2026 NPPES data Orthopaedic Surgery Physician NPI 1548224512 MD
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JAMES MAZZARA, MD

Orthopaedic Surgery Physician in MANCHESTER, Connecticut. 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
390
Medicare Part D claims · 171 beneficiaries · Orthopaedic Surgery Physician avg: 324
MIPS score
75/100
▼ 8 pts below national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
What the federal data reveals: JAMES MAZZARA, MD is a Orthopaedic Surgery Physician ([object Object]) practicing in MANCHESTER, Connecticut with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 390 claims across 171 beneficiaries . Their CMS MIPS Final Score of 75/100 (national average: 83.1) reflects performance across Quality, Cost, Interoperability, and Improvement Activities .

What stands out: JAMES MAZZARA, MD reported a CMS MIPS final score of 75 out of 100, below the 83.1 national average, and filed 390 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)

JAMES MAZZARA, 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).

JAMES MAZZARA, MD at a glance

Below national average

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 04/14/2006

NPI 1548224512

Primary specialty

Orthopaedic Surgery Physician

Mid-sized

25,781 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

390 20% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 324

MIPS final score

75/100 8.099999999999994% pts

Above neutral band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Connecticut

How Orthopaedic Surgery Physician compares to other specialties among Connecticut providers

Connecticut providers

Orthopaedic Surgery Physician share within Connecticut

1. Orthopaedic Surgery Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Orthopaedic Surgery Physician share within Connecticut

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

JAMES MAZZARA, MD's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Orthopaedic Surgery Physician national average

Below national average
MIPS Final Score
75/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Orthopaedic Surgery Physician) — 75/100 vs national avg 83.1

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MIPS final score (Orthopaedic Surgery Physician) — 75/100 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).

JAMES MAZZARA, MD is a Orthopaedic Surgery Physician provider practicing in MANCHESTER, Connecticut, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: MD. NPI: 1548224512. 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.

JAMES MAZZARA, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Orthopaedic Surgery Physician provider holding MD credentials at 29 HAYNES ST, MANCHESTER, CT, 06040, with a listed phone of (860) 649-2267. NPI 1548224512 was issued on 04/14/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what MAZZARA 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 390 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 171 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $4K in drug spend, with an opioid prescribing rate of 6.4%. 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 75/100 for the 2023 performance year, compared with the national average of 83.1.

Orthopaedic Surgery Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 25,781 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 324 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

29 HAYNES ST
MANCHESTER, CT 06040

Provider Details

NPI 1548224512
Specialty Orthopaedic Surgery Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 04/14/2006

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

75
Final Score
Avg: 83.1

Reporting: Group practice

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

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

390
Total Claims
$4K
Total Drug Cost
171
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
411
Total Day Supply
10,770
Generic Drug Cost
$3K
Opioid Claims
25 (6.4% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
24

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
72.1 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
0.80
Gender Split
66% female / 34% 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
Meloxicam
263
Celecoxib
25
Amoxicillin
19

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

Orthopaedic Surgery Physician Overview

How JAMES MAZZARA, MD fits within the Orthopaedic Surgery Physician landscape nationally.

25,781
Orthopaedic Surgery Physician Providers in US
56
States with Orthopaedic Surgery Physician
324
Avg Claims per Provider

JAMES MAZZARA, MD's 390 claims are above the specialty average of 324.

Nearby Orthopaedic Surgery Physician Providers in Connecticut

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is JAMES MAZZARA, MD's specialty?
JAMES MAZZARA, MD specializes in Orthopaedic Surgery Physician and practices in MANCHESTER, Connecticut. Credentials: MD.
How much does JAMES MAZZARA, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, JAMES MAZZARA, MD wrote 390 Medicare Part D claims totaling $4K in drug costs for 171 beneficiaries.
What is JAMES MAZZARA, MD's Medicare quality score?
JAMES MAZZARA, MD has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 75/100. The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is JAMES MAZZARA, MD located?
JAMES MAZZARA, MD is located at 29 HAYNES ST, MANCHESTER, CT, 06040. Phone: (860) 649-2267.
What is JAMES MAZZARA, MD's NPI number?
JAMES MAZZARA, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1548224512, issued on 04/14/2006.
Does JAMES MAZZARA, MD prescribe opioids?
Yes, JAMES MAZZARA, MD had 25 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 6.4%.
How many Orthopaedic Surgery Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 25,781 Orthopaedic Surgery Physician providers across 56 states in the US. The average Orthopaedic Surgery Physician provider writes 324 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does JAMES MAZZARA, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, JAMES MAZZARA, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Meloxicam, Celecoxib, Amoxicillin. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does JAMES MAZZARA, MD accept Medicare?
JAMES MAZZARA, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 390 Part D claims and 171 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify JAMES MAZZARA, MD's credentials?
JAMES MAZZARA, MD's NPI is 1548224512 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.

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Data as of April 2026 (NPPES) / 2023 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

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