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2026 NPPES data Sports Medicine (Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine) Physician NPI 1609947878 MD
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Sports Medicine (Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine) Physician in Glen Cove, New York.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 552 in Sports Medicine (Neuromusculoskeletal 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
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
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
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
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.
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
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
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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 reportedPrimary specialty
Sports Medicine (Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine) Physician
Medicare Part D claims
172 85% vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in New York
How Sports Medicine (Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine) Physician compares to other specialties among New York providers
Board certification
Not published by CMS
CMS does not publish a per-provider board-certification field in NPPES. PlainDoctor does not have a reliable per-specialty certification rate to show for Sports Medicine (Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine) Physician. Verify directly:
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).
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.
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%.
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
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%
Sports Medicine (Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine) Physician average
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.
What Joseph Lopez, MD prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Meloxicam
Meloxicam
34 claims
- Tramadol Hcl
Tramadol Hcl
30 claims
- Methylprednisolone
Methylprednisolone
23 claims
- Hydromorphone Hcl
Hydromorphone Hcl
15 claims
- Naproxen
Naproxen
15 claims
- Oxycodone Hcl
Oxycodone Hcl
15 claims
- Oxycodone-Acetamin…
Oxycodone-Acetaminophen
14 claims
| 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.
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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.
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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
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.
- 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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