2026 NPPES data Gynecologic Oncology Physician NPI 1063649051 D.O.
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RUTH STEPHENSON, D.O.

Gynecologic Oncology Physician in NEW BRUNSWICK, 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
266
Medicare Part D claims · 100 beneficiaries · Gynecologic Oncology Physician avg: 188
Generic prescribing
80%
generic claims · 20% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$136.39
1 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: RUTH STEPHENSON, D.O. is a Gynecologic Oncology Physician ([object Object]) practicing in NEW BRUNSWICK, New Jersey with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 266 claims across 100 beneficiaries — 20% brand-name prescribing . Industry payments of $136.39 across 1 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: RUTH STEPHENSON, D.O. filed 266 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across NEW BRUNSWICK, New Jersey. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

RUTH STEPHENSON, D.O. practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + 1 hospital affiliation — signals consistent with board-certified status. For verified board certification, see CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).

RUTH STEPHENSON, D.O. at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 06/17/2009

NPI 1063649051

Primary specialty

Gynecologic Oncology Physician

Niche

1,360 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

266 41% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 188

Specialty distribution in New Jersey

How Gynecologic Oncology Physician compares to other specialties among New Jersey providers

New Jersey providers

Gynecologic Oncology Physician share within New Jersey

1. Gynecologic Oncology Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Gynecologic Oncology Physician share within New Jersey

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Gynecologic Oncology Physician (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Gynecologic Oncology Physician ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Gynecologic Oncology Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Gynecologic Oncology Physician) — 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 STEPHENSON, D.O. is a Gynecologic Oncology Physician provider practicing in NEW BRUNSWICK, New Jersey, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: D.O.. NPI: 1063649051. 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.

RUTH STEPHENSON, D.O. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Gynecologic Oncology Physician provider holding D.O. credentials at 125 PATERSON ST, NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ, 08901, with a listed phone of (732) 235-6600. NPI 1063649051 was issued on 06/17/2009. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what STEPHENSON 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 266 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 100 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $255K in drug spend, split 20% brand-name and 80% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 15.8%. 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.

Gynecologic Oncology Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 1,360 enrolled providers across 49 states and an average of 188 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

125 PATERSON ST
NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ 08901

Provider Details

NPI 1063649051
Specialty Gynecologic Oncology Physician
Credentials D.O.
Gender Female
NPI Issued 06/17/2009

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where RUTH STEPHENSON, D.O. 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.

RUTGERS HEALTH-RWJ SCLERODERMA PROGRAM
NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ

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 RUTH STEPHENSON, D.O.. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$136

Largest payer

Dilon Technologies, 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 · Typical

RUTH STEPHENSON, D.O. — brand share 20.0%
Specialty average (est.)

20% brand-name claims vs 80% generic, on 266 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.

266
Total Claims
$255K
Total Drug Cost
100
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
336
Total Day Supply
6,833
Brand vs Generic
20% brand / 80% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$250K
Generic Drug Cost
$5K
Opioid Claims
42 (15.8% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
20

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
72.3 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.68
Gender Split
100% female / 0% male
Age Distribution
<65: 11, 65-74: 49, 75-84: 29, 85+: 11

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Oxycodone Hcl
36
Ondansetron Hcl
24
Gabapentin
23
Prochlorperazine Maleate
19
Dexamethasone
12
Estradiol
11
Vivelle-Dot
Estradiol
11

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

Gynecologic Oncology Physician Overview

How RUTH STEPHENSON, D.O. fits within the Gynecologic Oncology Physician landscape nationally.

1,360
Gynecologic Oncology Physician Providers in US
49
States with Gynecologic Oncology Physician
188
Avg Claims per Provider

RUTH STEPHENSON, D.O.'s 266 claims are above the specialty average of 188.

Nearby Gynecologic Oncology Physician Providers in New Jersey

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

Compare Gynecologic Oncology Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is RUTH STEPHENSON, D.O.'s specialty?
RUTH STEPHENSON, D.O. specializes in Gynecologic Oncology Physician and practices in NEW BRUNSWICK, New Jersey. Credentials: D.O..
How much does RUTH STEPHENSON, D.O. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, RUTH STEPHENSON, D.O. wrote 266 Medicare Part D claims totaling $255K in drug costs for 100 beneficiaries.
Where is RUTH STEPHENSON, D.O. located?
RUTH STEPHENSON, D.O. is located at 125 PATERSON ST, NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ, 08901. Phone: (732) 235-6600.
What is RUTH STEPHENSON, D.O.'s NPI number?
RUTH STEPHENSON, D.O.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1063649051, issued on 06/17/2009.
Does RUTH STEPHENSON, D.O. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
RUTH STEPHENSON, D.O.'s prescribing is 20% brand-name and 80% generic drugs by claim count, with $250K in brand drug costs.
Does RUTH STEPHENSON, D.O. prescribe opioids?
Yes, RUTH STEPHENSON, D.O. had 42 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 15.8%.
How many Gynecologic Oncology Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 1,360 Gynecologic Oncology Physician providers across 49 states in the US. The average Gynecologic Oncology Physician provider writes 188 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does RUTH STEPHENSON, D.O. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, RUTH STEPHENSON, D.O.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Oxycodone Hcl, Ondansetron Hcl, Gabapentin. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does RUTH STEPHENSON, D.O. accept Medicare?
RUTH STEPHENSON, D.O. appears in CMS Medicare data with 266 Part D claims and 100 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify RUTH STEPHENSON, D.O.'s credentials?
RUTH STEPHENSON, D.O.'s NPI is 1063649051 with credentials D.O.. 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.

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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