Michael Chaikel, PAC
NPI 1871572776 · Physician Assistant · Salisbury, MD
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Physician Assistant · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Michael Chaikel, PAC is a Physician Assistant provider in Salisbury, MD (NPI 1871572776).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1871572776
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Physician AssistantPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- PAC
- Sex
- Male
- License
- C0002002 (MD)
Specialties & taxonomies
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
20 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
853 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
- Open Payments transparency10% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
Medicare volume is ranked against active providers in the same specialty. Signals a provider has no public data for (e.g. Medicare claims) are left out of the score entirely — never counted as zero — so providers without that data are not penalized. See the full formula and weights in our .
What this provider does (Medicare)
Based on Medicare fee-for-service claims, 2024; not all care is captured.
| Service (HCPCS) | Medicare services | Typical Medicare-allowed (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Emergency Department Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making99284 | 172 | $100 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 150 | $77 |
| Emergency Department Visit With High Level of Medical Decision Making99285 | 130 | $145 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99203 | 112 | $94 |
| Critical Care, First 30-74 Minutes99291 | 59 | $174 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 16 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Azithromycin | 69 | 59 |
| Naproxen | 69 | 66 |
| Cephalexin | 64 | 63 |
| Ciprofloxacin Hcl | 55 | 55 |
| Prednisone | 49 | 48 |
| Amoxicillin | 42 | 42 |
| Methylprednisolone | 26 | 26 |
| Sulfamethoxazole/Trimethoprimbrand: Sulfamethoxazole-Trimethoprim | 22 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$202 across 2 records (Open Payments 2024)
Open Payments discloses payments and transfers of value (meals, travel, consulting, research, royalties) from drug and device makers to providers. This is a transparency signal, not a verdict — such payments are legal and common, and their presence is neither an endorsement nor a criticism. Source: CMS Open Payments, program year 2024.
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-01-10
- Last updated
- 2007-07-08
Frequently asked questions
- What is Michael Chaikel's NPI number?
- Michael Chaikel's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1871572776, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Michael Chaikel's specialty?
- Michael Chaikel is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Physician Assistant (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Michael Chaikel located?
- Michael Chaikel's practice location on file with NPPES is 100 E Carroll St, Salisbury, MD 21801.
- What is Michael Chaikel's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Michael Chaikel is (410) 543-7100.
- Does Michael Chaikel accept Medicare?
- Michael Chaikel is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Michael Chaikel's NPI active?
- Yes — Michael Chaikel's NPI (1871572776) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2007-07-08.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.