2026 NPPES data Specialist NPI 1154360543
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JOSEPH CENTOFANTI

Specialist in CRANSTON, Rhode Island. 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 · 429 beneficiaries · Specialist avg: 1K
MIPS score
77.2816/100
▼ 6 pts below national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
Industry payments
$655.91
37 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: JOSEPH CENTOFANTI is a Specialist ([object Object]) practicing in CRANSTON, Rhode Island with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 3K claims across 429 beneficiaries . Their CMS MIPS Final Score of 77.2816/100 (national average: 83.1) reflects performance across Quality, Cost, Interoperability, and Improvement Activities . Industry payments of $655.91 across 37 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: JOSEPH CENTOFANTI reported a CMS MIPS final score of 77.2816 out of 100, below the 83.1 national average, and filed 2,983 Medicare Part D claims in 2023. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

JOSEPH CENTOFANTI at a glance

Below national average

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 06/04/2006

NPI 1154360543

Primary specialty

Specialist

High-volume

69,658 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

2,983 102% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,474

MIPS final score

77.2816/100 5.818399999999997% pts

Above neutral band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Rhode Island

How Specialist compares to other specialties among Rhode Island providers

Rhode Island providers

Specialist share within Rhode Island

1. Specialist42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Specialist share within Rhode Island

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

JOSEPH CENTOFANTI's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Specialist national average

Below national average
MIPS Final Score
77.2816/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Specialist) — 77.2816/100 vs national avg 83.1

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MIPS final score (Specialist) — 77.2816/100 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.

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JOSEPH CENTOFANTI is a Specialist provider practicing in CRANSTON, Rhode Island, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). NPI: 1154360543. This profile includes practice location, specialty classification, and organizational affiliations from the CMS provider registry. Provider information is self-reported to CMS and updated monthly.

JOSEPH CENTOFANTI appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Specialist provider at 725 RESERVOIR AVE, CRANSTON, RI, 02910, with a listed phone of (401) 944-9559. NPI 1154360543 was issued on 06/04/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what CENTOFANTI 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 2,983 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 429 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $584K in drug spend, with an opioid prescribing rate of 1.3%. 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. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 77.2816/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 59.7847), compared with the national average of 83.1.

Specialist is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 69,658 enrolled providers across 55 states and an average of 1,474 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

725 RESERVOIR AVE
CRANSTON, RI 02910

Provider Details

NPI 1154360543
Specialty Specialist
Gender Male
NPI Issued 06/04/2006

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

77.2816
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
59.7847
Quality
98
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Group practice

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where JOSEPH CENTOFANTI 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.

UNIVERSITY NEUROLOGY, INC.
CRANSTON, RI

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 JOSEPH CENTOFANTI. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$656

Largest payer

ABBVIE 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.

2,983
Total Claims
$584K
Total Drug Cost
429
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
5,085
Total Day Supply
150,386
Generic Drug Cost
$91K
Opioid Claims
40 (1.3% rate)

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
75.3 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.46
Gender Split
58% female / 42% male
Age Distribution
<65: 36, 65-74: 161, 75-84: 174, 85+: 58

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Memantine Hcl
340
Carbidopa-Levodopa
Carbidopa/Levodopa
308
Gabapentin
247
Pregabalin
217
Donepezil Hcl
204
Levetiracetam
117
Primidone
88
Sertraline Hcl
86
Quetiapine Fumarate
76
Rytary
Carbidopa/Levodopa
63

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

Specialist Overview

How JOSEPH CENTOFANTI fits within the Specialist landscape nationally.

69,658
Specialist Providers in US
55
States with Specialist
1,474
Avg Claims per Provider

JOSEPH CENTOFANTI's 2,983 claims are above the specialty average of 1,474.

Nearby Specialist Providers in Rhode Island

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Rhode Island, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as CENTOFANTI.

Compare Specialist nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is JOSEPH CENTOFANTI's specialty?
JOSEPH CENTOFANTI specializes in Specialist and practices in CRANSTON, Rhode Island.
How much does JOSEPH CENTOFANTI prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, JOSEPH CENTOFANTI wrote 2,983 Medicare Part D claims totaling $584K in drug costs for 429 beneficiaries.
What is JOSEPH CENTOFANTI's Medicare quality score?
JOSEPH CENTOFANTI has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 77.2816/100 (Quality: 59.7847). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is JOSEPH CENTOFANTI located?
JOSEPH CENTOFANTI is located at 725 RESERVOIR AVE, CRANSTON, RI, 02910. Phone: (401) 944-9559.
What is JOSEPH CENTOFANTI's NPI number?
JOSEPH CENTOFANTI's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1154360543, issued on 06/04/2006.
Does JOSEPH CENTOFANTI prescribe opioids?
Yes, JOSEPH CENTOFANTI had 40 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 1.3%.
How many Specialist providers are there in the US?
There are 69,658 Specialist providers across 55 states in the US. The average Specialist provider writes 1,474 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does JOSEPH CENTOFANTI prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, JOSEPH CENTOFANTI's most frequently prescribed drugs include Memantine Hcl, Carbidopa-Levodopa, Gabapentin. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does JOSEPH CENTOFANTI accept Medicare?
JOSEPH CENTOFANTI appears in CMS Medicare data with 2,983 Part D claims and 429 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify JOSEPH CENTOFANTI's credentials?
JOSEPH CENTOFANTI's NPI is 1154360543. 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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