NPI registry status
Active
2026 NPPES data Occupational Medicine Physician NPI 1649362377 M.D.
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Occupational Medicine Physician in Verona, 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 2,230 in Occupational 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
3K
Medicare Part D claims · 312 beneficiaries · Occupational Medicine Physician avg: 605
Generic prescribing
91%
generic claims · 8% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
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
Elaine Vellas, M.D. filed 3,128 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Occupational Medicine Physician in Verona, New Jersey, prescribing 91% generic.
- 3K
- Part D claims, 2023
- 91%
- 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.
Elaine Vellas, M.D.'s Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023, across all CMS prescribers nationally
3,128 Top 11% higher than 89% of 1,370,886 prescribers
Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more prescribers. 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 Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023
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Board certification likely (heuristic, not verified)
Elaine Vellas, 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).
What does the federal data show about Elaine Vellas, M.D.?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Occupational Medicine Physician
Medicare Part D claims
3,128 5× vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in New Jersey
How Occupational Medicine Physician compares to other specialties among New Jersey providers
Board certification
Not published by CMS
CMS does not publish a per-provider board-certification field in NPPES. PlainDoctor does not have a reliable per-specialty certification rate to show for Occupational Medicine Physician. Verify directly:
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).
Elaine Vellas, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Occupational Medicine Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 50 POMPTON AVE, Verona, NJ, 07044, with a listed phone of (201) 896-0900. NPI 1649362377 was issued on 09/29/2006.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 3,128 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 312 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $204K in drug spend, split 8% brand-name and 91% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 1.2%.
Occupational Medicine Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 2,230 enrolled providers across 52 states and an average of 605 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 | 1649362377 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Occupational Medicine Physician |
| Credentials | M.D. |
| Gender | Female |
| NPI Issued | 09/29/2006 |
Hospital and facility affiliations
Facilities where Elaine Vellas, 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.
First Care Medical Group, Inc
Verona, 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
Elaine Vellas, M.D. - brand share 8.0%
Occupational Medicine Physician average
8% brand-name claims vs 91% generic, on 3,128 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.
3,128
Total Claims
$204K
Total Drug Cost
312
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 7,391
- Total Day Supply
- 212,720
- Brand vs Generic
- 8% brand / 91% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $151K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $53K
- Opioid Claims
- 38 (1.2% rate)
- Antibiotic Claims
- 144
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 73.4 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 1.04
- Gender Split
- 67% female / 33% male
- Age Distribution
- <65: 17, 65-74: 168, 75-84: 105, 85+: 22
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Elaine Vellas, M.D. prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Atorvastatin Calcium
Atorvastatin Calcium
263 claims
- Amlodipine Besylate
Amlodipine Besylate
206 claims
- Levothyroxine Sodium
Levothyroxine Sodium
131 claims
- Losartan Potassium
Losartan Potassium
121 claims
- Alprazolam 98
Alprazolam
98 claims
- Metoprolol Succinate 96
Metoprolol Succinate
96 claims
- Zolpidem Tartrate 82
Zolpidem Tartrate
82 claims
- Hydrochlorothiazide 80
Hydrochlorothiazide
80 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 263 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 206 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 131 |
| Losartan Potassium | 121 |
| Alprazolam | 98 |
| Metoprolol Succinate | 96 |
| Zolpidem Tartrate | 82 |
| Hydrochlorothiazide | 80 |
| Metformin Hcl | 74 |
| Lisinopril | 63 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
Occupational Medicine Physician Overview
How Elaine Vellas, M.D. fits within the Occupational Medicine Physician landscape nationally.
2,230
Occupational Medicine Physician Providers in US
52
States with Occupational Medicine Physician
605
Avg Claims per Provider
Elaine Vellas, M.D.'s 3,128 claims are above the specialty average of 605.
Nearby Occupational 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 Vellas.
Dr. James Bellamy
D.O.
Dover, NJ
Dr. James Bilello
D.O., MPH
Picatinny Arsenal, NJ
Dr. Raymond Briski
M.D.
Watchung, NJ
Dr. El Castro
M.D.
Secaucus, NJ
Dr. Renee Chervenak
M.D.
Berkeley Heights, NJ
Compare Occupational Medicine Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
Before you book an appointment
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- Check the active license and any disciplinary history with the New Jersey medical board, federal registration is not a license check. Credential verification guide
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Elaine Vellas, M.D.'s specialty? ▼
Elaine Vellas, M.D. specializes in Occupational Medicine Physician and practices in Verona, New Jersey. Credentials: M.D..
How much does Elaine Vellas, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Elaine Vellas, M.D. wrote 3,128 Medicare Part D claims totaling $204K in drug costs for 312 beneficiaries.
Where is Elaine Vellas, M.D. located? ▼
Elaine Vellas, M.D. is located at 50 POMPTON AVE, Verona, NJ, 07044. Phone: (201) 896-0900.
What is Elaine Vellas, M.D.'s NPI number? ▼
Elaine Vellas, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1649362377, issued on 09/29/2006.
Does Elaine Vellas, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Elaine Vellas, M.D.'s prescribing is 8% brand-name and 91% generic drugs by claim count, with $151K in brand drug costs.
Does Elaine Vellas, M.D. prescribe opioids? ▼
Yes, Elaine Vellas, M.D. had 38 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 1.2%.
How many Occupational Medicine Physician providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 2,230 Occupational Medicine Physician providers across 52 states in the US. The average Occupational Medicine Physician provider writes 605 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Elaine Vellas, M.D. prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Elaine Vellas, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Atorvastatin Calcium, Amlodipine Besylate, Levothyroxine Sodium. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Elaine Vellas, M.D. accept Medicare? ▼
Elaine Vellas, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 3,128 Part D claims and 312 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Elaine Vellas, M.D.'s credentials? ▼
Elaine Vellas, M.D.'s NPI is 1649362377 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
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.
- 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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