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2026 NPPES data Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Surgery Physician NPI 1790070043 M.D.
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Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Surgery Physician in Niantic, Connecticut.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 678 in Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Surgery 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
186
Medicare Part D claims · 84 beneficiaries · Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Surgery Physician avg: 218
MIPS score
75/100
▼ 8 pts below national avg 83.1 · Above neutral
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
Emily Vafek, M.D. reported a CMS MIPS final score of 75/100 - below the 83.1 national average - and filed 186 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.
- 75/100
- MIPS score · -8 vs avg
- 186
- Part D claims, 2023
- 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.
Emily Vafek, M.D.'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
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Source CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) · 2023
Where Emily Vafek, M.D. sits
This provider among orthopaedic foot and ankle surgery physician peers
Across the 287 orthopaedic foot and ankle surgery physician providers who report both Medicare Part D prescribing and a MIPS quality score, Emily Vafek, M.D. writes more Part D claims than 52% of them and scores higher on MIPS quality than 21% - placing this provider in the high-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 orthopaedic foot and ankle surgery physician peer from a representative sample of 60; the gold marker is Emily Vafek, M.D.. 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)
Emily Vafek, M.D. 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 Emily Vafek, M.D.?
Below national averagePrimary specialty
Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Surgery Physician
Medicare Part D claims
186 15% vs specialty avg
MIPS final score
75/100 8.1 pts vs avg
Specialty distribution in Connecticut
How Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Surgery Physician compares to other specialties among Connecticut providers
Medicare quality performance, MIPS
Emily Vafek, M.D.'s 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Surgery Physician national average
- MIPS Final Score
- 75/100
- vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year
MIPS final score (Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Surgery Physician) - 75/100 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).
Emily Vafek, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Surgery Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 11 INDUSTRIAL PARK ROAD, Niantic, CT, 06357, with a listed phone of (860) 889-7345. NPI 1790070043 was issued on 06/15/2011.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 186 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 84 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $1K in drug spend, with an opioid prescribing rate of 21.5%. 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.
Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Surgery Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 678 enrolled providers across 51 states and an average of 218 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 | 1790070043 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Surgery Physician |
| Credentials | M.D. |
| Gender | Female |
| NPI Issued | 06/15/2011 |
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 Emily Vafek, 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.
Norwich Orthopedic Group PC
Niantic, CT
Ptsma Inc
Pawcatuck, CT
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.
186
Total Claims
$1K
Total Drug Cost
84
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 189
- Total Day Supply
- 2,220
- Brand Drug Cost
- $0
- Generic Drug Cost
- $1K
- Opioid Claims
- 40 (21.5% rate)
- Antibiotic Claims
- 22
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 70.5 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 0.94
- Gender Split
- 70% female / 30% male
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Emily Vafek, M.D. prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Oxycodone Hcl
Oxycodone Hcl
34 claims
- Ibuprofen
Ibuprofen
26 claims
- Ondansetron Hcl
Ondansetron Hcl
18 claims
- Methylprednisolone
Methylprednisolone
17 claims
- Diclofenac Sodium
Diclofenac Sodium
15 claims
- Ondansetron Odt 13
Ondansetron Odt
13 claims
- Meloxicam 12
Meloxicam
12 claims
- Cephalexin 11
Cephalexin
11 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Oxycodone Hcl | 34 |
| Ibuprofen | 26 |
| Ondansetron Hcl | 18 |
| Methylprednisolone | 17 |
| Diclofenac Sodium | 15 |
| Ondansetron Odt Ondansetron | 13 |
| Meloxicam | 12 |
| Cephalexin | 11 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
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Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Surgery Physician Overview
How Emily Vafek, M.D. fits within the Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Surgery Physician landscape nationally.
678
Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Surgery Physician Providers in US
51
States with Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Surgery Physician
218
Avg Claims per Provider
Emily Vafek, M.D.'s 186 claims are below the specialty average of 218.
Nearby Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Surgery Physician Providers in Connecticut
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Connecticut, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Vafek.
Dr. Adam Brodsky
M.D.
New Canaan, CT
Dr. William Cimino
M.D.
Fairfield, CT
Dr. Allen Ferrucci
MD
Hamden, CT
Dr. Lauren Geaney
MD
Farmington, CT
Dr. Thomas McDonald
MD
Enfield, CT
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Emily Vafek, M.D.'s specialty? ▼
Emily Vafek, M.D. specializes in Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Surgery Physician and practices in Niantic, Connecticut. Credentials: M.D..
How much does Emily Vafek, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Emily Vafek, M.D. wrote 186 Medicare Part D claims totaling $1K in drug costs for 84 beneficiaries.
What is Emily Vafek, M.D.'s Medicare quality score? ▼
Emily Vafek, M.D. 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 Emily Vafek, M.D. located? ▼
Emily Vafek, M.D. is located at 11 INDUSTRIAL PARK ROAD, Niantic, CT, 06357. Phone: (860) 889-7345.
What is Emily Vafek, M.D.'s NPI number? ▼
Emily Vafek, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1790070043, issued on 06/15/2011.
Does Emily Vafek, M.D. prescribe opioids? ▼
Yes, Emily Vafek, M.D. had 40 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 21.5%.
How many Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Surgery Physician providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 678 Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Surgery Physician providers across 51 states in the US. The average Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Surgery Physician provider writes 218 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Emily Vafek, M.D. prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Emily Vafek, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Oxycodone Hcl, Ibuprofen, Ondansetron Hcl. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Emily Vafek, M.D. accept Medicare? ▼
Emily Vafek, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 186 Part D claims and 84 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Emily Vafek, M.D.'s credentials? ▼
Emily Vafek, M.D.'s NPI is 1790070043 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.
- 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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