2026 NPPES data Orthopaedic Surgery Physician NPI 1962488809 MD
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JOHN DOHERTY, MD

Orthopaedic Surgery 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
313
Medicare Part D claims · 138 beneficiaries · Orthopaedic Surgery Physician avg: 324
Industry payments
$96.14
1 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

JOHN DOHERTY, MD filed 313 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Orthopaedic Surgery Physician in SCRANTON, Pennsylvania.

313
Part D claims, 2023
$96.14
industry payments (Sunshine Act)

Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records (NPPES, Medicare Part D, MIPS, Open Payments) — no proprietary rating or editorial opinion is applied.

JOHN DOHERTY, MD's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023 — across all CMS prescribers nationally

313 Top 43% higher than 57% of 1,370,886 prescribers

0–200: 670,926 prescribers (49%). Below this entry. 200–400: 182,923 prescribers (13%). This entry sits in this band. 400–600: 90,619 prescribers (7%). Above this entry. 600–800: 56,224 prescribers (4%). Above this entry. 800–1,000: 40,919 prescribers (3%). Above this entry. 1,000–1,200: 31,827 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,200–1,400: 26,224 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,400–1,600: 21,710 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,600–1,800: 19,072 prescribers (1%). Above this entry. 1,800–2,000: 16,451 prescribers (1%). Above this entry. 2,000–2,200: 213,991 prescribers (16%). Above this entry. This provider 0 2K+ every Part D prescriber (claims/yr), bucketed by value

Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more prescribers. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023

Board-eligible specialty (heuristic — not verified)

JOHN DOHERTY, MD 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 JOHN DOHERTY, MD?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 12/22/2005

NPI 1962488809

Primary specialty

Orthopaedic Surgery Physician

Mid-sized

25,781 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

313 3% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 324

Specialty distribution in Pennsylvania

How Orthopaedic Surgery Physician compares to other specialties among Pennsylvania providers

Pennsylvania providers

Orthopaedic Surgery Physician share within Pennsylvania

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

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Orthopaedic Surgery Physician (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Orthopaedic Surgery Physician ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Orthopaedic Surgery Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Orthopaedic Surgery Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

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).

JOHN DOHERTY, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Orthopaedic Surgery Physician provider holding MD credentials at 3 W OLIVE ST, SCRANTON, PA, 18508, with a listed phone of (570) 961-3823. NPI 1962488809 was issued on 12/22/2005. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what DOHERTY 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 313 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 138 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $3K in drug spend, with an opioid prescribing rate of 8.3%. 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.

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

3 W OLIVE ST
SCRANTON, PA 18508

Provider Details

NPI 1962488809
Specialty Orthopaedic Surgery Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 12/22/2005

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 JOHN DOHERTY, MD. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$96

Largest payer

Smith+Nephew, 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.

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 JOHN DOHERTY, MD. To verify JOHN DOHERTY, MD'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.

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

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

313
Total Claims
$3K
Total Drug Cost
138
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
351
Total Day Supply
7,919
Brand Drug Cost
$0
Generic Drug Cost
$3K
Opioid Claims
26 (8.3% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
53

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
73.2 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
0.78
Gender Split
59% female / 41% male

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.

What JOHN DOHERTY, MD prescribes most

Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023

claims
Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File As of 2023
Drug Claims
Diclofenac Sodium
103
Meloxicam
45
Amoxicillin
38
Methylprednisolone
21
Alendronate Sodium
13
Oxycodone Hcl
13
Tramadol Hcl
12
Gabapentin
11

* 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 JOHN DOHERTY, 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

JOHN DOHERTY, MD's 313 claims are below the specialty average of 324.

Nearby Orthopaedic Surgery Physician Providers in Pennsylvania

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is JOHN DOHERTY, MD's specialty?
JOHN DOHERTY, MD specializes in Orthopaedic Surgery Physician and practices in SCRANTON, Pennsylvania. Credentials: MD.
How much does JOHN DOHERTY, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, JOHN DOHERTY, MD wrote 313 Medicare Part D claims totaling $3K in drug costs for 138 beneficiaries.
Where is JOHN DOHERTY, MD located?
JOHN DOHERTY, MD is located at 3 W OLIVE ST, SCRANTON, PA, 18508. Phone: (570) 961-3823.
What is JOHN DOHERTY, MD's NPI number?
JOHN DOHERTY, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1962488809, issued on 12/22/2005.
Does JOHN DOHERTY, MD prescribe opioids?
Yes, JOHN DOHERTY, MD had 26 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 8.3%.
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 JOHN DOHERTY, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, JOHN DOHERTY, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Diclofenac Sodium, Meloxicam, Amoxicillin. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does JOHN DOHERTY, MD accept Medicare?
JOHN DOHERTY, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 313 Part D claims and 138 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify JOHN DOHERTY, MD's credentials?
JOHN DOHERTY, MD's NPI is 1962488809 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.
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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