2026 NPPES data Urology Physician NPI 1679952006 MD
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MICHAEL FENSTERMAKER, MD

Urology Physician in UPPER MARLBORO, Maryland. 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
1K
Medicare Part D claims · 390 beneficiaries · Urology Physician avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
87%
generic claims · 13% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
What the federal data reveals: MICHAEL FENSTERMAKER, MD is a Urology Physician ([object Object]) practicing in UPPER MARLBORO, Maryland with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 1K claims across 390 beneficiaries — 13% brand-name prescribing .

What the federal data shows

MICHAEL FENSTERMAKER, MD filed 1,296 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Urology Physician in UPPER MARLBORO, Maryland, prescribing 87% generic.

1K
Part D claims, 2023
87%
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.

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

MICHAEL FENSTERMAKER, MD practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + 1 hospital affiliation — signals consistent with board-certified status. For verified board certification, see CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).

MICHAEL FENSTERMAKER, MD at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 05/19/2015

NPI 1679952006

Primary specialty

Urology Physician

Mid-sized

13,350 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

1,296 1% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,280

Specialty distribution in Maryland

How Urology Physician compares to other specialties among Maryland providers

Maryland providers

Urology Physician share within Maryland

1. Urology Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Urology Physician share within Maryland

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Urology Physician (ABMS / AOA reference)

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

Est. board-certified rate (Urology Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Urology 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).

MICHAEL FENSTERMAKER, MD is a Urology Physician provider practicing in UPPER MARLBORO, Maryland, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: MD. NPI: 1679952006. 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.

MICHAEL FENSTERMAKER, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Urology Physician provider holding MD credentials at 1221 MERCANTILE LN, UPPER MARLBORO, MD, 20774, with a listed phone of (301) 618-5633. NPI 1679952006 was issued on 05/19/2015. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what FENSTERMAKER 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 1,296 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 390 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $114K in drug spend, split 13% brand-name and 87% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 5.6%. 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.

Urology Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 13,350 enrolled providers across 54 states and an average of 1,280 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

1221 MERCANTILE LN
UPPER MARLBORO, MD 20774

Provider Details

NPI 1679952006
Specialty Urology Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 05/19/2015

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where MICHAEL FENSTERMAKER, MD 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.

KAISER FOUNDATION HEALTH PLAN OF THE MID ATLANTIC STATES, INC
LARGO, MD

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 · Typical

MICHAEL FENSTERMAKER, MD — brand share 13.0%
Specialty average (est.)

13% brand-name claims vs 87% generic, on 1,296 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.

1,296
Total Claims
$114K
Total Drug Cost
390
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
2,245
Total Day Supply
59,411
Brand vs Generic
13% brand / 87% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$87K
Generic Drug Cost
$26K
Opioid Claims
73 (5.6% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
208

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
73.8 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.25
Gender Split
23% female / 77% male
Age Distribution
<65: 21, 65-74: 187, 75-84: 153, 85+: 29

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Tamsulosin Hcl
274
Myrbetriq
Mirabegron
165
Finasteride
144
Darifenacin Er
Darifenacin Hydrobromide
142
Sulfamethoxazole-Trimethoprim
Sulfamethoxazole/Trimethoprim
65
Solifenacin Succinate
59
Cefuroxime
Cefuroxime Axetil
53
Trospium Chloride Er
Trospium Chloride
53
Estradiol
40
Oxycodone Hcl
39

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

Urology Physician Overview

How MICHAEL FENSTERMAKER, MD fits within the Urology Physician landscape nationally.

13,350
Urology Physician Providers in US
54
States with Urology Physician
1,280
Avg Claims per Provider

MICHAEL FENSTERMAKER, MD's 1,296 claims are above the specialty average of 1,280.

Nearby Urology Physician Providers in Maryland

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

Compare Urology Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is MICHAEL FENSTERMAKER, MD's specialty?
MICHAEL FENSTERMAKER, MD specializes in Urology Physician and practices in UPPER MARLBORO, Maryland. Credentials: MD.
How much does MICHAEL FENSTERMAKER, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, MICHAEL FENSTERMAKER, MD wrote 1,296 Medicare Part D claims totaling $114K in drug costs for 390 beneficiaries.
Where is MICHAEL FENSTERMAKER, MD located?
MICHAEL FENSTERMAKER, MD is located at 1221 MERCANTILE LN, UPPER MARLBORO, MD, 20774. Phone: (301) 618-5633.
What is MICHAEL FENSTERMAKER, MD's NPI number?
MICHAEL FENSTERMAKER, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1679952006, issued on 05/19/2015.
Does MICHAEL FENSTERMAKER, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
MICHAEL FENSTERMAKER, MD's prescribing is 13% brand-name and 87% generic drugs by claim count, with $87K in brand drug costs.
Does MICHAEL FENSTERMAKER, MD prescribe opioids?
Yes, MICHAEL FENSTERMAKER, MD had 73 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 5.6%.
How many Urology Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 13,350 Urology Physician providers across 54 states in the US. The average Urology Physician provider writes 1,280 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does MICHAEL FENSTERMAKER, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, MICHAEL FENSTERMAKER, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Tamsulosin Hcl, Myrbetriq, Finasteride. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does MICHAEL FENSTERMAKER, MD accept Medicare?
MICHAEL FENSTERMAKER, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 1,296 Part D claims and 390 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify MICHAEL FENSTERMAKER, MD's credentials?
MICHAEL FENSTERMAKER, MD's NPI is 1679952006 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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