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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 1,245 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 · 437 beneficiaries · Adult Reconstructive Orthopaedic Surgery Physician avg: 493
MIPS score
98.7/100
▲ 16 pts above national avg 83.1 · Exceptional
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What the federal data shows

Nicholas Alexander reported a CMS MIPS final score of 98.7/100 - above the 83.1 national average - and filed 1,152 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.

98.7/100
MIPS score · +16 vs avg
1K
Part D claims, 2023
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.

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

CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) final score, 2023, the federal quality measure

99 Top 11% higher than 89% of 477,587 scored providers

0–10: 8,684 scored providers (2%). Below this entry. 10–20: 3,008 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 20–30: 3,069 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 30–40: 2,746 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 40–50: 2,928 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 50–60: 5,882 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 60–70: 13,906 scored providers (3%). Below this entry. 70–80: 118,074 scored providers (25%). Below this entry. 80–90: 129,887 scored providers (27%). Below this entry. 90+: 189,403 scored providers (40%). This entry sits in this band. This provider 0 100 every MIPS-scored clinician, bucketed by value

Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more scored 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.

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

Where Nicholas Alexander sits

This provider among adult reconstructive orthopaedic surgery physician peers

Across the 496 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 83% of them and scores higher on MIPS quality than 95% - placing this provider in the high-volume, high-quality quadrant. Volume reflects patient-panel size and specialty, not quality; the two axes are independent.

Part D claim volume vs MIPS quality, by specialty percentile

Lower volume · High qualityHigh volume · High qualityLower volume · Lower qualityHigh volume · Lower quality0255075100024.949.974.899.8Part D claim volume, percentile in specialtyMIPS quality, percentilePart D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 23 · MIPS quality, percentile: 80Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 17 · MIPS quality, percentile: 73Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 67 · MIPS quality, percentile: 75Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 28 · MIPS quality, percentile: 48Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 58 · MIPS quality, percentile: 68Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 18 · MIPS quality, percentile: 52Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 83 · MIPS quality, percentile: 82Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 62 · MIPS quality, percentile: 67Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 47 · MIPS quality, percentile: 3Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 45 · MIPS quality, percentile: 78Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 57 · MIPS quality, percentile: 35Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 0 · MIPS quality, percentile: 88Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 43 · MIPS quality, percentile: 15Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 100 · MIPS quality, percentile: 13Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 32 · MIPS quality, percentile: 70Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 77 · MIPS quality, percentile: 40Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 35 · MIPS quality, percentile: 10Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 12 · MIPS quality, percentile: 92Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 55 · MIPS quality, percentile: 95Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 75 · MIPS quality, percentile: 47Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 33 · MIPS quality, percentile: 30Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 80 · MIPS quality, percentile: 72Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 48 · MIPS quality, percentile: 15Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 70 · MIPS quality, percentile: 58Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 27 · MIPS quality, percentile: 83Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 93 · MIPS quality, percentile: 12Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 53 · MIPS quality, percentile: 15Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 20 · MIPS quality, percentile: 42Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 42 · MIPS quality, percentile: 15Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 52 · MIPS quality, percentile: 2Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 65 · MIPS quality, percentile: 90Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 5 · MIPS quality, percentile: 87Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 37 · MIPS quality, percentile: 63Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 22 · MIPS quality, percentile: 57Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 90 · MIPS quality, percentile: 8Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 40 · MIPS quality, percentile: 50Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 60 · MIPS quality, percentile: 95Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 30 · MIPS quality, percentile: 15Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 10 · MIPS quality, percentile: 60Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 68 · MIPS quality, percentile: 30Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 2 · MIPS quality, percentile: 77Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 3 · MIPS quality, percentile: 62Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 13 · MIPS quality, percentile: 33Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 95 · MIPS quality, percentile: 7Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 63 · MIPS quality, percentile: 15Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 98 · MIPS quality, percentile: 95Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 8 · MIPS quality, percentile: 45Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 88 · MIPS quality, percentile: 0Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 92 · MIPS quality, percentile: 28Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 50 · MIPS quality, percentile: 5Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 97 · MIPS quality, percentile: 53Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 25 · MIPS quality, percentile: 95Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 38 · MIPS quality, percentile: 43Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 72 · MIPS quality, percentile: 55Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 82 · MIPS quality, percentile: 27Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 7 · MIPS quality, percentile: 65Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 85 · MIPS quality, percentile: 37Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 15 · MIPS quality, percentile: 85Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 87 · MIPS quality, percentile: 15Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 73 · MIPS quality, percentile: 38Nicholas Alexander-Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 83 · MIPS quality, percentile: 95
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

1,245 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

1,152 134% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 493

MIPS final score

98.7/100 15.6 pts vs avg

Exceptional band

vs 83.1 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 Counselor - 6.2%Mental Health Counselor6.2%Physical Therapist - 5.9%Physical Therapist5.9%Clinical Social Worker - 5.5%Clinical Social Worker5.5%Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program - 5.4%Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program5.4%Pharmacist - 5%Pharmacist5%Internal Medicine Physician - 3.1%Internal Medicine Physician3.1%Adult Reconstructive Orthopaedic Surgery Physician - 0%Adult Reconstructive Orthopaedic Surgery Physician0%
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 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Adult Reconstructive Orthopaedic Surgery Physician) - 98.7/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%98.7%
MIPS final score (Adult Reconstructive Orthopaedic Surgery Physician) - 98.7/100 vs national avg 83.1
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).

Nicholas Alexander appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Adult Reconstructive Orthopaedic Surgery Physician provider at 400 FRANKLIN TPKE, Mahwah, NJ, 07430, with a listed phone of (201) 818-4344. NPI 1972508240 was issued on 06/14/2005.

Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 1,152 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 437 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $13K in drug spend, with an opioid prescribing rate of 8.9%. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 98.7/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 93.6), compared with the national average of 83.1.

Adult Reconstructive Orthopaedic Surgery Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 1,245 enrolled providers across 51 states and an average of 493 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

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
Avg: 83.1
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 2023.

1,152
Total Claims
$13K
Total Drug Cost
437
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
1,188
Total Day Supply
24,519
Generic Drug Cost
$11K
Opioid Claims
102 (8.9% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
92

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
76.4 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
0.95
Gender Split
60% female / 40% male

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What Nicholas Alexander prescribes most

Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023

claims
Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File As of 2023
Drug Claims
Naproxen
 351
Methylprednisolone
 230
Nabumetone
 135
Celecoxib
 80
Cephalexin
 73
Tramadol Hcl
 54
Oxycodone-Acetaminophen
Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophen
36
Mupirocin
 34
Famotidine
 33
Gabapentin
 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.

1,245
Adult Reconstructive Orthopaedic Surgery Physician Providers in US
51
States with Adult Reconstructive Orthopaedic Surgery Physician
493
Avg Claims per Provider

Nicholas Alexander's 1,152 claims are above the specialty average of 493.

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.

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 →

Before you book an appointment

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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 2023, Nicholas Alexander wrote 1,152 Medicare Part D claims totaling $13K in drug costs for 437 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 national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. 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 102 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 8.9%.
How many Adult Reconstructive Orthopaedic Surgery Physician providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 1,245 Adult Reconstructive Orthopaedic Surgery Physician providers across 51 states in the US. The average Adult Reconstructive Orthopaedic Surgery Physician provider writes 493 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Nicholas Alexander prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 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 1,152 Part D claims and 437 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. 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 (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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