2026 NPPES data Hospitalist Physician NPI 1952807026 MD
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LIFAN HSU, MD

Hospitalist Physician in STAMFORD, Connecticut. 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
208
Medicare Part D claims · 80 beneficiaries · Hospitalist Physician avg: 888
Generic prescribing
87%
generic claims · 13% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
79.0781/100
▼ 4 pts below national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
What the federal data reveals: LIFAN HSU, MD is a Hospitalist Physician ([object Object]) practicing in STAMFORD, Connecticut with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 208 claims across 80 beneficiaries — 13% brand-name prescribing . Their CMS MIPS Final Score of 79.0781/100 (national average: 83.1) reflects performance across Quality, Cost, Interoperability, and Improvement Activities .

What stands out: LIFAN HSU, MD reported a CMS MIPS final score of 79.0781 out of 100, below the 83.1 national average, and filed 208 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)

LIFAN HSU, 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).

LIFAN HSU, MD at a glance

Near national average

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 04/05/2018

NPI 1952807026

Primary specialty

Hospitalist Physician

Mid-sized

16,825 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

208 77% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 888

MIPS final score

79.0781/100 4.021899999999988% pts

Above neutral band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Connecticut

How Hospitalist Physician compares to other specialties among Connecticut providers

Connecticut providers

Hospitalist Physician share within Connecticut

1. Hospitalist Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Hospitalist Physician share within Connecticut

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

LIFAN HSU, MD's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Hospitalist Physician national average

Near national average
MIPS Final Score
79.0781/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Hospitalist Physician) — 79.0781/100 vs national avg 83.1

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MIPS final score (Hospitalist Physician) — 79.0781/100 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).

LIFAN HSU, MD is a Hospitalist Physician provider practicing in STAMFORD, Connecticut, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: MD. NPI: 1952807026. 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.

LIFAN HSU, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Hospitalist Physician provider holding MD credentials at 1 HOSPITAL PLZ, STAMFORD, CT, 06902, with a listed phone of (203) 276-7298. NPI 1952807026 was issued on 04/05/2018. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what HSU 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 208 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 80 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $14K in drug spend, split 13% brand-name and 87% 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 79.0781/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 73.195, Cost 57.8987), compared with the national average of 83.1.

Hospitalist Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 16,825 enrolled providers across 54 states and an average of 888 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

1 HOSPITAL PLZ
STAMFORD, CT 06902

Provider Details

NPI 1952807026
Specialty Hospitalist Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Female
NPI Issued 04/05/2018

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

79.0781
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
73.195
Quality
57.8987
Cost
99
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Group practice

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where LIFAN HSU, 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.

STAMFORD HEALTH MEDICAL GROUP INC
STAMFORD, CT

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

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical

LIFAN HSU, MD — brand share 13.0%
Specialty average (est.)

13% brand-name claims vs 87% generic, on 208 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.

208
Total Claims
$14K
Total Drug Cost
80
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
209
Total Day Supply
4,594
Brand vs Generic
13% brand / 87% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$11K
Generic Drug Cost
$3K
Antibiotic Claims
32

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
76.8 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.87
Gender Split
58% female / 43% 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
Omeprazole
19
Lisinopril
14
Tamsulosin Hcl
14
Escitalopram Oxalate
13

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

Hospitalist Physician Overview

How LIFAN HSU, MD fits within the Hospitalist Physician landscape nationally.

16,825
Hospitalist Physician Providers in US
54
States with Hospitalist Physician
888
Avg Claims per Provider

LIFAN HSU, MD's 208 claims are below the specialty average of 888.

Nearby Hospitalist Physician Providers in Connecticut

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Connecticut, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as HSU.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is LIFAN HSU, MD's specialty?
LIFAN HSU, MD specializes in Hospitalist Physician and practices in STAMFORD, Connecticut. Credentials: MD.
How much does LIFAN HSU, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, LIFAN HSU, MD wrote 208 Medicare Part D claims totaling $14K in drug costs for 80 beneficiaries.
What is LIFAN HSU, MD's Medicare quality score?
LIFAN HSU, MD has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 79.0781/100 (Quality: 73.195, Cost: 57.8987). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is LIFAN HSU, MD located?
LIFAN HSU, MD is located at 1 HOSPITAL PLZ, STAMFORD, CT, 06902. Phone: (203) 276-7298.
What is LIFAN HSU, MD's NPI number?
LIFAN HSU, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1952807026, issued on 04/05/2018.
Does LIFAN HSU, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
LIFAN HSU, MD's prescribing is 13% brand-name and 87% generic drugs by claim count, with $11K in brand drug costs.
How many Hospitalist Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 16,825 Hospitalist Physician providers across 54 states in the US. The average Hospitalist Physician provider writes 888 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does LIFAN HSU, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, LIFAN HSU, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Omeprazole, Lisinopril, Tamsulosin Hcl. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does LIFAN HSU, MD accept Medicare?
LIFAN HSU, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 208 Part D claims and 80 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify LIFAN HSU, MD's credentials?
LIFAN HSU, MD's NPI is 1952807026 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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