2026 NPPES data Pain Medicine (Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation) Physician NPI 1871750307 M.D.
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PARASKEVAS STEFANIDES, M.D.

Pain Medicine (Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation) Physician in BAYSIDE, 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
489
Medicare Part D claims · 267 beneficiaries · Pain Medicine (Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation) Physician avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
95%
generic claims · 5% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs

What the federal data shows

PARASKEVAS STEFANIDES, M.D. filed 489 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Pain Medicine (Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation) Physician in BAYSIDE, New York, prescribing 95% generic.

489
Part D claims, 2023
95%
generic prescribing

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PARASKEVAS STEFANIDES, M.D.'s Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023 — across all CMS prescribers nationally

489 Top 38% higher than 62% of 1,370,886 prescribers

0–200: 670,926 prescribers (49%). Below this entry. 200–400: 182,923 prescribers (13%). Below this entry. 400–600: 90,619 prescribers (7%). This entry sits in this band. 600–800: 56,224 prescribers (4%). Above this entry. 800–1,000: 40,919 prescribers (3%). Above this entry. 1,000–1,200: 31,827 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,200–1,400: 26,224 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,400–1,600: 21,710 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,600–1,800: 19,072 prescribers (1%). Above this entry. 1,800–2,000: 16,451 prescribers (1%). Above this entry. 2,000–2,200: 213,991 prescribers (16%). Above this entry. This provider 0 2K+ every Part D prescriber (claims/yr), bucketed by value

Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more prescribers. 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 Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023

Board-eligible specialty (heuristic — not verified)

PARASKEVAS STEFANIDES, M.D. practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty but we don't have enough CMS-participation signals to confirm active board-certified status. Consult CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).

What does the federal data show about PARASKEVAS STEFANIDES, M.D.?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 05/21/2008

NPI 1871750307

Primary specialty

Pain Medicine (Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation) Physician

Niche

1,626 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

489 65% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,401

Specialty distribution in New York

How Pain Medicine (Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation) Physician compares to other specialties among New York providers

New York providers

Pain Medicine (Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation) Physician share within New York

1. Pain Medicine (Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation) Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Pain Medicine (Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation) Physician share within New York

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Pain Medicine (Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation) Physician (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Pain Medicine (Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation) Physician ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Pain Medicine (Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation) Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Pain Medicine (Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation) Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

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).

PARASKEVAS STEFANIDES, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Pain Medicine (Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation) Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 22215 NORTHERN BLVD STE LA, BAYSIDE, NY, 11361, with a listed phone of (718) 989-8515. NPI 1871750307 was issued on 05/21/2008. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what STEFANIDES 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 489 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 267 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $115K in drug spend, split 5% brand-name and 95% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 15.7%. 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.

Pain Medicine (Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation) Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 1,626 enrolled providers across 50 states and an average of 1,401 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

22215 NORTHERN BLVD STE LA
BAYSIDE, NY 11361

Provider Details

NPI 1871750307
Specialty Pain Medicine (Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation) Physician
Credentials M.D.
Gender Male
NPI Issued 05/21/2008

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 PARASKEVAS STEFANIDES, M.D.. To verify PARASKEVAS STEFANIDES, M.D.'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

PARASKEVAS STEFANIDES, M.D. — brand share 5.0%
Specialty average (est.)

5% brand-name claims vs 95% generic, on 489 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.

489
Total Claims
$115K
Total Drug Cost
267
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
503
Total Day Supply
10,269
Brand vs Generic
5% brand / 95% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$25K
Generic Drug Cost
$91K
Opioid Claims
77 (15.7% rate)

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
73.4 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.09
Gender Split
62% female / 38% male
Age Distribution
<65: 30, 65-74: 122, 75-84: 82, 85+: 33

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What PARASKEVAS STEFANIDES, M.D. 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
Methylprednisolone
126
Diclofenac Sodium
77
Gabapentin
61
Meloxicam
35
Diclofenac Sodium Er
Diclofenac Sodium
26
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen
Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen
26
Celecoxib
22
Acetaminophen-Codeine
Acetaminophen With Codeine
21
Naproxen-Esomeprazole Mag
Naproxen/Esomeprazole Mag
17
Oxycodone-Acetaminophen
Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophen
17

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

Pain Medicine (Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation) Physician Overview

How PARASKEVAS STEFANIDES, M.D. fits within the Pain Medicine (Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation) Physician landscape nationally.

1,626
Pain Medicine (Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation) Physician Providers in US
50
States with Pain Medicine (Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation) Physician
1,401
Avg Claims per Provider

PARASKEVAS STEFANIDES, M.D.'s 489 claims are below the specialty average of 1,401.

Nearby Pain Medicine (Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation) Physician Providers in New York

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

Compare Pain Medicine (Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation) Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is PARASKEVAS STEFANIDES, M.D.'s specialty?
PARASKEVAS STEFANIDES, M.D. specializes in Pain Medicine (Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation) Physician and practices in BAYSIDE, New York. Credentials: M.D..
How much does PARASKEVAS STEFANIDES, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, PARASKEVAS STEFANIDES, M.D. wrote 489 Medicare Part D claims totaling $115K in drug costs for 267 beneficiaries.
Where is PARASKEVAS STEFANIDES, M.D. located?
PARASKEVAS STEFANIDES, M.D. is located at 22215 NORTHERN BLVD STE LA, BAYSIDE, NY, 11361. Phone: (718) 989-8515.
What is PARASKEVAS STEFANIDES, M.D.'s NPI number?
PARASKEVAS STEFANIDES, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1871750307, issued on 05/21/2008.
Does PARASKEVAS STEFANIDES, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
PARASKEVAS STEFANIDES, M.D.'s prescribing is 5% brand-name and 95% generic drugs by claim count, with $25K in brand drug costs.
Does PARASKEVAS STEFANIDES, M.D. prescribe opioids?
Yes, PARASKEVAS STEFANIDES, M.D. had 77 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 15.7%.
How many Pain Medicine (Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation) Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 1,626 Pain Medicine (Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation) Physician providers across 50 states in the US. The average Pain Medicine (Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation) Physician provider writes 1,401 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does PARASKEVAS STEFANIDES, M.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, PARASKEVAS STEFANIDES, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Methylprednisolone, Diclofenac Sodium, Gabapentin. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does PARASKEVAS STEFANIDES, M.D. accept Medicare?
PARASKEVAS STEFANIDES, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 489 Part D claims and 267 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify PARASKEVAS STEFANIDES, M.D.'s credentials?
PARASKEVAS STEFANIDES, M.D.'s NPI is 1871750307 with credentials M.D.. 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.
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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