2026 NPPES data Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine Physician NPI 1942461033 MD
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HEIDI HULLINGER, MD

Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine Physician in SUMMIT, 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
108
Medicare Part D claims · 53 beneficiaries · Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine Physician avg: 362
MIPS score
73.2773/100
▼ 10 pts below national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
Industry payments
$55.76
2 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: HEIDI HULLINGER, MD is a Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine Physician ([object Object]) practicing in SUMMIT, New Jersey with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 108 claims across 53 beneficiaries . Their CMS MIPS Final Score of 73.2773/100 (national average: 83.1) reflects performance across Quality, Cost, Interoperability, and Improvement Activities . Industry payments of $55.76 across 2 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: HEIDI HULLINGER, MD reported a CMS MIPS final score of 73.2773 out of 100, below the 83.1 national average, and filed 108 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)

HEIDI HULLINGER, MD practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + MIPS quality reporting — signals consistent with board-certified status. For verified board certification, see CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).

HEIDI HULLINGER, MD at a glance

Below national average

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 06/20/2008

NPI 1942461033

Primary specialty

Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine Physician

Niche

1,773 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

108 70% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 362

MIPS final score

73.2773/100 9.822699999999998% pts

Mid-tier band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in New Jersey

How Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine Physician compares to other specialties among New Jersey providers

New Jersey providers

Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine Physician share within New Jersey

1. Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine Physician share within New Jersey

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

HEIDI HULLINGER, MD's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine Physician national average

Below national average
MIPS Final Score
73.2773/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine Physician) — 73.2773/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%73.3%
MIPS final score (Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine Physician) — 73.2773/100 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).

HEIDI HULLINGER, MD is a Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine Physician provider practicing in SUMMIT, New Jersey, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: MD. NPI: 1942461033. 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.

HEIDI HULLINGER, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine Physician provider holding MD credentials at 33 OVERLOOK RD, SUMMIT, NJ, 07901, with a listed phone of (908) 376-1530. NPI 1942461033 was issued on 06/20/2008. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what HULLINGER 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 108 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 53 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $1K in drug spend, with an opioid prescribing rate of 17.6%. 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 73.2773/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 44.8928, Cost 47.6995), compared with the national average of 83.1.

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

33 OVERLOOK RD
SUMMIT, NJ 07901

Provider Details

NPI 1942461033
Specialty Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Female
NPI Issued 06/20/2008

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

73.2773
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
44.8928
Quality
47.6995
Cost
83
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Group practice

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 HEIDI HULLINGER, MD. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$56

Largest payer

Carlsmed, 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.

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.

108
Total Claims
$1K
Total Drug Cost
53
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
129
Total Day Supply
3,139
Brand Drug Cost
$0
Generic Drug Cost
$1K
Opioid Claims
19 (17.6% rate)

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
75.6 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.23
Gender Split
62% female / 38% 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
Gabapentin
54
Oxycodone Hcl
14
Meloxicam
11

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

Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine Physician Overview

How HEIDI HULLINGER, 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

HEIDI HULLINGER, MD's 108 claims are below the specialty average of 362.

Nearby Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine Physician Providers in New Jersey

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

Compare Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is HEIDI HULLINGER, MD's specialty?
HEIDI HULLINGER, MD specializes in Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine Physician and practices in SUMMIT, New Jersey. Credentials: MD.
How much does HEIDI HULLINGER, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, HEIDI HULLINGER, MD wrote 108 Medicare Part D claims totaling $1K in drug costs for 53 beneficiaries.
What is HEIDI HULLINGER, MD's Medicare quality score?
HEIDI HULLINGER, MD has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 73.2773/100 (Quality: 44.8928, Cost: 47.6995). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is HEIDI HULLINGER, MD located?
HEIDI HULLINGER, MD is located at 33 OVERLOOK RD, SUMMIT, NJ, 07901. Phone: (908) 376-1530.
What is HEIDI HULLINGER, MD's NPI number?
HEIDI HULLINGER, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1942461033, issued on 06/20/2008.
Does HEIDI HULLINGER, MD prescribe opioids?
Yes, HEIDI HULLINGER, MD had 19 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 17.6%.
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 HEIDI HULLINGER, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, HEIDI HULLINGER, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Gabapentin, Oxycodone Hcl, Meloxicam. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does HEIDI HULLINGER, MD accept Medicare?
HEIDI HULLINGER, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 108 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 HEIDI HULLINGER, MD's credentials?
HEIDI HULLINGER, MD's NPI is 1942461033 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

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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