2026 NPPES data Internal Medicine Physician NPI 1346376415 MD
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John Russo, MD

Internal Medicine Physician in West Orange, 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 172,858 in Internal Medicine 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
3K
Medicare Part D claims · 392 beneficiaries · Internal Medicine Physician avg: 3K
Generic prescribing
87%
generic claims · 12% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.

What the federal data shows

John Russo, MD filed 3,468 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Internal Medicine Physician in West Orange, New Jersey, prescribing 87% generic.

3K
Part D claims, 2023
87%
generic prescribing

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

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

3,468 Top 10% higher than 90% of 1,370,886 prescribers

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

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Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023

Board-eligible specialty (heuristic, not verified)

John Russo, 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 Russo, MD?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 02/25/2007

NPI 1346376415

Primary specialty

Internal Medicine Physician

High-volume

172,858 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

3,468 28% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 2,716

Specialty distribution in New Jersey

How Internal Medicine Physician compares to other specialties among New Jersey providers

New Jersey providers

Largest specialties in New Jersey (% of in-state providers)

Mental Health Counselor - 6.2%Mental Health Counselor6.2%Physical Therapist - 5.9%Physical Therapist5.9%Clinical Social Worker - 5.5%Clinical Social Worker5.5%Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program - 5.4%Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program5.4%Pharmacist - 5%Pharmacist5%Internal Medicine Physician - 3.1%Internal Medicine Physician3.1%
Largest specialties in New Jersey (% of in-state 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 Internal Medicine Physician. Verify directly:

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 Russo, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Internal Medicine Physician provider holding MD credentials at 1500 PLEASANT VALLEY WAY STE 201, West Orange, NJ, 07052, with a listed phone of (973) 736-8119. NPI 1346376415 was issued on 02/25/2007. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what Russo 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 3,468 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 392 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $307K in drug spend, split 12% brand-name and 87% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 1.1%. 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.

Internal Medicine Physician is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 172,858 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 2,716 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

1500 PLEASANT VALLEY WAY STE 201
West Orange, NJ 07052

Provider Details

NPI 1346376415
Specialty Internal Medicine Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 02/25/2007

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical

John Russo, MD - brand share 12.0%
Internal Medicine Physician average

12% brand-name claims vs 87% generic, on 3,468 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.

3,468
Total Claims
$307K
Total Drug Cost
392
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
7,798
Total Day Supply
228,188
Brand vs Generic
12% brand / 87% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$239K
Generic Drug Cost
$67K
Opioid Claims
38 (1.1% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
108

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
77.5 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
0.99
Gender Split
58% female / 42% 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 Russo, 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
Atorvastatin Calcium
295
Alprazolam
246
Rosuvastatin Calcium
167
Amlodipine Besylate
121
Levothyroxine Sodium
110
Zolpidem Tartrate
106
Simvastatin
101
Escitalopram Oxalate
94
Hydrochlorothiazide
89
Metformin Hcl
89

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

Internal Medicine Physician Overview

How John Russo, MD fits within the Internal Medicine Physician landscape nationally.

172,858
Internal Medicine Physician Providers in US
56
States with Internal Medicine Physician
2,716
Avg Claims per Provider

John Russo, MD's 3,468 claims are above the specialty average of 2,716.

Nearby Internal Medicine Physician Providers in New Jersey

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in New Jersey, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Russo.

Compare Internal Medicine Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Before you book an appointment

Use this federal record as your verification checklist, not as a recommendation.

  • 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
  • Weigh a second option: compare this provider with a nearby Internal Medicine Physician peer on Medicare volume and prescribing patterns. Compare providers

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is John Russo, MD's specialty?
John Russo, MD specializes in Internal Medicine Physician and practices in West Orange, New Jersey. Credentials: MD.
How much does John Russo, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, John Russo, MD wrote 3,468 Medicare Part D claims totaling $307K in drug costs for 392 beneficiaries.
Where is John Russo, MD located?
John Russo, MD is located at 1500 PLEASANT VALLEY WAY STE 201, West Orange, NJ, 07052. Phone: (973) 736-8119.
What is John Russo, MD's NPI number?
John Russo, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1346376415, issued on 02/25/2007.
Does John Russo, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
John Russo, MD's prescribing is 12% brand-name and 87% generic drugs by claim count, with $239K in brand drug costs.
Does John Russo, MD prescribe opioids?
Yes, John Russo, MD had 38 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 1.1%.
How many Internal Medicine Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 172,858 Internal Medicine Physician providers across 56 states in the US. The average Internal Medicine Physician provider writes 2,716 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does John Russo, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, John Russo, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Atorvastatin Calcium, Alprazolam, Rosuvastatin Calcium. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does John Russo, MD accept Medicare?
John Russo, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 3,468 Part D claims and 392 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify John Russo, MD's credentials?
John Russo, MD's NPI is 1346376415 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).

Disclaimer: Data from CMS NPPES and Medicare Part D. PlainDoctor does not rate or rank providers. Provider information is self-reported and may not be current. Always verify information directly with the provider. About · Methodology

Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.