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Active
2026 NPPES data Vascular Surgery Physician NPI 1881826956 MD
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Vascular Surgery Physician in Utica, New York.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 4,215 in Vascular Surgery Physician, and covers specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare Part D prescribing data when reported. According to CMS, every field reflects the provider's official federal registration, see our methodology.
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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
Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File, 2023
Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.
What the federal data shows
Ralph Ferenchak, MD filed 476 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Vascular Surgery Physician in Utica, New York, prescribing 95% generic.
- 476
- Part D claims, 2023
- 95%
- generic prescribing
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.
Ralph Ferenchak, MD's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023, across all CMS prescribers nationally
476 Top 38% higher than 62% of 1,370,886 prescribers
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Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023
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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).
What does the federal data show about Ralph Ferenchak, MD?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Vascular Surgery Physician
Medicare Part D claims
476 132% vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in New York
How Vascular Surgery Physician compares to other specialties among New York providers
Board certification
Not published by CMS
CMS does not publish a per-provider board-certification field in NPPES. PlainDoctor does not have a reliable per-specialty certification rate to show for Vascular Surgery Physician. Verify directly:
How MIPS and board certification work
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 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.
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%.
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.
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Practice Address
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%
Vascular Surgery Physician average
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.
What Ralph Ferenchak, MD prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Alprazolam
Alprazolam
37 claims
- Oxycodone Hcl
Oxycodone Hcl
31 claims
- Zolpidem Tartrate
Zolpidem Tartrate
23 claims
- Duloxetine Hcl
Duloxetine Hcl
17 claims
- Levothyroxine Sodium
Levothyroxine Sodium
16 claims
- Gabapentin 14
Gabapentin
14 claims
- Lorazepam 14
Lorazepam
14 claims
- Metformin Hcl 14
Metformin Hcl
14 claims
| 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.
Dr. Mark Adelman
M.D.
New York, NY
Christopher Agrusa
New York, NY
Dr. Mahmoud Almadani
MD
Brooklyn, NY
Dr. Bakir Altai
M.D.
Brooklyn, NY
Dr. John Ambrosino
MD
Kingston, NY
Compare Vascular Surgery Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
Before you book an appointment
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- Check the active license and any disciplinary history with the New York medical board, federal registration is not a license check. Credential verification guide
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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
View source datasets and methodology notes
- 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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