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SANFORD COOPER, MD

Nephrology Physician in WEST ORANGE, 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
484
Medicare Part D claims · 152 beneficiaries · Nephrology Physician avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
88%
generic claims · 12% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
What the federal data reveals: SANFORD COOPER, MD is a Nephrology Physician ([object Object]) practicing in WEST ORANGE, New Jersey with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 484 claims across 152 beneficiaries — 12% brand-name prescribing .

What stands out: SANFORD COOPER, MD filed 484 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across WEST ORANGE, New Jersey. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

Board-eligible specialty (heuristic — not verified)

SANFORD COOPER, MD 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).

SANFORD COOPER, MD at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 02/22/2006

NPI 1326013202

Primary specialty

Nephrology Physician

Mid-sized

10,534 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

484 67% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,454

Specialty distribution in New Jersey

How Nephrology Physician compares to other specialties among New Jersey providers

New Jersey providers

Nephrology Physician share within New Jersey

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

Specialty board-certification context

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

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

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

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Nephrology 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).

SANFORD COOPER, MD is a Nephrology Physician provider practicing in WEST ORANGE, New Jersey, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: MD. NPI: 1326013202. 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.

SANFORD COOPER, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Nephrology Physician provider holding MD credentials at 111 NORTHFIELD AVE, WEST ORANGE, NJ, 07052, with a listed phone of (973) 325-2103. NPI 1326013202 was issued on 02/22/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what COOPER 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 484 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 152 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $63K in drug spend, split 12% brand-name and 88% 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.

Nephrology Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 10,534 enrolled providers across 55 states and an average of 1,454 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

111 NORTHFIELD AVE
WEST ORANGE, NJ 07052

Provider Details

NPI 1326013202
Specialty Nephrology Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 02/22/2006

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical

SANFORD COOPER, MD — brand share 12.0%
Specialty average (est.)

12% brand-name claims vs 88% generic, on 484 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.

484
Total Claims
$63K
Total Drug Cost
152
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
1,149
Total Day Supply
34,299
Brand vs Generic
12% brand / 88% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$42K
Generic Drug Cost
$21K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
71.1 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
4.19
Gender Split
47% female / 53% male
Age Distribution
<65: 37, 65-74: 52, 75-84: 45, 85+: 18

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Amlodipine Besylate
56
Sevelamer Carbonate
35
Calcitriol
31
Furosemide
30
Metoprolol Succinate
22
Hydralazine Hcl
21
Carvedilol
20
Levothyroxine Sodium
19
Atorvastatin Calcium
17
Allopurinol
14

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

Nephrology Physician Overview

How SANFORD COOPER, MD fits within the Nephrology Physician landscape nationally.

10,534
Nephrology Physician Providers in US
55
States with Nephrology Physician
1,454
Avg Claims per Provider

SANFORD COOPER, MD's 484 claims are below the specialty average of 1,454.

Nearby Nephrology Physician Providers in New Jersey

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

Compare Nephrology Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is SANFORD COOPER, MD's specialty?
SANFORD COOPER, MD specializes in Nephrology Physician and practices in WEST ORANGE, New Jersey. Credentials: MD.
How much does SANFORD COOPER, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, SANFORD COOPER, MD wrote 484 Medicare Part D claims totaling $63K in drug costs for 152 beneficiaries.
Where is SANFORD COOPER, MD located?
SANFORD COOPER, MD is located at 111 NORTHFIELD AVE, WEST ORANGE, NJ, 07052. Phone: (973) 325-2103.
What is SANFORD COOPER, MD's NPI number?
SANFORD COOPER, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1326013202, issued on 02/22/2006.
Does SANFORD COOPER, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
SANFORD COOPER, MD's prescribing is 12% brand-name and 88% generic drugs by claim count, with $42K in brand drug costs.
How many Nephrology Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 10,534 Nephrology Physician providers across 55 states in the US. The average Nephrology Physician provider writes 1,454 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does SANFORD COOPER, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, SANFORD COOPER, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Amlodipine Besylate, Sevelamer Carbonate, Calcitriol. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does SANFORD COOPER, MD accept Medicare?
SANFORD COOPER, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 484 Part D claims and 152 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify SANFORD COOPER, MD's credentials?
SANFORD COOPER, MD's NPI is 1326013202 with credentials MD. 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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