2026 NPPES data Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine Physician NPI 1679557615 MD
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JAMES YUE, MD

Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine Physician in SHELTON, 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
420
Medicare Part D claims · 133 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
MIPS score
82.1762/100
▼ 1 pts below national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
Industry payments
$203.5K
39 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: JAMES YUE, MD is a Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine Physician ([object Object]) practicing in SHELTON, Connecticut with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 420 claims across 133 beneficiaries — 6% brand-name prescribing . Their CMS MIPS Final Score of 82.1762/100 (national average: 83.1) reflects performance across Quality, Cost, Interoperability, and Improvement Activities . Industry payments of $203.5K across 39 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: JAMES YUE, MD reported a CMS MIPS final score of 82.1762 out of 100, below the 83.1 national average, and filed 420 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 YUE, MD practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + MIPS quality reporting + 1 hospital affiliation — signals consistent with board-certified status. For verified board certification, see CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).

JAMES YUE, MD at a glance

Near national average

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 12/02/2005

NPI 1679557615

Primary specialty

Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine Physician

Niche

1,773 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

420 16% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 362

MIPS final score

82.1762/100 0.9238% pts

Above neutral band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Connecticut

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

Connecticut providers

Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine Physician share within Connecticut

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 Connecticut

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

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

Near national average
MIPS Final Score
82.1762/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine Physician) — 82.1762/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%82.2%
MIPS final score (Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine Physician) — 82.1762/100 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 YUE, MD is a Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine Physician provider practicing in SHELTON, Connecticut, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: MD. NPI: 1679557615. 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 YUE, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine Physician provider holding MD credentials at 330 BRIDGEPORT AVE, SHELTON, CT, 06484, with a listed phone of (203) 407-3554. NPI 1679557615 was issued on 12/02/2005. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what YUE 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 420 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 133 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $14K in drug spend, split 6% brand-name and 94% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 45.2%. 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 82.1762/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 85.2031, Cost 67.715), 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

330 BRIDGEPORT AVE
SHELTON, CT 06484

Provider Details

NPI 1679557615
Specialty Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 12/02/2005

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

82.1762
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
85.2031
Quality
67.715
Cost

Reporting: Group practice

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where JAMES YUE, MD 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.

CONNECTICUT ORTHOPAEDIC SPECIALISTS PC
HAMDEN, CT

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 JAMES YUE, MD. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$203.5K

Largest payer

Aesculap AG

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

JAMES YUE, MD — brand share 6.0%
Specialty average (est.)

6% brand-name claims vs 94% generic, on 420 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.

420
Total Claims
$14K
Total Drug Cost
133
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
462
Total Day Supply
8,758
Brand vs Generic
6% brand / 94% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$4K
Generic Drug Cost
$9K
Opioid Claims
190 (45.2% rate)

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
72.0 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.27
Gender Split
56% female / 44% 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
Tramadol Hcl
114
Gabapentin
66
Oxycodone Hcl
41
Lidocaine
31
Meloxicam
21
Cyclobenzaprine Hcl
20
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen
Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen
20
Diazepam
14
Ibuprofen-Famotidine
Ibuprofen/Famotidine
13
Hydromorphone Hcl
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 JAMES YUE, 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

JAMES YUE, MD's 420 claims are above the specialty average of 362.

Nearby Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine Physician Providers in Connecticut

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is JAMES YUE, MD's specialty?
JAMES YUE, MD specializes in Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine Physician and practices in SHELTON, Connecticut. Credentials: MD.
How much does JAMES YUE, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, JAMES YUE, MD wrote 420 Medicare Part D claims totaling $14K in drug costs for 133 beneficiaries.
What is JAMES YUE, MD's Medicare quality score?
JAMES YUE, MD has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 82.1762/100 (Quality: 85.2031, Cost: 67.715). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is JAMES YUE, MD located?
JAMES YUE, MD is located at 330 BRIDGEPORT AVE, SHELTON, CT, 06484. Phone: (203) 407-3554.
What is JAMES YUE, MD's NPI number?
JAMES YUE, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1679557615, issued on 12/02/2005.
Does JAMES YUE, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
JAMES YUE, MD's prescribing is 6% brand-name and 94% generic drugs by claim count, with $4K in brand drug costs.
Does JAMES YUE, MD prescribe opioids?
Yes, JAMES YUE, MD had 190 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 45.2%.
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 JAMES YUE, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, JAMES YUE, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Tramadol Hcl, Gabapentin, Oxycodone Hcl. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does JAMES YUE, MD accept Medicare?
JAMES YUE, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 420 Part D claims and 133 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify JAMES YUE, MD's credentials?
JAMES YUE, MD's NPI is 1679557615 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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