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2026 NPPES data Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician NPI 1033326152 MD
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Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician in Paramus, 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 784 in Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Family 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 · 285 beneficiaries · Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician avg: 2K
Generic prescribing
91%
generic claims · 8% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
98.7/100
▲ 16 pts above national avg 83.1 · Exceptional
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
Felix Pacheco, MD reported a CMS MIPS final score of 98.7/100 - above the 83.1 national average - and filed 3,269 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.
- 98.7/100
- MIPS score · +16 vs avg
- 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.
Felix Pacheco, MD's MIPS score vs every scored U.S. clinician
CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) final score, 2023, the federal quality measure
99 Top 11% higher than 89% 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 Felix Pacheco, MD sits
This provider among hospice and palliative medicine (family medicine) physician peers
Across the 146 hospice and palliative medicine (family medicine) physician providers who report both Medicare Part D prescribing and a MIPS quality score, Felix Pacheco, MD writes more Part D claims than 81% of them and scores higher on MIPS quality than 91% - placing this provider in the high-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 hospice and palliative medicine (family medicine) physician peer from a representative sample of 60; the gold marker is Felix Pacheco, 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)
Felix Pacheco, MD 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 Felix Pacheco, MD?
High performer (top quartile)Primary specialty
Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician
Medicare Part D claims
3,269 58% vs specialty avg
MIPS final score
98.7/100 15.6 pts vs avg
Specialty distribution in New Jersey
How Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician compares to other specialties among New Jersey providers
Medicare quality performance, MIPS
Felix Pacheco, MD's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician national average
- MIPS Final Score
- 98.7/100
- vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year
MIPS final score (Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician) - 98.7/100 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).
Felix Pacheco, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician provider holding MD credentials at 1 W RIDGEWOOD AVE, Paramus, NJ, 07652, with a listed phone of (201) 444-3060. NPI 1033326152 was issued on 05/17/2007.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 3,269 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 285 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $194K in drug spend, split 8% brand-name and 91% generic by claim count. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 98.7/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 93.6), compared with the national average of 83.1.
Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 784 enrolled providers across 51 states and an average of 2,070 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 | 1033326152 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician |
| Credentials | MD |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Issued | 05/17/2007 |
CMS Quality Score (MIPS)
Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores from CMS, 2023 performance year.
98.6738
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
93.5705
Quality
100
Promoting Interoperability
Reporting: Alternative Payment Model
Hospital and facility affiliations
Facilities where Felix Pacheco, 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.
Valley Physician Services PC
Hoboken, 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
Felix Pacheco, MD - brand share 8.0%
Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician average
8% brand-name claims vs 91% generic, on 3,269 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.
3,269
Total Claims
$194K
Total Drug Cost
285
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 7,173
- Total Day Supply
- 208,987
- Brand vs Generic
- 8% brand / 91% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $132K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $60K
- Antibiotic Claims
- 138
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 73.9 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 0.96
- Gender Split
- 56% female / 44% male
- Age Distribution
- <65: 14, 65-74: 140, 75-84: 104, 85+: 27
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Felix Pacheco, MD prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Atorvastatin Calcium
Atorvastatin Calcium
262 claims
- Amlodipine Besylate
Amlodipine Besylate
170 claims
- Levothyroxine Sodium
Levothyroxine Sodium
133 claims
- Hydrochlorothiazide
Hydrochlorothiazide
128 claims
- Metoprolol Succinate
Metoprolol Succinate
107 claims
- Lisinopril 92
Lisinopril
92 claims
- Losartan Potassium 87
Losartan Potassium
87 claims
- Montelukast Sodium 86
Montelukast Sodium
86 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 262 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 170 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 133 |
| Hydrochlorothiazide | 128 |
| Metoprolol Succinate | 107 |
| Lisinopril | 92 |
| Losartan Potassium | 87 |
| Montelukast Sodium | 86 |
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 84 |
| Metformin Hcl Er Metformin Hcl | 81 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
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Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician Overview
How Felix Pacheco, MD fits within the Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician landscape nationally.
784
Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician Providers in US
51
States with Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician
2,070
Avg Claims per Provider
Felix Pacheco, MD's 3,269 claims are above the specialty average of 2,070.
Nearby Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Family 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 Pacheco.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Felix Pacheco, MD's specialty? ▼
Felix Pacheco, MD specializes in Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician and practices in Paramus, New Jersey. Credentials: MD.
How much does Felix Pacheco, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Felix Pacheco, MD wrote 3,269 Medicare Part D claims totaling $194K in drug costs for 285 beneficiaries.
What is Felix Pacheco, MD's Medicare quality score? ▼
Felix Pacheco, MD has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 98.7/100 (Quality: 93.6). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is Felix Pacheco, MD located? ▼
Felix Pacheco, MD is located at 1 W RIDGEWOOD AVE, Paramus, NJ, 07652. Phone: (201) 444-3060.
What is Felix Pacheco, MD's NPI number? ▼
Felix Pacheco, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1033326152, issued on 05/17/2007.
Does Felix Pacheco, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Felix Pacheco, MD's prescribing is 8% brand-name and 91% generic drugs by claim count, with $132K in brand drug costs.
How many Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 784 Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician providers across 51 states in the US. The average Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician provider writes 2,070 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Felix Pacheco, MD prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Felix Pacheco, MD'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 Felix Pacheco, MD accept Medicare? ▼
Felix Pacheco, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 3,269 Part D claims and 285 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Felix Pacheco, MD's credentials? ▼
Felix Pacheco, MD's NPI is 1033326152 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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