2026 NPPES data Otolaryngic Allergy Physician NPI 1285617381 M. D.,PHD
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OFER JACOBOWITZ, M. D.,PHD

Otolaryngic Allergy Physician in NEW YORK, 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
180
Medicare Part D claims · 66 beneficiaries · Otolaryngic Allergy Physician avg: 788
Generic prescribing
93%
generic claims · 7% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
91.2882/100
▲ 8 pts above national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
Industry payments
$15.1K
24 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: OFER JACOBOWITZ, M. D.,PHD is a Otolaryngic Allergy Physician ([object Object]) practicing in NEW YORK, New York with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 180 claims across 66 beneficiaries — 7% brand-name prescribing . Their CMS MIPS Final Score of 91.2882/100 (national average: 83.1) reflects performance across Quality, Cost, Interoperability, and Improvement Activities . Industry payments of $15.1K across 24 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What the federal data shows

OFER JACOBOWITZ, M. D.,PHD reported a CMS MIPS final score of 91.2882/100 — above the 83.1 national average — and filed 180 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.

91.2882/100
MIPS score · +8 vs avg
180
Part D claims, 2023
93%
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.

OFER JACOBOWITZ, M. D.,PHD's MIPS score vs every scored U.S. clinician

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

91 Top 37% higher than 63% 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)

OFER JACOBOWITZ, M. D.,PHD 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).

OFER JACOBOWITZ, M. D.,PHD at a glance

High performer (top quartile)

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 11/22/2005

NPI 1285617381

Primary specialty

Otolaryngic Allergy Physician

Rare

151 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

180 77% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 788

MIPS final score

91.2882/100 8.188200000000009% pts

Exceptional band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in New York

How Otolaryngic Allergy Physician compares to other specialties among New York providers

New York providers

Otolaryngic Allergy Physician share within New York

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

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

OFER JACOBOWITZ, M. D.,PHD's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Otolaryngic Allergy Physician national average

High performer (top quartile)
MIPS Final Score
91.2882/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Otolaryngic Allergy Physician) — 91.2882/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%91.3%
MIPS final score (Otolaryngic Allergy Physician) — 91.2882/100 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).

OFER JACOBOWITZ, M. D.,PHD is a Otolaryngic Allergy Physician provider practicing in NEW YORK, New York, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: M. D.,PHD. NPI: 1285617381. This profile includes practice location, specialty classification, and organizational affiliations from the CMS provider registry. Provider information is self-reported to CMS and updated monthly.

OFER JACOBOWITZ, M. D.,PHD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Otolaryngic Allergy Physician provider holding M. D.,PHD credentials at 18 E 48TH ST FL 2, NEW YORK, NY, 10017, with a listed phone of (646) 868-4300. NPI 1285617381 was issued on 11/22/2005. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what JACOBOWITZ 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 180 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 66 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $215K in drug spend, split 7% brand-name and 93% generic by claim count. 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 91.2882/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 84.1603), compared with the national average of 83.1.

Otolaryngic Allergy Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 151 enrolled providers across 38 states and an average of 788 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

18 E 48TH ST FL 2
NEW YORK, NY 10017

Provider Details

NPI 1285617381
Specialty Otolaryngic Allergy Physician
Credentials M. D.,PHD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 11/22/2005

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

91.2882
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
84.1603
Quality
100
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Group practice

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where OFER JACOBOWITZ, M. D.,PHD 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.

ENT AND ALLERGY ASSOCIATES LLP
YONKERS, 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).

Industry payments received (2024) — CMS Open Payments transparency data

The federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act (part of the Affordable Care Act) requires drug and medical-device manufacturers + group purchasing organizations to publicly report payments and other transfers of value to physicians and teaching hospitals. The data below covers 2024 for OFER JACOBOWITZ, M. D.,PHD. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$15.1K

Largest payer

LivaNova USA, Inc.

Most common payment type

Food and Beverage

Industry payments are not necessarily indicators of bias — they include research funding, consulting fees for evidence-based work, royalties for inventions, food at conferences, and similar items. The disclosure exists for transparency. Read our methodology for how we interpret this data.

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 OFER JACOBOWITZ, M. D.,PHD. To verify OFER JACOBOWITZ, M. D.,PHD'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 · Generic-heavy

OFER JACOBOWITZ, M. D.,PHD — brand share 7.0%
Specialty average (est.)

7% brand-name claims vs 93% generic, on 180 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.

180
Total Claims
$215K
Total Drug Cost
66
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
216
Total Day Supply
6,189
Brand vs Generic
7% brand / 93% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$210K
Generic Drug Cost
$5K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
70.8 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.15
Gender Split
47% female / 53% male

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Azelastine Hcl
73
Fluticasone Propionate
33
Zolpidem Tartrate
14
Mupirocin
11

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

Otolaryngic Allergy Physician Overview

How OFER JACOBOWITZ, M. D.,PHD fits within the Otolaryngic Allergy Physician landscape nationally.

151
Otolaryngic Allergy Physician Providers in US
38
States with Otolaryngic Allergy Physician
788
Avg Claims per Provider

OFER JACOBOWITZ, M. D.,PHD's 180 claims are below the specialty average of 788.

Nearby Otolaryngic Allergy Physician Providers in New York

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

Compare Otolaryngic Allergy Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is OFER JACOBOWITZ, M. D.,PHD's specialty?
OFER JACOBOWITZ, M. D.,PHD specializes in Otolaryngic Allergy Physician and practices in NEW YORK, New York. Credentials: M. D.,PHD.
How much does OFER JACOBOWITZ, M. D.,PHD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, OFER JACOBOWITZ, M. D.,PHD wrote 180 Medicare Part D claims totaling $215K in drug costs for 66 beneficiaries.
What is OFER JACOBOWITZ, M. D.,PHD's Medicare quality score?
OFER JACOBOWITZ, M. D.,PHD has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 91.2882/100 (Quality: 84.1603). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is OFER JACOBOWITZ, M. D.,PHD located?
OFER JACOBOWITZ, M. D.,PHD is located at 18 E 48TH ST FL 2, NEW YORK, NY, 10017. Phone: (646) 868-4300.
What is OFER JACOBOWITZ, M. D.,PHD's NPI number?
OFER JACOBOWITZ, M. D.,PHD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1285617381, issued on 11/22/2005.
Does OFER JACOBOWITZ, M. D.,PHD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
OFER JACOBOWITZ, M. D.,PHD's prescribing is 7% brand-name and 93% generic drugs by claim count, with $210K in brand drug costs.
How many Otolaryngic Allergy Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 151 Otolaryngic Allergy Physician providers across 38 states in the US. The average Otolaryngic Allergy Physician provider writes 788 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does OFER JACOBOWITZ, M. D.,PHD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, OFER JACOBOWITZ, M. D.,PHD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Azelastine Hcl, Fluticasone Propionate, Zolpidem Tartrate. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does OFER JACOBOWITZ, M. D.,PHD accept Medicare?
OFER JACOBOWITZ, M. D.,PHD appears in CMS Medicare data with 180 Part D claims and 66 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify OFER JACOBOWITZ, M. D.,PHD's credentials?
OFER JACOBOWITZ, M. D.,PHD's NPI is 1285617381 with credentials M. D.,PHD. 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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