2026 NPPES data Hematology & Oncology Physician NPI 1144202607 MD
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ARAM HEZEL, MD

Hematology & Oncology Physician in ROCHESTER, 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
92
Medicare Part D claims · 35 beneficiaries · Hematology & Oncology Physician avg: 847
Generic prescribing
82%
generic claims · 18% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
76.8466/100
▼ 6 pts below national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
Industry payments
$1.2K
1 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

ARAM HEZEL, MD reported a CMS MIPS final score of 76.8466/100 — below the 83.1 national average — and filed 92 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.

76.8466/100
MIPS score · -6 vs avg
92
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.

ARAM HEZEL, MD's MIPS score vs every scored U.S. clinician

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

77 21st percentile higher than 21% 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%). This entry sits in this band. 80–90: 129,887 scored providers (27%). Above this entry. 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)

ARAM HEZEL, 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 ARAM HEZEL, MD?

Below national average

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 11/18/2005

NPI 1144202607

Primary specialty

Hematology & Oncology Physician

Mid-sized

11,215 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

92 89% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 847

MIPS final score

76.8466/100 6.253399999999999% pts

Above neutral band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in New York

How Hematology & Oncology Physician compares to other specialties among New York providers

New York providers

Hematology & Oncology Physician share within New York

1. Hematology & Oncology Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Hematology & Oncology Physician share within New York

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

ARAM HEZEL, MD's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Hematology & Oncology Physician national average

Below national average
MIPS Final Score
76.8466/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Hematology & Oncology Physician) — 76.8466/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%76.8%
MIPS final score (Hematology & Oncology Physician) — 76.8466/100 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).

ARAM HEZEL, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Hematology & Oncology Physician provider holding MD credentials at 601 ELMWOOD AVENUE, ROCHESTER, NY, 14642, with a listed phone of (585) 275-5853. NPI 1144202607 was issued on 11/18/2005. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what HEZEL 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 92 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 35 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $84K in drug spend, split 18% brand-name and 82% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 17.4%. 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 76.8466/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 68.2024, Cost 42.684), compared with the national average of 83.1.

Hematology & Oncology Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 11,215 enrolled providers across 54 states and an average of 847 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

601 ELMWOOD AVENUE
ROCHESTER, NY 14642

Provider Details

NPI 1144202607
Specialty Hematology & Oncology Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 11/18/2005

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

76.8466
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
68.2024
Quality
42.684
Cost
100
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Group practice

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where ARAM HEZEL, 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.

HEMATOLOGY CLINICAL GROUP
ROCHESTER, NY
UNIVERSITY OF ROCHESTER
ROCHESTER, 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 ARAM HEZEL, MD. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$1.2K

Largest payer

Coherus Biosciences Inc.

Most common payment type

Honoraria

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 ARAM HEZEL, MD. To verify ARAM HEZEL, MD'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

ARAM HEZEL, MD — brand share 18.0%
Specialty average (est.)

18% brand-name claims vs 82% generic, on 92 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.

92
Total Claims
$84K
Total Drug Cost
35
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
98
Total Day Supply
1,759
Brand vs Generic
18% brand / 82% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$83K
Generic Drug Cost
$883
Opioid Claims
16 (17.4% rate)

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
71.0 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
2.25
Gender Split
34% female / 66% 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
Ondansetron Hcl
13
Prochlorperazine Maleate
13

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

Hematology & Oncology Physician Overview

How ARAM HEZEL, MD fits within the Hematology & Oncology Physician landscape nationally.

11,215
Hematology & Oncology Physician Providers in US
54
States with Hematology & Oncology Physician
847
Avg Claims per Provider

ARAM HEZEL, MD's 92 claims are below the specialty average of 847.

Nearby Hematology & Oncology Physician Providers in New York

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

Compare Hematology & Oncology Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is ARAM HEZEL, MD's specialty?
ARAM HEZEL, MD specializes in Hematology & Oncology Physician and practices in ROCHESTER, New York. Credentials: MD.
How much does ARAM HEZEL, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, ARAM HEZEL, MD wrote 92 Medicare Part D claims totaling $84K in drug costs for 35 beneficiaries.
What is ARAM HEZEL, MD's Medicare quality score?
ARAM HEZEL, MD has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 76.8466/100 (Quality: 68.2024, Cost: 42.684). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is ARAM HEZEL, MD located?
ARAM HEZEL, MD is located at 601 ELMWOOD AVENUE, ROCHESTER, NY, 14642. Phone: (585) 275-5853.
What is ARAM HEZEL, MD's NPI number?
ARAM HEZEL, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1144202607, issued on 11/18/2005.
Does ARAM HEZEL, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
ARAM HEZEL, MD's prescribing is 18% brand-name and 82% generic drugs by claim count, with $83K in brand drug costs.
Does ARAM HEZEL, MD prescribe opioids?
Yes, ARAM HEZEL, MD had 16 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 17.4%.
How many Hematology & Oncology Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 11,215 Hematology & Oncology Physician providers across 54 states in the US. The average Hematology & Oncology Physician provider writes 847 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does ARAM HEZEL, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, ARAM HEZEL, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Ondansetron Hcl, Prochlorperazine Maleate. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does ARAM HEZEL, MD accept Medicare?
ARAM HEZEL, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 92 Part D claims and 35 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify ARAM HEZEL, MD's credentials?
ARAM HEZEL, MD's NPI is 1144202607 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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