2026 NPPES data Gastroenterology Physician NPI 1720077746 M.D.
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MICHAEL FUHRMAN, M.D.

Gastroenterology Physician in SPRINGFIELD, 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
1K
Medicare Part D claims · 427 beneficiaries · Gastroenterology Physician avg: 833
Generic prescribing
83%
generic claims · 17% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$266.63
20 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: MICHAEL FUHRMAN, M.D. is a Gastroenterology Physician ([object Object]) practicing in SPRINGFIELD, New Jersey with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 1K claims across 427 beneficiaries — 17% brand-name prescribing . Industry payments of $266.63 across 20 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: MICHAEL FUHRMAN, M.D. filed 1,298 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across SPRINGFIELD, New Jersey. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

MICHAEL FUHRMAN, M.D. 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 FUHRMAN, M.D. at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 10/21/2005

NPI 1720077746

Primary specialty

Gastroenterology Physician

Mid-sized

16,567 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

1,298 56% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 833

Specialty distribution in New Jersey

How Gastroenterology Physician compares to other specialties among New Jersey providers

New Jersey providers

Gastroenterology Physician share within New Jersey

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

Specialty board-certification context

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

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

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

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Gastroenterology 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 FUHRMAN, M.D. is a Gastroenterology Physician provider practicing in SPRINGFIELD, New Jersey, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: M.D.. NPI: 1720077746. 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 FUHRMAN, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Gastroenterology Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 25 MORRIS AVE, SPRINGFIELD, NJ, 07081, with a listed phone of (973) 467-1313. NPI 1720077746 was issued on 10/21/2005. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what FUHRMAN 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 1,298 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 427 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $582K in drug spend, split 17% brand-name and 83% generic by claim count. 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.

Gastroenterology Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 16,567 enrolled providers across 54 states and an average of 833 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

25 MORRIS AVE
SPRINGFIELD, NJ 07081

Provider Details

NPI 1720077746
Specialty Gastroenterology Physician
Credentials M.D.
Gender Male
NPI Issued 10/21/2005

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where MICHAEL FUHRMAN, 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.

SUMMIT MEDICAL GROUP PA
BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ

Affiliations sourced from CMS Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File; hospital ratings from CMS Hospital General Information dataset (cross-referenced by facility name + state).

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 MICHAEL FUHRMAN, M.D.. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$267

Largest payer

ABBVIE 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.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical

MICHAEL FUHRMAN, M.D. — brand share 17.0%
Specialty average (est.)

17% brand-name claims vs 83% generic, on 1,298 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.

1,298
Total Claims
$582K
Total Drug Cost
427
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
2,412
Total Day Supply
65,637
Brand vs Generic
17% brand / 83% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$527K
Generic Drug Cost
$56K
Antibiotic Claims
64

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
73.0 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.04
Gender Split
61% female / 39% male
Age Distribution
<65: 22, 65-74: 237, 75-84: 141, 85+: 27

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Pantoprazole Sodium
318
Famotidine
157
Omeprazole
151
Linzess
Linaclotide
48
Esomeprazole Magnesium
44
Xifaxan
Rifaximin
35
Mesalamine
22
Ursodiol
18
Rabeprazole Sodium
17
Dexlansoprazole Dr
Dexlansoprazole
12

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

Gastroenterology Physician Overview

How MICHAEL FUHRMAN, M.D. fits within the Gastroenterology Physician landscape nationally.

16,567
Gastroenterology Physician Providers in US
54
States with Gastroenterology Physician
833
Avg Claims per Provider

MICHAEL FUHRMAN, M.D.'s 1,298 claims are above the specialty average of 833.

Nearby Gastroenterology Physician Providers in New Jersey

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is MICHAEL FUHRMAN, M.D.'s specialty?
MICHAEL FUHRMAN, M.D. specializes in Gastroenterology Physician and practices in SPRINGFIELD, New Jersey. Credentials: M.D..
How much does MICHAEL FUHRMAN, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, MICHAEL FUHRMAN, M.D. wrote 1,298 Medicare Part D claims totaling $582K in drug costs for 427 beneficiaries.
Where is MICHAEL FUHRMAN, M.D. located?
MICHAEL FUHRMAN, M.D. is located at 25 MORRIS AVE, SPRINGFIELD, NJ, 07081. Phone: (973) 467-1313.
What is MICHAEL FUHRMAN, M.D.'s NPI number?
MICHAEL FUHRMAN, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1720077746, issued on 10/21/2005.
Does MICHAEL FUHRMAN, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
MICHAEL FUHRMAN, M.D.'s prescribing is 17% brand-name and 83% generic drugs by claim count, with $527K in brand drug costs.
How many Gastroenterology Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 16,567 Gastroenterology Physician providers across 54 states in the US. The average Gastroenterology Physician provider writes 833 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does MICHAEL FUHRMAN, M.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, MICHAEL FUHRMAN, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Pantoprazole Sodium, Famotidine, Omeprazole. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does MICHAEL FUHRMAN, M.D. accept Medicare?
MICHAEL FUHRMAN, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 1,298 Part D claims and 427 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify MICHAEL FUHRMAN, M.D.'s credentials?
MICHAEL FUHRMAN, M.D.'s NPI is 1720077746 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

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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