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2026 NPPES data Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine Physician NPI 1215940838 MD
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Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine Physician in West Palm Beach, Florida.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 1,773 in Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine 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
417
Medicare Part D claims · 53 beneficiaries · Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine Physician avg: 362
Generic prescribing
94%
generic claims · 6% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$471.94
11 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
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
Harold Bach, MD filed 417 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine Physician in West Palm Beach, Florida, prescribing 94% generic.
- 417
- Part D claims, 2023
- 94%
- generic prescribing
- $471.94
- 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.
Harold Bach, MD's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023, across all CMS prescribers nationally
417 Top 38% higher than 62% of 1,370,886 prescribers
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Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023
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Board-eligible specialty (heuristic, not verified)
Harold Bach, MD practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty but we don't have enough CMS-participation signals to confirm active board-certified status. Consult CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).
What does the federal data show about Harold Bach, MD?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine Physician
Medicare Part D claims
417 15% vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in Florida
How Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine Physician compares to other specialties among Florida 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 Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine 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).
Harold Bach, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine Physician provider holding MD credentials at 8200 OKEECHOBEE BLVD, West Palm Beach, FL, 33411, with a listed phone of (561) 964-1111. NPI 1215940838 was issued on 08/14/2006.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 417 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 53 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $21K in drug spend, split 6% brand-name and 94% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 44.1%.
Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 1,773 enrolled providers across 51 states and an average of 362 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 | 1215940838 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine Physician |
| Credentials | MD |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Issued | 08/14/2006 |
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 Harold Bach, MD. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.
Total received
$472
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.
License & disciplinary context - Florida FLDOH 2023 annual report
Aggregate state board data only, NOT a determination of any individual provider's status. The figures below describe statewide disciplinary activity across all ~75K Florida medical licensees in 2023 - they are NOT specific to Harold Bach, MD. To verify Harold Bach, MD's current license status, search the FLDOH public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.
480
Total board actions, Florida 2023
Across 467 cases
6.40
Actions per 1,000 licensees
Florida statewide rate
monetary fine
Most common action type
138 cases
FLDOH publishes annual disciplinary statistics as part of public-record reporting under each state's Administrative Procedure Act. See the full breakdown by action type and year on the Florida disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.
Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Generic-heavy
Harold Bach, MD - brand share 6.0%
Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine Physician average
6% brand-name claims vs 94% generic, on 417 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.
417
Total Claims
$21K
Total Drug Cost
53
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 468
- Total Day Supply
- 12,912
- Brand vs Generic
- 6% brand / 94% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $13K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $8K
- Opioid Claims
- 184 (44.1% rate)
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 69.7 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 1.31
- Gender Split
- 51% female / 49% male
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Harold Bach, MD prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Oxycodone-Acetamin…
Oxycodone-Acetaminophen
63 claims
- Alprazolam
Alprazolam
42 claims
- Morphine Sulfate Er
Morphine Sulfate Er
38 claims
- Gabapentin
Gabapentin
29 claims
- Oxycodone Hcl
Oxycodone Hcl
28 claims
- Tramadol Hcl 23
Tramadol Hcl
23 claims
- Temazepam 21
Temazepam
21 claims
- Diazepam 17
Diazepam
17 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Oxycodone-Acetaminophen Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophen | 63 |
| Alprazolam | 42 |
| Morphine Sulfate Er Morphine Sulfate | 38 |
| Gabapentin | 29 |
| Oxycodone Hcl | 28 |
| Tramadol Hcl | 23 |
| Temazepam | 21 |
| Diazepam | 17 |
| Ibuprofen | 17 |
| Lisinopril | 17 |
* 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 Surgery of the Spine Physician Overview
How Harold Bach, MD fits within the Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine Physician landscape nationally.
1,773
Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine Physician Providers in US
51
States with Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine Physician
362
Avg Claims per Provider
Harold Bach, MD's 417 claims are above the specialty average of 362.
Nearby Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine Physician Providers in Florida
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Florida, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Bach.
Dr. Milad Alam
M.D.
Boca Raton, FL
Dr. Jorge Alfonso-Cepeda
MD
Miami, FL
Dr. Andrew Alvarez
M.D.
Orlando, FL
Dr. Sheyan Armaghani
MD
Lake Mary, FL
Dr. Jahangir Asghar
M.D.
Plantation, FL
Compare Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Harold Bach, MD's specialty? ▼
Harold Bach, MD specializes in Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine Physician and practices in West Palm Beach, Florida. Credentials: MD.
How much does Harold Bach, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Harold Bach, MD wrote 417 Medicare Part D claims totaling $21K in drug costs for 53 beneficiaries.
Where is Harold Bach, MD located? ▼
Harold Bach, MD is located at 8200 OKEECHOBEE BLVD, West Palm Beach, FL, 33411. Phone: (561) 964-1111.
What is Harold Bach, MD's NPI number? ▼
Harold Bach, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1215940838, issued on 08/14/2006.
Does Harold Bach, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Harold Bach, MD's prescribing is 6% brand-name and 94% generic drugs by claim count, with $13K in brand drug costs.
Does Harold Bach, MD prescribe opioids? ▼
Yes, Harold Bach, MD had 184 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 44.1%.
How many Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine Physician providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 1,773 Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine Physician providers across 51 states in the US. The average Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine Physician provider writes 362 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Harold Bach, MD prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Harold Bach, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Oxycodone-Acetaminophen, Alprazolam, Morphine Sulfate Er. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Harold Bach, MD accept Medicare? ▼
Harold Bach, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 417 Part D claims and 53 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Harold Bach, MD's credentials? ▼
Harold Bach, MD's NPI is 1215940838 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.
- 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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