D.. 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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