2026 NPPES data Otolaryngology/Facial Plastic Surgery Physician NPI 1326017443 D.O.
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BRUCE PETERS, D.O.

Otolaryngology/Facial Plastic Surgery Physician in TOMS RIVER, 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
2K
Medicare Part D claims · 650 beneficiaries · Otolaryngology/Facial Plastic Surgery Physician avg: 561
Generic prescribing
99%
generic claims · 1% 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
$189.47
11 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

BRUCE PETERS, D.O. reported a CMS MIPS final score of 75/100 — below the 83.1 national average — and filed 1,639 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.

75/100
MIPS score · -8 vs avg
2K
Part D claims, 2023
99%
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.

BRUCE PETERS, D.O.'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

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

BRUCE PETERS, D.O. practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + MIPS quality reporting + 1 hospital affiliation — 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 BRUCE PETERS, D.O.?

Below national average

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 03/14/2006

NPI 1326017443

Primary specialty

Otolaryngology/Facial Plastic Surgery Physician

Niche

744 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

1,639 192% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 561

MIPS final score

75/100 8.099999999999994% pts

Above neutral band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in New Jersey

How Otolaryngology/Facial Plastic Surgery Physician compares to other specialties among New Jersey providers

New Jersey providers

Otolaryngology/Facial Plastic Surgery Physician share within New Jersey

1. Otolaryngology/Facial Plastic Surgery Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Otolaryngology/Facial Plastic Surgery Physician share within New Jersey

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

BRUCE PETERS, D.O.'s 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Otolaryngology/Facial Plastic Surgery Physician national average

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

MIPS final score (Otolaryngology/Facial Plastic Surgery Physician) — 75/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%75%
MIPS final score (Otolaryngology/Facial Plastic Surgery Physician) — 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.

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).

BRUCE PETERS, D.O. is a Otolaryngology/Facial Plastic Surgery Physician provider practicing in TOMS RIVER, New Jersey, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: D.O.. NPI: 1326017443. 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.

BRUCE PETERS, D.O. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Otolaryngology/Facial Plastic Surgery Physician provider holding D.O. credentials at 54 BEY LEA RD, TOMS RIVER, NJ, 08753, with a listed phone of (732) 281-0100. NPI 1326017443 was issued on 03/14/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what PETERS 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 1,639 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 650 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $48K in drug spend, split 1% brand-name and 99% generic by claim count. 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.

Otolaryngology/Facial Plastic Surgery Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 744 enrolled providers across 53 states and an average of 561 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

54 BEY LEA RD
TOMS RIVER, NJ 08753

Provider Details

NPI 1326017443
Specialty Otolaryngology/Facial Plastic Surgery Physician
Credentials D.O.
Gender Male
NPI Issued 03/14/2006

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

75
Final Score
Avg: 83.1

Reporting: Group practice

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where BRUCE PETERS, D.O. 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.

OCEAN OTOLYARNGOLOGY LLC
TOMS RIVER, 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 BRUCE PETERS, D.O.. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$189

Largest payer

Optinose US, 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 · Generic-heavy

BRUCE PETERS, D.O. — brand share 1.0%
Specialty average (est.)

1% brand-name claims vs 99% generic, on 1,639 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.

1,639
Total Claims
$48K
Total Drug Cost
650
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
3,557
Total Day Supply
99,379
Brand vs Generic
1% brand / 99% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$9K
Generic Drug Cost
$39K
Antibiotic Claims
143

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
75.2 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.13
Gender Split
62% female / 38% male
Age Distribution
<65: 25, 65-74: 273, 75-84: 277, 85+: 75

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Famotidine
510
Pantoprazole Sodium
306
Fluticasone Propionate
182
Mometasone Furoate
121
Ipratropium Bromide
90
Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass
Amoxicillin/Potassium Clav
44
Prednisone
35
Methylprednisolone
34
Sulfamethoxazole-Trimethoprim
Sulfamethoxazole/Trimethoprim
34
Omeprazole
32

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

Otolaryngology/Facial Plastic Surgery Physician Overview

How BRUCE PETERS, D.O. fits within the Otolaryngology/Facial Plastic Surgery Physician landscape nationally.

744
Otolaryngology/Facial Plastic Surgery Physician Providers in US
53
States with Otolaryngology/Facial Plastic Surgery Physician
561
Avg Claims per Provider

BRUCE PETERS, D.O.'s 1,639 claims are above the specialty average of 561.

Nearby Otolaryngology/Facial Plastic Surgery Physician Providers in New Jersey

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

Compare Otolaryngology/Facial Plastic Surgery Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is BRUCE PETERS, D.O.'s specialty?
BRUCE PETERS, D.O. specializes in Otolaryngology/Facial Plastic Surgery Physician and practices in TOMS RIVER, New Jersey. Credentials: D.O..
How much does BRUCE PETERS, D.O. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, BRUCE PETERS, D.O. wrote 1,639 Medicare Part D claims totaling $48K in drug costs for 650 beneficiaries.
What is BRUCE PETERS, D.O.'s Medicare quality score?
BRUCE PETERS, D.O. 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 BRUCE PETERS, D.O. located?
BRUCE PETERS, D.O. is located at 54 BEY LEA RD, TOMS RIVER, NJ, 08753. Phone: (732) 281-0100.
What is BRUCE PETERS, D.O.'s NPI number?
BRUCE PETERS, D.O.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1326017443, issued on 03/14/2006.
Does BRUCE PETERS, D.O. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
BRUCE PETERS, D.O.'s prescribing is 1% brand-name and 99% generic drugs by claim count, with $9K in brand drug costs.
How many Otolaryngology/Facial Plastic Surgery Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 744 Otolaryngology/Facial Plastic Surgery Physician providers across 53 states in the US. The average Otolaryngology/Facial Plastic Surgery Physician provider writes 561 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does BRUCE PETERS, D.O. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, BRUCE PETERS, D.O.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Famotidine, Pantoprazole Sodium, Fluticasone Propionate. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does BRUCE PETERS, D.O. accept Medicare?
BRUCE PETERS, D.O. appears in CMS Medicare data with 1,639 Part D claims and 650 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify BRUCE PETERS, D.O.'s credentials?
BRUCE PETERS, D.O.'s NPI is 1326017443 with credentials D.O.. 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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