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2026 NPPES data Surgery Physician NPI 1598832990 M.D.
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Surgery Physician in Catonsville, Maryland.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 36,191 in Surgery Physician, and covers specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare Part D prescribing data when reported. According to CMS, every field reflects the provider's official federal registration, see our methodology.
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Prescribing volume
157
Medicare Part D claims · 44 beneficiaries · Surgery Physician avg: 169
Generic prescribing
63%
generic claims · 12% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
72.9/100
▼ 10 pts below national avg 83.1 · Mid-tier
Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File, 2023
Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.
What the federal data shows
Andrew Averbach, M.D. reported a CMS MIPS final score of 72.9/100 - below the 83.1 national average - and filed 157 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.
- 72.9/100
- MIPS score · -10 vs avg
- 157
- Part D claims, 2023
- 63%
- 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.
Andrew Averbach, 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
73 10th percentile higher than 10% of 477,587 scored providers
Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more scored providers. 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 Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) · 2023
Where Andrew Averbach, M.D. sits
This provider among surgery physician peers
Across the 7,525 surgery physician providers who report both Medicare Part D prescribing and a MIPS quality score, Andrew Averbach, M.D. writes more Part D claims than 69% of them and scores higher on MIPS quality than 9% - placing this provider in the high-volume, lower-quality quadrant. Volume reflects patient-panel size and specialty, not quality; the two axes are independent.
Part D claim volume vs MIPS quality, by specialty percentile
Each dot is one surgery physician peer from a representative sample of 60; the gold marker is Andrew Averbach, M.D.. Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber data and the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, 2023.
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Board certification likely (heuristic, not verified)
Andrew Averbach, M.D. practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + MIPS quality reporting - 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 Andrew Averbach, M.D.?
Below national averagePrimary specialty
Surgery Physician
Medicare Part D claims
157 7% vs specialty avg
MIPS final score
72.9/100 10.2 pts vs avg
Specialty distribution in Maryland
How Surgery Physician compares to other specialties among Maryland providers
Medicare quality performance, MIPS
Andrew Averbach, M.D.'s 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Surgery Physician national average
- MIPS Final Score
- 72.9/100
- vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year
MIPS final score (Surgery Physician) - 72.9/100 vs national avg 83.1
How MIPS and board certification work
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).
Andrew Averbach, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Surgery Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 700 GEIPE RD, Catonsville, MD, 21228, with a listed phone of (667) 234-8725. NPI 1598832990 was issued on 11/29/2006.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 157 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 44 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $20K in drug spend, split 12% brand-name and 63% generic by claim count. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 72.9/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 60.2, Cost 48.8), compared with the national average of 83.1.
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
Provider Details
| NPI | 1598832990 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Surgery Physician |
| Credentials | M.D. |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Issued | 11/29/2006 |
CMS Quality Score (MIPS)
Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores from CMS, 2023 performance year.
72.8697
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
60.1877
Quality
48.8412
Cost
95
Promoting Interoperability
Reporting: Group practice
Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical
Andrew Averbach, M.D. - brand share 12.0%
Surgery Physician average
12% brand-name claims vs 63% generic, on 157 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.
157
Total Claims
$20K
Total Drug Cost
44
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 286
- Total Day Supply
- 8,451
- Brand vs Generic
- 12% brand / 63% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $13K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $7K
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 57.1 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 1.44
- Age Distribution
- <65: 28, 65-74: 16, 75-84: 0, 85+: 0
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Andrew Averbach, M.D. prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Omeprazole
Omeprazole
35 claims
- Enoxaparin Sodium 13
Enoxaparin Sodium
13 claims
- Ursodiol 12
Ursodiol
12 claims
- Lansoprazole 11
Lansoprazole
11 claims
- Linzess 11
Linzess
11 claims
- Misoprostol 11
Misoprostol
11 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Omeprazole | 35 |
| Enoxaparin Sodium | 13 |
| Ursodiol | 12 |
| Lansoprazole | 11 |
| Linzess Linaclotide | 11 |
| Misoprostol | 11 |
| Insulin Syringe "Syringe And Needle | N/A |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
Surgery Physician Overview
How Andrew Averbach, 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
Andrew Averbach, M.D.'s 157 claims are below the specialty average of 169.
Nearby Surgery Physician Providers in Maryland
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Maryland, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Averbach.
Dr. Sabrina Aaron
MD
Lanham, MD
Alain Abdo
Baltimore, MD
Dr. Daria Abolghasemi
D.O.
Baltimore, MD
Dr. Niv Ad
M.D.
Takoma Park, MD
Dr. Gina Adrales
M.D.
Lutherville, MD
Compare Surgery Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Andrew Averbach, M.D.'s specialty? ▼
Andrew Averbach, M.D. specializes in Surgery Physician and practices in Catonsville, Maryland. Credentials: M.D..
How much does Andrew Averbach, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Andrew Averbach, M.D. wrote 157 Medicare Part D claims totaling $20K in drug costs for 44 beneficiaries.
What is Andrew Averbach, M.D.'s Medicare quality score? ▼
Andrew Averbach, M.D. has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 72.9/100 (Quality: 60.2, Cost: 48.8). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is Andrew Averbach, M.D. located? ▼
Andrew Averbach, M.D. is located at 700 GEIPE RD, Catonsville, MD, 21228. Phone: (667) 234-8725.
What is Andrew Averbach, M.D.'s NPI number? ▼
Andrew Averbach, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1598832990, issued on 11/29/2006.
Does Andrew Averbach, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Andrew Averbach, M.D.'s prescribing is 12% brand-name and 63% generic drugs by claim count, with $13K in brand drug costs.
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 Andrew Averbach, M.D. prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Andrew Averbach, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Omeprazole, Enoxaparin Sodium, Ursodiol. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Andrew Averbach, M.D. accept Medicare? ▼
Andrew Averbach, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 157 Part D claims and 44 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Andrew Averbach, M.D.'s credentials? ▼
Andrew Averbach, M.D.'s NPI is 1598832990 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
View source datasets and methodology notes
- 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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