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2026 NPPES data Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician NPI 1558300145 MD
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Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician in Hackensack, 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 784 in Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Family 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
608
Medicare Part D claims · 66 beneficiaries · Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician avg: 2K
Generic prescribing
88%
generic claims · 12% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
75.8/100
▼ 7 pts below national avg 83.1 · Above neutral
Industry payments
$66.34
2 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File, 2023
Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.
What the federal data shows
Jose Contreras, MD reported a CMS MIPS final score of 75.8/100 - below the 83.1 national average - and filed 608 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.
- 75.8/100
- MIPS score · -7 vs avg
- 608
- Part D claims, 2023
- 88%
- 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.
Jose Contreras, MD's MIPS score vs every scored U.S. clinician
CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) final score, 2023, the federal quality measure
76 15th percentile higher than 15% of 477,587 scored providers
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Source CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) · 2023
Where Jose Contreras, MD sits
This provider among hospice and palliative medicine (family medicine) physician peers
Across the 146 hospice and palliative medicine (family medicine) physician providers who report both Medicare Part D prescribing and a MIPS quality score, Jose Contreras, MD writes more Part D claims than 55% of them and scores higher on MIPS quality than 14% - placing this provider in the high-volume, lower-quality quadrant. Volume reflects patient-panel size and specialty, not quality; the two axes are independent.
Part D claim volume vs MIPS quality, by specialty percentile
Each dot is one hospice and palliative medicine (family medicine) physician peer from a representative sample of 60; the gold marker is Jose Contreras, MD. Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber data and the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, 2023.
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Board certification likely (heuristic, not verified)
Jose Contreras, MD practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + MIPS quality reporting + 1 hospital affiliation - 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 Jose Contreras, MD?
Below national averagePrimary specialty
Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician
Medicare Part D claims
608 71% vs specialty avg
MIPS final score
75.8/100 7.3 pts vs avg
Specialty distribution in New Jersey
How Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician compares to other specialties among New Jersey providers
Medicare quality performance, MIPS
Jose Contreras, MD's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician national average
- MIPS Final Score
- 75.8/100
- vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year
MIPS final score (Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician) - 75.8/100 vs national avg 83.1
How MIPS and board certification work
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).
Jose Contreras, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician provider holding MD credentials at 20 PROSPECT AVE, Hackensack, NJ, 07601, with a listed phone of (201) 996-2442. NPI 1558300145 was issued on 06/06/2006.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 608 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 66 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $38K in drug spend, split 12% brand-name and 88% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 52.3%. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 75.8/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 68.7, Cost 50.7), compared with the national average of 83.1.
Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 784 enrolled providers across 51 states and an average of 2,070 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
Provider Details
| NPI | 1558300145 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician |
| Credentials | MD |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Issued | 06/06/2006 |
CMS Quality Score (MIPS)
Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores from CMS, 2023 performance year.
75.8046
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
68.6551
Quality
50.6935
Cost
100
Promoting Interoperability
Reporting: Group practice
Hospital and facility affiliations
Facilities where Jose Contreras, MD bills Medicare from. Star ratings (1-5) are CMS Hospital Compare's "Hospital overall rating" - a composite of mortality, readmission, patient experience, safety, timely care, and efficient use of medical imaging measures. Source: CMS Care Compare.
Hackensack Meridian Health Medical Group - Specialty Care PC
Hackensack, NJ
Affiliations sourced from CMS Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File; hospital ratings from CMS Hospital General Information dataset (cross-referenced by facility name + state).
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 Jose Contreras, MD. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.
Total received
$66
Largest payer
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
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
Jose Contreras, MD - brand share 12.0%
Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician average
12% brand-name claims vs 88% generic, on 608 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.
608
Total Claims
$38K
Total Drug Cost
66
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 659
- Total Day Supply
- 17,582
- Brand vs Generic
- 12% brand / 88% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $22K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $17K
- Opioid Claims
- 318 (52.3% rate)
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 68.8 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 3.17
- Gender Split
- 59% female / 41% male
- Age Distribution
- <65: 19, 65-74: 23, 75-84: N/A, 85+: N/A
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Jose Contreras, MD prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Oxycodone Hcl
Oxycodone Hcl
109 claims
- Gabapentin
Gabapentin
93 claims
- Pregabalin
Pregabalin
62 claims
- Hydromorphone Hcl 34
Hydromorphone Hcl
34 claims
- Oxycodone-Acetamin… 33
Oxycodone-Acetaminophen
33 claims
- Methadone Hcl 32
Methadone Hcl
32 claims
- Oxycontin 29
Oxycontin
29 claims
- Fentanyl 28
Fentanyl
28 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Oxycodone Hcl | 109 |
| Gabapentin | 93 |
| Pregabalin | 62 |
| Hydromorphone Hcl | 34 |
| Oxycodone-Acetaminophen Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophen | 33 |
| Methadone Hcl | 32 |
| Oxycontin Oxycodone Hcl | 29 |
| Fentanyl | 28 |
| Naproxen | 21 |
| Clonazepam | 20 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
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Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician Overview
How Jose Contreras, MD fits within the Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician landscape nationally.
784
Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician Providers in US
51
States with Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician
2,070
Avg Claims per Provider
Jose Contreras, MD's 608 claims are below the specialty average of 2,070.
Nearby Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Family 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 Contreras.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Jose Contreras, MD's specialty? ▼
Jose Contreras, MD specializes in Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician and practices in Hackensack, New Jersey. Credentials: MD.
How much does Jose Contreras, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Jose Contreras, MD wrote 608 Medicare Part D claims totaling $38K in drug costs for 66 beneficiaries.
What is Jose Contreras, MD's Medicare quality score? ▼
Jose Contreras, MD has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 75.8/100 (Quality: 68.7, Cost: 50.7). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is Jose Contreras, MD located? ▼
Jose Contreras, MD is located at 20 PROSPECT AVE, Hackensack, NJ, 07601. Phone: (201) 996-2442.
What is Jose Contreras, MD's NPI number? ▼
Jose Contreras, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1558300145, issued on 06/06/2006.
Does Jose Contreras, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Jose Contreras, MD's prescribing is 12% brand-name and 88% generic drugs by claim count, with $22K in brand drug costs.
Does Jose Contreras, MD prescribe opioids? ▼
Yes, Jose Contreras, MD had 318 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 52.3%.
How many Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 784 Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician providers across 51 states in the US. The average Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician provider writes 2,070 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Jose Contreras, MD prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Jose Contreras, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Oxycodone Hcl, Gabapentin, Pregabalin. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Jose Contreras, MD accept Medicare? ▼
Jose Contreras, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 608 Part D claims and 66 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Jose Contreras, MD's credentials? ▼
Jose Contreras, MD's NPI is 1558300145 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
View source datasets and methodology notes
- 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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