2026 NPPES data Emergency Medicine Physician NPI 1437174844 M.D.
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CRAIG HOCHSTEIN, M.D.

Emergency Medicine Physician in DOVER, Delaware. 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
143
Medicare Part D claims · 113 beneficiaries · Emergency Medicine Physician avg: 352
What the federal data reveals: CRAIG HOCHSTEIN, M.D. is a Emergency Medicine Physician ([object Object]) practicing in DOVER, Delaware with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 143 claims across 113 beneficiaries .

What stands out: CRAIG HOCHSTEIN, M.D. filed 143 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across DOVER, Delaware. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

CRAIG HOCHSTEIN, M.D. practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + 1 hospital affiliation — signals consistent with board-certified status. For verified board certification, see CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).

CRAIG HOCHSTEIN, M.D. at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 07/13/2006

NPI 1437174844

Primary specialty

Emergency Medicine Physician

High-volume

64,398 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

143 59% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 352

Specialty distribution in Delaware

How Emergency Medicine Physician compares to other specialties among Delaware providers

Delaware providers

Emergency Medicine Physician share within Delaware

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

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Emergency Medicine Physician (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Emergency Medicine Physician ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Emergency Medicine Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Emergency Medicine Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

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).

CRAIG HOCHSTEIN, M.D. is a Emergency Medicine Physician provider practicing in DOVER, Delaware, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: M.D.. NPI: 1437174844. 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.

CRAIG HOCHSTEIN, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Emergency Medicine Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 640 S STATE ST, DOVER, DE, 19901, with a listed phone of (302) 674-4700. NPI 1437174844 was issued on 07/13/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what HOCHSTEIN 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 143 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 113 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $4K in drug spend, with an opioid prescribing rate of 23.8%. 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.

Emergency Medicine Physician is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 64,398 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 352 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

640 S STATE ST
DOVER, DE 19901

Provider Details

NPI 1437174844
Specialty Emergency Medicine Physician
Credentials M.D.
Gender Male
NPI Issued 07/13/2006

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where CRAIG HOCHSTEIN, M.D. 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.

BAYHEALTH MEDICAL CENTER, INC
DOVER, DE

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.

143
Total Claims
$4K
Total Drug Cost
113
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
147
Total Day Supply
1,287
Generic Drug Cost
$1K
Opioid Claims
34 (23.8% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
49

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
70.3 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
2.07
Gender Split
61% female / 39% male
Age Distribution
<65: 27, 65-74: 46, 75-84: 29, 85+: 11

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Cephalexin
22
Prednisone
20
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen
Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen
18
Azithromycin
13

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

Emergency Medicine Physician Overview

How CRAIG HOCHSTEIN, M.D. fits within the Emergency Medicine Physician landscape nationally.

64,398
Emergency Medicine Physician Providers in US
56
States with Emergency Medicine Physician
352
Avg Claims per Provider

CRAIG HOCHSTEIN, M.D.'s 143 claims are below the specialty average of 352.

Nearby Emergency Medicine Physician Providers in Delaware

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CRAIG HOCHSTEIN, M.D.'s specialty?
CRAIG HOCHSTEIN, M.D. specializes in Emergency Medicine Physician and practices in DOVER, Delaware. Credentials: M.D..
How much does CRAIG HOCHSTEIN, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, CRAIG HOCHSTEIN, M.D. wrote 143 Medicare Part D claims totaling $4K in drug costs for 113 beneficiaries.
Where is CRAIG HOCHSTEIN, M.D. located?
CRAIG HOCHSTEIN, M.D. is located at 640 S STATE ST, DOVER, DE, 19901. Phone: (302) 674-4700.
What is CRAIG HOCHSTEIN, M.D.'s NPI number?
CRAIG HOCHSTEIN, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1437174844, issued on 07/13/2006.
Does CRAIG HOCHSTEIN, M.D. prescribe opioids?
Yes, CRAIG HOCHSTEIN, M.D. had 34 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 23.8%.
How many Emergency Medicine Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 64,398 Emergency Medicine Physician providers across 56 states in the US. The average Emergency Medicine Physician provider writes 352 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does CRAIG HOCHSTEIN, M.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, CRAIG HOCHSTEIN, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Cephalexin, Prednisone, Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does CRAIG HOCHSTEIN, M.D. accept Medicare?
CRAIG HOCHSTEIN, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 143 Part D claims and 113 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify CRAIG HOCHSTEIN, M.D.'s credentials?
CRAIG HOCHSTEIN, M.D.'s NPI is 1437174844 with credentials M.D.. 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.
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.

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Data as of April 2026 (NPPES) / 2023 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

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