2026 NPPES data Neurology Physician NPI 1619043973 MD
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Andrew Dutka, MD

Neurology Physician in Gaithersburg, 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 19,885 in Neurology 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
71
Medicare Part D claims · 23 beneficiaries · Neurology Physician avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
82%
generic claims · 18% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.

What the federal data shows

Andrew Dutka, MD filed 71 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Neurology Physician in Gaithersburg, Maryland, prescribing 82% generic.

71
Part D claims, 2023
82%
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 Dutka, MD's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

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

71 0th percentile higher than 0% of 1,370,886 prescribers

0–200: 670,926 prescribers (49%). This entry sits in this band. 200–400: 182,923 prescribers (13%). Above this entry. 400–600: 90,619 prescribers (7%). Above this entry. 600–800: 56,224 prescribers (4%). Above this entry. 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. 2K+: 213,991 prescribers (16%). Above this entry. This provider 0 2K+ every Part D prescriber (claims/yr), bucketed by value

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Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023

Board certification likely (heuristic, not verified)

Andrew Dutka, MD 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 Andrew Dutka, MD?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 11/28/2006

NPI 1619043973

Primary specialty

Neurology Physician

Mid-sized

19,885 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

71 95% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,309

Specialty distribution in Maryland

How Neurology Physician compares to other specialties among Maryland providers

Maryland providers
Behavior Technician - 14.1%Behavior Technician14.1%Clinical Social Worker - 5.5%Clinical Social Worker5.5%Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program - 4.5%Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program4.5%Home Health Aide - 4.4%Home Health Aide4.4%Physical Therapist - 3.9%Physical Therapist3.9%Pharmacist - 3.6%Pharmacist3.6%Neurology Physician - 0.3%Neurology Physician0.3%
Largest specialties in Maryland (% of in-state providers)

Board certification

Not published by CMS

CMS does not publish a per-provider board-certification field in NPPES. PlainDoctor does not have a reliable per-specialty certification rate to show for Neurology Physician. Verify directly:

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 Dutka, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Neurology Physician provider holding MD credentials at 655 WATKINS MILL RD, Gaithersburg, MD, 20879, with a listed phone of (240) 632-4900. NPI 1619043973 was issued on 11/28/2006.

Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 71 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 23 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $11K in drug spend, split 18% brand-name and 82% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 16.9%.

Neurology Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 19,885 enrolled providers across 54 states and an average of 1,309 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

655 WATKINS MILL RD
Gaithersburg, MD 20879

Provider Details

NPI 1619043973
Specialty Neurology Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 11/28/2006

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where Andrew Dutka, MD 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.

Kaiser Foundation Health Plan OF The Mid Atlantic States, Inc
Gaithersburg, MD

Affiliations sourced from CMS Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File; hospital ratings from CMS Hospital General Information dataset (cross-referenced by facility name + state).

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical

Andrew Dutka, MD - brand share 18.0%
Neurology Physician average

18% brand-name claims vs 82% generic, on 71 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.

71
Total Claims
$11K
Total Drug Cost
23
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
105
Total Day Supply
2,896
Brand vs Generic
18% brand / 82% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$10K
Generic Drug Cost
$965
Opioid Claims
12 (16.9% rate)

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
75.2 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
0.94

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Oxycodone Hcl
11

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

Neurology Physician Overview

How Andrew Dutka, MD fits within the Neurology Physician landscape nationally.

19,885
Neurology Physician Providers in US
54
States with Neurology Physician
1,309
Avg Claims per Provider

Andrew Dutka, MD's 71 claims are below the specialty average of 1,309.

Nearby Neurology Physician Providers in Maryland

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

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

Before you book an appointment

Use this federal record as your verification checklist, not as a recommendation.

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  • Check the active license and any disciplinary history with the Maryland medical board, federal registration is not a license check. Credential verification guide
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Andrew Dutka, MD's specialty?
Andrew Dutka, MD specializes in Neurology Physician and practices in Gaithersburg, Maryland. Credentials: MD.
How much does Andrew Dutka, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, Andrew Dutka, MD wrote 71 Medicare Part D claims totaling $11K in drug costs for 23 beneficiaries.
Where is Andrew Dutka, MD located?
Andrew Dutka, MD is located at 655 WATKINS MILL RD, Gaithersburg, MD, 20879. Phone: (240) 632-4900.
What is Andrew Dutka, MD's NPI number?
Andrew Dutka, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1619043973, issued on 11/28/2006.
Does Andrew Dutka, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
Andrew Dutka, MD's prescribing is 18% brand-name and 82% generic drugs by claim count, with $10K in brand drug costs.
Does Andrew Dutka, MD prescribe opioids?
Yes, Andrew Dutka, MD had 12 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 16.9%.
How many Neurology Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 19,885 Neurology Physician providers across 54 states in the US. The average Neurology Physician provider writes 1,309 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Andrew Dutka, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Andrew Dutka, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Oxycodone Hcl. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Andrew Dutka, MD accept Medicare?
Andrew Dutka, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 71 Part D claims and 23 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Andrew Dutka, MD's credentials?
Andrew Dutka, MD's NPI is 1619043973 with credentials MD. 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.
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).

Disclaimer: Data from CMS NPPES and Medicare Part D. PlainDoctor does not rate or rank providers. Provider information is self-reported and may not be current. Always verify information directly with the provider. About · Methodology

Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.

Every figure on PlainDoctor is rendered directly from the federal CMS NPPES registry, Medicare Part D, MIPS, and Open Payments records, no number is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of May 2026.