2026 NPPES data Hematology & Oncology Physician NPI 1174515803 M.D.
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RICHARD FRANK, M.D.

Hematology & Oncology Physician in NORWALK, Connecticut. 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
705
Medicare Part D claims · 129 beneficiaries · Hematology & Oncology Physician avg: 847
Generic prescribing
74%
generic claims · 26% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
94.2464/100
▲ 11 pts above national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
Industry payments
$944.73
45 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: RICHARD FRANK, M.D. is a Hematology & Oncology Physician ([object Object]) practicing in NORWALK, Connecticut with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 705 claims across 129 beneficiaries — 26% brand-name prescribing . Their CMS MIPS Final Score of 94.2464/100 (national average: 83.1) reflects performance across Quality, Cost, Interoperability, and Improvement Activities . Industry payments of $944.73 across 45 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: RICHARD FRANK, M.D. reported a CMS MIPS final score of 94.2464 out of 100, above the 83.1 national average, and filed 705 Medicare Part D claims in 2023. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

RICHARD FRANK, 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).

RICHARD FRANK, M.D. at a glance

High performer (top quartile)

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 08/18/2005

NPI 1174515803

Primary specialty

Hematology & Oncology Physician

Mid-sized

11,215 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

705 17% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 847

MIPS final score

94.2464/100 11.1464% pts

Exceptional band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Connecticut

How Hematology & Oncology Physician compares to other specialties among Connecticut providers

Connecticut providers

Hematology & Oncology Physician share within Connecticut

1. Hematology & Oncology Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Hematology & Oncology Physician share within Connecticut

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

RICHARD FRANK, M.D.'s 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Hematology & Oncology Physician national average

High performer (top quartile)
MIPS Final Score
94.2464/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Hematology & Oncology Physician) — 94.2464/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%94.2%
MIPS final score (Hematology & Oncology Physician) — 94.2464/100 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 FRANK, M.D. is a Hematology & Oncology Physician provider practicing in NORWALK, Connecticut, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: M.D.. NPI: 1174515803. 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.

RICHARD FRANK, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Hematology & Oncology Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 40 CROSS ST, NORWALK, CT, 06851, with a listed phone of (203) 845-4899. NPI 1174515803 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 FRANK 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 705 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 129 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $2.0 million in drug spend, split 26% brand-name and 74% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 3.5%. 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 94.2464/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 78.2615), compared with the national average of 83.1.

Hematology & Oncology Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 11,215 enrolled providers across 54 states and an average of 847 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

40 CROSS ST
NORWALK, CT 06851

Provider Details

NPI 1174515803
Specialty Hematology & Oncology Physician
Credentials M.D.
Gender Male
NPI Issued 08/18/2005

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

94.2464
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
78.2615
Quality
100
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Alternative Payment Model

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where RICHARD FRANK, 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.

NUVANCE HEALTH MEDICAL PRACTICE CT INC
DANBURY, CT

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

Industry payments received (2024) — CMS Open Payments transparency data

The federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act (part of the Affordable Care Act) requires drug and medical-device manufacturers + group purchasing organizations to publicly report payments and other transfers of value to physicians and teaching hospitals. The data below covers 2024 for RICHARD FRANK, M.D.. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$945

Largest payer

ABBVIE INC.

Most common payment type

Food and Beverage

Industry payments are not necessarily indicators of bias — they include research funding, consulting fees for evidence-based work, royalties for inventions, food at conferences, and similar items. The disclosure exists for transparency. Read our methodology for how we interpret this data.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Above average

RICHARD FRANK, M.D. — brand share 26.0%
Specialty average (est.)

26% brand-name claims vs 74% generic, on 705 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.

705
Total Claims
$2.0M
Total Drug Cost
129
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
930
Total Day Supply
25,101
Brand vs Generic
26% brand / 74% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$1.7M
Generic Drug Cost
$308K
Opioid Claims
25 (3.5% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
18

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
77.7 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
2.33
Gender Split
29% female / 71% male

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Abiraterone Acetate
105
Prednisone
84
Acyclovir
33
Creon
Lipase/Protease/Amylase
24
Colestipol Hcl
23
Xtandi
Enzalutamide
22
Venclexta
Venetoclax
21
Brukinsa
Zanubrutinib
20
Tamsulosin Hcl
20
Ondansetron Odt
Ondansetron
19

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

Hematology & Oncology Physician Overview

How RICHARD FRANK, M.D. fits within the Hematology & Oncology Physician landscape nationally.

11,215
Hematology & Oncology Physician Providers in US
54
States with Hematology & Oncology Physician
847
Avg Claims per Provider

RICHARD FRANK, M.D.'s 705 claims are below the specialty average of 847.

Nearby Hematology & Oncology Physician Providers in Connecticut

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

Compare Hematology & Oncology Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is RICHARD FRANK, M.D.'s specialty?
RICHARD FRANK, M.D. specializes in Hematology & Oncology Physician and practices in NORWALK, Connecticut. Credentials: M.D..
How much does RICHARD FRANK, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, RICHARD FRANK, M.D. wrote 705 Medicare Part D claims totaling $2.0M in drug costs for 129 beneficiaries.
What is RICHARD FRANK, M.D.'s Medicare quality score?
RICHARD FRANK, M.D. has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 94.2464/100 (Quality: 78.2615). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is RICHARD FRANK, M.D. located?
RICHARD FRANK, M.D. is located at 40 CROSS ST, NORWALK, CT, 06851. Phone: (203) 845-4899.
What is RICHARD FRANK, M.D.'s NPI number?
RICHARD FRANK, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1174515803, issued on 08/18/2005.
Does RICHARD FRANK, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
RICHARD FRANK, M.D.'s prescribing is 26% brand-name and 74% generic drugs by claim count, with $1.7M in brand drug costs.
Does RICHARD FRANK, M.D. prescribe opioids?
Yes, RICHARD FRANK, M.D. had 25 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 3.5%.
How many Hematology & Oncology Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 11,215 Hematology & Oncology Physician providers across 54 states in the US. The average Hematology & Oncology Physician provider writes 847 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does RICHARD FRANK, M.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, RICHARD FRANK, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Abiraterone Acetate, Prednisone, Acyclovir. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does RICHARD FRANK, M.D. accept Medicare?
RICHARD FRANK, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 705 Part D claims and 129 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify RICHARD FRANK, M.D.'s credentials?
RICHARD FRANK, M.D.'s NPI is 1174515803 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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