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2026 NPPES data Hematology & Oncology Physician NPI 1952593576 D.O.
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Hematology & Oncology Physician in Salt Lake City, Utah.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 11,215 in Hematology & Oncology 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
253
Medicare Part D claims · 42 beneficiaries · Hematology & Oncology Physician avg: 847
Generic prescribing
76%
generic claims · 24% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
92.1/100
▲ 9 pts above national avg 83.1 · Exceptional
Industry payments
$17.4K
17 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
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
Deborah Stephens, D.O. reported a CMS MIPS final score of 92.1/100 - above the 83.1 national average - and filed 253 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.
- 92.1/100
- MIPS score · +9 vs avg
- 253
- Part D claims, 2023
- 76%
- 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.
Deborah Stephens, 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
92 Top 32% higher than 68% of 477,587 scored providers
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Source CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) · 2023
Where Deborah Stephens, D.O. sits
This provider among hematology & oncology physician peers
Across the 4,233 hematology & oncology physician providers who report both Medicare Part D prescribing and a MIPS quality score, Deborah Stephens, D.O. writes more Part D claims than 20% of them and scores higher on MIPS quality than 66% - placing this provider in the lower-volume, high-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 hematology & oncology physician peer from a representative sample of 60; the gold marker is Deborah Stephens, D.O.. 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)
Deborah Stephens, 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 Deborah Stephens, D.O.?
High performer (top quartile)Primary specialty
Hematology & Oncology Physician
Medicare Part D claims
253 70% vs specialty avg
MIPS final score
92.1/100 9 pts vs avg
Specialty distribution in Utah
How Hematology & Oncology Physician compares to other specialties among Utah providers
Medicare quality performance, MIPS
Deborah Stephens, D.O.'s 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Hematology & Oncology Physician national average
- MIPS Final Score
- 92.1/100
- vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year
MIPS final score (Hematology & Oncology Physician) - 92.1/100 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).
Deborah Stephens, D.O. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Hematology & Oncology Physician provider holding D.O. credentials at 2000 CIRCLE OF HOPE DR, Salt Lake City, UT, 84112, with a listed phone of (801) 585-0236. NPI 1952593576 was issued on 08/16/2007.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 253 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 42 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $810K in drug spend, split 24% brand-name and 76% generic by claim count. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 92.1/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 85.6), compared with the national average of 83.1.
Hematology & Oncology Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 11,215 enrolled providers across 54 states and an average of 847 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 | 1952593576 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Hematology & Oncology Physician |
| Credentials | D.O. |
| Gender | Female |
| NPI Issued | 08/16/2007 |
CMS Quality Score (MIPS)
Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores from CMS, 2023 performance year.
92.0664
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
85.5753
Quality
100
Promoting Interoperability
Reporting: Group practice
Hospital and facility affiliations
Facilities where Deborah Stephens, 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.
University OF North Carolina AT Chapel Hill
Chapel Hill, NC
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 Deborah Stephens, D.O.. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.
Total received
$17.4K
Largest payer
ABBVIE INC.
Most common payment type
Consulting Fee
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
Deborah Stephens, D.O. - brand share 24.0%
Hematology & Oncology Physician average
24% brand-name claims vs 76% generic, on 253 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.
253
Total Claims
$810K
Total Drug Cost
42
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 293
- Total Day Supply
- 8,072
- Brand vs Generic
- 24% brand / 76% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $805K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $5K
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 72.8 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 2.63
- Gender Split
- 43% female / 57% male
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Deborah Stephens, D.O. prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Acyclovir
Acyclovir
107 claims
- Calquence 23
Calquence
23 claims
- Brukinsa 14
Brukinsa
14 claims
- Allopurinol 11
Allopurinol
11 claims
- Imbruvica 11
Imbruvica
11 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Acyclovir | 107 |
| Calquence Acalabrutinib Maleate | 23 |
| Brukinsa Zanubrutinib | 14 |
| Allopurinol | 11 |
| Imbruvica Ibrutinib | 11 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
Hematology & Oncology Physician Overview
How Deborah Stephens, D.O. fits within the Hematology & Oncology Physician landscape nationally.
11,215
Hematology & Oncology Physician Providers in US
54
States with Hematology & Oncology Physician
847
Avg Claims per Provider
Deborah Stephens, D.O.'s 253 claims are below the specialty average of 847.
Nearby Hematology & Oncology Physician Providers in Utah
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Utah, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Stephens.
Dr. Candice Baldeo
MD
Salt Lake City, UT
Dr. Anna Beck
MD
Salt Lake City, UT
Dr. Ali Ben-Jacob
MD
Logan, UT
Dr. Wendy Breyer
MD
Murray, UT
Dr. Scott Browning
MD
Salt Lake City, UT
Compare Hematology & Oncology Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Deborah Stephens, D.O.'s specialty? ▼
Deborah Stephens, D.O. specializes in Hematology & Oncology Physician and practices in Salt Lake City, Utah. Credentials: D.O..
How much does Deborah Stephens, D.O. prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Deborah Stephens, D.O. wrote 253 Medicare Part D claims totaling $810K in drug costs for 42 beneficiaries.
What is Deborah Stephens, D.O.'s Medicare quality score? ▼
Deborah Stephens, D.O. has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 92.1/100 (Quality: 85.6). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is Deborah Stephens, D.O. located? ▼
Deborah Stephens, D.O. is located at 2000 CIRCLE OF HOPE DR, Salt Lake City, UT, 84112. Phone: (801) 585-0236.
What is Deborah Stephens, D.O.'s NPI number? ▼
Deborah Stephens, D.O.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1952593576, issued on 08/16/2007.
Does Deborah Stephens, D.O. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Deborah Stephens, D.O.'s prescribing is 24% brand-name and 76% generic drugs by claim count, with $805K in brand drug costs.
How many Hematology & Oncology Physician providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 11,215 Hematology & Oncology Physician providers across 54 states in the US. The average Hematology & Oncology Physician provider writes 847 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Deborah Stephens, D.O. prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Deborah Stephens, D.O.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Acyclovir, Calquence, Brukinsa. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Deborah Stephens, D.O. accept Medicare? ▼
Deborah Stephens, D.O. appears in CMS Medicare data with 253 Part D claims and 42 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Deborah Stephens, D.O.'s credentials? ▼
Deborah Stephens, D.O.'s NPI is 1952593576 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
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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