2026 NPPES data Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician NPI 1487884656 M.D.
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JOSEPH MILANO, M.D.

Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician in HUNTINGTON, 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
568
Medicare Part D claims · 188 beneficiaries · Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
84%
generic claims · 16% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
91.2532/100
▲ 8 pts above national avg 83.1 · [object Object]

What the federal data shows

JOSEPH MILANO, M.D. reported a CMS MIPS final score of 91.2532/100 — above the 83.1 national average — and filed 568 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.

91.2532/100
MIPS score · +8 vs avg
568
Part D claims, 2023
84%
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.

JOSEPH MILANO, M.D.'s MIPS score vs every scored U.S. clinician

CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) final score, 2023 — the federal quality measure

91 Top 37% higher than 63% of 477,587 scored providers

0–10: 8,684 scored providers (2%). Below this entry. 10–20: 3,008 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 20–30: 3,069 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 30–40: 2,746 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 40–50: 2,928 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 50–60: 5,882 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 60–70: 13,906 scored providers (3%). Below this entry. 70–80: 118,074 scored providers (25%). Below this entry. 80–90: 129,887 scored providers (27%). Below this entry. 90–100: 189,403 scored providers (40%). This entry sits in this band. This provider 0 100 every MIPS-scored clinician, bucketed by value

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Source CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) · 2023

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

JOSEPH MILANO, M.D. 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 JOSEPH MILANO, M.D.?

High performer (top quartile)

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 07/21/2009

NPI 1487884656

Primary specialty

Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician

Niche

1,524 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

568 55% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,275

MIPS final score

91.2532/100 8.153200000000012% pts

Exceptional band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in New York

How Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician compares to other specialties among New York providers

New York providers

Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician share within New York

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

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

JOSEPH MILANO, M.D.'s 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician national average

High performer (top quartile)
MIPS Final Score
91.2532/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician) — 91.2532/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%91.3%
MIPS final score (Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician) — 91.2532/100 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.

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 MILANO, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 270 PARK AVE, HUNTINGTON, NY, 11743, with a listed phone of (631) 351-2007. NPI 1487884656 was issued on 07/21/2009. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what MILANO 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 568 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 188 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $43K in drug spend, split 16% brand-name and 84% generic by claim count. 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 91.2532/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 74.9203), compared with the national average of 83.1.

Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 1,524 enrolled providers across 51 states and an average of 1,275 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

270 PARK AVE
HUNTINGTON, NY 11743

Provider Details

NPI 1487884656
Specialty Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician
Credentials M.D.
Gender Male
NPI Issued 07/21/2009

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

91.2532
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
74.9203
Quality
91.6794
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Alternative Payment Model

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where JOSEPH MILANO, M.D. 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.

KIM MEDICAL OF NEW YORK PLLC
PORT WASHINGTON, NY

Affiliations sourced from CMS Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File; hospital ratings from CMS Hospital General Information dataset (cross-referenced by facility name + state).

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 MILANO, M.D.. To verify JOSEPH MILANO, M.D.'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 · Typical

JOSEPH MILANO, M.D. — brand share 16.0%
Specialty average (est.)

16% brand-name claims vs 84% generic, on 568 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.

568
Total Claims
$43K
Total Drug Cost
188
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
578
Total Day Supply
12,198
Brand vs Generic
16% brand / 84% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$35K
Generic Drug Cost
$8K
Antibiotic Claims
103

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
84.8 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
2.64
Gender Split
68% female / 32% 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 MILANO, M.D. prescribes most

Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023

claims
Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File As of 2023
Drug Claims
Ciprofloxacin Hcl
23
Amlodipine Besylate
22
Atorvastatin Calcium
22
Levofloxacin
22
Pantoprazole Sodium
21
Gabapentin
17
Prednisone
15
Cefpodoxime Proxetil
14
Eliquis
Apixaban
12
Metoprolol Succinate
12

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

Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician Overview

How JOSEPH MILANO, M.D. fits within the Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician landscape nationally.

1,524
Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician Providers in US
51
States with Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician
1,275
Avg Claims per Provider

JOSEPH MILANO, M.D.'s 568 claims are below the specialty average of 1,275.

Nearby Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Internal 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 MILANO.

Compare Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is JOSEPH MILANO, M.D.'s specialty?
JOSEPH MILANO, M.D. specializes in Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician and practices in HUNTINGTON, New York. Credentials: M.D..
How much does JOSEPH MILANO, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, JOSEPH MILANO, M.D. wrote 568 Medicare Part D claims totaling $43K in drug costs for 188 beneficiaries.
What is JOSEPH MILANO, M.D.'s Medicare quality score?
JOSEPH MILANO, M.D. has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 91.2532/100 (Quality: 74.9203). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is JOSEPH MILANO, M.D. located?
JOSEPH MILANO, M.D. is located at 270 PARK AVE, HUNTINGTON, NY, 11743. Phone: (631) 351-2007.
What is JOSEPH MILANO, M.D.'s NPI number?
JOSEPH MILANO, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1487884656, issued on 07/21/2009.
Does JOSEPH MILANO, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
JOSEPH MILANO, M.D.'s prescribing is 16% brand-name and 84% generic drugs by claim count, with $35K in brand drug costs.
How many Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 1,524 Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician providers across 51 states in the US. The average Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician provider writes 1,275 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does JOSEPH MILANO, M.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, JOSEPH MILANO, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Ciprofloxacin Hcl, Amlodipine Besylate, Atorvastatin Calcium. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does JOSEPH MILANO, M.D. accept Medicare?
JOSEPH MILANO, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 568 Part D claims and 188 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify JOSEPH MILANO, M.D.'s credentials?
JOSEPH MILANO, M.D.'s NPI is 1487884656 with credentials M.D.. 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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