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2026 NPPES data Acupuncturist NPI 1104829415 MD
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Acupuncturist in Stamford, Connecticut.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 33,339 in Acupuncturist, 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
353
Medicare Part D claims · 145 beneficiaries · Acupuncturist avg: 797
MIPS score
79.1/100
▼ 4 pts below national avg 83.1 · Above neutral
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
Arghiris Barbadimos, MD reported a CMS MIPS final score of 79.1/100 - below the 83.1 national average - and filed 353 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.
- 79.1/100
- MIPS score · -4 vs avg
- 353
- Part D claims, 2023
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Arghiris Barbadimos, MD's MIPS score vs every scored U.S. clinician
CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) final score, 2023, the federal quality measure
79 30th percentile higher than 30% of 477,587 scored providers
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Source CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) · 2023
Where Arghiris Barbadimos, MD sits
This provider among acupuncturist peers
Across the 34 acupuncturist providers who report both Medicare Part D prescribing and a MIPS quality score, Arghiris Barbadimos, MD writes more Part D claims than 41% of them and scores higher on MIPS quality than 35% - placing this provider in the lower-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 acupuncturist peer from a representative sample of 33; the gold marker is Arghiris Barbadimos, MD. Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber data and the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, 2023.
What does the federal data show about Arghiris Barbadimos, MD?
Near national averagePrimary specialty
Acupuncturist
Medicare Part D claims
353 56% vs specialty avg
MIPS final score
79.1/100 4 pts vs avg
Specialty distribution in Connecticut
How Acupuncturist compares to other specialties among Connecticut providers
Medicare quality performance, MIPS
Arghiris Barbadimos, MD's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Acupuncturist national average
- MIPS Final Score
- 79.1/100
- vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year
MIPS final score (Acupuncturist) - 79.1/100 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).
Arghiris Barbadimos, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as an Acupuncturist provider holding MD credentials at 1 BLACHLEY RD, Stamford, CT, 06902, with a listed phone of (203) 276-2277. NPI 1104829415 was issued on 05/31/2005.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 353 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 145 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $3K in drug spend, with an opioid prescribing rate of 33.1%. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 79.1/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 73.2, Cost 57.9), compared with the national average of 83.1.
Acupuncturist is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 33,339 enrolled providers across 55 states and an average of 797 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 | 1104829415 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Acupuncturist |
| Credentials | MD |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Issued | 05/31/2005 |
CMS Quality Score (MIPS)
Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores from CMS, 2023 performance year.
79.0781
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
73.195
Quality
57.8987
Cost
99
Promoting Interoperability
Reporting: Group practice
Hospital and facility affiliations
Facilities where Arghiris Barbadimos, 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.
Rehabilitation Associates Inc
Fairfield, CT
Stamford Health Medical Group Inc
Stamford, CT
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.
353
Total Claims
$3K
Total Drug Cost
145
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 355
- Total Day Supply
- 7,138
- Brand Drug Cost
- $0
- Generic Drug Cost
- $3K
- Opioid Claims
- 117 (33.1% rate)
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 72.4 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 1.14
- Gender Split
- 65% female / 35% male
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Arghiris Barbadimos, MD prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Cyclobenzaprine Hcl
Cyclobenzaprine Hcl
68 claims
- Oxycodone Hcl
Oxycodone Hcl
67 claims
- Gabapentin
Gabapentin
53 claims
- Meloxicam
Meloxicam
52 claims
- Hydrocodone-Acetam… 27
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen
27 claims
- Nabumetone 20
Nabumetone
20 claims
- Ibuprofen 15
Ibuprofen
15 claims
- Tramadol Hcl 12
Tramadol Hcl
12 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Cyclobenzaprine Hcl | 68 |
| Oxycodone Hcl | 67 |
| Gabapentin | 53 |
| Meloxicam | 52 |
| Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen | 27 |
| Nabumetone | 20 |
| Ibuprofen | 15 |
| Tramadol Hcl | 12 |
| Acetaminophen-Codeine Acetaminophen With Codeine | 11 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
Acupuncturist Overview
How Arghiris Barbadimos, MD fits within the Acupuncturist landscape nationally.
33,339
Acupuncturist Providers in US
55
States with Acupuncturist
797
Avg Claims per Provider
Arghiris Barbadimos, MD's 353 claims are below the specialty average of 797.
Nearby Acupuncturist Providers in Connecticut
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Connecticut, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Barbadimos.
Dr. Salvatore Amadeo
LA,DOM
New Haven, CT
Hyotae An
Southbury, CT
Dr. Margaret Barili
L.AC.
Niantic, CT
Monica Benco
Ellington, CT
Dr. Gregory Bertram
L.AC.
Westport, CT
Compare Acupuncturist nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Arghiris Barbadimos, MD's specialty? ▼
Arghiris Barbadimos, MD specializes in Acupuncturist and practices in Stamford, Connecticut. Credentials: MD.
How much does Arghiris Barbadimos, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Arghiris Barbadimos, MD wrote 353 Medicare Part D claims totaling $3K in drug costs for 145 beneficiaries.
What is Arghiris Barbadimos, MD's Medicare quality score? ▼
Arghiris Barbadimos, MD has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 79.1/100 (Quality: 73.2, Cost: 57.9). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is Arghiris Barbadimos, MD located? ▼
Arghiris Barbadimos, MD is located at 1 BLACHLEY RD, Stamford, CT, 06902. Phone: (203) 276-2277.
What is Arghiris Barbadimos, MD's NPI number? ▼
Arghiris Barbadimos, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1104829415, issued on 05/31/2005.
Does Arghiris Barbadimos, MD prescribe opioids? ▼
Yes, Arghiris Barbadimos, MD had 117 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 33.1%.
How many Acupuncturist providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 33,339 Acupuncturist providers across 55 states in the US. The average Acupuncturist provider writes 797 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Arghiris Barbadimos, MD prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Arghiris Barbadimos, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Cyclobenzaprine Hcl, Oxycodone Hcl, Gabapentin. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Arghiris Barbadimos, MD accept Medicare? ▼
Arghiris Barbadimos, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 353 Part D claims and 145 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Arghiris Barbadimos, MD's credentials? ▼
Arghiris Barbadimos, MD's NPI is 1104829415 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.
- 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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