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2026 NPPES data Otolaryngology Physician NPI 1649278714 M.D.
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Otolaryngology Physician in South Windsor, Connecticut.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 10,893 in Otolaryngology 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
263
Medicare Part D claims · 105 beneficiaries · Otolaryngology Physician avg: 509
Generic prescribing
94%
generic claims · 6% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$1.7K
21 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
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 Shternfeld, M.D. filed 263 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Otolaryngology Physician in South Windsor, Connecticut, prescribing 94% generic.
- 263
- Part D claims, 2023
- 94%
- 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 Shternfeld, M.D.'s Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023, across all CMS prescribers nationally
263 49th percentile higher than 49% of 1,370,886 prescribers
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Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023
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Board certification likely (heuristic, not verified)
Michael Shternfeld, 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).
What does the federal data show about Michael Shternfeld, M.D.?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Otolaryngology Physician
Medicare Part D claims
263 48% vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in Connecticut
How Otolaryngology Physician compares to other specialties among Connecticut 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 Otolaryngology 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).
Michael Shternfeld, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Otolaryngology Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 2800 TAMARACK AVE, South Windsor, CT, 06074, with a listed phone of (860) 648-0860. NPI 1649278714 was issued on 07/12/2005.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 263 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 105 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $15K in drug spend, split 6% brand-name and 94% generic by claim count.
Otolaryngology Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 10,893 enrolled providers across 54 states and an average of 509 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 | 1649278714 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Otolaryngology Physician |
| Credentials | M.D. |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Issued | 07/12/2005 |
Hospital and facility affiliations
Facilities where Michael Shternfeld, 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.
Manchester Ear, Nose And Throat Center LLC
South Windsor, CT
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 Shternfeld, M.D.. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.
Total received
$1.7K
Largest payer
Acclarent, 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 · Generic-heavy
Michael Shternfeld, M.D. - brand share 6.0%
Otolaryngology Physician average
6% brand-name claims vs 94% generic, on 263 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.
263
Total Claims
$15K
Total Drug Cost
105
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 400
- Total Day Supply
- 8,978
- Brand vs Generic
- 6% brand / 94% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $4K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $11K
- Antibiotic Claims
- 37
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 74.4 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 1.06
- Gender Split
- 49% female / 51% 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 Shternfeld, M.D. prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Methylprednisolone
Methylprednisolone
53 claims
- Mometasone Furoate
Mometasone Furoate
39 claims
- Montelukast Sodium
Montelukast Sodium
29 claims
- Doxycycline Hyclate 18
Doxycycline Hyclate
18 claims
- Ciprofloxacin-Dexa… 16
Ciprofloxacin-Dexamethasone
16 claims
- Amoxicillin-Clavul… 14
Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass
14 claims
- Prednisone 13
Prednisone
13 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Methylprednisolone | 53 |
| Mometasone Furoate | 39 |
| Montelukast Sodium | 29 |
| Doxycycline Hyclate | 18 |
| Ciprofloxacin-Dexamethasone Ciprofloxacin Hcl/Dexameth | 16 |
| Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass Amoxicillin/Potassium Clav | 14 |
| Prednisone | 13 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
Otolaryngology Physician Overview
How Michael Shternfeld, M.D. fits within the Otolaryngology Physician landscape nationally.
10,893
Otolaryngology Physician Providers in US
54
States with Otolaryngology Physician
509
Avg Claims per Provider
Michael Shternfeld, M.D.'s 263 claims are below the specialty average of 509.
Nearby Otolaryngology Physician Providers in Connecticut
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Connecticut, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Shternfeld.
Dr. Paul Alberti
M.D.
North Haven, CT
Dr. Erin Alday
MD
Farmington, CT
Ali Alkabasi
Farmington, CT
Dr. Abdel Allam
M.D.
Bristol, CT
Dr. David Astrachan
MD
Hamden, CT
Compare Otolaryngology Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Michael Shternfeld, M.D.'s specialty? ▼
Michael Shternfeld, M.D. specializes in Otolaryngology Physician and practices in South Windsor, Connecticut. Credentials: M.D..
How much does Michael Shternfeld, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Michael Shternfeld, M.D. wrote 263 Medicare Part D claims totaling $15K in drug costs for 105 beneficiaries.
Where is Michael Shternfeld, M.D. located? ▼
Michael Shternfeld, M.D. is located at 2800 TAMARACK AVE, South Windsor, CT, 06074. Phone: (860) 648-0860.
What is Michael Shternfeld, M.D.'s NPI number? ▼
Michael Shternfeld, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1649278714, issued on 07/12/2005.
Does Michael Shternfeld, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Michael Shternfeld, M.D.'s prescribing is 6% brand-name and 94% generic drugs by claim count, with $4K in brand drug costs.
How many Otolaryngology Physician providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 10,893 Otolaryngology Physician providers across 54 states in the US. The average Otolaryngology Physician provider writes 509 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Michael Shternfeld, M.D. prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Michael Shternfeld, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Methylprednisolone, Mometasone Furoate, Montelukast Sodium. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Michael Shternfeld, M.D. accept Medicare? ▼
Michael Shternfeld, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 263 Part D claims and 105 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Michael Shternfeld, M.D.'s credentials? ▼
Michael Shternfeld, M.D.'s NPI is 1649278714 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.
- 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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