2026 NPPES data Vascular & Interventional Radiology Physician NPI 1609849546 MD
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LEV PUKIN, MD

Vascular & Interventional Radiology Physician in BROOKLYN, 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
213
Medicare Part D claims · 61 beneficiaries · Vascular & Interventional Radiology Physician avg: 72
MIPS score
58.2536/100
▼ 25 pts below national avg 83.1 · [object Object]

What the federal data shows

LEV PUKIN, MD reported a CMS MIPS final score of 58.2536/100 — below the 83.1 national average — and filed 213 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.

58.2536/100
MIPS score · -25 vs avg
213
Part D claims, 2023
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.

LEV PUKIN, MD's MIPS score vs every scored U.S. clinician

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

58 5th percentile higher than 5% 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%). This entry sits in this band. 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)

LEV PUKIN, MD practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + MIPS quality reporting + 4 hospital affiliations — 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 LEV PUKIN, MD?

Below national average

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 02/10/2006

NPI 1609849546

Primary specialty

Vascular & Interventional Radiology Physician

Niche

2,981 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

213 196% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 72

MIPS final score

58.2536/100 24.846399999999996% pts

Mid-tier band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in New York

How Vascular & Interventional Radiology Physician compares to other specialties among New York providers

New York providers

Vascular & Interventional Radiology Physician share within New York

1. Vascular & Interventional Radiology Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Vascular & Interventional Radiology Physician share within New York

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

LEV PUKIN, MD's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Vascular & Interventional Radiology Physician national average

Below national average
MIPS Final Score
58.2536/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Vascular & Interventional Radiology Physician) — 58.2536/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%58.3%
MIPS final score (Vascular & Interventional Radiology Physician) — 58.2536/100 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).

LEV PUKIN, MD is a Vascular & Interventional Radiology Physician provider practicing in BROOKLYN, New York, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: MD. NPI: 1609849546. 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.

LEV PUKIN, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Vascular & Interventional Radiology Physician provider holding MD credentials at 3049 OCEAN PKWY STE 303, BROOKLYN, NY, 11235, with a listed phone of (718) 737-7200. NPI 1609849546 was issued on 02/10/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what PUKIN 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 213 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 61 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $74K 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 58.2536/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 56.3905, Cost 40.7962), compared with the national average of 83.1.

Vascular & Interventional Radiology Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 2,981 enrolled providers across 53 states and an average of 72 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

3049 OCEAN PKWY STE 303
BROOKLYN, NY 11235

Provider Details

NPI 1609849546
Specialty Vascular & Interventional Radiology Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 02/10/2006

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

58.2536
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
56.3905
Quality
40.7962
Cost

Reporting: Group practice

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where LEV PUKIN, 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.

MONMOUTH VASCULAR IMAGING LLC
HOLMDEL, NJ
NEW YORK VASCULAR MEDICINE PLLC
BROOKLYN, NY
PULSE VASCULAR LLC
KEARNY, NJ
RWJBH OBSERVATION ASSOCIATES LLC
TOMS RIVER, 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).

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 LEV PUKIN, MD. To verify LEV PUKIN, 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.

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.

213
Total Claims
$74K
Total Drug Cost
61
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
298
Total Day Supply
8,493
Generic Drug Cost
$2K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
78.8 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
2.99
Gender Split
44% female / 56% 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
Eliquis
Apixaban
99
Clopidogrel
Clopidogrel Bisulfate
90

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

Vascular & Interventional Radiology Physician Overview

How LEV PUKIN, MD fits within the Vascular & Interventional Radiology Physician landscape nationally.

2,981
Vascular & Interventional Radiology Physician Providers in US
53
States with Vascular & Interventional Radiology Physician
72
Avg Claims per Provider

LEV PUKIN, MD's 213 claims are above the specialty average of 72.

Nearby Vascular & Interventional Radiology Physician Providers in New York

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

Compare Vascular & Interventional Radiology Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is LEV PUKIN, MD's specialty?
LEV PUKIN, MD specializes in Vascular & Interventional Radiology Physician and practices in BROOKLYN, New York. Credentials: MD.
How much does LEV PUKIN, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, LEV PUKIN, MD wrote 213 Medicare Part D claims totaling $74K in drug costs for 61 beneficiaries.
What is LEV PUKIN, MD's Medicare quality score?
LEV PUKIN, MD has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 58.2536/100 (Quality: 56.3905, Cost: 40.7962). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is LEV PUKIN, MD located?
LEV PUKIN, MD is located at 3049 OCEAN PKWY STE 303, BROOKLYN, NY, 11235. Phone: (718) 737-7200.
What is LEV PUKIN, MD's NPI number?
LEV PUKIN, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1609849546, issued on 02/10/2006.
How many Vascular & Interventional Radiology Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 2,981 Vascular & Interventional Radiology Physician providers across 53 states in the US. The average Vascular & Interventional Radiology Physician provider writes 72 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does LEV PUKIN, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, LEV PUKIN, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Eliquis, Clopidogrel. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does LEV PUKIN, MD accept Medicare?
LEV PUKIN, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 213 Part D claims and 61 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify LEV PUKIN, MD's credentials?
LEV PUKIN, MD's NPI is 1609849546 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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