David M Ficker, MD
Neurology Psychiatry & Neurology
David M Ficker is a Neurology Psychiatry & Neurology specialist based in Cincinnati, OH with over 34 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Also practices: NEUROLOGY
David M Ficker, MD has practiced psychiatry & neurology for 34+ years, working in group practice. Trained at University of Cincinnati College of Medicine (class of 1992), he has been practicing for over 34 years. Among his Medicare patients, common conditions include hypertension, high cholesterol, and mood disorders (per CMS data). CMS MIPS quality score: 78.79/100 (2023).
At a glance
- Federal MIPS score higher than 13% of MIPS-scored doctors in Ohio
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 1893dNPPES updated 2021-03-17 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at State Medical Board of Ohio
Contact & Location
Practice Location
3113 Bellevue Ave Fl 3, Cincinnati, OH 45219-3158
How Does This Doctor Compare?
MIPS Score
202378.79/100
Ohio avg: 85.7 · US avg: 83.6
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(-4.8 pts)
How the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better77.3%
Ohio avg: 83.3 · US avg: 82.8
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(-5.5 pts)
How often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
217
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
313
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
3,900
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $2.79M
Percentile rankings compared against 2,065 reporting peers in Ohio.
Data Note: Sourced from CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data. Percentile rankings compare this provider against all peers with reported data in the same state. Updated annually to reflect the latest federal reporting cycle.
What This Doctor Treats Most
Based on Medicare claims data — here's what patients commonly see this doctor for
Based on Medicare data, this doctor primarily manages Hypertension, High Cholesterol, and Mood Disorders.
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↓ Fewer patients than average (-5%) — less common here
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↓ Fewer patients than average (-8%) — less common here
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↓ Fewer patients than average (-8%) — less common here
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↑ More patients than average (+6%) — a focus area for this doctor
A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities
US avg: 31.8%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
US avg: 31.7%↓ Fewer patients than average (-7%) — less common here
Disrupted blood supply to the brain, requiring urgent medical attention
US avg: 13.4%↑ More patients than average (+12%) — a focus area for this doctor
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$125 received from industry
1 transaction reported in 2024 ·Low tier
Payments include consulting fees, speaking honoraria, food & beverage, travel, research support, and ownership interests from drug and medical device manufacturers. Disclosure is required by the federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act. These payments do not necessarily indicate conflicts of interest. National median: $338 across 136 000 tracked providers.
Tiers — Low: under $500 · Moderate: $500-5 000 · High: $5 000-25 000 · Very High: $25 000+. Source: CMS Open Payments 2024, attributed to David M Ficker's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 1992
University of Cincinnati College of Medicine
Board certified · Mar 16, 2021
Self-reported via NPPES
34 years in practice
Senior practitioner
Neurologists diagnose and treat disorders of the nervous system including stroke, epilepsy, multiple sclerosis, Parkinson's disease, migraines, neuropathy, and dementia.
Taxonomy: 2084N0400X
Education & Training
University of Cincinnati College of Medicine (Class of 1992)
Virtual Psychiatry & Neurology Care With David M Ficker
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with David M Ficker for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, mood disorder follow-ups — no travel to Cincinnati required. The office sends a secure video link before your appointment. Most visits take 15–30 minutes. Medicare enrolled per CMS records.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about David M Ficker
Dr. Ficker is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Cincinnati, OH. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (513) 475-8730.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact David M Ficker
Practice Location
3113 Bellevue Ave Fl 3, Cincinnati, OH 45219-3158
Mailing Address
3113 Bellevue Ave Fl 3, Cincinnati, OH 45219-3158
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