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2026 NPPES data Neurology Physician NPI 1285719591 M.D
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Neurology Physician in East Brunswick, New Jersey.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 19,885 in Neurology 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
3K
Medicare Part D claims · 205 beneficiaries · Neurology Physician avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
86%
generic claims · 12% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$316.34
19 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File, 2023
Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.
What the federal data shows
Megdad Zaatreh, M.D filed 2,638 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Neurology Physician in East Brunswick, New Jersey, prescribing 86% generic.
- 3K
- Part D claims, 2023
- 86%
- 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.
Megdad Zaatreh, M.D's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023, across all CMS prescribers nationally
2,638 Top 13% higher than 87% of 1,370,886 prescribers
Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more prescribers. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023
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Board certification likely (heuristic, not verified)
Megdad Zaatreh, M.D practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + 2 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 Megdad Zaatreh, M.D?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Neurology Physician
Medicare Part D claims
2,638 102% vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in New Jersey
How Neurology Physician compares to other specialties among New Jersey providers
Board certification
Not published by CMS
CMS does not publish a per-provider board-certification field in NPPES. PlainDoctor does not have a reliable per-specialty certification rate to show for Neurology Physician. Verify directly:
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).
Megdad Zaatreh, M.D appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Neurology Physician provider holding M.D credentials at 9 DELAWARE DR, East Brunswick, NJ, 08816, with a listed phone of (715) 571-8787. NPI 1285719591 was issued on 10/26/2006.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 2,638 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 205 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $574K in drug spend, split 12% brand-name and 86% generic by claim count.
Neurology Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 19,885 enrolled providers across 54 states and an average of 1,309 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
Provider Details
| NPI | 1285719591 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Neurology Physician |
| Credentials | M.D |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Issued | 10/26/2006 |
Hospital and facility affiliations
Facilities where Megdad Zaatreh, 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.
Barnabas Health Medical Group, PC
Toms River, NJ
Virtua Medical Group, PA
Voorhees, 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 Megdad Zaatreh, M.D. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.
Total received
$316
Largest payer
Neurelis, 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 · Typical
Megdad Zaatreh, M.D - brand share 12.0%
Neurology Physician average
12% brand-name claims vs 86% generic, on 2,638 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.
2,638
Total Claims
$574K
Total Drug Cost
205
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 3,723
- Total Day Supply
- 109,016
- Brand vs Generic
- 12% brand / 86% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $382K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $191K
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 57.4 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 1.27
- Gender Split
- 51% female / 49% male
- Age Distribution
- <65: 114, 65-74: 52, 75-84: N/A, 85+: N/A
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Megdad Zaatreh, M.D prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Levetiracetam
Levetiracetam
362 claims
- Lamotrigine
Lamotrigine
312 claims
- Lacosamide
Lacosamide
238 claims
- Topiramate 142
Topiramate
142 claims
- Divalproex Sodium 118
Divalproex Sodium
118 claims
- Oxcarbazepine 105
Oxcarbazepine
105 claims
- Primidone 78
Primidone
78 claims
- Zonisamide 77
Zonisamide
77 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Levetiracetam | 362 |
| Lamotrigine | 312 |
| Lacosamide | 238 |
| Topiramate | 142 |
| Divalproex Sodium | 118 |
| Oxcarbazepine | 105 |
| Primidone | 78 |
| Zonisamide | 77 |
| Clonazepam | 71 |
| Phenobarbital | 63 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
Neurology Physician Overview
How Megdad Zaatreh, M.D fits within the Neurology Physician landscape nationally.
19,885
Neurology Physician Providers in US
54
States with Neurology Physician
1,309
Avg Claims per Provider
Megdad Zaatreh, M.D's 2,638 claims are above the specialty average of 1,309.
Nearby Neurology Physician Providers in New Jersey
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in New Jersey, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Zaatreh.
Dr. S Abidi
MD
Maple Shade, NJ
Dr. Russell Abrams
M.D.
Cherry Hill, NJ
Dr. Osama Abu-Hadid
M.D.
Paramus, NJ
Dr. Shashank Agarwal
M.D
Livingston, NJ
Dr. Antwan Ahad
MD
Secaucus, NJ
Compare Neurology Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Megdad Zaatreh, M.D's specialty? ▼
Megdad Zaatreh, M.D specializes in Neurology Physician and practices in East Brunswick, New Jersey. Credentials: M.D.
How much does Megdad Zaatreh, M.D prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Megdad Zaatreh, M.D wrote 2,638 Medicare Part D claims totaling $574K in drug costs for 205 beneficiaries.
Where is Megdad Zaatreh, M.D located? ▼
Megdad Zaatreh, M.D is located at 9 DELAWARE DR, East Brunswick, NJ, 08816. Phone: (715) 571-8787.
What is Megdad Zaatreh, M.D's NPI number? ▼
Megdad Zaatreh, M.D's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1285719591, issued on 10/26/2006.
Does Megdad Zaatreh, M.D prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Megdad Zaatreh, M.D's prescribing is 12% brand-name and 86% generic drugs by claim count, with $382K in brand drug costs.
How many Neurology Physician providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 19,885 Neurology Physician providers across 54 states in the US. The average Neurology Physician provider writes 1,309 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Megdad Zaatreh, M.D prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Megdad Zaatreh, M.D's most frequently prescribed drugs include Levetiracetam, Lamotrigine, Lacosamide. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Megdad Zaatreh, M.D accept Medicare? ▼
Megdad Zaatreh, M.D appears in CMS Medicare data with 2,638 Part D claims and 205 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Megdad Zaatreh, M.D's credentials? ▼
Megdad Zaatreh, M.D's NPI is 1285719591 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
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.
- 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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