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2026 NPPES data Family Medicine Physician NPI 1275691149 DO
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Family Medicine Physician in Howard Beach, 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 147,760 in Family Medicine 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
3K
Medicare Part D claims · 284 beneficiaries · Family Medicine Physician avg: 3K
Generic prescribing
90%
generic claims · 10% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
9.5/100
▼ 74 pts below national avg 83.5 · Penalty band
Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File, 2023
What the federal data shows
Richard Istrico, DO reported a CMS MIPS final score of 9.5/100 - below the 83.5 national average - and filed 2,611 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.
- 9.5/100
- MIPS score · -74 vs avg
- 3K
- Part D claims, 2023
- 90%
- 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.
CMS NPPES provider registry desk
NPI 1275691149 · Family Medicine Physician
NPI-10 · ENUM-LEGACY · TAX-MEGA · MIPS-LOW · RX-MID · BOOK-MID · PHOTO-FINISH
- NPI-10 1275691149
- ENUM-LEGACY 2006
- TAX-MEGA 148K Family Medicine
- MIPS-LOW 9.5/100
- RX-MID 2,611
- BOOK-MID 5,914 in New York
- PHOTO-FINISH George Cain · ±0.0
MIPS final-score neighbourhood
Same-specialty nationwide peers by CMS final score, not geographic proximity
- Kenneth Cook · l…
Kenneth Cook
9.4 MIPS pts
- Elwyn Perser · n…
Elwyn Perser
9.4 MIPS pts
- Istrico · this p…
Istrico · this provider
9.5 MIPS pts
- George Cain · hi…
George Cain
9.5 MIPS pts
- Ivan Rodriguez ·…
Ivan Rodriguez
9.5 MIPS pts
What this shows Nearest measured MIPS peers for this NUCC specialty (2023 performance year).
Richard Istrico, DO's MIPS score vs every measured U.S. clinician
CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) final score, 2023, the federal quality measure. Clinicians whose score CMS assigned without scoring any category are excluded.
10 ≥ 2nd percentile 2% of 454,083 measured providers are in lower value bands
Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more measured providers. 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.
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Source CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) · 2023
Where Richard Istrico, DO sits
This provider among family medicine physician peers
Across the 21,266 family medicine physician providers who report both Medicare Part D prescribing and a MIPS quality score, Richard Istrico, DO writes more Part D claims than 50% of them and scores higher on MIPS quality than 1% - placing this provider in the high-volume, lower-quality quadrant. Volume reflects patient-panel size and specialty, not quality; the two axes are independent.
Each dot is one family medicine physician peer from a representative sample of 60; the gold marker is Richard Istrico, DO. Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber data and the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, 2023.
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Board certification likely (heuristic, not verified)
Richard Istrico, DO practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + MIPS quality reporting - 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 Istrico, DO?
Below national averagePrimary specialty
Family Medicine Physician
Medicare Part D claims
2,611 24% vs specialty avg
MIPS final score
9.5/100 74 pts vs avg
Specialty distribution in New York
How Family Medicine Physician compares to other specialties among New York providers
Medicare quality performance, MIPS
Richard Istrico, DO's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Family Medicine Physician national average
- MIPS Final Score
- 9.5/100
- vs 83.5 national avg · 2023 performance year
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).
Practice Address
Provider Details
| NPI | 1275691149 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Family Medicine Physician |
| Credentials | DO |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Issued | 12/04/2006 |
CMS Quality Score (MIPS)
Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores from CMS, 2023 performance year.
9.4589
Final Score
Measured-score avg: 83.5
0
Quality
31.5296
Cost
Reporting: Individual
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 Richard Istrico, DO. To verify Richard Istrico, DO'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 · Typical
Richard Istrico, DO - brand share 10.0%
Family Medicine Physician average
10% brand-name claims vs 90% generic, on 2,611 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.
2,611
Total Claims
$161K
Total Drug Cost
284
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 4,770
- Total Day Supply
- 130,761
- Brand vs Generic
- 10% brand / 90% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $115K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $46K
- Opioid Claims
- 97 (3.7% rate)
- Antibiotic Claims
- 243
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 74.9 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 0.92
- Gender Split
- 53% female / 47% male
- Age Distribution
- <65: 18, 65-74: 114, 75-84: 108, 85+: 44
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Richard Istrico, DO prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Alprazolam
Alprazolam
113 claims
- Atorvastatin Calcium
Atorvastatin Calcium
110 claims
- Rosuvastatin Calcium
Rosuvastatin Calcium
102 claims
- Amlodipine Besylate
Amlodipine Besylate
96 claims
- Simvastatin
Simvastatin
92 claims
- Azithromycin
Azithromycin
71 claims
- Methylprednisolone
Methylprednisolone
64 claims
- Metoprolol Succinate
Metoprolol Succinate
64 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Alprazolam | 113 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 110 |
| Rosuvastatin Calcium | 102 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 96 |
| Simvastatin | 92 |
| Azithromycin | 71 |
| Methylprednisolone | 64 |
| Metoprolol Succinate | 64 |
| Losartan-Hydrochlorothiazide Losartan/Hydrochlorothiazide | 55 |
| Cephalexin | 52 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
Family Medicine Physician Overview
How Richard Istrico, DO fits within the Family Medicine Physician landscape nationally.
147,760
Family Medicine Physician Providers in US
56
States with Family Medicine Physician
3,418
Avg Claims per Provider
Richard Istrico, DO's 2,611 claims are below the specialty average of 3,418.
Nationwide Family Medicine Physician peers with similar MIPS or enrollment year
Two federal-record peer sets for Istrico, both outside New York so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.
Similar MIPS final score
Nearest same-specialty clinicians by CMS MIPS final score (9.5 here).
Same NPPES enumeration year (2006)
Same-specialty clinicians who entered the NPI registry in the same calendar year, outside this state.
Nearby Family Medicine Physician Providers in New York
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in New York, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Istrico.
One of 5,914 Family Medicine Physician providers enrolled in New York, 5 are shown here.
Dr. Stuart Aaronson
M.D.
New York, NY
Dr. Amarachi Abara
MD
Bronx, NY
Dr. Sharon Abara-Palaganas
MD
Brooklyn, NY
Dr. Mary Claire Abbot
MD
New York, NY
Dr. Heather Abdalla
FNP-C
Horseheads, NY
Compare Family Medicine Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Richard Istrico, DO's specialty? ▼
Richard Istrico, DO specializes in Family Medicine Physician and practices in Howard Beach, New York. Credentials: DO.
How much does Richard Istrico, DO prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Richard Istrico, DO wrote 2,611 Medicare Part D claims totaling $161K in drug costs for 284 beneficiaries.
What is Richard Istrico, DO's Medicare quality score? ▼
Richard Istrico, DO has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 9.5/100 (Quality: 0, Cost: 31.5). The average MIPS Final Score across the 454,083 clinicians with at least one published category score is 83.5; clinicians whose score CMS assigned without scoring any category are excluded from that average. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is Richard Istrico, DO located? ▼
Richard Istrico, DO is located at 15801 CROSSBAY BLVD, Howard Beach, NY, 11414. Phone: (718) 738-9115.
What is Richard Istrico, DO's NPI number? ▼
Richard Istrico, DO's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1275691149, issued on 12/04/2006.
Does Richard Istrico, DO prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Richard Istrico, DO's prescribing is 10% brand-name and 90% generic drugs by claim count, with $115K in brand drug costs.
Does Richard Istrico, DO prescribe opioids? ▼
Yes, Richard Istrico, DO had 97 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 3.7%.
How many Family Medicine Physician providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 147,760 Family Medicine Physician providers across 56 states in the US. The average Family Medicine Physician provider writes 3,418 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Richard Istrico, DO prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Richard Istrico, DO's most frequently prescribed drugs include Alprazolam, Atorvastatin Calcium, Rosuvastatin Calcium. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Richard Istrico, DO accept Medicare? ▼
Richard Istrico, DO appears in CMS Medicare data with 2,611 Part D claims and 284 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Richard Istrico, DO's credentials? ▼
Richard Istrico, DO's NPI is 1275691149 with credentials DO. 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.
- 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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