2026 NPPES data Sports Medicine (Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine) Physician NPI 1609947878 MD
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JOSEPH LOPEZ, MD

Sports Medicine (Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine) Physician in GLEN COVE, New York. 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
172
Medicare Part D claims · 68 beneficiaries · Sports Medicine (Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine) Physician avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
92%
generic claims · 8% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs

What the federal data shows

JOSEPH LOPEZ, MD filed 172 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Sports Medicine (Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine) Physician in GLEN COVE, New York, prescribing 92% generic.

172
Part D claims, 2023
92%
generic prescribing

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

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

172 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)

JOSEPH LOPEZ, 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 JOSEPH LOPEZ, MD?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 11/10/2006

NPI 1609947878

Primary specialty

Sports Medicine (Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine) Physician

Niche

552 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

172 85% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,113

Specialty distribution in New York

How Sports Medicine (Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine) Physician compares to other specialties among New York providers

New York providers

Sports Medicine (Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine) Physician share within New York

1. Sports Medicine (Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine) Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Sports Medicine (Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine) Physician share within New York

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Sports Medicine (Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine) Physician (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Sports Medicine (Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine) Physician ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Sports Medicine (Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine) Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Sports Medicine (Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine) 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).

JOSEPH LOPEZ, MD is a Sports Medicine (Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine) Physician provider practicing in GLEN COVE, New York, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: MD. NPI: 1609947878. 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 LOPEZ, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Sports Medicine (Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine) Physician provider holding MD credentials at 86 FOREST AVE STE 1-C, GLEN COVE, NY, 11542, with a listed phone of (516) 671-4110. NPI 1609947878 was issued on 11/10/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what LOPEZ 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 172 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 68 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $3K in drug spend, split 8% brand-name and 92% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 46.5%. 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.

Sports Medicine (Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine) Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 552 enrolled providers across 51 states and an average of 1,113 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

86 FOREST AVE STE 1-C
GLEN COVE, NY 11542

Provider Details

NPI 1609947878
Specialty Sports Medicine (Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine) Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 11/10/2006

License & disciplinary context — New York NYSBPMC 2023 annual report

Aggregate state board data only — NOT a determination of any individual provider's status. The figures below describe statewide disciplinary activity across all ~100K New York medical licensees in 2023 — they are NOT specific to JOSEPH LOPEZ, MD. To verify JOSEPH LOPEZ, MD's current license status, search the NYSBPMC public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.

312
Total board actions, New York 2023
Across 302 cases
3.12
Actions per 1,000 licensees
New York statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
89 cases

NYSBPMC publishes annual disciplinary statistics as part of public-record reporting under each state's Administrative Procedure Act. See the full breakdown by action type and year on the New York disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Generic-heavy

JOSEPH LOPEZ, MD — brand share 8.0%
Specialty average (est.)

8% brand-name claims vs 92% generic, on 172 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.

172
Total Claims
$3K
Total Drug Cost
68
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
182
Total Day Supply
2,970
Brand vs Generic
8% brand / 92% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$521
Generic Drug Cost
$2K
Opioid Claims
80 (46.5% rate)

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
73.9 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
0.87
Gender Split
66% female / 34% male

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Meloxicam
34
Tramadol Hcl
30
Methylprednisolone
23
Hydromorphone Hcl
15
Naproxen
15
Oxycodone Hcl
15
Oxycodone-Acetaminophen
Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophen
14

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

Sports Medicine (Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine) Physician Overview

How JOSEPH LOPEZ, MD fits within the Sports Medicine (Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine) Physician landscape nationally.

552
Sports Medicine (Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine) Physician Providers in US
51
States with Sports Medicine (Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine) Physician
1,113
Avg Claims per Provider

JOSEPH LOPEZ, MD's 172 claims are below the specialty average of 1,113.

Nearby Sports Medicine (Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine) Physician Providers in New York

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

Compare Sports Medicine (Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine) Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is JOSEPH LOPEZ, MD's specialty?
JOSEPH LOPEZ, MD specializes in Sports Medicine (Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine) Physician and practices in GLEN COVE, New York. Credentials: MD.
How much does JOSEPH LOPEZ, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, JOSEPH LOPEZ, MD wrote 172 Medicare Part D claims totaling $3K in drug costs for 68 beneficiaries.
Where is JOSEPH LOPEZ, MD located?
JOSEPH LOPEZ, MD is located at 86 FOREST AVE STE 1-C, GLEN COVE, NY, 11542. Phone: (516) 671-4110.
What is JOSEPH LOPEZ, MD's NPI number?
JOSEPH LOPEZ, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1609947878, issued on 11/10/2006.
Does JOSEPH LOPEZ, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
JOSEPH LOPEZ, MD's prescribing is 8% brand-name and 92% generic drugs by claim count, with $521 in brand drug costs.
Does JOSEPH LOPEZ, MD prescribe opioids?
Yes, JOSEPH LOPEZ, MD had 80 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 46.5%.
How many Sports Medicine (Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine) Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 552 Sports Medicine (Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine) Physician providers across 51 states in the US. The average Sports Medicine (Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine) Physician provider writes 1,113 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does JOSEPH LOPEZ, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, JOSEPH LOPEZ, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Meloxicam, Tramadol Hcl, Methylprednisolone. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does JOSEPH LOPEZ, MD accept Medicare?
JOSEPH LOPEZ, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 172 Part D claims and 68 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify JOSEPH LOPEZ, MD's credentials?
JOSEPH LOPEZ, MD's NPI is 1609947878 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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