2026 NPPES data Legal Medicine NPI 1457307506 M.D.
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ANTHONY AZAR, M.D.

Legal Medicine in NEW YORK, New York. 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
628
Medicare Part D claims · 51 beneficiaries · Legal Medicine avg: 3K
Generic prescribing
78%
generic claims · 22% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$536.23
15 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: ANTHONY AZAR, M.D. is a Legal Medicine ([object Object]) practicing in NEW YORK, New York with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 628 claims across 51 beneficiaries — 22% brand-name prescribing . Industry payments of $536.23 across 15 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: ANTHONY AZAR, M.D. filed 628 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across NEW YORK, New York. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

ANTHONY AZAR, M.D. at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 05/26/2006

NPI 1457307506

Primary specialty

Legal Medicine

Niche

1,067 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

628 78% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 2,821

Specialty distribution in New York

How Legal Medicine compares to other specialties among New York providers

New York providers

Legal Medicine share within New York

1. Legal Medicine42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Legal Medicine share within New York

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Legal Medicine (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Legal Medicine ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Legal Medicine) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Legal Medicine) — ABMS / AOA estimate

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).

ANTHONY AZAR, M.D. is a Legal Medicine provider practicing in NEW YORK, New York, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: M.D.. NPI: 1457307506. This profile includes practice location, specialty classification, and organizational affiliations from the CMS provider registry. Provider information is self-reported to CMS and updated monthly.

ANTHONY AZAR, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Legal Medicine provider holding M.D. credentials at 101 LAFAYETTE ST FL 6, NEW YORK, NY, 10013, with a listed phone of (212) 274-1705. NPI 1457307506 was issued on 05/26/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what AZAR 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 628 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 51 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $74K in drug spend, split 22% brand-name and 78% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 5.9%. 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.

Legal Medicine is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 1,067 enrolled providers across 51 states and an average of 2,821 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

101 LAFAYETTE ST FL 6
NEW YORK, NY 10013

Provider Details

NPI 1457307506
Specialty Legal Medicine
Credentials M.D.
Gender Male
NPI Issued 05/26/2006

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 ANTHONY AZAR, M.D.. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$536

Largest payer

PFIZER INC.

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.

License & disciplinary context — New York NYSBPMC 2023 annual report

Aggregate state board data only — NOT a determination of any individual provider's status. The figures below describe statewide disciplinary activity across all ~100K New York medical licensees in 2023 — they are NOT specific to ANTHONY AZAR, M.D.. To verify ANTHONY AZAR, M.D.'s current license status, search the NYSBPMC public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.

312
Total board actions, New York 2023
Across 302 cases
3.12
Actions per 1,000 licensees
New York statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
89 cases

NYSBPMC publishes annual disciplinary statistics as part of public-record reporting under each state's Administrative Procedure Act. See the full breakdown by action type and year on the New York disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical

ANTHONY AZAR, M.D. — brand share 22.0%
Specialty average (est.)

22% brand-name claims vs 78% generic, on 628 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.

628
Total Claims
$74K
Total Drug Cost
51
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
1,190
Total Day Supply
33,516
Brand vs Generic
22% brand / 78% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$64K
Generic Drug Cost
$10K
Opioid Claims
37 (5.9% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
37

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
70.7 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
0.64
Gender Split
51% female / 49% male

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Amlodipine Besylate
29
Levothyroxine Sodium
27
Atorvastatin Calcium
23
Albuterol Sulfate Hfa
Albuterol Sulfate
20
Gabapentin
16
Tamsulosin Hcl
16
Fluticasone Propionate
15
Morphine Sulfate
15
Eliquis
Apixaban
14
Simvastatin
14

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

Legal Medicine Overview

How ANTHONY AZAR, M.D. fits within the Legal Medicine landscape nationally.

1,067
Legal Medicine Providers in US
51
States with Legal Medicine
2,821
Avg Claims per Provider

ANTHONY AZAR, M.D.'s 628 claims are below the specialty average of 2,821.

Nearby Legal Medicine Providers in New York

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

Compare Legal Medicine nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is ANTHONY AZAR, M.D.'s specialty?
ANTHONY AZAR, M.D. specializes in Legal Medicine and practices in NEW YORK, New York. Credentials: M.D..
How much does ANTHONY AZAR, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, ANTHONY AZAR, M.D. wrote 628 Medicare Part D claims totaling $74K in drug costs for 51 beneficiaries.
Where is ANTHONY AZAR, M.D. located?
ANTHONY AZAR, M.D. is located at 101 LAFAYETTE ST FL 6, NEW YORK, NY, 10013. Phone: (212) 274-1705.
What is ANTHONY AZAR, M.D.'s NPI number?
ANTHONY AZAR, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1457307506, issued on 05/26/2006.
Does ANTHONY AZAR, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
ANTHONY AZAR, M.D.'s prescribing is 22% brand-name and 78% generic drugs by claim count, with $64K in brand drug costs.
Does ANTHONY AZAR, M.D. prescribe opioids?
Yes, ANTHONY AZAR, M.D. had 37 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 5.9%.
How many Legal Medicine providers are there in the US?
There are 1,067 Legal Medicine providers across 51 states in the US. The average Legal Medicine provider writes 2,821 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does ANTHONY AZAR, M.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, ANTHONY AZAR, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Amlodipine Besylate, Levothyroxine Sodium, Atorvastatin Calcium. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does ANTHONY AZAR, M.D. accept Medicare?
ANTHONY AZAR, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 628 Part D claims and 51 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify ANTHONY AZAR, M.D.'s credentials?
ANTHONY AZAR, M.D.'s NPI is 1457307506 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.
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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