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2026 NPPES data Adult Reconstructive Orthopaedic Surgery Physician NPI 1972508240
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Nicholas Alexander

Adult Reconstructive Orthopaedic Surgery Physician in Mahwah, 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 1,286 in Adult Reconstructive Orthopaedic Surgery 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
1K
Medicare Part D claims · 455 beneficiaries · Adult Reconstructive Orthopaedic Surgery Physician avg: 537
MIPS score
98.7/100
▲ 15 pts above national avg 83.5 · Exceptional
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What the federal data shows

Nicholas Alexander reported a CMS MIPS final score of 98.7/100 - above the 83.5 national average - and filed 1,263 Medicare Part D claims in 2024.

98.7/100
MIPS score · +15 vs avg
1K
Part D claims, 2024
Likely
board-certified (heuristic)
≥89th
pct among measured MIPS (lower-bound band)

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.

Federal trust snapshot

What official records show about Nicholas Alexander

Federal records show an active NPI with both Medicare prescribing volume and a measured CMS quality score — objective registry data, not patient reviews.

  • Verified

    NPI registry status

    Active listing in the CMS National Provider Identifier Registry (NPI 1972508240), first enumerated 06/14/2005.

    Source: CMS NPPES

  • Reported

    Medicare Part D participation

    Filed 1,263 Medicare Part D prescription claims in the 2023 CMS public use file — indicates active Medicare prescribing participation.

    Source: CMS Part D Prescriber PUF

  • Reported

    CMS quality reporting (MIPS)

    Reported a CMS MIPS final score of 98.7/100 in the Quality Payment Program — a federal quality measure, not a patient review.

    Source: CMS Quality Payment Program

  • Reported

    Board certification signal

    Heuristic suggests board-certified status based on ABMS-eligible specialty taxonomy plus active CMS participation signals — not a direct ABMS verification.

    Source: NUCC taxonomy + CMS participation heuristic

  • Not in federal data

    Individual sanction lookup

    PlainDoctor does not publish per-provider disciplinary determinations. Confirm current license and any individual actions through the state medical board or FSMB verification service.

    Source: State medical board / FSMB

This trust snapshot summarizes only what appears in federal CMS/NPPES public records. It is not a composite score, star rating, patient review, or clinical recommendation. PlainDoctor never fabricates reviews or AggregateRating schema.

CMS NPPES provider registry desk

NPI 1972508240 · Adult Reconstructive Orthopaedic Surgery Physician

NPI-10 · ENUM-LEGACY · TAX-NARROW · MIPS-ELITE · RX-MID · BOOK-THIN · PHOTO-FINISH

  • NPI-10 1972508240
  • ENUM-LEGACY 2005
  • TAX-NARROW 1,286
  • MIPS-ELITE 98.7/100
  • RX-MID 1,263
  • BOOK-THIN 39 in New Jersey
  • PHOTO-FINISH Seth Korbin · ±0.2

MIPS final-score neighbourhood

Same-specialty nationwide peers by CMS final score, not geographic proximity

MIPS pts

What this shows Nearest measured MIPS peers for this NUCC specialty (2023 performance year).

Source CMS Quality Payment Program (MIPS) As of 2023

Nicholas Alexander's MIPS score vs every measured U.S. clinician

CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) final score, 2023, the federal quality measure. Clinicians whose score CMS assigned without scoring any category are excluded.

99 ≥ 89th percentile 89% of 454,083 measured providers are in lower value bands

0–10: 8,684 measured providers (2%). Below this entry. 10–20: 3,008 measured providers (1%). Below this entry. 20–30: 3,069 measured providers (1%). Below this entry. 30–40: 2,746 measured providers (1%). Below this entry. 40–50: 2,928 measured providers (1%). Below this entry. 50–60: 5,882 measured providers (1%). Below this entry. 60–70: 13,906 measured providers (3%). Below this entry. 70–80: 94,570 measured providers (21%). Below this entry. 80–90: 129,887 measured providers (29%). Below this entry. 90+: 189,403 measured providers (42%). This entry sits in this band. This provider 0 100 every measured MIPS clinician, bucketed by value

Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more measured providers. 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 whole-score-point band: it counts only measured clinicians in lower score bands. A CMS MIPS metric is not a recommendation or a clinical-quality rating by PlainDoctor. See methodology § corpus placement.

Source CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) · 2023

Where Nicholas Alexander sits

This provider among adult reconstructive orthopaedic surgery physician peers

Across the 422 adult reconstructive orthopaedic surgery physician providers who report both Medicare Part D prescribing and a MIPS quality score, Nicholas Alexander writes more Part D claims than 84% of them and scores higher on MIPS quality than 94% - placing this provider in the high-volume, high-quality quadrant. Volume reflects patient-panel size and specialty, not quality; the two axes are independent.

Lower volume · High qualityHigh volume · High qualityLower volume · Lower qualityHigh volume · Lower quality0255075100024.949.974.899.8Part D claim volume, percentile in specialtyMIPS quality, percentilePoint, Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 35 · MIPS quality, percentile: 78Point, Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 10 · MIPS quality, percentile: 72Point, Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 50 · MIPS quality, percentile: 73Point, Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 30 · MIPS quality, percentile: 40Point, Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 60 · MIPS quality, percentile: 65Point, Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 28 · MIPS quality, percentile: 43Point, Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 82 · MIPS quality, percentile: 52Point, Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 93 · MIPS quality, percentile: 80Point, Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 63 · MIPS quality, percentile: 63Point, Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 27 · MIPS quality, percentile: 3Point, Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 43 · MIPS quality, percentile: 77Point, Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 52 · MIPS quality, percentile: 25Point, Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 3 · MIPS quality, percentile: 88Point, Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 97 · MIPS quality, percentile: 15Point, Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 33 · MIPS quality, percentile: 67Point, Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 87 · MIPS quality, percentile: 32Point, Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 37 · MIPS quality, percentile: 12Point, Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 22 · MIPS quality, percentile: 92Point, Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 57 · MIPS quality, percentile: 95Point, Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 80 · MIPS quality, percentile: 38Point, Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 32 · MIPS quality, 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specialty: 88 · MIPS quality, percentile: 10Point, Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 40 · MIPS quality, percentile: 42Point, Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 65 · MIPS quality, percentile: 95Point, Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 48 · MIPS quality, percentile: 53Point, Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 18 · MIPS quality, percentile: 57Point, Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 67 · MIPS quality, percentile: 20Point, Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 5 · MIPS quality, percentile: 75Point, Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 15 · MIPS quality, percentile: 58Point, Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 98 · MIPS quality, percentile: 95Point, Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 12 · MIPS quality, percentile: 37Point, Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 95 · MIPS quality, percentile: 0Point, Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 92 · MIPS quality, percentile: 18Point, Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 47 · MIPS quality, percentile: 7Point, Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 100 · MIPS quality, percentile: 47Point, Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 25 · MIPS quality, percentile: 95Point, Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 37 · MIPS quality, percentile: 35Point, Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 53 · MIPS quality, percentile: 48Point, Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 78 · MIPS quality, percentile: 17Point, Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 7 · MIPS quality, percentile: 62Point, Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 90 · MIPS quality, percentile: 27Point, Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 17 · MIPS quality, percentile: 83Point, Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 75 · MIPS quality, percentile: 28Point, Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 2 · MIPS quality, percentile: 82Point, Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 55 · MIPS quality, percentile: 45Point, Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 68 · MIPS quality, percentile: 70Point, Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 8 · MIPS quality, percentile: 5Point, Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 72 · MIPS quality, percentile: 20Point, Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 20 · MIPS quality, percentile: 85Nicholas Alexander, Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 84 · MIPS quality, percentile: 94
Part D claim volume vs MIPS quality, by specialty percentile

Each dot is one adult reconstructive orthopaedic surgery physician peer from a representative sample of 60; the gold marker is Nicholas Alexander. Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber data and the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, 2023.

✓
Board certification likely (heuristic, not verified)

Nicholas Alexander practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + MIPS quality reporting - 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 Nicholas Alexander?

High performer (top quartile)

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 06/14/2005

NPI 1972508240

Primary specialty

Adult Reconstructive Orthopaedic Surgery Physician

Niche

1,286 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

1,263 135% vs specialty avg

2024 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 537

MIPS final score

98.7/100 15.2 pts vs avg

Exceptional band

vs 83.5 national avg

Specialty distribution in New Jersey

How Adult Reconstructive Orthopaedic Surgery Physician compares to other specialties among New Jersey providers

New Jersey providers
Mental Health Counselor6.2%Physical Therapist5.8%Student in an Organized Heal…5.6%Clinical Social Worker5.5%Pharmacist5%Internal Medicine Physician3.1%Adult Reconstructive Orthopa…0%
Largest specialties in New Jersey (% of in-state providers)

Medicare quality performance, MIPS

Nicholas Alexander's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Adult Reconstructive Orthopaedic Surgery Physician national average

High performer (top quartile)
MIPS Final Score
98.7/100
vs 83.5 national avg · 2023 performance year
0%100%National avg84%98.7%
MIPS final score (Adult Reconstructive Orthopaedic Surgery Physician) - 98.7/100 vs national avg 83.5
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

400 FRANKLIN TPKE
Mahwah, NJ 07430
(201) 818-4344

Provider Details

NPI 1972508240
Specialty Adult Reconstructive Orthopaedic Surgery Physician
Gender Male
NPI Issued 06/14/2005

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

98.6738
Final Score
Measured-score avg: 83.5
93.5705
Quality
100
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Alternative Payment Model

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2024.

1,263
Total Claims
$13K
Total Drug Cost
455
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
1,287
Total Day Supply
26,178
Generic Drug Cost
$10K
Opioid Claims
96 (7.6% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
101

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
76.3 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
0.99
Gender Split
60% female / 40% male

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2024. Based on Medicare Part D data only.

What Nicholas Alexander prescribes most

Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2024

claims
Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File As of 2024
Drug Claims
Naproxen
 361
Methylprednisolone
 301
Nabumetone
 145
Cephalexin
 78
Celecoxib
 75
Tramadol Hcl
 53
Gabapentin
 40
Famotidine
 35
Mupirocin
 35
Oxycodone-Acetaminophen
Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophen
33

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

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Adult Reconstructive Orthopaedic Surgery Physician Overview

How Nicholas Alexander fits within the Adult Reconstructive Orthopaedic Surgery Physician landscape nationally.

1,286
Adult Reconstructive Orthopaedic Surgery Physician Providers in US
51
States with Adult Reconstructive Orthopaedic Surgery Physician
537
Avg Claims per Provider

Nicholas Alexander's 1,263 claims are above the specialty average of 537.

Nationwide Adult Reconstructive Orthopaedic Surgery Physician peers with similar MIPS or enrollment year

Two federal-record peer sets for Alexander, both outside New Jersey so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar MIPS final score

Nearest same-specialty clinicians by CMS MIPS final score (98.7 here).

Seth Korbin 98.5 NY James Nicholson 98.5 NY David Fehnel 98.3 MA James O'Holleran 98.3 MA

Same NPPES enumeration year (2005)

Same-specialty clinicians who entered the NPI registry in the same calendar year, outside this state.

Dennis Collis Eugene, OR Elliott Vann Abilene, TX Jeffrey Stephany Glendale, WI Joseph Bernstein Philadelphia, PA

Nearby Adult Reconstructive Orthopaedic Surgery Physician Providers in New Jersey

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

One of 39 Adult Reconstructive Orthopaedic Surgery Physician providers enrolled in New Jersey, 5 are shown here.

Dr. Zuhdi Abdo
MD
Newark, NJ
Dr. Michael Absatz
MD
Eatontown, NJ
Dr. Ali Al-Omari
MD
East Orange, NJ
Dr. Lauryn Bianco
DO
Manasquan, NJ
Dr. Joseph Bogdan
MD
Brick, NJ

Compare Adult Reconstructive Orthopaedic Surgery Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Nicholas Alexander's specialty? ▼
Nicholas Alexander specializes in Adult Reconstructive Orthopaedic Surgery Physician and practices in Mahwah, New Jersey.
How much does Nicholas Alexander prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2024, Nicholas Alexander wrote 1,263 Medicare Part D claims totaling $13K in drug costs for 455 beneficiaries.
What is Nicholas Alexander's Medicare quality score? ▼
Nicholas Alexander has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 98.7/100 (Quality: 93.6). The average MIPS Final Score across the 454,083 clinicians with at least one published category score is 83.5; clinicians whose score CMS assigned without scoring any category are excluded from that average. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is Nicholas Alexander located? ▼
Nicholas Alexander is located at 400 FRANKLIN TPKE, Mahwah, NJ, 07430. Phone: (201) 818-4344.
What is Nicholas Alexander's NPI number? ▼
Nicholas Alexander's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1972508240, issued on 06/14/2005.
Does Nicholas Alexander prescribe opioids? ▼
Yes, Nicholas Alexander had 96 opioid claims in 2024 with an opioid prescribing rate of 7.6%.
How many Adult Reconstructive Orthopaedic Surgery Physician providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 1,286 Adult Reconstructive Orthopaedic Surgery Physician providers across 51 states in the US. The average Adult Reconstructive Orthopaedic Surgery Physician provider writes 537 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Nicholas Alexander prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2024 Medicare Part D data, Nicholas Alexander's most frequently prescribed drugs include Naproxen, Methylprednisolone, Nabumetone. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Nicholas Alexander accept Medicare? ▼
Nicholas Alexander appears in CMS Medicare data with 1,263 Part D claims and 455 Medicare beneficiaries in 2024. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Nicholas Alexander's credentials? ▼
Nicholas Alexander's NPI is 1972508240. 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.
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 August 2026 (NPPES) / 2024 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

Disclaimer: Data from CMS NPPES and Medicare Part D. PlainDoctor does not rate or rank providers. Provider information is self-reported and may not be current. Always verify information directly with the provider. About · Methodology

Compiled from official public sources by the editorial process.

Every figure on PlainDoctor is rendered directly from the federal CMS NPPES registry, Medicare Part D, MIPS, and Open Payments records, no number is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of August 2026.