2026 NPPES data Specialist NPI 1316024946 MD
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BASSAM HAJJAR, MD

Specialist in CLIFTON, New Jersey. 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
8K
Medicare Part D claims · 970 beneficiaries · Specialist avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
82%
generic claims · 18% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
75/100
▼ 8 pts below national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
Industry payments
$1.0K
25 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

BASSAM HAJJAR, MD reported a CMS MIPS final score of 75/100 — below the 83.1 national average — and filed 8,209 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.

75/100
MIPS score · -8 vs avg
8K
Part D claims, 2023
82%
generic prescribing
$1.0K
industry payments (Sunshine Act)

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.

BASSAM HAJJAR, MD's MIPS score vs every scored U.S. clinician

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

75 15th percentile higher than 15% 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

What does the federal data show about BASSAM HAJJAR, MD?

Below national average

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 11/01/2006

NPI 1316024946

Primary specialty

Specialist

High-volume

69,658 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

8,209 457% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,474

MIPS final score

75/100 8.099999999999994% pts

Above neutral band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in New Jersey

How Specialist compares to other specialties among New Jersey providers

New Jersey providers

Specialist share within New Jersey

1. Specialist42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Specialist share within New Jersey

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

BASSAM HAJJAR, MD's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Specialist national average

Below national average
MIPS Final Score
75/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Specialist) — 75/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%75%
MIPS final score (Specialist) — 75/100 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.

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BASSAM HAJJAR, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Specialist provider holding MD credentials at 1300 MAIN AVE, CLIFTON, NJ, 07011, with a listed phone of (973) 595-6444. NPI 1316024946 was issued on 11/01/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what HAJJAR 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 8,209 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 970 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $1.4 million in drug spend, split 18% brand-name and 82% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 0.3%. 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 75/100 for the 2023 performance year, compared with the national average of 83.1.

Specialist is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 69,658 enrolled providers across 55 states and an average of 1,474 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

1300 MAIN AVE
CLIFTON, NJ 07011

Provider Details

NPI 1316024946
Specialty Specialist
Credentials MD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 11/01/2006

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

75
Final Score
Avg: 83.1

Reporting: Individual

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where BASSAM HAJJAR, 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.

CAREPOINT GASTROENTEROLOGY CENTER PC
CLIFTON, NJ

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 BASSAM HAJJAR, MD. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$1.0K

Largest payer

AIMMUNE THERAPEUTICS, 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.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical

BASSAM HAJJAR, MD — brand share 18.0%
Specialty average (est.)

18% brand-name claims vs 82% generic, on 8,209 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.

8,209
Total Claims
$1.4M
Total Drug Cost
970
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
12,647
Total Day Supply
343,904
Brand vs Generic
18% brand / 82% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$1.1M
Generic Drug Cost
$325K
Opioid Claims
27 (0.3% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
308

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
70.1 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.87
Gender Split
60% female / 40% male
Age Distribution
<65: 197, 65-74: 466, 75-84: 243, 85+: 64

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What BASSAM HAJJAR, MD prescribes most

Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023

claims
Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File As of 2023
Drug Claims
Pantoprazole Sodium
726
Omeprazole
469
Atorvastatin Calcium
289
Linzess
Linaclotide
260
Famotidine
253
Sucralfate
235
Amlodipine Besylate
207
Dicyclomine Hcl
180
Metformin Hcl
151
Lactulose
142

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

Specialist Overview

How BASSAM HAJJAR, MD fits within the Specialist landscape nationally.

69,658
Specialist Providers in US
55
States with Specialist
1,474
Avg Claims per Provider

BASSAM HAJJAR, MD's 8,209 claims are above the specialty average of 1,474.

Nearby Specialist Providers in New Jersey

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

Compare Specialist nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is BASSAM HAJJAR, MD's specialty?
BASSAM HAJJAR, MD specializes in Specialist and practices in CLIFTON, New Jersey. Credentials: MD.
How much does BASSAM HAJJAR, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, BASSAM HAJJAR, MD wrote 8,209 Medicare Part D claims totaling $1.4M in drug costs for 970 beneficiaries.
What is BASSAM HAJJAR, MD's Medicare quality score?
BASSAM HAJJAR, MD has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 75/100. The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is BASSAM HAJJAR, MD located?
BASSAM HAJJAR, MD is located at 1300 MAIN AVE, CLIFTON, NJ, 07011. Phone: (973) 595-6444.
What is BASSAM HAJJAR, MD's NPI number?
BASSAM HAJJAR, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1316024946, issued on 11/01/2006.
Does BASSAM HAJJAR, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
BASSAM HAJJAR, MD's prescribing is 18% brand-name and 82% generic drugs by claim count, with $1.1M in brand drug costs.
Does BASSAM HAJJAR, MD prescribe opioids?
Yes, BASSAM HAJJAR, MD had 27 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 0.3%.
How many Specialist providers are there in the US?
There are 69,658 Specialist providers across 55 states in the US. The average Specialist provider writes 1,474 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does BASSAM HAJJAR, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, BASSAM HAJJAR, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Pantoprazole Sodium, Omeprazole, Atorvastatin Calcium. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does BASSAM HAJJAR, MD accept Medicare?
BASSAM HAJJAR, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 8,209 Part D claims and 970 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify BASSAM HAJJAR, MD's credentials?
BASSAM HAJJAR, MD's NPI is 1316024946 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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