2026 NPPES data Internal Medicine Physician NPI 1669097671 MD
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ANTHONY PALUSO, MD

Internal Medicine Physician in PORTLAND, Oregon. 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
204
Medicare Part D claims · 63 beneficiaries · Internal Medicine Physician avg: 3K
MIPS score
87.7624/100
▲ 5 pts above national avg 83.1 · [object Object]

What the federal data shows

ANTHONY PALUSO, MD reported a CMS MIPS final score of 87.7624/100 — above the 83.1 national average — and filed 204 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.

87.7624/100
MIPS score · +5 vs avg
204
Part D claims, 2023
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.

ANTHONY PALUSO, MD's MIPS score vs every scored U.S. clinician

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

88 Top 46% higher than 54% 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%). This entry sits in this band. 90–100: 189,403 scored providers (40%). Above this entry. 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)

ANTHONY PALUSO, MD 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 ANTHONY PALUSO, MD?

High performer (top quartile)

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 06/15/2020

NPI 1669097671

Primary specialty

Internal Medicine Physician

High-volume

172,858 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

204 92% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 2,716

MIPS final score

87.7624/100 4.662400000000005% pts

Above neutral band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Oregon

How Internal Medicine Physician compares to other specialties among Oregon providers

Oregon providers

Internal Medicine Physician share within Oregon

1. Internal Medicine Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Internal Medicine Physician share within Oregon

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

ANTHONY PALUSO, MD's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Internal Medicine Physician national average

High performer (top quartile)
MIPS Final Score
87.7624/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Internal Medicine Physician) — 87.7624/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%87.8%
MIPS final score (Internal Medicine Physician) — 87.7624/100 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).

ANTHONY PALUSO, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Internal Medicine Physician provider holding MD credentials at 4805 NE GLISAN ST, PORTLAND, OR, 97213, with a listed phone of (503) 215-2392. NPI 1669097671 was issued on 06/15/2020. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what PALUSO 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 204 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 63 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $22K in drug spend, with an opioid prescribing rate of 7.8%. 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 87.7624/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 85.1748, Cost 74.0332), compared with the national average of 83.1.

Internal Medicine Physician is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 172,858 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 2,716 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

4805 NE GLISAN ST
PORTLAND, OR 97213

Provider Details

NPI 1669097671
Specialty Internal Medicine Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 06/15/2020

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

87.7624
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
85.1748
Quality
74.0332
Cost
100
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Group practice

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where ANTHONY PALUSO, 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.

PROVIDENCE HEALTH AND SERVICES - OREGON
PORTLAND, OR
PROVIDENCE HEALTH AND SERVICES OREGON
PORTLAND, OR

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

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.

204
Total Claims
$22K
Total Drug Cost
63
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
323
Total Day Supply
8,269
Generic Drug Cost
$6K
Opioid Claims
16 (7.8% rate)

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
73.3 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
2.37
Gender Split
51% female / 49% male
Age Distribution
<65: 15, 65-74: 16, 75-84: 18, 85+: 14

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Eliquis
Apixaban
13
Omeprazole
12

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

Internal Medicine Physician Overview

How ANTHONY PALUSO, MD fits within the Internal Medicine Physician landscape nationally.

172,858
Internal Medicine Physician Providers in US
56
States with Internal Medicine Physician
2,716
Avg Claims per Provider

ANTHONY PALUSO, MD's 204 claims are below the specialty average of 2,716.

Nearby Internal Medicine Physician Providers in Oregon

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

Compare Internal Medicine Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is ANTHONY PALUSO, MD's specialty?
ANTHONY PALUSO, MD specializes in Internal Medicine Physician and practices in PORTLAND, Oregon. Credentials: MD.
How much does ANTHONY PALUSO, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, ANTHONY PALUSO, MD wrote 204 Medicare Part D claims totaling $22K in drug costs for 63 beneficiaries.
What is ANTHONY PALUSO, MD's Medicare quality score?
ANTHONY PALUSO, MD has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 87.7624/100 (Quality: 85.1748, Cost: 74.0332). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is ANTHONY PALUSO, MD located?
ANTHONY PALUSO, MD is located at 4805 NE GLISAN ST, PORTLAND, OR, 97213. Phone: (503) 215-2392.
What is ANTHONY PALUSO, MD's NPI number?
ANTHONY PALUSO, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1669097671, issued on 06/15/2020.
Does ANTHONY PALUSO, MD prescribe opioids?
Yes, ANTHONY PALUSO, MD had 16 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 7.8%.
How many Internal Medicine Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 172,858 Internal Medicine Physician providers across 56 states in the US. The average Internal Medicine Physician provider writes 2,716 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does ANTHONY PALUSO, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, ANTHONY PALUSO, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Eliquis, Omeprazole. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does ANTHONY PALUSO, MD accept Medicare?
ANTHONY PALUSO, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 204 Part D claims and 63 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify ANTHONY PALUSO, MD's credentials?
ANTHONY PALUSO, MD's NPI is 1669097671 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

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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