2026 NPPES data Rheumatology Physician NPI 1992940860 M.D.
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ALEXANDRU KIMEL, M.D.

Rheumatology Physician in TEANECK, New Jersey. 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
2K
Medicare Part D claims · 401 beneficiaries · Rheumatology Physician avg: 2K
Generic prescribing
81%
generic claims · 19% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
100/100
▲ 17 pts above national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
Industry payments
$385.71
19 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

ALEXANDRU KIMEL, M.D. reported a CMS MIPS final score of 100/100 — above the 83.1 national average — and filed 2,332 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.

100/100
MIPS score · +17 vs avg
2K
Part D claims, 2023
81%
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.

ALEXANDRU KIMEL, M.D.'s MIPS score vs every scored U.S. clinician

CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) final score, 2023 — the federal quality measure

100 Top 7% higher than 93% of 477,587 scored providers

0–10: 8,684 scored providers (2%). Below this entry. 10–20: 3,008 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 20–30: 3,069 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 30–40: 2,746 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 40–50: 2,928 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 50–60: 5,882 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 60–70: 13,906 scored providers (3%). Below this entry. 70–80: 118,074 scored providers (25%). Below this entry. 80–90: 129,887 scored providers (27%). Below this entry. 90–100: 189,403 scored providers (40%). This entry sits in this band. This provider 0 100 every MIPS-scored clinician, bucketed by value

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Source CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) · 2023

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

ALEXANDRU KIMEL, M.D. practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + MIPS quality reporting + 2 hospital affiliations — 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 ALEXANDRU KIMEL, M.D.?

High performer (top quartile)

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 12/08/2008

NPI 1992940860

Primary specialty

Rheumatology Physician

Mid-sized

6,181 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

2,332 14% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 2,054

MIPS final score

100/100 16.900000000000006% pts

Exceptional band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in New Jersey

How Rheumatology Physician compares to other specialties among New Jersey providers

New Jersey providers

Rheumatology Physician share within New Jersey

1. Rheumatology Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Rheumatology Physician share within New Jersey

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

ALEXANDRU KIMEL, M.D.'s 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Rheumatology Physician national average

High performer (top quartile)
MIPS Final Score
100/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Rheumatology Physician) — 100/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%99%
MIPS final score (Rheumatology Physician) — 100/100 vs national avg 83.1

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).

ALEXANDRU KIMEL, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Rheumatology Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 1415 QUEEN ANNE ROAD, SUITE 102, TEANECK, NJ, 07666, with a listed phone of (201) 837-7788. NPI 1992940860 was issued on 12/08/2008. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what KIMEL 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 2,332 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 401 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $2.5 million in drug spend, split 19% brand-name and 81% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 5.3%. 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. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 100/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 86.8066), compared with the national average of 83.1.

Rheumatology Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 6,181 enrolled providers across 52 states and an average of 2,054 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

1415 QUEEN ANNE ROAD, SUITE 102
TEANECK, NJ 07666

Provider Details

NPI 1992940860
Specialty Rheumatology Physician
Credentials M.D.
Gender Male
NPI Issued 12/08/2008

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores from CMS, 2023 performance year.

100
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
86.8066
Quality
100
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Alternative Payment Model

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where ALEXANDRU KIMEL, 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.

RHEUMATOLOGY ASSOCIATES OF NORTH JERSEY
TEANECK, NJ
TRUSTEES OF COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY IN THE CITY OF NEW YORK
NEW YORK, NY

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 ALEXANDRU KIMEL, M.D.. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$386

Largest payer

Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation

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 · Typical

ALEXANDRU KIMEL, M.D. — brand share 19.0%
Specialty average (est.)

19% brand-name claims vs 81% generic, on 2,332 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.

2,332
Total Claims
$2.5M
Total Drug Cost
401
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
4,573
Total Day Supply
132,495
Brand vs Generic
19% brand / 81% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$2.4M
Generic Drug Cost
$78K
Opioid Claims
123 (5.3% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
14

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
74.9 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.54
Gender Split
78% female / 22% male
Age Distribution
<65: 32, 65-74: 148, 75-84: 166, 85+: 55

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What ALEXANDRU KIMEL, 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
Hydroxychloroquine Sulfate
326
Prednisone
268
Methotrexate
Methotrexate Sodium
230
Diclofenac Sodium
154
Celecoxib
124
Tramadol Hcl
88
Prolia
Denosumab
71
Allopurinol
69
Humira Pen
Adalimumab
61
Folic Acid
59

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

Rheumatology Physician Overview

How ALEXANDRU KIMEL, M.D. fits within the Rheumatology Physician landscape nationally.

6,181
Rheumatology Physician Providers in US
52
States with Rheumatology Physician
2,054
Avg Claims per Provider

ALEXANDRU KIMEL, M.D.'s 2,332 claims are above the specialty average of 2,054.

Nearby Rheumatology Physician Providers in New Jersey

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in New Jersey, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as KIMEL.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is ALEXANDRU KIMEL, M.D.'s specialty?
ALEXANDRU KIMEL, M.D. specializes in Rheumatology Physician and practices in TEANECK, New Jersey. Credentials: M.D..
How much does ALEXANDRU KIMEL, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, ALEXANDRU KIMEL, M.D. wrote 2,332 Medicare Part D claims totaling $2.5M in drug costs for 401 beneficiaries.
What is ALEXANDRU KIMEL, M.D.'s Medicare quality score?
ALEXANDRU KIMEL, M.D. has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 100/100 (Quality: 86.8066). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is ALEXANDRU KIMEL, M.D. located?
ALEXANDRU KIMEL, M.D. is located at 1415 QUEEN ANNE ROAD, SUITE 102, TEANECK, NJ, 07666. Phone: (201) 837-7788.
What is ALEXANDRU KIMEL, M.D.'s NPI number?
ALEXANDRU KIMEL, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1992940860, issued on 12/08/2008.
Does ALEXANDRU KIMEL, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
ALEXANDRU KIMEL, M.D.'s prescribing is 19% brand-name and 81% generic drugs by claim count, with $2.4M in brand drug costs.
Does ALEXANDRU KIMEL, M.D. prescribe opioids?
Yes, ALEXANDRU KIMEL, M.D. had 123 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 5.3%.
How many Rheumatology Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 6,181 Rheumatology Physician providers across 52 states in the US. The average Rheumatology Physician provider writes 2,054 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does ALEXANDRU KIMEL, M.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, ALEXANDRU KIMEL, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Hydroxychloroquine Sulfate, Prednisone, Methotrexate. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does ALEXANDRU KIMEL, M.D. accept Medicare?
ALEXANDRU KIMEL, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 2,332 Part D claims and 401 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify ALEXANDRU KIMEL, M.D.'s credentials?
ALEXANDRU KIMEL, M.D.'s NPI is 1992940860 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.
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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