2026 NPPES data Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician NPI 1467418459 MD
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MELODY BEHNAM, MD

Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician in RIDGEWOOD, 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
435
Medicare Part D claims · 168 beneficiaries · Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician avg: 179
Industry payments
$13.69
1 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: MELODY BEHNAM, MD is a Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician ([object Object]) practicing in RIDGEWOOD, New Jersey with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 435 claims across 168 beneficiaries . Industry payments of $13.69 across 1 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: MELODY BEHNAM, MD filed 435 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across RIDGEWOOD, New Jersey. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

Board-eligible specialty (heuristic — not verified)

MELODY BEHNAM, MD practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty but we don't have enough CMS-participation signals to confirm active board-certified status. Consult CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).

MELODY BEHNAM, MD at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 04/26/2006

NPI 1467418459

Primary specialty

Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician

Mid-sized

44,313 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

435 143% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 179

Specialty distribution in New Jersey

How Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician compares to other specialties among New Jersey providers

New Jersey providers

Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician share within New Jersey

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

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

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).

MELODY BEHNAM, MD is a Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician provider practicing in RIDGEWOOD, New Jersey, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: MD. NPI: 1467418459. 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.

MELODY BEHNAM, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician provider holding MD credentials at 317 FRANKLIN AVE, RIDGEWOOD, NJ, 07450, with a listed phone of (201) 447-1620. NPI 1467418459 was issued on 04/26/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what BEHNAM 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 435 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 168 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $44K 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.

Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 44,313 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 179 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

317 FRANKLIN AVE
RIDGEWOOD, NJ 07450

Provider Details

NPI 1467418459
Specialty Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Female
NPI Issued 04/26/2006

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 MELODY BEHNAM, MD. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$14

Largest payer

Exeltis, USA 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.

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

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

435
Total Claims
$44K
Total Drug Cost
168
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
765
Total Day Supply
19,076
Generic Drug Cost
$15K
Antibiotic Claims
72

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
74.1 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
0.89
Gender Split
100% female / 0% 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
Estradiol
73
Metronidazole
35
Triamcinolone Acetonide
32
Fluconazole
29
Nitrofurantoin Mono-Macro
Nitrofurantoin Monohyd/M-Cryst
21
Raloxifene Hcl
21
Clobetasol Propionate
14
Fluocinonide
14
Ciprofloxacin Hcl
11
Nystatin
11

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

Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician Overview

How MELODY BEHNAM, MD fits within the Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician landscape nationally.

44,313
Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician Providers in US
56
States with Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician
179
Avg Claims per Provider

MELODY BEHNAM, MD's 435 claims are above the specialty average of 179.

Nearby Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician Providers in New Jersey

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

Compare Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is MELODY BEHNAM, MD's specialty?
MELODY BEHNAM, MD specializes in Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician and practices in RIDGEWOOD, New Jersey. Credentials: MD.
How much does MELODY BEHNAM, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, MELODY BEHNAM, MD wrote 435 Medicare Part D claims totaling $44K in drug costs for 168 beneficiaries.
Where is MELODY BEHNAM, MD located?
MELODY BEHNAM, MD is located at 317 FRANKLIN AVE, RIDGEWOOD, NJ, 07450. Phone: (201) 447-1620.
What is MELODY BEHNAM, MD's NPI number?
MELODY BEHNAM, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1467418459, issued on 04/26/2006.
How many Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 44,313 Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician providers across 56 states in the US. The average Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician provider writes 179 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does MELODY BEHNAM, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, MELODY BEHNAM, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Estradiol, Metronidazole, Triamcinolone Acetonide. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does MELODY BEHNAM, MD accept Medicare?
MELODY BEHNAM, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 435 Part D claims and 168 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify MELODY BEHNAM, MD's credentials?
MELODY BEHNAM, MD's NPI is 1467418459 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.
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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