2026 NPPES data Orthopaedic Hand Surgery Physician NPI 1659389377 M.D.
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Michael Darowish, M.D.

Orthopaedic Hand Surgery Physician in Hershey, Pennsylvania.

This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 1,962 in Orthopaedic Hand 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
230
Medicare Part D claims · 128 beneficiaries · Orthopaedic Hand Surgery Physician avg: 180
MIPS score
71.8/100
▼ 11 pts below national avg 83.1 · Mid-tier
Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.

What the federal data shows

Michael Darowish, M.D. reported a CMS MIPS final score of 71.8/100 - below the 83.1 national average - and filed 230 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.

71.8/100
MIPS score · -11 vs avg
230
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.

Michael Darowish, 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

72 9th percentile higher than 9% 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%). Below this entry. 60–70: 13,906 scored providers (3%). Below this entry. 70–80: 118,074 scored providers (25%). This entry sits in this band. 80–90: 129,887 scored providers (27%). Above this entry. 90+: 189,403 scored providers (40%). Above this entry. This provider 0 100 every MIPS-scored clinician, bucketed by value

Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more scored providers. 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 Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) · 2023

Where Michael Darowish, M.D. sits

This provider among orthopaedic hand surgery physician peers

Across the 727 orthopaedic hand surgery physician providers who report both Medicare Part D prescribing and a MIPS quality score, Michael Darowish, M.D. writes more Part D claims than 70% of them and scores higher on MIPS quality than 18% - 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

Lower volume · High qualityHigh volume · High qualityLower volume · Lower qualityHigh volume · Lower quality02550751000255075100Part D claim volume, percentile in specialtyMIPS quality, percentilePart D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 55 · MIPS quality, percentile: 25Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 63 · MIPS quality, percentile: 62Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 72 · MIPS quality, percentile: 93Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 13 · MIPS quality, percentile: 67Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 85 · MIPS quality, percentile: 45Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 43 · MIPS quality, percentile: 70Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 40 · MIPS quality, percentile: 90Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 68 · MIPS quality, percentile: 25Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 18 · MIPS quality, percentile: 10Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 77 · MIPS quality, percentile: 25Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 45 · MIPS quality, percentile: 55Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 13 · MIPS quality, percentile: 25Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 83 · MIPS quality, percentile: 25Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 88 · MIPS quality, percentile: 87Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 77 · MIPS quality, percentile: 23Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 87 · MIPS quality, percentile: 0Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 23 · MIPS quality, percentile: 0Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 38 · MIPS quality, percentile: 92Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 13 · MIPS quality, percentile: 25Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 32 · MIPS quality, percentile: 58Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 98 · MIPS quality, percentile: 48Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 50 · MIPS quality, percentile: 25Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 95 · MIPS quality, percentile: 25Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 48 · MIPS quality, percentile: 65Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 67 · MIPS quality, percentile: 97Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 7 · MIPS quality, percentile: 50Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 42 · MIPS quality, percentile: 57Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 12 · MIPS quality, percentile: 63Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 62 · MIPS quality, percentile: 78Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 58 · MIPS quality, percentile: 83Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 27 · MIPS quality, percentile: 0Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 92 · MIPS quality, percentile: 80Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 65 · MIPS quality, percentile: 7Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 10 · MIPS quality, percentile: 75Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 37 · MIPS quality, percentile: 68Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 28 · MIPS quality, percentile: 97Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 97 · MIPS quality, percentile: 25Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 60 · MIPS quality, percentile: 13Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 7 · MIPS quality, percentile: 53Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 3 · MIPS quality, percentile: 20Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 47 · MIPS quality, percentile: 12Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 53 · MIPS quality, percentile: 13Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 75 · MIPS quality, percentile: 88Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 28 · MIPS quality, percentile: 97Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 93 · MIPS quality, percentile: 0Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 35 · MIPS quality, percentile: 52Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 22 · MIPS quality, percentile: 95Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 2 · MIPS quality, percentile: 72Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 100 · MIPS quality, percentile: 85Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 23 · MIPS quality, percentile: 17Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 20 · MIPS quality, percentile: 82Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 52 · MIPS quality, percentile: 60Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 55 · MIPS quality, percentile: 22Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 73 · MIPS quality, percentile: 25Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 33 · MIPS quality, percentile: 8Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 90 · MIPS quality, percentile: 73Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 82 · MIPS quality, percentile: 25Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 0 · MIPS quality, percentile: 77Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 3 · MIPS quality, percentile: 45Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 70 · MIPS quality, percentile: 25Michael Darowish, M.D.-Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 70 · MIPS quality, percentile: 18
Part D claim volume vs MIPS quality, by specialty percentile

Each dot is one orthopaedic hand surgery physician peer from a representative sample of 60; the gold marker is Michael Darowish, M.D.. Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber data and the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, 2023.

Board certification likely (heuristic, not verified)

Michael Darowish, M.D. practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + MIPS quality reporting + 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 Michael Darowish, M.D.?

Below national average

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 08/05/2006

NPI 1659389377

Primary specialty

Orthopaedic Hand Surgery Physician

Niche

1,962 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

230 28% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 180

MIPS final score

71.8/100 11.3 pts vs avg

Mid-tier band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Pennsylvania

How Orthopaedic Hand Surgery Physician compares to other specialties among Pennsylvania providers

Pennsylvania providers
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program - 5.6%Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program5.6%Pharmacist - 5%Pharmacist5%Physical Therapist - 4.9%Physical Therapist4.9%Mental Health Counselor - 3.9%Mental Health Counselor3.9%Internal Medicine Physician - 3.3%Internal Medicine Physician3.3%Professional Counselor - 3.2%Professional Counselor3.2%Orthopaedic Hand Surgery Physician - 0%Orthopaedic Hand Surgery Physician0%
Largest specialties in Pennsylvania (% of in-state providers)

Medicare quality performance, MIPS

Michael Darowish, M.D.'s 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Orthopaedic Hand Surgery Physician national average

Below national average
MIPS Final Score
71.8/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Orthopaedic Hand Surgery Physician) - 71.8/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%71.8%
MIPS final score (Orthopaedic Hand Surgery Physician) - 71.8/100 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 Darowish, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Orthopaedic Hand Surgery Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 30 HOPE DR, Hershey, PA, 17033, with a listed phone of (717) 531-2948. NPI 1659389377 was issued on 08/05/2006.

Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 230 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 128 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $2K in drug spend, with an opioid prescribing rate of 37.4%. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 71.8/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 48.3, Cost 57.6), compared with the national average of 83.1.

Orthopaedic Hand Surgery Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 1,962 enrolled providers across 52 states and an average of 180 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

30 HOPE DR
Hershey, PA 17033

Provider Details

NPI 1659389377
Specialty Orthopaedic Hand Surgery Physician
Credentials M.D.
Gender Male
NPI Issued 08/05/2006

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

71.7884
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
48.3237
Quality
57.6377
Cost
100
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Group practice

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where Michael Darowish, 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.

Phoenix Rehabilitation And Health Services Inc
Cranberry Township, PA
The Milton S Hershey Medical Center Physicians Group
Hershey, PA

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 - Pennsylvania PA-BOM 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 ~45K Pennsylvania medical licensees in 2023 - they are NOT specific to Michael Darowish, M.D.. To verify Michael Darowish, M.D.'s current license status, search the PA-BOM public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.

133
Total board actions, Pennsylvania 2023
Across 129 cases
2.96
Actions per 1,000 licensees
Pennsylvania statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
48 cases

PA-BOM 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 Pennsylvania 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.

230
Total Claims
$2K
Total Drug Cost
128
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
241
Total Day Supply
3,916
Brand Drug Cost
$0
Generic Drug Cost
$2K
Opioid Claims
86 (37.4% rate)

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
71.6 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.02
Gender Split
55% female / 45% male

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.

What Michael Darowish, M.D. prescribes most

Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023

claims
Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File As of 2023
Drug Claims
Meloxicam
65
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen
Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen
35
Tramadol Hcl
32
Methylprednisolone
24
Gabapentin
18
Oxycodone-Acetaminophen
Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophen
15

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

Orthopaedic Hand Surgery Physician Overview

How Michael Darowish, M.D. fits within the Orthopaedic Hand Surgery Physician landscape nationally.

1,962
Orthopaedic Hand Surgery Physician Providers in US
52
States with Orthopaedic Hand Surgery Physician
180
Avg Claims per Provider

Michael Darowish, M.D.'s 230 claims are above the specialty average of 180.

Nearby Orthopaedic Hand Surgery Physician Providers in Pennsylvania

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

Compare Orthopaedic Hand Surgery Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Before you book an appointment

Use this federal record as your verification checklist, not as a recommendation.

  • Confirm the NPI record is current in the official CMS registry, providers update their own NPPES details, and moves can lag. Verify this NPI
  • Check the active license and any disciplinary history with the Pennsylvania medical board, federal registration is not a license check. Credential verification guide
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Michael Darowish, M.D.'s specialty?
Michael Darowish, M.D. specializes in Orthopaedic Hand Surgery Physician and practices in Hershey, Pennsylvania. Credentials: M.D..
How much does Michael Darowish, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, Michael Darowish, M.D. wrote 230 Medicare Part D claims totaling $2K in drug costs for 128 beneficiaries.
What is Michael Darowish, M.D.'s Medicare quality score?
Michael Darowish, M.D. has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 71.8/100 (Quality: 48.3, Cost: 57.6). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is Michael Darowish, M.D. located?
Michael Darowish, M.D. is located at 30 HOPE DR, Hershey, PA, 17033. Phone: (717) 531-2948.
What is Michael Darowish, M.D.'s NPI number?
Michael Darowish, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1659389377, issued on 08/05/2006.
Does Michael Darowish, M.D. prescribe opioids?
Yes, Michael Darowish, M.D. had 86 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 37.4%.
How many Orthopaedic Hand Surgery Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 1,962 Orthopaedic Hand Surgery Physician providers across 52 states in the US. The average Orthopaedic Hand Surgery Physician provider writes 180 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Michael Darowish, M.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Michael Darowish, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Meloxicam, Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen, Tramadol Hcl. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Michael Darowish, M.D. accept Medicare?
Michael Darowish, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 230 Part D claims and 128 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Michael Darowish, M.D.'s credentials?
Michael Darowish, M.D.'s NPI is 1659389377 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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