2026 NPPES data Medical Oncology Physician NPI 1528022407 M.D.
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RICHARD AMBINDER, M.D.

Medical Oncology Physician in BALTIMORE, Maryland. 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
190
Medicare Part D claims · 29 beneficiaries · Medical Oncology Physician avg: 689
MIPS score
74.3962/100
▼ 9 pts below national avg 83.1 · [object Object]

What the federal data shows

RICHARD AMBINDER, M.D. reported a CMS MIPS final score of 74.3962/100 — below the 83.1 national average — and filed 190 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.

74.3962/100
MIPS score · -9 vs avg
190
Part D claims, 2023
Likely
board-certified (heuristic)

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.

RICHARD AMBINDER, M.D.'s MIPS score vs every scored U.S. clinician

CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) final score, 2023 — the federal quality measure

74 12th percentile higher than 12% of 477,587 scored providers

0–10: 8,684 scored providers (2%). Below this entry. 10–20: 3,008 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 20–30: 3,069 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 30–40: 2,746 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 40–50: 2,928 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 50–60: 5,882 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 60–70: 13,906 scored providers (3%). Below this entry. 70–80: 118,074 scored providers (25%). This entry sits in this band. 80–90: 129,887 scored providers (27%). Above this entry. 90–100: 189,403 scored providers (40%). Above this entry. This provider 0 100 every MIPS-scored clinician, bucketed by value

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Source CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) · 2023

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

RICHARD AMBINDER, M.D. practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + MIPS quality reporting + 1 hospital affiliation — signals consistent with board-certified status. For verified board certification, see CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).

What does the federal data show about RICHARD AMBINDER, M.D.?

Below national average

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 04/17/2006

NPI 1528022407

Primary specialty

Medical Oncology Physician

Niche

3,792 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

190 72% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 689

MIPS final score

74.3962/100 8.703800000000001% pts

Mid-tier band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Maryland

How Medical Oncology Physician compares to other specialties among Maryland providers

Maryland providers

Medical Oncology Physician share within Maryland

1. Medical Oncology Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Medical Oncology Physician share within Maryland

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

RICHARD AMBINDER, M.D.'s 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Medical Oncology Physician national average

Below national average
MIPS Final Score
74.3962/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Medical Oncology Physician) — 74.3962/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%74.4%
MIPS final score (Medical Oncology Physician) — 74.3962/100 vs national avg 83.1

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).

RICHARD AMBINDER, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Medical Oncology Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 600 N WOLFE ST, BALTIMORE, MD, 21287, with a listed phone of (410) 955-8964. NPI 1528022407 was issued on 04/17/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what AMBINDER 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 190 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 29 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $759K 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 74.3962/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 64.7185, Cost 52.4354), compared with the national average of 83.1.

Medical Oncology Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 3,792 enrolled providers across 53 states and an average of 689 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

600 N WOLFE ST
BALTIMORE, MD 21287

Provider Details

NPI 1528022407
Specialty Medical Oncology Physician
Credentials M.D.
Gender Male
NPI Issued 04/17/2006

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores from CMS, 2023 performance year.

74.3962
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
64.7185
Quality
52.4354
Cost
97
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Group practice

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where RICHARD AMBINDER, M.D. 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.

JOHNS HOPKINS UNIVERSITY
BALTIMORE, MD

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

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.

190
Total Claims
$759K
Total Drug Cost
29
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
233
Total Day Supply
5,592
Generic Drug Cost
$10K
Antibiotic Claims
19

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
75.5 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
2.39
Gender Split
52% female / 48% male

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What RICHARD AMBINDER, 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
Prednisone
23
Valacyclovir
Valacyclovir Hcl
22
Imbruvica
Ibrutinib
19
Prochlorperazine Maleate
18
Sulfamethoxazole-Trimethoprim
Sulfamethoxazole/Trimethoprim
17
Brukinsa
Zanubrutinib
16
Atovaquone
14
Calquence
Acalabrutinib Maleate
14
Venclexta
Venetoclax
12
Ondansetron Hcl
11

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

Medical Oncology Physician Overview

How RICHARD AMBINDER, M.D. fits within the Medical Oncology Physician landscape nationally.

3,792
Medical Oncology Physician Providers in US
53
States with Medical Oncology Physician
689
Avg Claims per Provider

RICHARD AMBINDER, M.D.'s 190 claims are below the specialty average of 689.

Nearby Medical Oncology Physician Providers in Maryland

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Maryland, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as AMBINDER.

Compare Medical Oncology Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is RICHARD AMBINDER, M.D.'s specialty?
RICHARD AMBINDER, M.D. specializes in Medical Oncology Physician and practices in BALTIMORE, Maryland. Credentials: M.D..
How much does RICHARD AMBINDER, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, RICHARD AMBINDER, M.D. wrote 190 Medicare Part D claims totaling $759K in drug costs for 29 beneficiaries.
What is RICHARD AMBINDER, M.D.'s Medicare quality score?
RICHARD AMBINDER, M.D. has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 74.3962/100 (Quality: 64.7185, Cost: 52.4354). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is RICHARD AMBINDER, M.D. located?
RICHARD AMBINDER, M.D. is located at 600 N WOLFE ST, BALTIMORE, MD, 21287. Phone: (410) 955-8964.
What is RICHARD AMBINDER, M.D.'s NPI number?
RICHARD AMBINDER, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1528022407, issued on 04/17/2006.
How many Medical Oncology Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 3,792 Medical Oncology Physician providers across 53 states in the US. The average Medical Oncology Physician provider writes 689 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does RICHARD AMBINDER, M.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, RICHARD AMBINDER, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Prednisone, Valacyclovir, Imbruvica. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does RICHARD AMBINDER, M.D. accept Medicare?
RICHARD AMBINDER, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 190 Part D claims and 29 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify RICHARD AMBINDER, M.D.'s credentials?
RICHARD AMBINDER, M.D.'s NPI is 1528022407 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.
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.

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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