2026 NPPES data Surgery Physician NPI 1285615062 MD
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RONALD SALEM, MD

Surgery Physician in NEW HAVEN, 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
127
Medicare Part D claims · 29 beneficiaries · Surgery Physician avg: 169
Generic prescribing
48%
generic claims · 52% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
73.5637/100
▼ 10 pts below national avg 83.1 · [object Object]

What the federal data shows

RONALD SALEM, MD reported a CMS MIPS final score of 73.5637/100 — below the 83.1 national average — and filed 127 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.

73.5637/100
MIPS score · -10 vs avg
127
Part D claims, 2023
48%
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.

RONALD SALEM, MD's MIPS score vs every scored U.S. clinician

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

74 11th percentile higher than 11% 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)

RONALD SALEM, MD 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 RONALD SALEM, MD?

Below national average

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 11/09/2005

NPI 1285615062

Primary specialty

Surgery Physician

Mid-sized

36,191 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

127 25% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 169

MIPS final score

73.5637/100 9.536299999999997% pts

Mid-tier band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Connecticut

How Surgery Physician compares to other specialties among Connecticut providers

Connecticut providers

Surgery Physician share within Connecticut

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

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

RONALD SALEM, MD's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Surgery Physician national average

Below national average
MIPS Final Score
73.5637/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Surgery Physician) — 73.5637/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%73.6%
MIPS final score (Surgery Physician) — 73.5637/100 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).

RONALD SALEM, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Surgery Physician provider holding MD credentials at 800 HOWARD AVE, NEW HAVEN, CT, 06519, with a listed phone of (203) 785-3577. NPI 1285615062 was issued on 11/09/2005. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what SALEM 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 127 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 29 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $125K in drug spend, split 52% brand-name and 48% 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. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 73.5637/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 75.8435, Cost 51.4318), compared with the national average of 83.1.

Surgery Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 36,191 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 169 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

800 HOWARD AVE
NEW HAVEN, CT 06519

Provider Details

NPI 1285615062
Specialty Surgery Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 11/09/2005

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

73.5637
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
75.8435
Quality
51.4318
Cost
74
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Group practice

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Brand-heavy

RONALD SALEM, MD — brand share 52.0%
Specialty average (est.)

52% brand-name claims vs 48% generic, on 127 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.

127
Total Claims
$125K
Total Drug Cost
29
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
210
Total Day Supply
6,112
Brand vs Generic
52% brand / 48% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$123K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
74.9 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.82
Gender Split
45% female / 55% male

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What RONALD SALEM, MD 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
Creon
Lipase/Protease/Amylase
65
Pantoprazole Sodium
28
Famotidine
26

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

Surgery Physician Overview

How RONALD SALEM, MD fits within the Surgery Physician landscape nationally.

36,191
Surgery Physician Providers in US
56
States with Surgery Physician
169
Avg Claims per Provider

RONALD SALEM, MD's 127 claims are below the specialty average of 169.

Nearby Surgery Physician Providers in Connecticut

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

Compare Surgery Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is RONALD SALEM, MD's specialty?
RONALD SALEM, MD specializes in Surgery Physician and practices in NEW HAVEN, Connecticut. Credentials: MD.
How much does RONALD SALEM, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, RONALD SALEM, MD wrote 127 Medicare Part D claims totaling $125K in drug costs for 29 beneficiaries.
What is RONALD SALEM, MD's Medicare quality score?
RONALD SALEM, MD has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 73.5637/100 (Quality: 75.8435, Cost: 51.4318). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is RONALD SALEM, MD located?
RONALD SALEM, MD is located at 800 HOWARD AVE, NEW HAVEN, CT, 06519. Phone: (203) 785-3577.
What is RONALD SALEM, MD's NPI number?
RONALD SALEM, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1285615062, issued on 11/09/2005.
Does RONALD SALEM, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
RONALD SALEM, MD's prescribing is 52% brand-name and 48% generic drugs by claim count, with $123K in brand drug costs.
How many Surgery Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 36,191 Surgery Physician providers across 56 states in the US. The average Surgery Physician provider writes 169 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does RONALD SALEM, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, RONALD SALEM, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Creon, Pantoprazole Sodium, Famotidine. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does RONALD SALEM, MD accept Medicare?
RONALD SALEM, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 127 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 RONALD SALEM, MD's credentials?
RONALD SALEM, MD's NPI is 1285615062 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.
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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