2026 NPPES data Addiction Psychiatry Physician NPI 1982894481 MD
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JOHN SYPHAX, MD

Addiction Psychiatry Physician in WASHINGTON, District of Columbia. 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
173
Medicare Part D claims · 16 beneficiaries · Addiction Psychiatry Physician avg: 792
Generic prescribing
88%
generic claims · 12% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$62.27
3 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

JOHN SYPHAX, MD filed 173 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Addiction Psychiatry Physician in WASHINGTON, District of Columbia, prescribing 88% generic.

173
Part D claims, 2023
88%
generic prescribing
$62.27
industry payments (Sunshine Act)

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

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

173 35th percentile higher than 35% of 1,370,886 prescribers

0–200: 670,926 prescribers (49%). This entry sits in this band. 200–400: 182,923 prescribers (13%). Above this entry. 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

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Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023

Board-eligible specialty (heuristic — not verified)

JOHN SYPHAX, 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 SYPHAX, MD?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 07/31/2007

NPI 1982894481

Primary specialty

Addiction Psychiatry Physician

Niche

667 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

173 78% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 792

Specialty distribution in District of Columbia

How Addiction Psychiatry Physician compares to other specialties among District of Columbia providers

District of Columbia providers

Addiction Psychiatry Physician share within District of Columbia

1. Addiction Psychiatry Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Addiction Psychiatry Physician share within District of Columbia

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Addiction Psychiatry Physician (ABMS / AOA reference)

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

Est. board-certified rate (Addiction Psychiatry Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Addiction Psychiatry 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 SYPHAX, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Addiction Psychiatry Physician provider holding MD credentials at 1330 NEW HAMPSHIRE AVE NW, WASHINGTON, DC, 20036, with a listed phone of (202) 223-9630. NPI 1982894481 was issued on 07/31/2007. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what SYPHAX 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 173 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 16 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $50K in drug spend, split 12% brand-name and 88% 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.

Addiction Psychiatry Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 667 enrolled providers across 49 states and an average of 792 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

1330 NEW HAMPSHIRE AVE NW
WASHINGTON, DC 20036

Provider Details

NPI 1982894481
Specialty Addiction Psychiatry Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 07/31/2007

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 SYPHAX, MD. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$62

Largest payer

E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.

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 · Typical

JOHN SYPHAX, MD — brand share 12.0%
Specialty average (est.)

12% brand-name claims vs 88% generic, on 173 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.

173
Total Claims
$50K
Total Drug Cost
16
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
241
Total Day Supply
7,165
Brand vs Generic
12% brand / 88% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$46K
Generic Drug Cost
$4K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
63.8 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.39

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What JOHN SYPHAX, 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
Quetiapine Fumarate
50
Haloperidol
26
Vraylar
Cariprazine Hcl
17
Trazodone Hcl
12
Aripiprazole
11

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

Addiction Psychiatry Physician Overview

How JOHN SYPHAX, MD fits within the Addiction Psychiatry Physician landscape nationally.

667
Addiction Psychiatry Physician Providers in US
49
States with Addiction Psychiatry Physician
792
Avg Claims per Provider

JOHN SYPHAX, MD's 173 claims are below the specialty average of 792.

Nearby Addiction Psychiatry Physician Providers in District of Columbia

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in District of Columbia, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as SYPHAX.

Compare Addiction Psychiatry Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is JOHN SYPHAX, MD's specialty?
JOHN SYPHAX, MD specializes in Addiction Psychiatry Physician and practices in WASHINGTON, District of Columbia. Credentials: MD.
How much does JOHN SYPHAX, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, JOHN SYPHAX, MD wrote 173 Medicare Part D claims totaling $50K in drug costs for 16 beneficiaries.
Where is JOHN SYPHAX, MD located?
JOHN SYPHAX, MD is located at 1330 NEW HAMPSHIRE AVE NW, WASHINGTON, DC, 20036. Phone: (202) 223-9630.
What is JOHN SYPHAX, MD's NPI number?
JOHN SYPHAX, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1982894481, issued on 07/31/2007.
Does JOHN SYPHAX, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
JOHN SYPHAX, MD's prescribing is 12% brand-name and 88% generic drugs by claim count, with $46K in brand drug costs.
How many Addiction Psychiatry Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 667 Addiction Psychiatry Physician providers across 49 states in the US. The average Addiction Psychiatry Physician provider writes 792 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does JOHN SYPHAX, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, JOHN SYPHAX, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Quetiapine Fumarate, Haloperidol, Vraylar. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does JOHN SYPHAX, MD accept Medicare?
JOHN SYPHAX, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 173 Part D claims and 16 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify JOHN SYPHAX, MD's credentials?
JOHN SYPHAX, MD's NPI is 1982894481 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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