2026 NPPES data Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician NPI 1225523194 DO
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MIRIAM ZANDER, DO

Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician in LIVINGSTON, 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
183
Medicare Part D claims · 71 beneficiaries · Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician avg: 1K
MIPS score
96.7831/100
▲ 14 pts above national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
What the federal data reveals: MIRIAM ZANDER, DO is a Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician ([object Object]) practicing in LIVINGSTON, New Jersey with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 183 claims across 71 beneficiaries . Their CMS MIPS Final Score of 96.7831/100 (national average: 83.1) reflects performance across Quality, Cost, Interoperability, and Improvement Activities .

What stands out: MIRIAM ZANDER, DO reported a CMS MIPS final score of 96.7831 out of 100, above the 83.1 national average, and filed 183 Medicare Part D claims in 2023. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

MIRIAM ZANDER, DO practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + MIPS quality reporting + 3 hospital affiliations — signals consistent with board-certified status. For verified board certification, see CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).

MIRIAM ZANDER, DO at a glance

High performer (top quartile)

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 06/24/2018

NPI 1225523194

Primary specialty

Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician

Niche

1,524 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

183 86% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,275

MIPS final score

96.7831/100 13.68310000000001% pts

Exceptional band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in New Jersey

How Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician compares to other specialties among New Jersey providers

New Jersey providers

Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician share within New Jersey

1. Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician share within New Jersey

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

MIRIAM ZANDER, DO's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician national average

High performer (top quartile)
MIPS Final Score
96.7831/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician) — 96.7831/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%96.8%
MIPS final score (Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician) — 96.7831/100 vs national avg 83.1

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).

MIRIAM ZANDER, DO is a Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician provider practicing in LIVINGSTON, New Jersey, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: DO. NPI: 1225523194. 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.

MIRIAM ZANDER, DO appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician provider holding DO credentials at 94 OLD SHORT HILLS RD, LIVINGSTON, NJ, 07039, with a listed phone of (973) 322-5000. NPI 1225523194 was issued on 06/24/2018. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what ZANDER 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 183 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 71 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $22K in drug spend, with an opioid prescribing rate of 66.1%. 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. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 96.7831/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 88.8074), compared with the national average of 83.1.

Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 1,524 enrolled providers across 51 states and an average of 1,275 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

94 OLD SHORT HILLS RD
LIVINGSTON, NJ 07039

Provider Details

NPI 1225523194
Specialty Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician
Credentials DO
Gender Female
NPI Issued 06/24/2018

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

96.7831
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
88.8074
Quality

Reporting: Group practice

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where MIRIAM ZANDER, DO 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.

BARNABAS HEALTH MEDICAL GROUP PC
LIVINGSTON, NJ
MEMORIAL NEUROLOGY GROUP
NEW YORK, NY
MEMORIAL SLOAN KETTERING CANCER CENTER AT BASKING RIDGE NEW JERSEY
BASKING RIDGE, 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).

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.

183
Total Claims
$22K
Total Drug Cost
71
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
185
Total Day Supply
5,003
Generic Drug Cost
$9K
Opioid Claims
121 (66.1% rate)

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
67.2 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
3.05
Gender Split
75% female / 25% male
Age Distribution
<65: 22, 65-74: 32, 75-84: N/A, 85+: N/A

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Oxycodone Hcl
44
Fentanyl
23
Gabapentin
20
Buprenorphine
11
Xtampza Er
Oxycodone Myristate
11

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

Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician Overview

How MIRIAM ZANDER, DO fits within the Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician landscape nationally.

1,524
Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician Providers in US
51
States with Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician
1,275
Avg Claims per Provider

MIRIAM ZANDER, DO's 183 claims are below the specialty average of 1,275.

Nearby Hospice and Palliative 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 ZANDER.

Compare Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is MIRIAM ZANDER, DO's specialty?
MIRIAM ZANDER, DO specializes in Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician and practices in LIVINGSTON, New Jersey. Credentials: DO.
How much does MIRIAM ZANDER, DO prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, MIRIAM ZANDER, DO wrote 183 Medicare Part D claims totaling $22K in drug costs for 71 beneficiaries.
What is MIRIAM ZANDER, DO's Medicare quality score?
MIRIAM ZANDER, DO has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 96.7831/100 (Quality: 88.8074). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is MIRIAM ZANDER, DO located?
MIRIAM ZANDER, DO is located at 94 OLD SHORT HILLS RD, LIVINGSTON, NJ, 07039. Phone: (973) 322-5000.
What is MIRIAM ZANDER, DO's NPI number?
MIRIAM ZANDER, DO's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1225523194, issued on 06/24/2018.
Does MIRIAM ZANDER, DO prescribe opioids?
Yes, MIRIAM ZANDER, DO had 121 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 66.1%.
How many Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 1,524 Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician providers across 51 states in the US. The average Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician provider writes 1,275 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does MIRIAM ZANDER, DO prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, MIRIAM ZANDER, DO's most frequently prescribed drugs include Oxycodone Hcl, Fentanyl, Gabapentin. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does MIRIAM ZANDER, DO accept Medicare?
MIRIAM ZANDER, DO appears in CMS Medicare data with 183 Part D claims and 71 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify MIRIAM ZANDER, DO's credentials?
MIRIAM ZANDER, DO's NPI is 1225523194 with credentials DO. 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.
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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