2026 NPPES data Professional Counselor NPI 1235265620 M.D.
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RUTH KANTOR, M.D.

Professional Counselor in SPRINGFIELD, 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
143
Medicare Part D claims · 11 beneficiaries · Professional Counselor avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
87%
generic claims · 13% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs

What the federal data shows

RUTH KANTOR, M.D. filed 143 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Professional Counselor in SPRINGFIELD, New Jersey, prescribing 87% generic.

143
Part D claims, 2023
87%
generic prescribing

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RUTH KANTOR, M.D.'s Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

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

143 35th percentile higher than 35% 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

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Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023

What does the federal data show about RUTH KANTOR, M.D.?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 02/27/2007

NPI 1235265620

Primary specialty

Professional Counselor

High-volume

121,107 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

143 87% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,144

Specialty distribution in New Jersey

How Professional Counselor compares to other specialties among New Jersey providers

New Jersey providers

Professional Counselor share within New Jersey

1. Professional Counselor42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Professional Counselor share within New Jersey

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Professional Counselor (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Professional Counselor ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Professional Counselor) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Professional Counselor) — 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).

RUTH KANTOR, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Professional Counselor provider holding M.D. credentials at 212 SHORT HILLS AVE, SPRINGFIELD, NJ, 07081, with a listed phone of (973) 467-3794. NPI 1235265620 was issued on 02/27/2007. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what KANTOR 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 143 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 11 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $44K in drug spend, split 13% brand-name and 87% 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.

Professional Counselor is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 121,107 enrolled providers across 55 states and an average of 1,144 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

212 SHORT HILLS AVE
SPRINGFIELD, NJ 07081

Provider Details

NPI 1235265620
Specialty Professional Counselor
Credentials M.D.
Gender Female
NPI Issued 02/27/2007

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical

RUTH KANTOR, M.D. — brand share 13.0%
Specialty average (est.)

13% brand-name claims vs 87% generic, on 143 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.

143
Total Claims
$44K
Total Drug Cost
11
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
186
Total Day Supply
5,575
Brand vs Generic
13% brand / 87% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$42K
Generic Drug Cost
$2K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
60.4 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.38

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What RUTH KANTOR, M.D. 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
Quetiapine Fumarate
20
Clonazepam
16
Alprazolam
15
Sertraline Hcl
15
Pregabalin
14
Zolpidem Tartrate
14
Triumeq
Abacavir/Dolutegravir/Lamivudi
11

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

Professional Counselor Overview

How RUTH KANTOR, M.D. fits within the Professional Counselor landscape nationally.

121,107
Professional Counselor Providers in US
55
States with Professional Counselor
1,144
Avg Claims per Provider

RUTH KANTOR, M.D.'s 143 claims are below the specialty average of 1,144.

Nearby Professional Counselor Providers in New Jersey

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

Compare Professional Counselor nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is RUTH KANTOR, M.D.'s specialty?
RUTH KANTOR, M.D. specializes in Professional Counselor and practices in SPRINGFIELD, New Jersey. Credentials: M.D..
How much does RUTH KANTOR, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, RUTH KANTOR, M.D. wrote 143 Medicare Part D claims totaling $44K in drug costs for 11 beneficiaries.
Where is RUTH KANTOR, M.D. located?
RUTH KANTOR, M.D. is located at 212 SHORT HILLS AVE, SPRINGFIELD, NJ, 07081. Phone: (973) 467-3794.
What is RUTH KANTOR, M.D.'s NPI number?
RUTH KANTOR, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1235265620, issued on 02/27/2007.
Does RUTH KANTOR, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
RUTH KANTOR, M.D.'s prescribing is 13% brand-name and 87% generic drugs by claim count, with $42K in brand drug costs.
How many Professional Counselor providers are there in the US?
There are 121,107 Professional Counselor providers across 55 states in the US. The average Professional Counselor provider writes 1,144 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does RUTH KANTOR, M.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, RUTH KANTOR, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Quetiapine Fumarate, Clonazepam, Alprazolam. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does RUTH KANTOR, M.D. accept Medicare?
RUTH KANTOR, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 143 Part D claims and 11 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify RUTH KANTOR, M.D.'s credentials?
RUTH KANTOR, M.D.'s NPI is 1235265620 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.
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.

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Data as of April 2026 (NPPES) / 2023 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

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