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NICHOLAS BELASCO, DO

Family Medicine Physician in GOSHEN, New York. 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
556
Medicare Part D claims · 118 beneficiaries · Family Medicine Physician avg: 3K
Generic prescribing
90%
generic claims · 10% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
98.0793/100
▲ 15 pts above national avg 83.1 · [object Object]

What the federal data shows

NICHOLAS BELASCO, DO reported a CMS MIPS final score of 98.0793/100 — above the 83.1 national average — and filed 556 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.

98.0793/100
MIPS score · +15 vs avg
556
Part D claims, 2023
90%
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.

NICHOLAS BELASCO, DO's MIPS score vs every scored U.S. clinician

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

98 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. 90–100: 189,403 scored providers (40%). This entry sits in this band. This provider 0 100 every MIPS-scored clinician, bucketed by value

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

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

NICHOLAS BELASCO, DO practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + MIPS quality reporting + 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 NICHOLAS BELASCO, DO?

High performer (top quartile)

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 05/13/2008

NPI 1265609820

Primary specialty

Family Medicine Physician

High-volume

147,640 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

556 84% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 3,418

MIPS final score

98.0793/100 14.97930000000001% pts

Exceptional band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in New York

How Family Medicine Physician compares to other specialties among New York providers

New York providers

Family Medicine Physician share within New York

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

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

NICHOLAS BELASCO, DO's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Family Medicine Physician national average

High performer (top quartile)
MIPS Final Score
98.0793/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Family Medicine Physician) — 98.0793/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%98.1%
MIPS final score (Family Medicine Physician) — 98.0793/100 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).

NICHOLAS BELASCO, DO appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Family Medicine Physician provider holding DO credentials at 1 HATFIELD LN STE 1B, GOSHEN, NY, 10924, with a listed phone of (845) 291-0966. NPI 1265609820 was issued on 05/13/2008. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what BELASCO 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 556 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 118 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $91K in drug spend, split 10% brand-name and 90% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 5.0%. 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 98.0793/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 86.6286), compared with the national average of 83.1.

Family Medicine Physician is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 147,640 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 3,418 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

1 HATFIELD LN STE 1B
GOSHEN, NY 10924

Provider Details

NPI 1265609820
Specialty Family Medicine Physician
Credentials DO
Gender Male
NPI Issued 05/13/2008

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

98.0793
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
86.6286
Quality
100
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Alternative Payment Model

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where NICHOLAS BELASCO, 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.

BON SECOURS CHARITY HEALTH SYSTEM MEDICAL GROUP, P.C.
GOSHEN, NY

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

License & disciplinary context — New York NYSBPMC 2023 annual report

Aggregate state board data only — NOT a determination of any individual provider's status. The figures below describe statewide disciplinary activity across all ~100K New York medical licensees in 2023 — they are NOT specific to NICHOLAS BELASCO, DO. To verify NICHOLAS BELASCO, DO's current license status, search the NYSBPMC public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.

312
Total board actions, New York 2023
Across 302 cases
3.12
Actions per 1,000 licensees
New York statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
89 cases

NYSBPMC publishes annual disciplinary statistics as part of public-record reporting under each state's Administrative Procedure Act. See the full breakdown by action type and year on the New York disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical

NICHOLAS BELASCO, DO — brand share 10.0%
Specialty average (est.)

10% brand-name claims vs 90% generic, on 556 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.

556
Total Claims
$91K
Total Drug Cost
118
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
614
Total Day Supply
17,533
Brand vs Generic
10% brand / 90% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$65K
Generic Drug Cost
$26K
Opioid Claims
28 (5.0% rate)

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
67.3 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.10
Gender Split
61% female / 39% male
Age Distribution
<65: 40, 65-74: 43, 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.

What NICHOLAS BELASCO, DO 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
Diclofenac Sodium
73
Celecoxib
65
Gabapentin
47
Duloxetine Hcl
31
Topiramate
31
Pregabalin
29
Nortriptyline Hcl
26
Tramadol Hcl
26
Nurtec Odt
Rimegepant Sulfate
25
Tizanidine Hcl
23

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

Family Medicine Physician Overview

How NICHOLAS BELASCO, DO fits within the Family Medicine Physician landscape nationally.

147,640
Family Medicine Physician Providers in US
56
States with Family Medicine Physician
3,418
Avg Claims per Provider

NICHOLAS BELASCO, DO's 556 claims are below the specialty average of 3,418.

Nearby Family Medicine Physician Providers in New York

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

Compare Family Medicine Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NICHOLAS BELASCO, DO's specialty?
NICHOLAS BELASCO, DO specializes in Family Medicine Physician and practices in GOSHEN, New York. Credentials: DO.
How much does NICHOLAS BELASCO, DO prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, NICHOLAS BELASCO, DO wrote 556 Medicare Part D claims totaling $91K in drug costs for 118 beneficiaries.
What is NICHOLAS BELASCO, DO's Medicare quality score?
NICHOLAS BELASCO, DO has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 98.0793/100 (Quality: 86.6286). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is NICHOLAS BELASCO, DO located?
NICHOLAS BELASCO, DO is located at 1 HATFIELD LN STE 1B, GOSHEN, NY, 10924. Phone: (845) 291-0966.
What is NICHOLAS BELASCO, DO's NPI number?
NICHOLAS BELASCO, DO's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1265609820, issued on 05/13/2008.
Does NICHOLAS BELASCO, DO prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
NICHOLAS BELASCO, DO's prescribing is 10% brand-name and 90% generic drugs by claim count, with $65K in brand drug costs.
Does NICHOLAS BELASCO, DO prescribe opioids?
Yes, NICHOLAS BELASCO, DO had 28 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 5.0%.
How many Family Medicine Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 147,640 Family Medicine Physician providers across 56 states in the US. The average Family Medicine Physician provider writes 3,418 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does NICHOLAS BELASCO, DO prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, NICHOLAS BELASCO, DO's most frequently prescribed drugs include Diclofenac Sodium, Celecoxib, Gabapentin. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does NICHOLAS BELASCO, DO accept Medicare?
NICHOLAS BELASCO, DO appears in CMS Medicare data with 556 Part D claims and 118 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify NICHOLAS BELASCO, DO's credentials?
NICHOLAS BELASCO, DO's NPI is 1265609820 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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