2026 NPPES data Sports Medicine (Orthopaedic Surgery) Physician NPI 1073783106 M.D.
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ERNEST POPE, M.D.

Sports Medicine (Orthopaedic Surgery) Physician in FRANKLIN LAKES, New Jersey. 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
247
Medicare Part D claims · 116 beneficiaries · Sports Medicine (Orthopaedic Surgery) Physician avg: 278
Generic prescribing
94%
generic claims · 6% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
75/100
▼ 8 pts below national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
Industry payments
$190.59
6 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: ERNEST POPE, M.D. is a Sports Medicine (Orthopaedic Surgery) Physician ([object Object]) practicing in FRANKLIN LAKES, New Jersey with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 247 claims across 116 beneficiaries — 6% brand-name prescribing . Their CMS MIPS Final Score of 75/100 (national average: 83.1) reflects performance across Quality, Cost, Interoperability, and Improvement Activities . Industry payments of $190.59 across 6 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: ERNEST POPE, M.D. reported a CMS MIPS final score of 75 out of 100, below the 83.1 national average, and filed 247 Medicare Part D claims in 2023. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

ERNEST POPE, M.D. 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).

ERNEST POPE, M.D. at a glance

Below national average

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 03/05/2008

NPI 1073783106

Primary specialty

Sports Medicine (Orthopaedic Surgery) Physician

Niche

2,681 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

247 11% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 278

MIPS final score

75/100 8.099999999999994% pts

Above neutral band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in New Jersey

How Sports Medicine (Orthopaedic Surgery) Physician compares to other specialties among New Jersey providers

New Jersey providers

Sports Medicine (Orthopaedic Surgery) Physician share within New Jersey

1. Sports Medicine (Orthopaedic Surgery) Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Sports Medicine (Orthopaedic Surgery) Physician share within New Jersey

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

ERNEST POPE, M.D.'s 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Sports Medicine (Orthopaedic Surgery) Physician national average

Below national average
MIPS Final Score
75/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Sports Medicine (Orthopaedic Surgery) Physician) — 75/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%75%
MIPS final score (Sports Medicine (Orthopaedic Surgery) Physician) — 75/100 vs national avg 83.1

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).

ERNEST POPE, M.D. is a Sports Medicine (Orthopaedic Surgery) Physician provider practicing in FRANKLIN LAKES, New Jersey, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: M.D.. NPI: 1073783106. 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.

ERNEST POPE, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Sports Medicine (Orthopaedic Surgery) Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 784 FRANKLIN AVE, FRANKLIN LAKES, NJ, 07417, with a listed phone of (201) 560-0711. NPI 1073783106 was issued on 03/05/2008. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what POPE 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 247 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 116 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $24K in drug spend, split 6% brand-name and 94% generic by claim count. 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. 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.

Sports Medicine (Orthopaedic Surgery) Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 2,681 enrolled providers across 53 states and an average of 278 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

784 FRANKLIN AVE
FRANKLIN LAKES, NJ 07417

Provider Details

NPI 1073783106
Specialty Sports Medicine (Orthopaedic Surgery) Physician
Credentials M.D.
Gender Male
NPI Issued 03/05/2008

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 ERNEST POPE, 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.

KAYAL MEDICAL GROUP, LLC
FRANKLIN LAKES, 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).

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 ERNEST POPE, M.D.. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$191

Largest payer

Stryker Corporation

Most common payment type

Food and Beverage

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 · Generic-heavy

ERNEST POPE, M.D. — brand share 6.0%
Specialty average (est.)

6% brand-name claims vs 94% generic, on 247 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.

247
Total Claims
$24K
Total Drug Cost
116
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
311
Total Day Supply
7,727
Brand vs Generic
6% brand / 94% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$20K
Generic Drug Cost
$4K
Antibiotic Claims
38

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
75.0 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
0.88
Gender Split
66% female / 34% male

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Celecoxib
88
Meloxicam
47
Amoxicillin
25

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

Sports Medicine (Orthopaedic Surgery) Physician Overview

How ERNEST POPE, M.D. fits within the Sports Medicine (Orthopaedic Surgery) Physician landscape nationally.

2,681
Sports Medicine (Orthopaedic Surgery) Physician Providers in US
53
States with Sports Medicine (Orthopaedic Surgery) Physician
278
Avg Claims per Provider

ERNEST POPE, M.D.'s 247 claims are below the specialty average of 278.

Nearby Sports Medicine (Orthopaedic Surgery) Physician Providers in New Jersey

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in New Jersey, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as POPE.

Compare Sports Medicine (Orthopaedic Surgery) Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is ERNEST POPE, M.D.'s specialty?
ERNEST POPE, M.D. specializes in Sports Medicine (Orthopaedic Surgery) Physician and practices in FRANKLIN LAKES, New Jersey. Credentials: M.D..
How much does ERNEST POPE, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, ERNEST POPE, M.D. wrote 247 Medicare Part D claims totaling $24K in drug costs for 116 beneficiaries.
What is ERNEST POPE, M.D.'s Medicare quality score?
ERNEST POPE, 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 ERNEST POPE, M.D. located?
ERNEST POPE, M.D. is located at 784 FRANKLIN AVE, FRANKLIN LAKES, NJ, 07417. Phone: (201) 560-0711.
What is ERNEST POPE, M.D.'s NPI number?
ERNEST POPE, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1073783106, issued on 03/05/2008.
Does ERNEST POPE, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
ERNEST POPE, M.D.'s prescribing is 6% brand-name and 94% generic drugs by claim count, with $20K in brand drug costs.
How many Sports Medicine (Orthopaedic Surgery) Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 2,681 Sports Medicine (Orthopaedic Surgery) Physician providers across 53 states in the US. The average Sports Medicine (Orthopaedic Surgery) Physician provider writes 278 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does ERNEST POPE, M.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, ERNEST POPE, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Celecoxib, Meloxicam, Amoxicillin. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does ERNEST POPE, M.D. accept Medicare?
ERNEST POPE, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 247 Part D claims and 116 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify ERNEST POPE, M.D.'s credentials?
ERNEST POPE, M.D.'s NPI is 1073783106 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.
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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