2026 NPPES data Obstetrics Physician NPI 1497704787 D.O.
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J TEDESCO, D.O.

Obstetrics Physician in SCRANTON, Pennsylvania. 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
125
Medicare Part D claims · 38 beneficiaries · Obstetrics Physician avg: 319
Generic prescribing
63%
generic claims · 37% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
90.3495/100
▲ 7 pts above national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
What the federal data reveals: J TEDESCO, D.O. is a Obstetrics Physician ([object Object]) practicing in SCRANTON, Pennsylvania with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 125 claims across 38 beneficiaries — 37% brand-name prescribing . Their CMS MIPS Final Score of 90.3495/100 (national average: 83.1) reflects performance across Quality, Cost, Interoperability, and Improvement Activities .

What stands out: J TEDESCO, D.O. reported a CMS MIPS final score of 90.3495 out of 100, above the 83.1 national average, and filed 125 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)

J TEDESCO, D.O. 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).

J TEDESCO, D.O. at a glance

High performer (top quartile)

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 05/06/2006

NPI 1497704787

Primary specialty

Obstetrics Physician

Niche

1,402 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

125 61% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 319

MIPS final score

90.3495/100 7.249500000000012% pts

Exceptional band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Pennsylvania

How Obstetrics Physician compares to other specialties among Pennsylvania providers

Pennsylvania providers

Obstetrics Physician share within Pennsylvania

1. Obstetrics Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Obstetrics Physician share within Pennsylvania

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

J TEDESCO, D.O.'s 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Obstetrics Physician national average

High performer (top quartile)
MIPS Final Score
90.3495/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Obstetrics Physician) — 90.3495/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%90.3%
MIPS final score (Obstetrics Physician) — 90.3495/100 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).

J TEDESCO, D.O. is a Obstetrics Physician provider practicing in SCRANTON, Pennsylvania, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: D.O.. NPI: 1497704787. 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.

J TEDESCO, D.O. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Obstetrics Physician provider holding D.O. credentials at 743 JEFFERSON AVE, SCRANTON, PA, 18510, with a listed phone of (570) 341-9818. NPI 1497704787 was issued on 05/06/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what TEDESCO 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 125 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 38 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $22K in drug spend, split 37% brand-name and 63% 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 90.3495/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 80.699), compared with the national average of 83.1.

Obstetrics Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 1,402 enrolled providers across 54 states and an average of 319 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

743 JEFFERSON AVE
SCRANTON, PA 18510

Provider Details

NPI 1497704787
Specialty Obstetrics Physician
Credentials D.O.
Gender Male
NPI Issued 05/06/2006

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

90.3495
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
80.699
Quality
100
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Alternative Payment Model

License & disciplinary context — Pennsylvania PA-BOM 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 ~45K Pennsylvania medical licensees in 2023 — they are NOT specific to J TEDESCO, D.O.. To verify J TEDESCO, D.O.'s current license status, search the PA-BOM public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.

133
Total board actions, Pennsylvania 2023
Across 129 cases
2.96
Actions per 1,000 licensees
Pennsylvania statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
48 cases

PA-BOM 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 Pennsylvania disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Above average

J TEDESCO, D.O. — brand share 37.0%
Specialty average (est.)

37% brand-name claims vs 63% generic, on 125 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.

125
Total Claims
$22K
Total Drug Cost
38
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
210
Total Day Supply
6,012
Brand vs Generic
37% brand / 63% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$18K
Generic Drug Cost
$4K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
67.9 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
0.84
Gender Split
100% female / 0% 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
Alendronate Sodium
17
Clobetasol Propionate
14
Myrbetriq
Mirabegron
14
Estradiol
11

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

Obstetrics Physician Overview

How J TEDESCO, D.O. fits within the Obstetrics Physician landscape nationally.

1,402
Obstetrics Physician Providers in US
54
States with Obstetrics Physician
319
Avg Claims per Provider

J TEDESCO, D.O.'s 125 claims are below the specialty average of 319.

Nearby Obstetrics Physician Providers in Pennsylvania

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Pennsylvania, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as TEDESCO.

Compare Obstetrics Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is J TEDESCO, D.O.'s specialty?
J TEDESCO, D.O. specializes in Obstetrics Physician and practices in SCRANTON, Pennsylvania. Credentials: D.O..
How much does J TEDESCO, D.O. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, J TEDESCO, D.O. wrote 125 Medicare Part D claims totaling $22K in drug costs for 38 beneficiaries.
What is J TEDESCO, D.O.'s Medicare quality score?
J TEDESCO, D.O. has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 90.3495/100 (Quality: 80.699). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is J TEDESCO, D.O. located?
J TEDESCO, D.O. is located at 743 JEFFERSON AVE, SCRANTON, PA, 18510. Phone: (570) 341-9818.
What is J TEDESCO, D.O.'s NPI number?
J TEDESCO, D.O.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1497704787, issued on 05/06/2006.
Does J TEDESCO, D.O. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
J TEDESCO, D.O.'s prescribing is 37% brand-name and 63% generic drugs by claim count, with $18K in brand drug costs.
How many Obstetrics Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 1,402 Obstetrics Physician providers across 54 states in the US. The average Obstetrics Physician provider writes 319 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does J TEDESCO, D.O. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, J TEDESCO, D.O.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Alendronate Sodium, Clobetasol Propionate, Myrbetriq. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does J TEDESCO, D.O. accept Medicare?
J TEDESCO, D.O. appears in CMS Medicare data with 125 Part D claims and 38 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify J TEDESCO, D.O.'s credentials?
J TEDESCO, D.O.'s NPI is 1497704787 with credentials D.O.. 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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