PAUL SZABOLCS, M.D.
Pediatric Hematology & Oncology Physician in DURHAM, North Carolina. CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System profile including specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare prescribing data when reported.
What stands out: PAUL SZABOLCS, M.D. reported a CMS MIPS final score of 77.5068 out of 100, below the 83.1 national average, and filed 13 Medicare Part D claims in 2023. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.
PAUL SZABOLCS, M.D. practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + MIPS quality reporting — signals consistent with board-certified status. For verified board certification, see CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).
PAUL SZABOLCS, M.D. at a glance
Below national averagePrimary specialty
Medicare Part D claims
MIPS final score
Specialty distribution in North Carolina
How Pediatric Hematology & Oncology Physician compares to other specialties among North Carolina providers
Pediatric Hematology & Oncology Physician share within North Carolina
Pediatric Hematology & Oncology Physician is one of the more visible NUCC categories in North Carolina
Each bar reflects the share of in-state providers whose primary NUCC taxonomy matches the specialty. Long tail of ~690 NUCC codes folded into "Other" to keep the comparison legible.
Medicare quality performance — MIPS
PAUL SZABOLCS, M.D.'s 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Pediatric Hematology & Oncology Physician national average
- MIPS Final Score
- 77.5068/100
- vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year
MIPS final score (Pediatric Hematology & Oncology Physician) — 77.5068/100 vs national avg 83.1
Quality benchmarks
- National MIPS avg 2023 reporting year
- Quality dim CMS Quality category
- Cost dim CMS Cost category
- Specialty volume Pediatric Hematology & Oncology Physician US NPIs
77.5068/100 MIPS final score — 5.6 pts below the 83.1 national average
Quality, Cost, Promoting Interoperability, and Improvement Activities composite score for the 2023 performance year. Specialty: Pediatric Hematology & Oncology Physician. Quality dim: 68.6144. Cost dim: 56.4081.
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.
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PAUL SZABOLCS, M.D. is a Pediatric Hematology & Oncology Physician provider practicing in DURHAM, North Carolina, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: M.D.. NPI: 1992868772. 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.
PAUL SZABOLCS, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Pediatric Hematology & Oncology Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 2100 ERWIN RD, DURHAM, NC, 27710, with a listed phone of (919) 620-5042. NPI 1992868772 was issued on 12/19/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what SZABOLCS 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 13 prescription claims written by this provider, covering N/A Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $32K in drug spend. 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 77.5068/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 68.6144, Cost 56.4081), compared with the national average of 83.1.
Pediatric Hematology & Oncology Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 2,568 enrolled providers across 52 states and an average of 92 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 | 1992868772 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Pediatric Hematology & Oncology Physician |
| Credentials | M.D. |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Issued | 12/19/2006 |
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How we sourced this profile
CMS Quality Score (MIPS)
Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores from CMS, 2023 performance year.
Reporting: Group practice
Medicare Part D Prescribing Data
CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 15
- Total Day Supply
- 353
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 35.0 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 6.16
Pediatric Hematology & Oncology Physician Overview
How PAUL SZABOLCS, M.D. fits within the Pediatric Hematology & Oncology Physician landscape nationally.
PAUL SZABOLCS, M.D.'s 13 claims are below the specialty average of 92.
Nearby Pediatric Hematology & Oncology Physician Providers in North Carolina
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in North Carolina, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as SZABOLCS.
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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.
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Data as of April 2026 (NPPES) / 2023 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).
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