2026 NPPES data Vascular Surgery Physician NPI 1881826956 MD
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RALPH FERENCHAK, MD

Vascular Surgery Physician in UTICA, 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
476
Medicare Part D claims · 39 beneficiaries · Vascular Surgery Physician avg: 205
Generic prescribing
95%
generic claims · 5% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
What the federal data reveals: RALPH FERENCHAK, MD is a Vascular Surgery Physician ([object Object]) practicing in UTICA, New York with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 476 claims across 39 beneficiaries — 5% brand-name prescribing .

What stands out: RALPH FERENCHAK, MD filed 476 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across UTICA, New York. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

Board-eligible specialty (heuristic — not verified)

RALPH FERENCHAK, MD 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).

RALPH FERENCHAK, MD at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 08/21/2009

NPI 1881826956

Primary specialty

Vascular Surgery Physician

Niche

4,215 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

476 132% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 205

Specialty distribution in New York

How Vascular Surgery Physician compares to other specialties among New York providers

New York providers

Vascular Surgery Physician share within New York

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

Specialty board-certification context

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

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

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

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

RALPH FERENCHAK, MD is a Vascular Surgery Physician provider practicing in UTICA, New York, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: MD. NPI: 1881826956. 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.

RALPH FERENCHAK, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Vascular Surgery Physician provider holding MD credentials at 1676 SUNSET AVE, UTICA, NY, 13502, with a listed phone of (315) 624-5226. NPI 1881826956 was issued on 08/21/2009. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what FERENCHAK 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 476 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 39 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $14K in drug spend, split 5% brand-name and 95% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 13.9%. 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.

Vascular Surgery Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 4,215 enrolled providers across 53 states and an average of 205 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

1676 SUNSET AVE
UTICA, NY 13502

Provider Details

NPI 1881826956
Specialty Vascular Surgery Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 08/21/2009

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 RALPH FERENCHAK, MD. To verify RALPH FERENCHAK, MD'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

RALPH FERENCHAK, MD — brand share 5.0%
Specialty average (est.)

5% brand-name claims vs 95% generic, on 476 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.

476
Total Claims
$14K
Total Drug Cost
39
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
704
Total Day Supply
19,335
Brand vs Generic
5% brand / 95% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$3K
Generic Drug Cost
$11K
Opioid Claims
66 (13.9% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
11

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
68.6 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
2.15
Gender Split
49% female / 51% male
Age Distribution
<65: 11, 65-74: 20, 75-84: N/A, 85+: N/A

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Alprazolam
37
Oxycodone Hcl
31
Zolpidem Tartrate
23
Duloxetine Hcl
17
Levothyroxine Sodium
16
Gabapentin
14
Lorazepam
14
Metformin Hcl
14
Amitriptyline Hcl
13
Acetaminophen-Codeine
Acetaminophen With Codeine
12

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

Vascular Surgery Physician Overview

How RALPH FERENCHAK, MD fits within the Vascular Surgery Physician landscape nationally.

4,215
Vascular Surgery Physician Providers in US
53
States with Vascular Surgery Physician
205
Avg Claims per Provider

RALPH FERENCHAK, MD's 476 claims are above the specialty average of 205.

Nearby Vascular Surgery Physician Providers in New York

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

Compare Vascular Surgery Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is RALPH FERENCHAK, MD's specialty?
RALPH FERENCHAK, MD specializes in Vascular Surgery Physician and practices in UTICA, New York. Credentials: MD.
How much does RALPH FERENCHAK, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, RALPH FERENCHAK, MD wrote 476 Medicare Part D claims totaling $14K in drug costs for 39 beneficiaries.
Where is RALPH FERENCHAK, MD located?
RALPH FERENCHAK, MD is located at 1676 SUNSET AVE, UTICA, NY, 13502. Phone: (315) 624-5226.
What is RALPH FERENCHAK, MD's NPI number?
RALPH FERENCHAK, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1881826956, issued on 08/21/2009.
Does RALPH FERENCHAK, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
RALPH FERENCHAK, MD's prescribing is 5% brand-name and 95% generic drugs by claim count, with $3K in brand drug costs.
Does RALPH FERENCHAK, MD prescribe opioids?
Yes, RALPH FERENCHAK, MD had 66 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 13.9%.
How many Vascular Surgery Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 4,215 Vascular Surgery Physician providers across 53 states in the US. The average Vascular Surgery Physician provider writes 205 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does RALPH FERENCHAK, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, RALPH FERENCHAK, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Alprazolam, Oxycodone Hcl, Zolpidem Tartrate. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does RALPH FERENCHAK, MD accept Medicare?
RALPH FERENCHAK, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 476 Part D claims and 39 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify RALPH FERENCHAK, MD's credentials?
RALPH FERENCHAK, MD's NPI is 1881826956 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.

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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