2026 NPPES data Otolaryngology Physician NPI 1518055730 M.D.
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KENNETH GARAY, M.D.

Otolaryngology Physician in ENGLEWOOD, New Jersey. 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
250
Medicare Part D claims · 81 beneficiaries · Otolaryngology Physician avg: 509
MIPS score
73.2773/100
▼ 10 pts below national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
Industry payments
$281.3
14 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: KENNETH GARAY, M.D. is a Otolaryngology Physician ([object Object]) practicing in ENGLEWOOD, New Jersey with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 250 claims across 81 beneficiaries . Their CMS MIPS Final Score of 73.2773/100 (national average: 83.1) reflects performance across Quality, Cost, Interoperability, and Improvement Activities . Industry payments of $281.3 across 14 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: KENNETH GARAY, M.D. reported a CMS MIPS final score of 73.2773 out of 100, below the 83.1 national average, and filed 250 Medicare Part D claims in 2023. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

KENNETH GARAY, 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).

KENNETH GARAY, M.D. at a glance

Below national average

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 10/11/2006

NPI 1518055730

Primary specialty

Otolaryngology Physician

Mid-sized

10,895 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

250 51% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 509

MIPS final score

73.2773/100 9.822699999999998% pts

Mid-tier band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in New Jersey

How Otolaryngology Physician compares to other specialties among New Jersey providers

New Jersey providers

Otolaryngology Physician share within New Jersey

1. Otolaryngology Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Otolaryngology Physician share within New Jersey

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

KENNETH GARAY, M.D.'s 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Otolaryngology Physician national average

Below national average
MIPS Final Score
73.2773/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Otolaryngology Physician) — 73.2773/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%73.3%
MIPS final score (Otolaryngology Physician) — 73.2773/100 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).

KENNETH GARAY, M.D. is a Otolaryngology Physician provider practicing in ENGLEWOOD, New Jersey, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: M.D.. NPI: 1518055730. 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.

KENNETH GARAY, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Otolaryngology Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 475 GRAND AVE, ENGLEWOOD, NJ, 07631, with a listed phone of (201) 871-4545. NPI 1518055730 was issued on 10/11/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what GARAY 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 250 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 81 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $5K in drug spend. 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 73.2773/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 44.8928, Cost 47.6995), compared with the national average of 83.1.

Otolaryngology Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 10,895 enrolled providers across 54 states and an average of 509 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

475 GRAND AVE
ENGLEWOOD, NJ 07631

Provider Details

NPI 1518055730
Specialty Otolaryngology Physician
Credentials M.D.
Gender Male
NPI Issued 10/11/2006

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

73.2773
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
44.8928
Quality
47.6995
Cost
83
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Group practice

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where KENNETH GARAY, 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.

UNIVERSITY PHYSICIAN ASSOCIATES OF NEW JERSEY INC
NEWARK, NJ

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 KENNETH GARAY, M.D.. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$281

Largest payer

Celgene Corporation

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.

250
Total Claims
$5K
Total Drug Cost
81
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
290
Total Day Supply
7,851
Generic Drug Cost
$5K
Antibiotic Claims
28

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
68.7 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
2.08
Gender Split
64% female / 36% 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
Fluticasone Propionate
135
Azelastine Hcl
46
Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass
Amoxicillin/Potassium Clav
14
Levocetirizine Dihydrochloride
12
Montelukast Sodium
12

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

Otolaryngology Physician Overview

How KENNETH GARAY, M.D. fits within the Otolaryngology Physician landscape nationally.

10,895
Otolaryngology Physician Providers in US
54
States with Otolaryngology Physician
509
Avg Claims per Provider

KENNETH GARAY, M.D.'s 250 claims are below the specialty average of 509.

Nearby Otolaryngology Physician Providers in New Jersey

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

Compare Otolaryngology Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is KENNETH GARAY, M.D.'s specialty?
KENNETH GARAY, M.D. specializes in Otolaryngology Physician and practices in ENGLEWOOD, New Jersey. Credentials: M.D..
How much does KENNETH GARAY, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, KENNETH GARAY, M.D. wrote 250 Medicare Part D claims totaling $5K in drug costs for 81 beneficiaries.
What is KENNETH GARAY, M.D.'s Medicare quality score?
KENNETH GARAY, M.D. has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 73.2773/100 (Quality: 44.8928, Cost: 47.6995). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is KENNETH GARAY, M.D. located?
KENNETH GARAY, M.D. is located at 475 GRAND AVE, ENGLEWOOD, NJ, 07631. Phone: (201) 871-4545.
What is KENNETH GARAY, M.D.'s NPI number?
KENNETH GARAY, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1518055730, issued on 10/11/2006.
How many Otolaryngology Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 10,895 Otolaryngology Physician providers across 54 states in the US. The average Otolaryngology Physician provider writes 509 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does KENNETH GARAY, M.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, KENNETH GARAY, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Fluticasone Propionate, Azelastine Hcl, Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does KENNETH GARAY, M.D. accept Medicare?
KENNETH GARAY, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 250 Part D claims and 81 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify KENNETH GARAY, M.D.'s credentials?
KENNETH GARAY, M.D.'s NPI is 1518055730 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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