2026 NPPES data Neurology Physician NPI 1417932542 MD
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JOHN O'CONNELL, MD

Neurology Physician in NORTHAMPTON, Massachusetts. 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
3K
Medicare Part D claims · 438 beneficiaries · Neurology Physician avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
94%
generic claims · 6% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
96.6954/100
▲ 14 pts above national avg 83.1 · [object Object]

What the federal data shows

JOHN O'CONNELL, MD reported a CMS MIPS final score of 96.6954/100 — above the 83.1 national average — and filed 3,176 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.

96.6954/100
MIPS score · +14 vs avg
3K
Part D claims, 2023
94%
generic prescribing
Likely
board-certified (heuristic)

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 O'CONNELL, MD's MIPS score vs every scored U.S. clinician

CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) final score, 2023 — the federal quality measure

97 Top 17% higher than 83% of 477,587 scored providers

0–10: 8,684 scored providers (2%). Below this entry. 10–20: 3,008 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 20–30: 3,069 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 30–40: 2,746 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 40–50: 2,928 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 50–60: 5,882 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 60–70: 13,906 scored providers (3%). Below this entry. 70–80: 118,074 scored providers (25%). Below this entry. 80–90: 129,887 scored providers (27%). Below this entry. 90–100: 189,403 scored providers (40%). This entry sits in this band. This provider 0 100 every MIPS-scored clinician, bucketed by value

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Source CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) · 2023

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

JOHN O'CONNELL, 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).

What does the federal data show about JOHN O'CONNELL, MD?

High performer (top quartile)

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 12/13/2005

NPI 1417932542

Primary specialty

Neurology Physician

Mid-sized

19,866 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

3,176 143% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,309

MIPS final score

96.6954/100 13.595400000000012% pts

Exceptional band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Massachusetts

How Neurology Physician compares to other specialties among Massachusetts providers

Massachusetts providers

Neurology Physician share within Massachusetts

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

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

JOHN O'CONNELL, MD's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Neurology Physician national average

High performer (top quartile)
MIPS Final Score
96.6954/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Neurology Physician) — 96.6954/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%96.7%
MIPS final score (Neurology Physician) — 96.6954/100 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).

JOHN O'CONNELL, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Neurology Physician provider holding MD credentials at 69 STATE ST, NORTHAMPTON, MA, 01060, with a listed phone of (413) 586-8156. NPI 1417932542 was issued on 12/13/2005. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what O'CONNELL 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 3,176 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 438 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $960K in drug spend, split 6% brand-name and 94% 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 96.6954/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 85), compared with the national average of 83.1.

Neurology Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 19,866 enrolled providers across 54 states and an average of 1,309 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

69 STATE ST
NORTHAMPTON, MA 01060

Provider Details

NPI 1417932542
Specialty Neurology Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 12/13/2005

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

96.6954
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
85
Quality

Reporting: Individual

License & disciplinary context — Massachusetts BORIM 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 ~38K Massachusetts medical licensees in 2023 — they are NOT specific to JOHN O'CONNELL, MD. To verify JOHN O'CONNELL, MD's current license status, search the BORIM public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.

80
Total board actions, Massachusetts 2023
Across 78 cases
2.11
Actions per 1,000 licensees
Massachusetts statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
29 cases

BORIM 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 Massachusetts disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Generic-heavy

JOHN O'CONNELL, MD — brand share 6.0%
Specialty average (est.)

6% brand-name claims vs 94% generic, on 3,176 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.

3,176
Total Claims
$960K
Total Drug Cost
438
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
4,975
Total Day Supply
144,872
Brand vs Generic
6% brand / 94% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$542K
Generic Drug Cost
$417K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
69.4 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.27
Gender Split
62% female / 38% male
Age Distribution
<65: 110, 65-74: 164, 75-84: 130, 85+: 34

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What JOHN O'CONNELL, 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
Gabapentin
501
Levetiracetam
402
Carbidopa-Levodopa
Carbidopa/Levodopa
287
Lamotrigine
266
Donepezil Hcl
204
Topiramate
203
Divalproex Sodium Er
Divalproex Sodium
103
Sumatriptan Succinate
82
Memantine Hcl
79
Pregabalin
58

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

Neurology Physician Overview

How JOHN O'CONNELL, MD fits within the Neurology Physician landscape nationally.

19,866
Neurology Physician Providers in US
54
States with Neurology Physician
1,309
Avg Claims per Provider

JOHN O'CONNELL, MD's 3,176 claims are above the specialty average of 1,309.

Nearby Neurology Physician Providers in Massachusetts

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Massachusetts, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as O'CONNELL.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is JOHN O'CONNELL, MD's specialty?
JOHN O'CONNELL, MD specializes in Neurology Physician and practices in NORTHAMPTON, Massachusetts. Credentials: MD.
How much does JOHN O'CONNELL, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, JOHN O'CONNELL, MD wrote 3,176 Medicare Part D claims totaling $960K in drug costs for 438 beneficiaries.
What is JOHN O'CONNELL, MD's Medicare quality score?
JOHN O'CONNELL, MD has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 96.6954/100 (Quality: 85). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is JOHN O'CONNELL, MD located?
JOHN O'CONNELL, MD is located at 69 STATE ST, NORTHAMPTON, MA, 01060. Phone: (413) 586-8156.
What is JOHN O'CONNELL, MD's NPI number?
JOHN O'CONNELL, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1417932542, issued on 12/13/2005.
Does JOHN O'CONNELL, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
JOHN O'CONNELL, MD's prescribing is 6% brand-name and 94% generic drugs by claim count, with $542K in brand drug costs.
How many Neurology Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 19,866 Neurology Physician providers across 54 states in the US. The average Neurology Physician provider writes 1,309 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does JOHN O'CONNELL, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, JOHN O'CONNELL, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Gabapentin, Levetiracetam, Carbidopa-Levodopa. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does JOHN O'CONNELL, MD accept Medicare?
JOHN O'CONNELL, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 3,176 Part D claims and 438 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify JOHN O'CONNELL, MD's credentials?
JOHN O'CONNELL, MD's NPI is 1417932542 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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