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Jorge Urquiaga, MD

Neurological Surgery Physician in St. Louis, Missouri. This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers — including 8,100 in Neurological 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
24
Medicare Part D claims · 18 beneficiaries · Neurological Surgery Physician avg: 181
Industry payments
$4.4K
36 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.

What the federal data shows

Jorge Urquiaga, MD filed 24 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Neurological Surgery Physician in St. Louis, Missouri.

24
Part D claims, 2023
$4.4K
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.

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

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

24 0th percentile higher than 0% 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

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)

Jorge Urquiaga, 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 Jorge Urquiaga, MD?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 06/19/2017

NPI 1952831208

Primary specialty

Neurological Surgery Physician

Mid-sized

8,100 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

24 87% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 181

Specialty distribution in Missouri

How Neurological Surgery Physician compares to other specialties among Missouri providers

Missouri providers

Largest specialties in Missouri (% of in-state providers)

Pharmacist — 4.8%Pharmacist4.8%Professional Counselor — 4.8%Professional Counselor4.8%Speech-Language Pathologist — 4.5%Speech-Language Pathologist4.5%Clinical Social Worker — 4.5%Clinical Social Worker4.5%Family Nurse Practitioner — 4.3%Family Nurse Practitioner4.3%Physical Therapist — 4%Physical Therapist4%Neurological Surgery Physician — 0.2%Neurological Surgery Physician0.2%
Largest specialties in Missouri (% of in-state providers)

Specialty board-certification context

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

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

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

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Neurological 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).

Jorge Urquiaga, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Neurological Surgery Physician provider holding MD credentials at 3655 VISTA AVENUE, St. Louis, MO, 63110, with a listed phone of (314) 577-8715. NPI 1952831208 was issued on 06/19/2017. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what Urquiaga 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 24 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 18 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $898 in drug spend, with an opioid prescribing rate of 58.3%. 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.

Neurological Surgery Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 8,100 enrolled providers across 53 states and an average of 181 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

3655 VISTA AVENUE
St. Louis, MO 63110

Provider Details

NPI 1952831208
Specialty Neurological Surgery Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 06/19/2017

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 Jorge Urquiaga, MD. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$4.4K

Largest payer

Medical Device Business Services, 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.

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

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

24
Total Claims
$898
Total Drug Cost
18
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
26
Total Day Supply
305
Generic Drug Cost
$148
Opioid Claims
14 (58.3% rate)

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
59.9 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.35

Neurological Surgery Physician Overview

How Jorge Urquiaga, MD fits within the Neurological Surgery Physician landscape nationally.

8,100
Neurological Surgery Physician Providers in US
53
States with Neurological Surgery Physician
181
Avg Claims per Provider

Jorge Urquiaga, MD's 24 claims are below the specialty average of 181.

Nearby Neurological Surgery Physician Providers in Missouri

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

Compare Neurological Surgery 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 Missouri medical board — federal registration is not a license check. Credential verification guide
  • Weigh a second option: compare this provider with a nearby Neurological Surgery Physician peer on Medicare volume and prescribing patterns. Compare providers

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Jorge Urquiaga, MD's specialty?
Jorge Urquiaga, MD specializes in Neurological Surgery Physician and practices in St. Louis, Missouri. Credentials: MD.
How much does Jorge Urquiaga, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, Jorge Urquiaga, MD wrote 24 Medicare Part D claims totaling $898 in drug costs for 18 beneficiaries.
Where is Jorge Urquiaga, MD located?
Jorge Urquiaga, MD is located at 3655 VISTA AVENUE, St. Louis, MO, 63110. Phone: (314) 577-8715.
What is Jorge Urquiaga, MD's NPI number?
Jorge Urquiaga, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1952831208, issued on 06/19/2017.
Does Jorge Urquiaga, MD prescribe opioids?
Yes, Jorge Urquiaga, MD had 14 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 58.3%.
How many Neurological Surgery Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 8,100 Neurological Surgery Physician providers across 53 states in the US. The average Neurological Surgery Physician provider writes 181 Medicare Part D claims per year.
Does Jorge Urquiaga, MD accept Medicare?
Jorge Urquiaga, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 24 Part D claims and 18 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Jorge Urquiaga, MD's credentials?
Jorge Urquiaga, MD's NPI is 1952831208 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.