2026 NPPES data Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Physician NPI 1477599348 MD
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LEON SHULMAN, MD

Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Physician in BRIDGEWATER, 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
7K
Medicare Part D claims · 783 beneficiaries · Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Physician avg: 3K
Generic prescribing
52%
generic claims · 48% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
22.9503/100
▼ 60 pts below national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
Industry payments
$239.08
4 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

LEON SHULMAN, MD reported a CMS MIPS final score of 22.9503/100 — below the 83.1 national average — and filed 6,722 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.

22.9503/100
MIPS score · -60 vs avg
7K
Part D claims, 2023
52%
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.

LEON SHULMAN, MD's MIPS score vs every scored U.S. clinician

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

23 3rd percentile higher than 3% 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%). This entry sits in this band. 30–40: 2,746 scored providers (1%). Above this entry. 40–50: 2,928 scored providers (1%). Above this entry. 50–60: 5,882 scored providers (1%). Above this entry. 60–70: 13,906 scored providers (3%). Above this entry. 70–80: 118,074 scored providers (25%). Above this entry. 80–90: 129,887 scored providers (27%). Above this entry. 90–100: 189,403 scored providers (40%). Above this entry. 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)

LEON SHULMAN, MD practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + MIPS quality reporting — 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 LEON SHULMAN, MD?

Below national average

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 06/21/2006

NPI 1477599348

Primary specialty

Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Physician

Mid-sized

7,852 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

6,722 155% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 2,639

MIPS final score

22.9503/100 60.149699999999996% pts

Below average band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in New Jersey

How Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Physician compares to other specialties among New Jersey providers

New Jersey providers

Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Physician share within New Jersey

1. Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Physician share within New Jersey

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

LEON SHULMAN, MD's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Physician national average

Below national average
MIPS Final Score
22.9503/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Physician) — 22.9503/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%23%
MIPS final score (Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Physician) — 22.9503/100 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).

LEON SHULMAN, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Physician provider holding MD credentials at 245 UNION AVE STE 2B, BRIDGEWATER, NJ, 08807, with a listed phone of (908) 231-1311. NPI 1477599348 was issued on 06/21/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what SHULMAN 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 6,722 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 783 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $3.7 million in drug spend, split 48% brand-name and 52% 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 22.9503/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 0, Cost 76.501), compared with the national average of 83.1.

Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 7,852 enrolled providers across 54 states and an average of 2,639 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

245 UNION AVE STE 2B
BRIDGEWATER, NJ 08807

Provider Details

NPI 1477599348
Specialty Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 06/21/2006

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

22.9503
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
0
Quality
76.501
Cost

Reporting: Individual

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 LEON SHULMAN, MD. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$239

Largest payer

Novo Nordisk Inc

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.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Above average

LEON SHULMAN, MD — brand share 48.0%
Specialty average (est.)

48% brand-name claims vs 52% generic, on 6,722 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.

6,722
Total Claims
$3.7M
Total Drug Cost
783
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
17,317
Total Day Supply
516,647
Brand vs Generic
48% brand / 52% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$3.6M
Generic Drug Cost
$60K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
75.5 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.47
Gender Split
59% female / 41% male
Age Distribution
<65: 39, 65-74: 309, 75-84: 345, 85+: 90

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What LEON SHULMAN, MD 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
Levothyroxine Sodium
865
Glimepiride
536
Metformin Hcl
515
Metformin Hcl Er
Metformin Hcl
391
Trulicity
Dulaglutide
335
Synthroid
Levothyroxine Sodium
324
Ozempic
Semaglutide
284
Januvia
Sitagliptin Phosphate
214
Jardiance
Empagliflozin
204
Atorvastatin Calcium
148

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

Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Physician Overview

How LEON SHULMAN, MD fits within the Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Physician landscape nationally.

7,852
Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Physician Providers in US
54
States with Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Physician
2,639
Avg Claims per Provider

LEON SHULMAN, MD's 6,722 claims are above the specialty average of 2,639.

Nearby Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Physician Providers in New Jersey

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

Compare Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is LEON SHULMAN, MD's specialty?
LEON SHULMAN, MD specializes in Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Physician and practices in BRIDGEWATER, New Jersey. Credentials: MD.
How much does LEON SHULMAN, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, LEON SHULMAN, MD wrote 6,722 Medicare Part D claims totaling $3.7M in drug costs for 783 beneficiaries.
What is LEON SHULMAN, MD's Medicare quality score?
LEON SHULMAN, MD has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 22.9503/100 (Quality: 0, Cost: 76.501). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is LEON SHULMAN, MD located?
LEON SHULMAN, MD is located at 245 UNION AVE STE 2B, BRIDGEWATER, NJ, 08807. Phone: (908) 231-1311.
What is LEON SHULMAN, MD's NPI number?
LEON SHULMAN, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1477599348, issued on 06/21/2006.
Does LEON SHULMAN, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
LEON SHULMAN, MD's prescribing is 48% brand-name and 52% generic drugs by claim count, with $3.6M in brand drug costs.
How many Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 7,852 Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Physician providers across 54 states in the US. The average Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Physician provider writes 2,639 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does LEON SHULMAN, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, LEON SHULMAN, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Levothyroxine Sodium, Glimepiride, Metformin Hcl. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does LEON SHULMAN, MD accept Medicare?
LEON SHULMAN, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 6,722 Part D claims and 783 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify LEON SHULMAN, MD's credentials?
LEON SHULMAN, MD's NPI is 1477599348 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.
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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