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2026 NPPES data Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician NPI 1851714141 M.D.
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Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician in Camden, 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 1,524 in Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Internal Medicine) 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
1K
Medicare Part D claims · 138 beneficiaries · Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
83%
generic claims · 17% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
99.3/100
▲ 16 pts above national avg 83.1 · Exceptional
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
Samuel Hardy, M.D. reported a CMS MIPS final score of 99.3/100 - above the 83.1 national average - and filed 1,318 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.
- 99.3/100
- MIPS score · +16 vs avg
- 1K
- Part D claims, 2023
- 83%
- 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.
Samuel Hardy, 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
99 Top 9% higher than 91% of 477,587 scored providers
Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more scored providers. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
Source CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) · 2023
Where Samuel Hardy, M.D. sits
This provider among hospice and palliative medicine (internal medicine) physician peers
Across the 317 hospice and palliative medicine (internal medicine) physician providers who report both Medicare Part D prescribing and a MIPS quality score, Samuel Hardy, M.D. writes more Part D claims than 83% of them and scores higher on MIPS quality than 91% - placing this provider in the high-volume, high-quality quadrant. Volume reflects patient-panel size and specialty, not quality; the two axes are independent.
Part D claim volume vs MIPS quality, by specialty percentile
Each dot is one hospice and palliative medicine (internal medicine) physician peer from a representative sample of 60; the gold marker is Samuel Hardy, M.D.. Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber data and the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, 2023.
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Board certification likely (heuristic, not verified)
Samuel Hardy, 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 Samuel Hardy, M.D.?
High performer (top quartile)Primary specialty
Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician
Medicare Part D claims
1,318 3% vs specialty avg
MIPS final score
99.3/100 16.2 pts vs avg
Specialty distribution in New Jersey
How Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician compares to other specialties among New Jersey providers
Medicare quality performance, MIPS
Samuel Hardy, M.D.'s 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician national average
- MIPS Final Score
- 99.3/100
- vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year
MIPS final score (Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician) - 99.3/100 vs national avg 83.1
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.
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).
Samuel Hardy, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 2 COOPER PLAZA, Camden, NJ, 08103, with a listed phone of (855) 632-2667. NPI 1851714141 was issued on 01/23/2014.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 1,318 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 138 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $109K in drug spend, split 17% brand-name and 83% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 66.5%. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 99.3/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 81), compared with the national average of 83.1.
Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 1,524 enrolled providers across 51 states and an average of 1,275 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 | 1851714141 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician |
| Credentials | M.D. |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Issued | 01/23/2014 |
CMS Quality Score (MIPS)
Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores from CMS, 2023 performance year.
99.3055
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
80.9624
Quality
99.4585
Promoting Interoperability
Reporting: Alternative Payment Model
Hospital and facility affiliations
Facilities where Samuel Hardy, 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.
Cooper Physician Offices PA
Camden, 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).
Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical
Samuel Hardy, M.D. - brand share 17.0%
Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician average
17% brand-name claims vs 83% generic, on 1,318 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.
1,318
Total Claims
$109K
Total Drug Cost
138
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 1,397
- Total Day Supply
- 28,310
- Brand vs Generic
- 17% brand / 83% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $83K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $26K
- Opioid Claims
- 876 (66.5% rate)
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 66.8 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 3.00
- Gender Split
- 55% female / 45% male
- Age Distribution
- <65: 42, 65-74: 71, 75-84: N/A, 85+: N/A
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Samuel Hardy, M.D. prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Oxycodone Hcl
Oxycodone Hcl
493 claims
- Morphine Sulfate Er 104
Morphine Sulfate Er
104 claims
- Gabapentin 97
Gabapentin
97 claims
- Oxycontin 78
Oxycontin
78 claims
- Hydromorphone Hcl 58
Hydromorphone Hcl
58 claims
- Morphine Sulfate 58
Morphine Sulfate
58 claims
- Pregabalin 44
Pregabalin
44 claims
- Xtampza Er 37
Xtampza Er
37 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Oxycodone Hcl | 493 |
| Morphine Sulfate Er Morphine Sulfate | 104 |
| Gabapentin | 97 |
| Oxycontin Oxycodone Hcl | 78 |
| Hydromorphone Hcl | 58 |
| Morphine Sulfate | 58 |
| Pregabalin | 44 |
| Xtampza Er Oxycodone Myristate | 37 |
| Naloxone Hcl | 34 |
| Escitalopram Oxalate | 30 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
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Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician Overview
How Samuel Hardy, M.D. fits within the Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician landscape nationally.
1,524
Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician Providers in US
51
States with Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician
1,275
Avg Claims per Provider
Samuel Hardy, M.D.'s 1,318 claims are above the specialty average of 1,275.
Nearby Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician Providers in New Jersey
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in New Jersey, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Hardy.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Samuel Hardy, M.D.'s specialty? ▼
Samuel Hardy, M.D. specializes in Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician and practices in Camden, New Jersey. Credentials: M.D..
How much does Samuel Hardy, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Samuel Hardy, M.D. wrote 1,318 Medicare Part D claims totaling $109K in drug costs for 138 beneficiaries.
What is Samuel Hardy, M.D.'s Medicare quality score? ▼
Samuel Hardy, M.D. has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 99.3/100 (Quality: 81). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is Samuel Hardy, M.D. located? ▼
Samuel Hardy, M.D. is located at 2 COOPER PLAZA, Camden, NJ, 08103. Phone: (855) 632-2667.
What is Samuel Hardy, M.D.'s NPI number? ▼
Samuel Hardy, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1851714141, issued on 01/23/2014.
Does Samuel Hardy, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Samuel Hardy, M.D.'s prescribing is 17% brand-name and 83% generic drugs by claim count, with $83K in brand drug costs.
Does Samuel Hardy, M.D. prescribe opioids? ▼
Yes, Samuel Hardy, M.D. had 876 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 66.5%.
How many Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 1,524 Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician providers across 51 states in the US. The average Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician provider writes 1,275 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Samuel Hardy, M.D. prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Samuel Hardy, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Oxycodone Hcl, Morphine Sulfate Er, Gabapentin. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Samuel Hardy, M.D. accept Medicare? ▼
Samuel Hardy, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 1,318 Part D claims and 138 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Samuel Hardy, M.D.'s credentials? ▼
Samuel Hardy, M.D.'s NPI is 1851714141 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.
- 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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