NPI registry status
Active
2026 NPPES data Plastic Surgery Physician NPI 1427053537 M.D.
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Plastic Surgery Physician in Ridgewood, New Jersey.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 5,316 in Plastic Surgery 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
120
Medicare Part D claims · 22 beneficiaries · Plastic Surgery Physician avg: 84
Generic prescribing
83%
generic claims · 18% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
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
Joel Kopelman, M.D. filed 120 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Plastic Surgery Physician in Ridgewood, New Jersey, prescribing 83% generic.
- 120
- Part D claims, 2023
- 83%
- generic prescribing
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Joel Kopelman, M.D.'s Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023, across all CMS prescribers nationally
120 35th percentile higher than 35% 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)
Joel Kopelman, M.D. 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 Joel Kopelman, M.D.?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Plastic Surgery Physician
Medicare Part D claims
120 43% vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in New Jersey
How Plastic Surgery Physician compares to other specialties among New Jersey 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 Plastic Surgery 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).
Joel Kopelman, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Plastic Surgery Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 1200 E RIDGEWOOD AVE, Ridgewood, NJ, 07450, with a listed phone of (201) 444-4499. NPI 1427053537 was issued on 06/15/2005.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 120 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 22 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $16K in drug spend, split 18% brand-name and 83% generic by claim count.
Plastic Surgery Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 5,316 enrolled providers across 52 states and an average of 84 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 | 1427053537 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Plastic Surgery Physician |
| Credentials | M.D. |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Issued | 06/15/2005 |
Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical
Joel Kopelman, M.D. - brand share 18.0%
Plastic Surgery Physician average
18% brand-name claims vs 83% generic, on 120 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.
120
Total Claims
$16K
Total Drug Cost
22
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 134
- Total Day Supply
- 3,037
- Brand vs Generic
- 18% brand / 83% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $13K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $3K
- Antibiotic Claims
- 18
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 77.2 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 1.14
- Age Distribution
- <65: 0, 65-74: N/A, 75-84: N/A, 85+: N/A
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 | 20 |
| Ozempic Semaglutide | 11 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
Plastic Surgery Physician Overview
How Joel Kopelman, M.D. fits within the Plastic Surgery Physician landscape nationally.
5,316
Plastic Surgery Physician Providers in US
52
States with Plastic Surgery Physician
84
Avg Claims per Provider
Joel Kopelman, M.D.'s 120 claims are above the specialty average of 84.
Nearby Plastic Surgery Physician Providers in New Jersey
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in New Jersey, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Kopelman.
Dr. Lauren Abderhalden
PA-C
Morristown, NJ
Dr. Valerie Ablaza
MD
Montclair, NJ
Dr. Richard Agag
MD
New Brunswick, NJ
Dr. Robert Agresti
D.O.
Verona, NJ
Dr. Naveen Ahuja
MD
New Brunswick, NJ
Compare Plastic Surgery Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
Before you book an appointment
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- Confirm the NPI record is current in the official CMS registry, providers update their own NPPES details, and moves can lag. Verify this NPI
- Check the active license and any disciplinary history with the New Jersey medical board, federal registration is not a license check. Credential verification guide
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Joel Kopelman, M.D.'s specialty? ▼
Joel Kopelman, M.D. specializes in Plastic Surgery Physician and practices in Ridgewood, New Jersey. Credentials: M.D..
How much does Joel Kopelman, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Joel Kopelman, M.D. wrote 120 Medicare Part D claims totaling $16K in drug costs for 22 beneficiaries.
Where is Joel Kopelman, M.D. located? ▼
Joel Kopelman, M.D. is located at 1200 E RIDGEWOOD AVE, Ridgewood, NJ, 07450. Phone: (201) 444-4499.
What is Joel Kopelman, M.D.'s NPI number? ▼
Joel Kopelman, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1427053537, issued on 06/15/2005.
Does Joel Kopelman, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Joel Kopelman, M.D.'s prescribing is 18% brand-name and 83% generic drugs by claim count, with $13K in brand drug costs.
How many Plastic Surgery Physician providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 5,316 Plastic Surgery Physician providers across 52 states in the US. The average Plastic Surgery Physician provider writes 84 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Joel Kopelman, M.D. prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Joel Kopelman, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Gabapentin, Ozempic. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Joel Kopelman, M.D. accept Medicare? ▼
Joel Kopelman, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 120 Part D claims and 22 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Joel Kopelman, M.D.'s credentials? ▼
Joel Kopelman, M.D.'s NPI is 1427053537 with credentials M.D.. 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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