2026 NPPES data Adult Reconstructive Orthopaedic Surgery Physician NPI 1255336178 MD
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NIGEL AZER, MD

Adult Reconstructive Orthopaedic Surgery Physician in ARLINGTON, Virginia. 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
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 · [object Object]

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)

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.

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

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%). This entry sits in this band. 80–90: 129,887 scored providers (27%). Above this entry. 90–100: 189,403 scored providers (40%). Above this entry. 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)

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 average

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 06/16/2005

NPI 1255336178

Primary specialty

Adult Reconstructive Orthopaedic Surgery Physician

Niche

1,245 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

578 17% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 493

MIPS final score

75/100 8.099999999999994% pts

Above neutral band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Virginia

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

Virginia providers

Adult Reconstructive Orthopaedic Surgery Physician share within Virginia

1. Adult Reconstructive Orthopaedic Surgery Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Adult Reconstructive Orthopaedic Surgery Physician share within Virginia

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

NIGEL AZER, MD's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Adult Reconstructive Orthopaedic Surgery Physician national average

Below 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

0%100%National avg83%75%
MIPS final score (Adult Reconstructive Orthopaedic Surgery Physician) — 75/100 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).

NIGEL AZER, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a 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. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what AZER 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 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%. 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 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 1,245 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

2800 S SHIRLINGTON RD STE 1100
ARLINGTON, VA 22206

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.

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

claims
Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File As of 2023
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.

Adult Reconstructive Orthopaedic Surgery Physician Overview

How NIGEL AZER, MD 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

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.

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

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 1,245 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 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

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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