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2026 NPPES data Vascular Surgery Physician NPI 1275697682 M.D.
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Vascular Surgery Physician in Garfield, New Jersey.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 4,227 in Vascular Surgery 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
46
Medicare Part D claims · Vascular Surgery Physician avg: 205
Generic prescribing
59%
generic claims · 41% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File, 2023
Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.
What the federal data shows
Salvatore Tuzzeo, M.D. filed 46 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Vascular Surgery Physician in Garfield, New Jersey, prescribing 59% generic.
- 46
- Part D claims, 2023
- 59%
- generic prescribing
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Salvatore Tuzzeo, M.D.'s Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023, across all CMS prescribers nationally
46 0th percentile higher than 0% of 1,370,886 prescribers
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Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023
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Board-eligible specialty (heuristic, not verified)
Salvatore Tuzzeo, M.D. practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty but we don't have enough CMS-participation signals to confirm active board-certified status. Consult CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).
What does the federal data show about Salvatore Tuzzeo, M.D.?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Vascular Surgery Physician
Medicare Part D claims
46 78% vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in New Jersey
How Vascular Surgery Physician compares to other specialties among New Jersey providers
Board certification
Not published by CMS
CMS does not publish a per-provider board-certification field in NPPES. PlainDoctor does not have a reliable per-specialty certification rate to show for Vascular Surgery Physician. Verify directly:
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.
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Salvatore Tuzzeo, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Vascular Surgery Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 122 MARSELLUS PL, Garfield, NJ, 07026, with a listed phone of (973) 546-4062. NPI 1275697682 was issued on 12/20/2006.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 46 prescription claims written by this provider, covering N/A Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $5K in drug spend, split 41% brand-name and 59% generic by claim count.
Vascular Surgery Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 4,227 enrolled providers across 53 states and an average of 205 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
Provider Details
| NPI | 1275697682 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Vascular Surgery Physician |
| Credentials | M.D. |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Issued | 12/20/2006 |
Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Above average
Salvatore Tuzzeo, M.D. - brand share 41.0%
Vascular Surgery Physician average
41% brand-name claims vs 59% generic, on 46 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.
46
Total Claims
$5K
Total Drug Cost
N/A
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 89
- Total Day Supply
- 2,516
- Brand vs Generic
- 41% brand / 59% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $4K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $831
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 80.3 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 3.80
Vascular Surgery Physician Overview
How Salvatore Tuzzeo, M.D. fits within the Vascular Surgery Physician landscape nationally.
4,227
Vascular Surgery Physician Providers in US
53
States with Vascular Surgery Physician
205
Avg Claims per Provider
Salvatore Tuzzeo, M.D.'s 46 claims are below the specialty average of 205.
Nearby Vascular Surgery Physician Providers in New Jersey
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in New Jersey, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Tuzzeo.
Dr. Alfredo Abud
MD
Trenton, NJ
Dr. Michael Addis
MD
Springfield, NJ
Dr. Justin Ady
M.D.
New Brunswick, NJ
Dr. Brittany Aicher
M.D.
Paterson, NJ
Joshua Akinsanya
Newark, NJ
Compare Vascular Surgery Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
Before you book an appointment
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- Confirm the NPI record is current in the official CMS registry, providers update their own NPPES details, and moves can lag. Verify this NPI
- Check the active license and any disciplinary history with the New Jersey medical board, federal registration is not a license check. Credential verification guide
- Weigh a second option: compare this provider with a nearby Vascular Surgery Physician peer on Medicare volume and prescribing patterns. Compare providers
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Salvatore Tuzzeo, M.D.'s specialty? ▼
Salvatore Tuzzeo, M.D. specializes in Vascular Surgery Physician and practices in Garfield, New Jersey. Credentials: M.D..
How much does Salvatore Tuzzeo, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Salvatore Tuzzeo, M.D. wrote 46 Medicare Part D claims totaling $5K in drug costs for N/A beneficiaries.
Where is Salvatore Tuzzeo, M.D. located? ▼
Salvatore Tuzzeo, M.D. is located at 122 MARSELLUS PL, Garfield, NJ, 07026. Phone: (973) 546-4062.
What is Salvatore Tuzzeo, M.D.'s NPI number? ▼
Salvatore Tuzzeo, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1275697682, issued on 12/20/2006.
Does Salvatore Tuzzeo, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Salvatore Tuzzeo, M.D.'s prescribing is 41% brand-name and 59% generic drugs by claim count, with $4K in brand drug costs.
How many Vascular Surgery Physician providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 4,227 Vascular Surgery Physician providers across 53 states in the US. The average Vascular Surgery Physician provider writes 205 Medicare Part D claims per year.
Does Salvatore Tuzzeo, M.D. accept Medicare? ▼
Salvatore Tuzzeo, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 46 Part D claims and N/A Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Salvatore Tuzzeo, M.D.'s credentials? ▼
Salvatore Tuzzeo, M.D.'s NPI is 1275697682 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
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.
- 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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