NPI registry status
Active
2026 NPPES data Addiction Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician NPI 1245345743 M.D.
Verify on CMS → Michael Deshields, M.D.
Addiction Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician in Trenton, 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 571 in Addiction Medicine (Internal Medicine) 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
624
Medicare Part D claims · 38 beneficiaries · Addiction Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
98%
generic claims · 2% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File, 2024
What the federal data shows
Michael Deshields, M.D. filed 624 Medicare Part D claims in 2024 as an Addiction Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician in Trenton, New Jersey, prescribing 98% generic.
- 624
- Part D claims, 2024
- 98%
- generic prescribing
- ≥68th
- pct by Part D claim volume (lower-bound band)
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Federal trust snapshot
What official records show about Michael Deshields, M.D.
Federal records show an active NPI with Medicare Part D prescribing activity — verifiable registry data, not a proprietary rating.
- Verified
NPI registry status
Active listing in the CMS National Provider Identifier Registry (NPI 1245345743), first enumerated 08/21/2006.
Source: CMS NPPES
- Reported
Medicare Part D participation
Filed 624 Medicare Part D prescription claims in the 2023 CMS public use file — indicates active Medicare prescribing participation.
Source: CMS Part D Prescriber PUF
- Reported
Board certification signal
Practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty; board certification not confirmed in federal records.
- Not in federal data
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CMS NPPES provider registry desk
NPI 1245345743 · Addiction Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician
NPI-10 · ENUM-LEGACY · TAX-NARROW · RX-LIGHT · BOOK-THIN · PHOTO-ENUM
- NPI-10 1245345743
- ENUM-LEGACY 2006
- TAX-NARROW 571
- RX-LIGHT 624
- BOOK-THIN 25 in New Jersey
- PHOTO-ENUM Victorino Teleron, M.D · 2006
Michael Deshields, M.D.'s Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2024, across all CMS prescribers nationally
624 ≥ 68th percentile 68% of 1,416,883 prescribers are in lower value bands
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.
The percentile is a conservative 100-claim band: it counts only prescribers in lower claim-volume bands. Medicare Part D claim volume is activity context, not a quality measure or recommendation. See methodology § corpus placement.
Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2024
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Board-eligible specialty (heuristic, not verified)
Michael Deshields, M.D. 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).
What does the federal data show about Michael Deshields, M.D.?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Addiction Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician
Medicare Part D claims
624 57% vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in New Jersey
How Addiction Medicine (Internal Medicine) 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 Addiction Medicine (Internal Medicine) 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).
Practice Address
Provider Details
| NPI | 1245345743 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Addiction Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician |
| Credentials | M.D. |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Issued | 08/21/2006 |
Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Generic-heavy
Michael Deshields, M.D. - brand share 2.0%
Addiction Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician average
2% brand-name claims vs 98% generic, on 624 2024 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 2024.
624
Total Claims
$58K
Total Drug Cost
38
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 652.667
- Total Day Supply
- 18,237
- Brand vs Generic
- 2% brand / 98% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $14K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $43K
- Opioid Claims
- 40 (6.4% rate)
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 65.5 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 1.00
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2024. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Michael Deshields, M.D. prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2024
- Buprenorphine-Nalo…
Buprenorphine-Naloxone
229 claims
- Buprenorphine Hcl
Buprenorphine Hcl
99 claims
- Clonazepam 77
Clonazepam
77 claims
- Methadone Hcl 40
Methadone Hcl
40 claims
- Lorazepam 38
Lorazepam
38 claims
- Diazepam 26
Diazepam
26 claims
- Alprazolam 24
Alprazolam
24 claims
- Dextroamphetamine-… 23
Dextroamphetamine-Amphetamine
23 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Buprenorphine-Naloxone Buprenorphine Hcl/Naloxone Hcl | 229 |
| Buprenorphine Hcl | 99 |
| Clonazepam | 77 |
| Methadone Hcl | 40 |
| Lorazepam | 38 |
| Diazepam | 26 |
| Alprazolam | 24 |
| Dextroamphetamine-Amphetamine Dextroamphetamine/Amphetamine | 23 |
| Pregabalin | 13 |
| Suboxone Buprenorphine Hcl/Naloxone Hcl | 13 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
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Addiction Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician Overview
How Michael Deshields, M.D. fits within the Addiction Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician landscape nationally.
571
Addiction Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician Providers in US
46
States with Addiction Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician
1,455
Avg Claims per Provider
Michael Deshields, M.D.'s 624 claims are below the specialty average of 1,455.
Nationwide Addiction Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician peers with similar MIPS or enrollment year
Two federal-record peer sets for Deshields, both outside New Jersey so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.
Same NPPES enumeration year (2006)
Same-specialty clinicians who entered the NPI registry in the same calendar year, outside this state.
Nearby Addiction Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician Providers in New Jersey
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in New Jersey, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Deshields.
One of 25 Addiction Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician providers enrolled in New Jersey, 5 are shown here.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Michael Deshields, M.D.'s specialty? ▼
Michael Deshields, M.D. specializes in Addiction Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician and practices in Trenton, New Jersey. Credentials: M.D..
How much does Michael Deshields, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2024, Michael Deshields, M.D. wrote 624 Medicare Part D claims totaling $58K in drug costs for 38 beneficiaries.
Where is Michael Deshields, M.D. located? ▼
Michael Deshields, M.D. is located at 801 NEW YORK AVE, Trenton, NJ, 08638. Phone: (609) 393-8000.
What is Michael Deshields, M.D.'s NPI number? ▼
Michael Deshields, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1245345743, issued on 08/21/2006.
Does Michael Deshields, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Michael Deshields, M.D.'s prescribing is 2% brand-name and 98% generic drugs by claim count, with $14K in brand drug costs.
Does Michael Deshields, M.D. prescribe opioids? ▼
Yes, Michael Deshields, M.D. had 40 opioid claims in 2024 with an opioid prescribing rate of 6.4%.
How many Addiction Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 571 Addiction Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician providers across 46 states in the US. The average Addiction Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician provider writes 1,455 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Michael Deshields, M.D. prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2024 Medicare Part D data, Michael Deshields, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Buprenorphine-Naloxone, Buprenorphine Hcl, Clonazepam. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Michael Deshields, M.D. accept Medicare? ▼
Michael Deshields, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 624 Part D claims and 38 Medicare beneficiaries in 2024. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Michael Deshields, M.D.'s credentials? ▼
Michael Deshields, M.D.'s NPI is 1245345743 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 (2024). 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 August 2026 (NPPES) / 2024 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).
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