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2026 NPPES data Adult Reconstructive Orthopaedic Surgery Physician NPI 1255336178 MD
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Adult Reconstructive Orthopaedic Surgery Physician in Arlington, Virginia.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 1,254 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
578
Medicare Part D claims · 198 beneficiaries · Adult Reconstructive Orthopaedic Surgery Physician avg: 493
MIPS score
75/100
▼ 8 pts below national avg 83.1 · Above neutral
Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.
What the federal data shows
Nigel Azer, MD reported a CMS MIPS final score of 75/100 - below the 83.1 national average - and filed 578 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.
- 75/100
- MIPS score · -8 vs avg
- 578
- Part D claims, 2023
- Likely
- board-certified (heuristic)
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Nigel Azer, MD's MIPS score vs every scored U.S. clinician
CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) final score, 2023, the federal quality measure
75 15th percentile higher than 15% of 477,587 scored providers
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Source CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) · 2023
Where Nigel Azer, MD 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, Nigel Azer, MD writes more Part D claims than 60% of them and scores higher on MIPS quality than 19% - placing this provider in the high-volume, lower-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
Each dot is one adult reconstructive orthopaedic surgery physician peer from a representative sample of 60; the gold marker is Nigel Azer, MD. Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber data and the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, 2023.
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Board certification likely (heuristic, not verified)
Nigel Azer, MD 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).
What does the federal data show about Nigel Azer, MD?
Below national averagePrimary specialty
Adult Reconstructive Orthopaedic Surgery Physician
Medicare Part D claims
578 17% vs specialty avg
MIPS final score
75/100 8.1 pts vs avg
Specialty distribution in Virginia
How Adult Reconstructive Orthopaedic Surgery Physician compares to other specialties among Virginia providers
Medicare quality performance, MIPS
Nigel Azer, MD's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Adult Reconstructive Orthopaedic Surgery Physician national average
- MIPS Final Score
- 75/100
- vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year
MIPS final score (Adult Reconstructive Orthopaedic Surgery Physician) - 75/100 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).
Nigel Azer, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as an Adult Reconstructive Orthopaedic Surgery Physician provider holding MD credentials at 2800 S SHIRLINGTON RD STE 1100, Arlington, VA, 22206, with a listed phone of (703) 892-6500. NPI 1255336178 was issued on 06/16/2005.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 578 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 198 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $8K in drug spend, with an opioid prescribing rate of 28.2%. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 75/100 for the 2023 performance year, compared with the national average of 83.1.
Adult Reconstructive Orthopaedic Surgery Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 1,254 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
Provider Details
| NPI | 1255336178 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Adult Reconstructive Orthopaedic Surgery Physician |
| Credentials | MD |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Issued | 06/16/2005 |
CMS Quality Score (MIPS)
Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores from CMS, 2023 performance year.
75
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
Reporting: Group practice
Hospital and facility affiliations
Facilities where Nigel Azer, MD 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.
According to CMS billing records, Nigel Azer, MD is affiliated with 3 Medicare-billing facilities across 3 states.
Mrs Physical Therapy
Erie, PA
Suburban/nrh Medical Rehabilitation Inc
Bethesda, MD
The Anderson Clinic Inc
Alexandria, VA
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.
578
Total Claims
$8K
Total Drug Cost
198
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 588
- Total Day Supply
- 10,261
- Generic Drug Cost
- $6K
- Opioid Claims
- 163 (28.2% rate)
- Antibiotic Claims
- 90
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 72.8 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 0.84
- Gender Split
- 67% female / 33% male
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Nigel Azer, MD prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Celecoxib
Celecoxib
141 claims
- Tramadol Hcl
Tramadol Hcl
94 claims
- Meloxicam
Meloxicam
90 claims
- Amoxicillin
Amoxicillin
69 claims
- Oxycodone Hcl 52
Oxycodone Hcl
52 claims
- Diclofenac Sodium 33
Diclofenac Sodium
33 claims
- Cyclobenzaprine Hcl 19
Cyclobenzaprine Hcl
19 claims
- Ondansetron Hcl 17
Ondansetron Hcl
17 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Celecoxib | 141 |
| Tramadol Hcl | 94 |
| Meloxicam | 90 |
| Amoxicillin | 69 |
| Oxycodone Hcl | 52 |
| Diclofenac Sodium | 33 |
| Cyclobenzaprine Hcl | 19 |
| Ondansetron Hcl | 17 |
| Clindamycin Hcl | 13 |
| Hydromorphone Hcl | 12 |
* 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 Nigel Azer, MD fits within the Adult Reconstructive Orthopaedic Surgery Physician landscape nationally.
1,254
Adult Reconstructive Orthopaedic Surgery Physician Providers in US
51
States with Adult Reconstructive Orthopaedic Surgery Physician
493
Avg Claims per Provider
Nigel Azer, MD's 578 claims are above the specialty average of 493.
Nearby Adult Reconstructive Orthopaedic Surgery Physician Providers in Virginia
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Virginia, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Azer.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Nigel Azer, MD's specialty? ▼
Nigel Azer, MD specializes in Adult Reconstructive Orthopaedic Surgery Physician and practices in Arlington, Virginia. Credentials: MD.
How much does Nigel Azer, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Nigel Azer, MD wrote 578 Medicare Part D claims totaling $8K in drug costs for 198 beneficiaries.
What is Nigel Azer, MD's Medicare quality score? ▼
Nigel Azer, MD has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 75/100. The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is Nigel Azer, MD located? ▼
Nigel Azer, MD is located at 2800 S SHIRLINGTON RD STE 1100, Arlington, VA, 22206. Phone: (703) 892-6500.
What is Nigel Azer, MD's NPI number? ▼
Nigel Azer, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1255336178, issued on 06/16/2005.
Does Nigel Azer, MD prescribe opioids? ▼
Yes, Nigel Azer, MD had 163 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 28.2%.
How many Adult Reconstructive Orthopaedic Surgery Physician providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 1,254 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 Nigel Azer, MD prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Nigel Azer, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Celecoxib, Tramadol Hcl, Meloxicam. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Nigel Azer, MD accept Medicare? ▼
Nigel Azer, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 578 Part D claims and 198 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Nigel Azer, MD's credentials? ▼
Nigel Azer, MD's NPI is 1255336178 with credentials MD. 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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