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2026 NPPES data Pain Medicine Physician NPI 1164918942 MD
Verify on CMS → David Youssef, MD
Pain Medicine Physician in Newton, New Jersey.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 951 in Pain Medicine Physician, 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
601
Medicare Part D claims · 155 beneficiaries · Pain Medicine Physician avg: 2K
Generic prescribing
93%
generic claims · 7% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
46.3/100
▼ 37 pts below national avg 83.1 · Below average
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
David Youssef, MD reported a CMS MIPS final score of 46.3/100 - below the 83.1 national average - and filed 601 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.
- 46.3/100
- MIPS score · -37 vs avg
- 601
- Part D claims, 2023
- 93%
- 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.
David Youssef, MD's MIPS score vs every scored U.S. clinician
CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) final score, 2023, the federal quality measure
46 4th percentile higher than 4% of 477,587 scored providers
Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more scored providers. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
Source CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) · 2023
Where David Youssef, MD sits
This provider among pain medicine physician peers
Across the 286 pain medicine physician providers who report both Medicare Part D prescribing and a MIPS quality score, David Youssef, MD writes more Part D claims than 30% of them and scores higher on MIPS quality than 13% - 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 pain medicine physician peer from a representative sample of 60; the gold marker is David Youssef, MD. Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber data and the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, 2023.
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Board certification likely (heuristic, not verified)
David Youssef, 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 David Youssef, MD?
Below national averagePrimary specialty
Pain Medicine Physician
Medicare Part D claims
601 71% vs specialty avg
MIPS final score
46.3/100 36.8 pts vs avg
Specialty distribution in New Jersey
How Pain Medicine Physician compares to other specialties among New Jersey providers
Medicare quality performance, MIPS
David Youssef, MD's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Pain Medicine Physician national average
- MIPS Final Score
- 46.3/100
- vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year
MIPS final score (Pain Medicine Physician) - 46.3/100 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).
David Youssef, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Pain Medicine Physician provider holding MD credentials at 280 NEWTON SPARTA RD STE 4, Newton, NJ, 07860, with a listed phone of (973) 579-7443. NPI 1164918942 was issued on 07/05/2018.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 601 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 155 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $13K in drug spend, split 7% brand-name and 93% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 35.4%. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 46.3/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 54.5), compared with the national average of 83.1.
Pain Medicine Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 951 enrolled providers across 49 states and an average of 2,078 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 | 1164918942 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Pain Medicine Physician |
| Credentials | MD |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Issued | 07/05/2018 |
CMS Quality Score (MIPS)
Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores from CMS, 2023 performance year.
46.3385
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
54.5158
Quality
Reporting: Group practice
Hospital and facility affiliations
Facilities where David Youssef, 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.
Anesthesia Associates OF Morristown PA
Newton, NJ
Premier Health Associates LLC
Newton, 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).
Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Generic-heavy
David Youssef, MD - brand share 7.0%
Pain Medicine Physician average
7% brand-name claims vs 93% generic, on 601 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.
601
Total Claims
$13K
Total Drug Cost
155
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 637
- Total Day Supply
- 14,782
- Brand vs Generic
- 7% brand / 93% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $2K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $11K
- Opioid Claims
- 213 (35.4% rate)
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 72.8 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 1.31
- Gender Split
- 63% female / 37% male
- Age Distribution
- <65: 20, 65-74: 70, 75-84: 48, 85+: 17
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What David Youssef, MD prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Tizanidine Hcl
Tizanidine Hcl
61 claims
- Tramadol Hcl
Tramadol Hcl
60 claims
- Meloxicam
Meloxicam
51 claims
- Gabapentin
Gabapentin
42 claims
- Pregabalin
Pregabalin
42 claims
- Prednisone
Prednisone
40 claims
- Celecoxib
Celecoxib
37 claims
- Oxycodone Hcl
Oxycodone Hcl
32 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Tizanidine Hcl | 61 |
| Tramadol Hcl | 60 |
| Meloxicam | 51 |
| Gabapentin | 42 |
| Pregabalin | 42 |
| Prednisone | 40 |
| Celecoxib | 37 |
| Oxycodone Hcl | 32 |
| Hydromorphone Hcl | 30 |
| Methylprednisolone | 29 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
Pain Medicine Physician Overview
How David Youssef, MD fits within the Pain Medicine Physician landscape nationally.
951
Pain Medicine Physician Providers in US
49
States with Pain Medicine Physician
2,078
Avg Claims per Provider
David Youssef, MD's 601 claims are below the specialty average of 2,078.
Nearby Pain Medicine Physician Providers in New Jersey
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in New Jersey, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Youssef.
Dr. Ezihe Agwu
M.D
Somers Point, NJ
Dr. Kara Allen-Artiglere
DO
Chatham, NJ
Dr. Ali Atoot
MD
Hackensack, NJ
Dr. Ewa Bajor-Dattilo
M.D.
Livingston, NJ
Dr. Brian Brown
PAC
Vineland, NJ
Compare Pain Medicine Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
Before you book an appointment
Use this federal record as your verification checklist, not as a recommendation.
- Confirm the NPI record is current in the official CMS registry, providers update their own NPPES details, and moves can lag. Verify this NPI
- Check the active license and any disciplinary history with the New Jersey medical board, federal registration is not a license check. Credential verification guide
- Weigh a second option: compare this provider with a nearby Pain Medicine Physician peer on Medicare volume and prescribing patterns. Compare providers
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is David Youssef, MD's specialty? ▼
David Youssef, MD specializes in Pain Medicine Physician and practices in Newton, New Jersey. Credentials: MD.
How much does David Youssef, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, David Youssef, MD wrote 601 Medicare Part D claims totaling $13K in drug costs for 155 beneficiaries.
What is David Youssef, MD's Medicare quality score? ▼
David Youssef, MD has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 46.3/100 (Quality: 54.5). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is David Youssef, MD located? ▼
David Youssef, MD is located at 280 NEWTON SPARTA RD STE 4, Newton, NJ, 07860. Phone: (973) 579-7443.
What is David Youssef, MD's NPI number? ▼
David Youssef, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1164918942, issued on 07/05/2018.
Does David Youssef, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
David Youssef, MD's prescribing is 7% brand-name and 93% generic drugs by claim count, with $2K in brand drug costs.
Does David Youssef, MD prescribe opioids? ▼
Yes, David Youssef, MD had 213 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 35.4%.
How many Pain Medicine Physician providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 951 Pain Medicine Physician providers across 49 states in the US. The average Pain Medicine Physician provider writes 2,078 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does David Youssef, MD prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, David Youssef, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Tizanidine Hcl, Tramadol Hcl, Meloxicam. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does David Youssef, MD accept Medicare? ▼
David Youssef, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 601 Part D claims and 155 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify David Youssef, MD's credentials? ▼
David Youssef, MD's NPI is 1164918942 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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