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2026 NPPES data Neurological Surgery Physician NPI 1316156144 MD
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Neurological Surgery Physician in Hershey, Pennsylvania.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 8,116 in Neurological Surgery 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
62
Medicare Part D claims · 18 beneficiaries · Neurological Surgery Physician avg: 181
MIPS score
71.8/100
▼ 12 pts below national avg 83.5 · Mid-tier
What the federal data shows
Joseph Zacko, MD reported a CMS MIPS final score of 71.8/100 - below the 83.5 national average - and filed 62 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.
- 71.8/100
- MIPS score · -12 vs avg
- 62
- Part D claims, 2023
- Likely
- board-certified (heuristic)
- ≥9th
- pct among measured MIPS (lower-bound band)
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.
CMS NPPES provider registry desk
NPI 1316156144 · Neurological Surgery Physician
NPI-10 · ENUM-MID · TAX-MID · MIPS-LOW · RX-TRACE · BOOK-THIN · PHOTO-FINISH
- NPI-10 1316156144
- ENUM-MID 2007
- TAX-MID 8K Neurological Surgery
- MIPS-LOW 71.8/100
- RX-TRACE 62
- BOOK-THIN 406 in Pennsylvania
- PHOTO-FINISH Leonardo Brasiliense · ±0.0
MIPS final-score neighbourhood
Same-specialty nationwide peers by CMS final score, not geographic proximity
- Zacko · this pro…
Zacko · this provider
71.8 MIPS pts
- Leonardo Brasili…
Leonardo Brasiliense
71.8 MIPS pts
- Ephraim Church ·…
Ephraim Church
71.8 MIPS pts
- Brent O'Neill · …
Brent O'Neill
71.8 MIPS pts
- Pawan Rastogi · …
Pawan Rastogi
71.8 MIPS pts
What this shows Nearest measured MIPS peers for this NUCC specialty (2023 performance year).
Joseph Zacko, MD's MIPS score vs every measured U.S. clinician
CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) final score, 2023, the federal quality measure. Clinicians whose score CMS assigned without scoring any category are excluded.
72 ≥ 9th percentile 9% of 454,083 measured providers are in lower value bands
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Source CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) · 2023
Where Joseph Zacko, MD sits
This provider among neurological surgery physician peers
Across the 1,591 neurological surgery physician providers who report both Medicare Part D prescribing and a MIPS quality score, Joseph Zacko, MD writes more Part D claims than 43% of them and scores higher on MIPS quality than 14% - placing this provider in the lower-volume, lower-quality quadrant. Volume reflects patient-panel size and specialty, not quality; the two axes are independent.
Each dot is one neurological surgery physician peer from a representative sample of 60; the gold marker is Joseph Zacko, 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)
Joseph Zacko, 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 Joseph Zacko, MD?
Below national averagePrimary specialty
Neurological Surgery Physician
Medicare Part D claims
62 66% vs specialty avg
MIPS final score
71.8/100 11.7 pts vs avg
Specialty distribution in Pennsylvania
How Neurological Surgery Physician compares to other specialties among Pennsylvania providers
Medicare quality performance, MIPS
Joseph Zacko, MD's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Neurological Surgery Physician national average
- MIPS Final Score
- 71.8/100
- vs 83.5 national avg · 2023 performance year
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).
Practice Address
Provider Details
| NPI | 1316156144 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Neurological Surgery Physician |
| Credentials | MD |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Issued | 05/21/2007 |
CMS Quality Score (MIPS)
Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores from CMS, 2023 performance year.
71.7884
Final Score
Measured-score avg: 83.5
48.3237
Quality
57.6377
Cost
100
Promoting Interoperability
Reporting: Group practice
Hospital and facility affiliations
Facilities where Joseph Zacko, 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.
The Milton S Hershey Medical Center Physicians Group
Hershey, PA
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 - Pennsylvania PA-BOM 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 ~45K Pennsylvania medical licensees in 2023 - they are NOT specific to Joseph Zacko, MD. To verify Joseph Zacko, MD's current license status, search the PA-BOM public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.
133
Total board actions, Pennsylvania 2023
Across 129 cases
2.96
Actions per 1,000 licensees
Pennsylvania statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
48 cases
PA-BOM 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 Pennsylvania disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.
Medicare Part D Prescribing Data
CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.
62
Total Claims
$2K
Total Drug Cost
18
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 64
- Total Day Supply
- 1,538
- Generic Drug Cost
- $652
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 69.4 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 1.20
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 | 20 |
| Gabapentin | 14 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
Neurological Surgery Physician Overview
How Joseph Zacko, MD fits within the Neurological Surgery Physician landscape nationally.
8,116
Neurological Surgery Physician Providers in US
53
States with Neurological Surgery Physician
181
Avg Claims per Provider
Joseph Zacko, MD's 62 claims are below the specialty average of 181.
Nationwide Neurological Surgery Physician peers with similar MIPS or enrollment year
Two federal-record peer sets for Zacko, both outside Pennsylvania so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.
Similar MIPS final score
Nearest same-specialty clinicians by CMS MIPS final score (71.8 here).
Same NPPES enumeration year (2007)
Same-specialty clinicians who entered the NPI registry in the same calendar year, outside this state.
Nearby Neurological Surgery Physician Providers in Pennsylvania
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Pennsylvania, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Zacko.
One of 406 Neurological Surgery Physician providers enrolled in Pennsylvania, 5 are shown here.
Dr. Abdelaal Abdelbaky
MD
Philadelphia, PA
Kalil Abdullah
Pittsburgh, PA
Dr. Taylor Abel
M.D.
Pittsburgh, PA
Dr. Nancy Abu-Bonsrah
MD
Williamsport, PA
Dr. Jorge Acevedo
M.D.
Monroeville, PA
Compare Neurological Surgery Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Joseph Zacko, MD's specialty? ▼
Joseph Zacko, MD specializes in Neurological Surgery Physician and practices in Hershey, Pennsylvania. Credentials: MD.
How much does Joseph Zacko, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Joseph Zacko, MD wrote 62 Medicare Part D claims totaling $2K in drug costs for 18 beneficiaries.
What is Joseph Zacko, MD's Medicare quality score? ▼
Joseph Zacko, MD has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 71.8/100 (Quality: 48.3, Cost: 57.6). The average MIPS Final Score across the 454,083 clinicians with at least one published category score is 83.5; clinicians whose score CMS assigned without scoring any category are excluded from that average. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is Joseph Zacko, MD located? ▼
Joseph Zacko, MD is located at 30 HOPE DR, Hershey, PA, 17033. Phone: (717) 531-0895.
What is Joseph Zacko, MD's NPI number? ▼
Joseph Zacko, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1316156144, issued on 05/21/2007.
How many Neurological Surgery Physician providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 8,116 Neurological Surgery Physician providers across 53 states in the US. The average Neurological Surgery Physician provider writes 181 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Joseph Zacko, MD prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Joseph Zacko, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Meloxicam, Gabapentin. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Joseph Zacko, MD accept Medicare? ▼
Joseph Zacko, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 62 Part D claims and 18 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Joseph Zacko, MD's credentials? ▼
Joseph Zacko, MD's NPI is 1316156144 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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