2026 NPPES data Hematology & Oncology Physician NPI 1356359640 M.D.
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SAM PENZA, M.D.

Hematology & Oncology Physician in COLUMBUS, Ohio. 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
145
Medicare Part D claims · 23 beneficiaries · Hematology & Oncology Physician avg: 847
Generic prescribing
35%
generic claims · 65% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
95.311/100
▲ 12 pts above national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
Industry payments
$13.1K
13 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

SAM PENZA, M.D. reported a CMS MIPS final score of 95.311/100 — above the 83.1 national average — and filed 145 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.

95.311/100
MIPS score · +12 vs avg
145
Part D claims, 2023
35%
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.

SAM PENZA, M.D.'s MIPS score vs every scored U.S. clinician

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

95 Top 21% higher than 79% 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%). Below this entry. 80–90: 129,887 scored providers (27%). Below this entry. 90–100: 189,403 scored providers (40%). This entry sits in this band. 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)

SAM PENZA, M.D. practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + MIPS quality reporting + 1 hospital affiliation — 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 SAM PENZA, M.D.?

High performer (top quartile)

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 08/03/2006

NPI 1356359640

Primary specialty

Hematology & Oncology Physician

Mid-sized

11,215 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

145 83% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 847

MIPS final score

95.311/100 12.211000000000013% pts

Exceptional band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Ohio

How Hematology & Oncology Physician compares to other specialties among Ohio providers

Ohio providers

Hematology & Oncology Physician share within Ohio

1. Hematology & Oncology Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Hematology & Oncology Physician share within Ohio

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

SAM PENZA, M.D.'s 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Hematology & Oncology Physician national average

High performer (top quartile)
MIPS Final Score
95.311/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Hematology & Oncology Physician) — 95.311/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%95.3%
MIPS final score (Hematology & Oncology Physician) — 95.311/100 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).

SAM PENZA, M.D. is a Hematology & Oncology Physician provider practicing in COLUMBUS, Ohio, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: M.D.. NPI: 1356359640. 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.

SAM PENZA, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Hematology & Oncology Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 460 W 10TH AVE FL 5, COLUMBUS, OH, 43210, with a listed phone of (614) 293-3196. NPI 1356359640 was issued on 08/03/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what PENZA 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 145 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 23 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $2.2 million in drug spend, split 65% brand-name and 35% 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 95.311/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 76.5856), compared with the national average of 83.1.

Hematology & Oncology Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 11,215 enrolled providers across 54 states and an average of 847 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

460 W 10TH AVE FL 5
COLUMBUS, OH 43210

Provider Details

NPI 1356359640
Specialty Hematology & Oncology Physician
Credentials M.D.
Gender Male
NPI Issued 08/03/2006

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

95.311
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
76.5856
Quality
100
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Alternative Payment Model

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where SAM PENZA, 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.

OSU INTERNAL MEDICINE LLC
DUBLIN, OH

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 SAM PENZA, M.D.. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$13.1K

Largest payer

Incyte Corporation

Most common payment type

Compensation for services other than consulting, including serving as faculty or as a speaker at a venue other than a continuing education program

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.

License & disciplinary context — Ohio OMB 2023 annual report

Aggregate state board data only — NOT a determination of any individual provider's status. The figures below describe statewide disciplinary activity across all ~48K Ohio medical licensees in 2023 — they are NOT specific to SAM PENZA, M.D.. To verify SAM PENZA, M.D.'s current license status, search the OMB public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.

158
Total board actions, Ohio 2023
Across 154 cases
3.29
Actions per 1,000 licensees
Ohio statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
56 cases

OMB publishes annual disciplinary statistics as part of public-record reporting under each state's Administrative Procedure Act. See the full breakdown by action type and year on the Ohio disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Brand-heavy

SAM PENZA, M.D. — brand share 65.0%
Specialty average (est.)

65% brand-name claims vs 35% generic, on 145 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.

145
Total Claims
$2.2M
Total Drug Cost
23
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
193
Total Day Supply
5,741
Brand vs Generic
65% brand / 35% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$2.2M
Generic Drug Cost
$1K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
62.6 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
4.51

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Rezurock
Belumosudil Mesylate
61
Jakafi
Ruxolitinib Phosphate
32
Prednisone
11

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

Hematology & Oncology Physician Overview

How SAM PENZA, M.D. fits within the Hematology & Oncology Physician landscape nationally.

11,215
Hematology & Oncology Physician Providers in US
54
States with Hematology & Oncology Physician
847
Avg Claims per Provider

SAM PENZA, M.D.'s 145 claims are below the specialty average of 847.

Nearby Hematology & Oncology Physician Providers in Ohio

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

Compare Hematology & Oncology Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is SAM PENZA, M.D.'s specialty?
SAM PENZA, M.D. specializes in Hematology & Oncology Physician and practices in COLUMBUS, Ohio. Credentials: M.D..
How much does SAM PENZA, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, SAM PENZA, M.D. wrote 145 Medicare Part D claims totaling $2.2M in drug costs for 23 beneficiaries.
What is SAM PENZA, M.D.'s Medicare quality score?
SAM PENZA, M.D. has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 95.311/100 (Quality: 76.5856). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is SAM PENZA, M.D. located?
SAM PENZA, M.D. is located at 460 W 10TH AVE FL 5, COLUMBUS, OH, 43210. Phone: (614) 293-3196.
What is SAM PENZA, M.D.'s NPI number?
SAM PENZA, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1356359640, issued on 08/03/2006.
Does SAM PENZA, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
SAM PENZA, M.D.'s prescribing is 65% brand-name and 35% generic drugs by claim count, with $2.2M in brand drug costs.
How many Hematology & Oncology Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 11,215 Hematology & Oncology Physician providers across 54 states in the US. The average Hematology & Oncology Physician provider writes 847 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does SAM PENZA, M.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, SAM PENZA, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Rezurock, Jakafi, Prednisone. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does SAM PENZA, M.D. accept Medicare?
SAM PENZA, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 145 Part D claims and 23 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify SAM PENZA, M.D.'s credentials?
SAM PENZA, M.D.'s NPI is 1356359640 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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