2026 NPPES data Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician NPI 1568493237 M.D.
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RICHARD ZOROWITZ, M.D.

Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician in WASHINGTON, District of Columbia. 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
757
Medicare Part D claims · 79 beneficiaries · Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician avg: 781
Generic prescribing
94%
generic claims · 6% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
80.1797/100
▼ 3 pts below national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
Industry payments
$23.6K
22 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: RICHARD ZOROWITZ, M.D. is a Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician ([object Object]) practicing in WASHINGTON, District of Columbia with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 757 claims across 79 beneficiaries — 6% brand-name prescribing . Their CMS MIPS Final Score of 80.1797/100 (national average: 83.1) reflects performance across Quality, Cost, Interoperability, and Improvement Activities . Industry payments of $23.6K across 22 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: RICHARD ZOROWITZ, M.D. reported a CMS MIPS final score of 80.1797 out of 100, below the 83.1 national average, and filed 757 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 ZOROWITZ, M.D. practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + MIPS quality reporting + 2 hospital affiliations — signals consistent with board-certified status. For verified board certification, see CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).

RICHARD ZOROWITZ, M.D. at a glance

Near national average

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 07/05/2006

NPI 1568493237

Primary specialty

Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician

Mid-sized

15,306 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

757 3% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 781

MIPS final score

80.1797/100 2.9202999999999975% pts

Above neutral band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in District of Columbia

How Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician compares to other specialties among District of Columbia providers

District of Columbia providers

Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician share within District of Columbia

1. Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician share within District of Columbia

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

RICHARD ZOROWITZ, M.D.'s 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician national average

Near national average
MIPS Final Score
80.1797/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician) — 80.1797/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%80.2%
MIPS final score (Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician) — 80.1797/100 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 ZOROWITZ, M.D. is a Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician provider practicing in WASHINGTON, District of Columbia, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: M.D.. NPI: 1568493237. 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 ZOROWITZ, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 102 IRVING ST NW, WASHINGTON, DC, 20010, with a listed phone of (202) 877-1765. NPI 1568493237 was issued on 07/05/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what ZOROWITZ 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 757 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 79 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $103K in drug spend, split 6% brand-name and 94% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 12.3%. 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 80.1797/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 76.6904, Cost 53.4937), compared with the national average of 83.1.

Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 15,306 enrolled providers across 54 states and an average of 781 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

102 IRVING ST NW
WASHINGTON, DC 20010

Provider Details

NPI 1568493237
Specialty Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician
Credentials M.D.
Gender Male
NPI Issued 07/05/2006

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

80.1797
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
76.6904
Quality
53.4937
Cost
100
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Group practice

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where RICHARD ZOROWITZ, 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.

MEDSTAR MEDICAL GROUP II LLC
WASHINGTON, DC
SUBURBAN/NRH MEDICAL REHABILITATION INC
BETHESDA, 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).

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 ZOROWITZ, M.D.. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$23.6K

Largest payer

Ipsen Innovation

Most common payment type

Consulting Fee

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 · Generic-heavy

RICHARD ZOROWITZ, M.D. — brand share 6.0%
Specialty average (est.)

6% brand-name claims vs 94% generic, on 757 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.

757
Total Claims
$103K
Total Drug Cost
79
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
1,386
Total Day Supply
40,834
Brand vs Generic
6% brand / 94% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$59K
Generic Drug Cost
$44K
Opioid Claims
93 (12.3% rate)

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
57.2 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.66
Gender Split
47% female / 53% male
Age Distribution
<65: 51, 65-74: 22, 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.

Drug Claims
Gabapentin
80
Baclofen
60
Oxycodone-Acetaminophen
Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophen
34
Methylphenidate Hcl
32
Trazodone Hcl
32
Dantrolene Sodium
29
Tizanidine Hcl
23
Levetiracetam
19
Amantadine
Amantadine Hcl
17
Sertraline Hcl
16

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

Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician Overview

How RICHARD ZOROWITZ, M.D. fits within the Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician landscape nationally.

15,306
Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician Providers in US
54
States with Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician
781
Avg Claims per Provider

RICHARD ZOROWITZ, M.D.'s 757 claims are below the specialty average of 781.

Nearby Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician Providers in District of Columbia

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in District of Columbia, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as ZOROWITZ.

Compare Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is RICHARD ZOROWITZ, M.D.'s specialty?
RICHARD ZOROWITZ, M.D. specializes in Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician and practices in WASHINGTON, District of Columbia. Credentials: M.D..
How much does RICHARD ZOROWITZ, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, RICHARD ZOROWITZ, M.D. wrote 757 Medicare Part D claims totaling $103K in drug costs for 79 beneficiaries.
What is RICHARD ZOROWITZ, M.D.'s Medicare quality score?
RICHARD ZOROWITZ, M.D. has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 80.1797/100 (Quality: 76.6904, Cost: 53.4937). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is RICHARD ZOROWITZ, M.D. located?
RICHARD ZOROWITZ, M.D. is located at 102 IRVING ST NW, WASHINGTON, DC, 20010. Phone: (202) 877-1765.
What is RICHARD ZOROWITZ, M.D.'s NPI number?
RICHARD ZOROWITZ, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1568493237, issued on 07/05/2006.
Does RICHARD ZOROWITZ, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
RICHARD ZOROWITZ, M.D.'s prescribing is 6% brand-name and 94% generic drugs by claim count, with $59K in brand drug costs.
Does RICHARD ZOROWITZ, M.D. prescribe opioids?
Yes, RICHARD ZOROWITZ, M.D. had 93 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 12.3%.
How many Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 15,306 Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician providers across 54 states in the US. The average Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician provider writes 781 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does RICHARD ZOROWITZ, M.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, RICHARD ZOROWITZ, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Gabapentin, Baclofen, Oxycodone-Acetaminophen. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does RICHARD ZOROWITZ, M.D. accept Medicare?
RICHARD ZOROWITZ, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 757 Part D claims and 79 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify RICHARD ZOROWITZ, M.D.'s credentials?
RICHARD ZOROWITZ, M.D.'s NPI is 1568493237 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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