2026 NPPES data Acupuncturist NPI 1043295645 M.D.
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GREGORY ZUERCHER, M.D.

Acupuncturist in NASHUA, New Hampshire. 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
508
Medicare Part D claims · 91 beneficiaries · Acupuncturist avg: 797
Generic prescribing
95%
generic claims · 5% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
90.8564/100
▲ 8 pts above national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
Industry payments
$31.44
1 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

GREGORY ZUERCHER, M.D. reported a CMS MIPS final score of 90.8564/100 — above the 83.1 national average — and filed 508 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.

90.8564/100
MIPS score · +8 vs avg
508
Part D claims, 2023
95%
generic prescribing
$31.44
industry payments (Sunshine Act)

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.

GREGORY ZUERCHER, 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

91 Top 40% higher than 60% of 477,587 scored providers

0–10: 8,684 scored providers (2%). Below this entry. 10–20: 3,008 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 20–30: 3,069 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 30–40: 2,746 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 40–50: 2,928 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 50–60: 5,882 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 60–70: 13,906 scored providers (3%). Below this entry. 70–80: 118,074 scored providers (25%). Below this entry. 80–90: 129,887 scored providers (27%). Below this entry. 90–100: 189,403 scored providers (40%). This entry sits in this band. This provider 0 100 every MIPS-scored clinician, bucketed by value

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Source CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) · 2023

What does the federal data show about GREGORY ZUERCHER, M.D.?

High performer (top quartile)

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 12/07/2005

NPI 1043295645

Primary specialty

Acupuncturist

Mid-sized

33,269 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

508 36% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 797

MIPS final score

90.8564/100 7.756399999999999% pts

Exceptional band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in New Hampshire

How Acupuncturist compares to other specialties among New Hampshire providers

New Hampshire providers

Acupuncturist share within New Hampshire

1. Acupuncturist42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Acupuncturist share within New Hampshire

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

GREGORY ZUERCHER, M.D.'s 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Acupuncturist national average

High performer (top quartile)
MIPS Final Score
90.8564/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Acupuncturist) — 90.8564/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%90.9%
MIPS final score (Acupuncturist) — 90.8564/100 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.

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GREGORY ZUERCHER, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Acupuncturist provider holding M.D. credentials at 172 KINSLEY ST, NASHUA, NH, 03060, with a listed phone of (603) 882-3000. NPI 1043295645 was issued on 12/07/2005. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what ZUERCHER 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 508 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 91 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $19K in drug spend, split 5% brand-name and 95% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 16.9%. 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 90.8564/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 74.1454), compared with the national average of 83.1.

Acupuncturist is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 33,269 enrolled providers across 55 states and an average of 797 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

172 KINSLEY ST
NASHUA, NH 03060

Provider Details

NPI 1043295645
Specialty Acupuncturist
Credentials M.D.
Gender Male
NPI Issued 12/07/2005

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores from CMS, 2023 performance year.

90.8564
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
74.1454
Quality
100
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Alternative Payment Model

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where GREGORY ZUERCHER, 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.

ST. JOSEPH HOSPITAL OF NASHUA NH
NASHUA, NH

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 GREGORY ZUERCHER, M.D.. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$31

Largest payer

ABBVIE INC.

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

GREGORY ZUERCHER, M.D. — brand share 5.0%
Specialty average (est.)

5% brand-name claims vs 95% generic, on 508 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.

508
Total Claims
$19K
Total Drug Cost
91
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
687
Total Day Supply
19,074
Brand vs Generic
5% brand / 95% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$7K
Generic Drug Cost
$12K
Opioid Claims
86 (16.9% rate)

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
74.7 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
2.60
Gender Split
59% female / 41% male
Age Distribution
<65: 12, 65-74: 30, 75-84: 30, 85+: 19

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What GREGORY ZUERCHER, M.D. prescribes most

Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023

claims
Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File As of 2023
Drug Claims
Gabapentin
42
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen
Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen
32
Furosemide
28
Atorvastatin Calcium
27
Tramadol Hcl
16
Losartan Potassium
15
Oxycodone-Acetaminophen
Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophen
13
Meloxicam
12
Oxycodone Hcl
12
Amlodipine Besylate
11

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

Acupuncturist Overview

How GREGORY ZUERCHER, M.D. fits within the Acupuncturist landscape nationally.

33,269
Acupuncturist Providers in US
55
States with Acupuncturist
797
Avg Claims per Provider

GREGORY ZUERCHER, M.D.'s 508 claims are below the specialty average of 797.

Nearby Acupuncturist Providers in New Hampshire

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

Compare Acupuncturist nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is GREGORY ZUERCHER, M.D.'s specialty?
GREGORY ZUERCHER, M.D. specializes in Acupuncturist and practices in NASHUA, New Hampshire. Credentials: M.D..
How much does GREGORY ZUERCHER, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, GREGORY ZUERCHER, M.D. wrote 508 Medicare Part D claims totaling $19K in drug costs for 91 beneficiaries.
What is GREGORY ZUERCHER, M.D.'s Medicare quality score?
GREGORY ZUERCHER, M.D. has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 90.8564/100 (Quality: 74.1454). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is GREGORY ZUERCHER, M.D. located?
GREGORY ZUERCHER, M.D. is located at 172 KINSLEY ST, NASHUA, NH, 03060. Phone: (603) 882-3000.
What is GREGORY ZUERCHER, M.D.'s NPI number?
GREGORY ZUERCHER, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1043295645, issued on 12/07/2005.
Does GREGORY ZUERCHER, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
GREGORY ZUERCHER, M.D.'s prescribing is 5% brand-name and 95% generic drugs by claim count, with $7K in brand drug costs.
Does GREGORY ZUERCHER, M.D. prescribe opioids?
Yes, GREGORY ZUERCHER, M.D. had 86 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 16.9%.
How many Acupuncturist providers are there in the US?
There are 33,269 Acupuncturist providers across 55 states in the US. The average Acupuncturist provider writes 797 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does GREGORY ZUERCHER, M.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, GREGORY ZUERCHER, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Gabapentin, Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen, Furosemide. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does GREGORY ZUERCHER, M.D. accept Medicare?
GREGORY ZUERCHER, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 508 Part D claims and 91 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify GREGORY ZUERCHER, M.D.'s credentials?
GREGORY ZUERCHER, M.D.'s NPI is 1043295645 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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