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2026 NPPES data Sports Medicine (Orthopaedic Surgery) Physician NPI 1114985041 M.D.
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Sports Medicine (Orthopaedic Surgery) Physician in Johnston, Rhode Island.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 2,681 in Sports Medicine (Orthopaedic Surgery) 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
682
Medicare Part D claims · 226 beneficiaries · Sports Medicine (Orthopaedic Surgery) Physician avg: 278
Generic prescribing
98%
generic claims · 2% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
75.4/100
▼ 8 pts below national avg 83.1 · Above neutral
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
Michael Belanger, M.D. reported a CMS MIPS final score of 75.4/100 - below the 83.1 national average - and filed 682 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.
- 75.4/100
- MIPS score · -8 vs avg
- 682
- Part D claims, 2023
- 98%
- 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.
Michael Belanger, M.D.'s MIPS score vs every scored U.S. clinician
CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) final score, 2023, the federal quality measure
75 15th percentile higher than 15% of 477,587 scored providers
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Source CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) · 2023
Where Michael Belanger, M.D. sits
This provider among sports medicine (orthopaedic surgery) physician peers
Across the 1,085 sports medicine (orthopaedic surgery) physician providers who report both Medicare Part D prescribing and a MIPS quality score, Michael Belanger, M.D. writes more Part D claims than 87% of them and scores higher on MIPS quality than 40% - placing this provider in the high-volume, lower-quality quadrant. Volume reflects patient-panel size and specialty, not quality; the two axes are independent.
Part D claim volume vs MIPS quality, by specialty percentile
Each dot is one sports medicine (orthopaedic surgery) physician peer from a representative sample of 60; the gold marker is Michael Belanger, M.D.. Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber data and the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, 2023.
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Board certification likely (heuristic, not verified)
Michael Belanger, M.D. 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).
What does the federal data show about Michael Belanger, M.D.?
Below national averagePrimary specialty
Sports Medicine (Orthopaedic Surgery) Physician
Medicare Part D claims
682 145% vs specialty avg
MIPS final score
75.4/100 7.7 pts vs avg
Specialty distribution in Rhode Island
How Sports Medicine (Orthopaedic Surgery) Physician compares to other specialties among Rhode Island providers
Medicare quality performance, MIPS
Michael Belanger, M.D.'s 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Sports Medicine (Orthopaedic Surgery) Physician national average
- MIPS Final Score
- 75.4/100
- vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year
MIPS final score (Sports Medicine (Orthopaedic Surgery) Physician) - 75.4/100 vs national avg 83.1
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).
Michael Belanger, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Sports Medicine (Orthopaedic Surgery) Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 1524 ATWOOD AVE, Johnston, RI, 02919, with a listed phone of (401) 351-6200. NPI 1114985041 was issued on 05/02/2006.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 682 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 226 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $7K in drug spend, split 2% brand-name and 98% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 5.1%. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 75.4/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 59.8, Cost 62.4), compared with the national average of 83.1.
Sports Medicine (Orthopaedic Surgery) Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 2,681 enrolled providers across 53 states and an average of 278 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 | 1114985041 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Sports Medicine (Orthopaedic Surgery) Physician |
| Credentials | M.D. |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Issued | 05/02/2006 |
CMS Quality Score (MIPS)
Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores from CMS, 2023 performance year.
75.392
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
59.7838
Quality
62.3562
Cost
95
Promoting Interoperability
Reporting: Group practice
Hospital and facility affiliations
Facilities where Michael Belanger, 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.
University Orthopedics Inc
Mansfield, MA
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 · Generic-heavy
Michael Belanger, M.D. - brand share 2.0%
Sports Medicine (Orthopaedic Surgery) Physician average
2% brand-name claims vs 98% generic, on 682 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.
682
Total Claims
$7K
Total Drug Cost
226
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 736
- Total Day Supply
- 14,042
- Brand vs Generic
- 2% brand / 98% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $850
- Generic Drug Cost
- $6K
- Opioid Claims
- 35 (5.1% rate)
- Antibiotic Claims
- 187
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 72.1 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 1.12
- Gender Split
- 70% female / 30% male
- Age Distribution
- <65: 30, 65-74: 102, 75-84: 78, 85+: 16
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Michael Belanger, M.D. prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Meloxicam
Meloxicam
166 claims
- Amoxicillin
Amoxicillin
141 claims
- Diclofenac Sodium
Diclofenac Sodium
136 claims
- Gabapentin 61
Gabapentin
61 claims
- Ibuprofen 46
Ibuprofen
46 claims
- Clindamycin Hcl 23
Clindamycin Hcl
23 claims
- Mupirocin 12
Mupirocin
12 claims
- Celecoxib 11
Celecoxib
11 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Meloxicam | 166 |
| Amoxicillin | 141 |
| Diclofenac Sodium | 136 |
| Gabapentin | 61 |
| Ibuprofen | 46 |
| Clindamycin Hcl | 23 |
| Mupirocin | 12 |
| Celecoxib | 11 |
| Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen | 11 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
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Sports Medicine (Orthopaedic Surgery) Physician Overview
How Michael Belanger, M.D. fits within the Sports Medicine (Orthopaedic Surgery) Physician landscape nationally.
2,681
Sports Medicine (Orthopaedic Surgery) Physician Providers in US
53
States with Sports Medicine (Orthopaedic Surgery) Physician
278
Avg Claims per Provider
Michael Belanger, M.D.'s 682 claims are above the specialty average of 278.
Nearby Sports Medicine (Orthopaedic Surgery) Physician Providers in Rhode Island
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Rhode Island, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Belanger.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Michael Belanger, M.D.'s specialty? ▼
Michael Belanger, M.D. specializes in Sports Medicine (Orthopaedic Surgery) Physician and practices in Johnston, Rhode Island. Credentials: M.D..
How much does Michael Belanger, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Michael Belanger, M.D. wrote 682 Medicare Part D claims totaling $7K in drug costs for 226 beneficiaries.
What is Michael Belanger, M.D.'s Medicare quality score? ▼
Michael Belanger, M.D. has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 75.4/100 (Quality: 59.8, Cost: 62.4). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is Michael Belanger, M.D. located? ▼
Michael Belanger, M.D. is located at 1524 ATWOOD AVE, Johnston, RI, 02919. Phone: (401) 351-6200.
What is Michael Belanger, M.D.'s NPI number? ▼
Michael Belanger, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1114985041, issued on 05/02/2006.
Does Michael Belanger, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Michael Belanger, M.D.'s prescribing is 2% brand-name and 98% generic drugs by claim count, with $850 in brand drug costs.
Does Michael Belanger, M.D. prescribe opioids? ▼
Yes, Michael Belanger, M.D. had 35 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 5.1%.
How many Sports Medicine (Orthopaedic Surgery) Physician providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 2,681 Sports Medicine (Orthopaedic Surgery) Physician providers across 53 states in the US. The average Sports Medicine (Orthopaedic Surgery) Physician provider writes 278 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Michael Belanger, M.D. prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Michael Belanger, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Meloxicam, Amoxicillin, Diclofenac Sodium. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Michael Belanger, M.D. accept Medicare? ▼
Michael Belanger, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 682 Part D claims and 226 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Michael Belanger, M.D.'s credentials? ▼
Michael Belanger, M.D.'s NPI is 1114985041 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.
- 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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