2026 NPPES data Nephrology Physician NPI 1952393522 MD
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PHILIP KLEIN, MD

Nephrology Physician in WESTFIELD, New Jersey. 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
3K
Medicare Part D claims · 326 beneficiaries · Nephrology Physician avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
91%
generic claims · 9% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
What the federal data reveals: PHILIP KLEIN, MD is a Nephrology Physician ([object Object]) practicing in WESTFIELD, New Jersey with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 3K claims across 326 beneficiaries — 9% brand-name prescribing .

What stands out: PHILIP KLEIN, MD filed 2,936 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across WESTFIELD, New Jersey. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

PHILIP KLEIN, MD practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + 1 hospital affiliation — signals consistent with board-certified status. For verified board certification, see CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).

PHILIP KLEIN, MD at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 08/18/2005

NPI 1952393522

Primary specialty

Nephrology Physician

Mid-sized

10,534 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

2,936 102% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,454

Specialty distribution in New Jersey

How Nephrology Physician compares to other specialties among New Jersey providers

New Jersey providers

Nephrology Physician share within New Jersey

1. Nephrology Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Nephrology Physician share within New Jersey

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Nephrology Physician (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Nephrology Physician ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Nephrology Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Nephrology 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).

PHILIP KLEIN, MD is a Nephrology Physician provider practicing in WESTFIELD, New Jersey, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: MD. NPI: 1952393522. 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.

PHILIP KLEIN, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Nephrology Physician provider holding MD credentials at 215 NORTH AVE W, WESTFIELD, NJ, 07090, with a listed phone of (908) 232-4321. NPI 1952393522 was issued on 08/18/2005. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what KLEIN 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 2,936 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 326 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $221K in drug spend, split 9% brand-name and 91% 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.

Nephrology Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 10,534 enrolled providers across 55 states and an average of 1,454 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

215 NORTH AVE W
WESTFIELD, NJ 07090

Provider Details

NPI 1952393522
Specialty Nephrology Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 08/18/2005

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where PHILIP KLEIN, 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.

PRACTICE ASSOCIATES MEDICAL GROUP
MORRISTOWN, NJ

Affiliations sourced from CMS Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File; hospital ratings from CMS Hospital General Information dataset (cross-referenced by facility name + state).

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Generic-heavy

PHILIP KLEIN, MD — brand share 9.0%
Specialty average (est.)

9% brand-name claims vs 91% generic, on 2,936 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.

2,936
Total Claims
$221K
Total Drug Cost
326
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
7,971
Total Day Supply
236,224
Brand vs Generic
9% brand / 91% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$114K
Generic Drug Cost
$106K
Antibiotic Claims
29

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
76.4 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
2.67
Gender Split
44% female / 56% male
Age Distribution
<65: 21, 65-74: 112, 75-84: 137, 85+: 56

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Amlodipine Besylate
325
Hydrochlorothiazide
199
Losartan Potassium
151
Atorvastatin Calcium
129
Lisinopril
112
Allopurinol
101
Carvedilol
87
Irbesartan
83
Sevelamer Carbonate
75
Furosemide
71

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

Nephrology Physician Overview

How PHILIP KLEIN, MD fits within the Nephrology Physician landscape nationally.

10,534
Nephrology Physician Providers in US
55
States with Nephrology Physician
1,454
Avg Claims per Provider

PHILIP KLEIN, MD's 2,936 claims are above the specialty average of 1,454.

Nearby Nephrology Physician Providers in New Jersey

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

Compare Nephrology Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is PHILIP KLEIN, MD's specialty?
PHILIP KLEIN, MD specializes in Nephrology Physician and practices in WESTFIELD, New Jersey. Credentials: MD.
How much does PHILIP KLEIN, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, PHILIP KLEIN, MD wrote 2,936 Medicare Part D claims totaling $221K in drug costs for 326 beneficiaries.
Where is PHILIP KLEIN, MD located?
PHILIP KLEIN, MD is located at 215 NORTH AVE W, WESTFIELD, NJ, 07090. Phone: (908) 232-4321.
What is PHILIP KLEIN, MD's NPI number?
PHILIP KLEIN, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1952393522, issued on 08/18/2005.
Does PHILIP KLEIN, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
PHILIP KLEIN, MD's prescribing is 9% brand-name and 91% generic drugs by claim count, with $114K in brand drug costs.
How many Nephrology Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 10,534 Nephrology Physician providers across 55 states in the US. The average Nephrology Physician provider writes 1,454 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does PHILIP KLEIN, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, PHILIP KLEIN, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Amlodipine Besylate, Hydrochlorothiazide, Losartan Potassium. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does PHILIP KLEIN, MD accept Medicare?
PHILIP KLEIN, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 2,936 Part D claims and 326 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify PHILIP KLEIN, MD's credentials?
PHILIP KLEIN, MD's NPI is 1952393522 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.
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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