2026 NPPES data Pulmonary Disease Physician NPI 1124079520 MD
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RICHARD FINKEL, MD

Pulmonary Disease Physician in DENVILLE, 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
34
Medicare Part D claims · 13 beneficiaries · Pulmonary Disease Physician avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
35%
generic claims · 65% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs

What the federal data shows

RICHARD FINKEL, MD filed 34 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Pulmonary Disease Physician in DENVILLE, New Jersey, prescribing 35% generic.

34
Part D claims, 2023
35%
generic prescribing
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 FINKEL, MD's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023 — across all CMS prescribers nationally

34 0th percentile higher than 0% of 1,370,886 prescribers

0–200: 670,926 prescribers (49%). This entry sits in this band. 200–400: 182,923 prescribers (13%). Above this entry. 400–600: 90,619 prescribers (7%). Above this entry. 600–800: 56,224 prescribers (4%). Above this entry. 800–1,000: 40,919 prescribers (3%). Above this entry. 1,000–1,200: 31,827 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,200–1,400: 26,224 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,400–1,600: 21,710 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,600–1,800: 19,072 prescribers (1%). Above this entry. 1,800–2,000: 16,451 prescribers (1%). Above this entry. 2,000–2,200: 213,991 prescribers (16%). Above this entry. This provider 0 2K+ every Part D prescriber (claims/yr), bucketed by value

Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more prescribers. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

RICHARD FINKEL, 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).

What does the federal data show about RICHARD FINKEL, MD?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 05/12/2006

NPI 1124079520

Primary specialty

Pulmonary Disease Physician

Mid-sized

9,271 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

34 98% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,457

Specialty distribution in New Jersey

How Pulmonary Disease Physician compares to other specialties among New Jersey providers

New Jersey providers

Pulmonary Disease Physician share within New Jersey

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

Specialty board-certification context

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

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

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

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

RICHARD FINKEL, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Pulmonary Disease Physician provider holding MD credentials at 16 POCONO RD, DENVILLE, NJ, 07834, with a listed phone of (973) 625-5651. NPI 1124079520 was issued on 05/12/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what FINKEL 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 34 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 13 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $8K in drug spend, split 65% brand-name and 35% 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.

Pulmonary Disease Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 9,271 enrolled providers across 53 states and an average of 1,457 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

16 POCONO RD
DENVILLE, NJ 07834

Provider Details

NPI 1124079520
Specialty Pulmonary Disease Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 05/12/2006

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where RICHARD FINKEL, 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.

REFUAH HEALTH CENTER INC
SOUTH FALLSBURG, NY

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 · Brand-heavy

RICHARD FINKEL, MD — brand share 65.0%
Specialty average (est.)

65% brand-name claims vs 35% generic, on 34 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.

34
Total Claims
$8K
Total Drug Cost
13
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
34
Total Day Supply
952
Brand vs Generic
65% brand / 35% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$7K
Generic Drug Cost
$165

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
69.5 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.53

Pulmonary Disease Physician Overview

How RICHARD FINKEL, MD fits within the Pulmonary Disease Physician landscape nationally.

9,271
Pulmonary Disease Physician Providers in US
53
States with Pulmonary Disease Physician
1,457
Avg Claims per Provider

RICHARD FINKEL, MD's 34 claims are below the specialty average of 1,457.

Nearby Pulmonary Disease Physician Providers in New Jersey

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

Compare Pulmonary Disease Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is RICHARD FINKEL, MD's specialty?
RICHARD FINKEL, MD specializes in Pulmonary Disease Physician and practices in DENVILLE, New Jersey. Credentials: MD.
How much does RICHARD FINKEL, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, RICHARD FINKEL, MD wrote 34 Medicare Part D claims totaling $8K in drug costs for 13 beneficiaries.
Where is RICHARD FINKEL, MD located?
RICHARD FINKEL, MD is located at 16 POCONO RD, DENVILLE, NJ, 07834. Phone: (973) 625-5651.
What is RICHARD FINKEL, MD's NPI number?
RICHARD FINKEL, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1124079520, issued on 05/12/2006.
Does RICHARD FINKEL, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
RICHARD FINKEL, MD's prescribing is 65% brand-name and 35% generic drugs by claim count, with $7K in brand drug costs.
How many Pulmonary Disease Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 9,271 Pulmonary Disease Physician providers across 53 states in the US. The average Pulmonary Disease Physician provider writes 1,457 Medicare Part D claims per year.
Does RICHARD FINKEL, MD accept Medicare?
RICHARD FINKEL, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 34 Part D claims and 13 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify RICHARD FINKEL, MD's credentials?
RICHARD FINKEL, MD's NPI is 1124079520 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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