2026 NPPES data Addiction Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician NPI 1376504753 MD
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SCOTT STERN, MD

Addiction Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician in LOWVILLE, New York. 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
5K
Medicare Part D claims · 261 beneficiaries · Addiction Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
86%
generic claims · 14% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$54.59
3 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

SCOTT STERN, MD filed 5,264 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Addiction Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician in LOWVILLE, New York, prescribing 86% generic.

5K
Part D claims, 2023
86%
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.

SCOTT STERN, MD's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023 — across all CMS prescribers nationally

5,264 Top 6% higher than 94% of 1,370,886 prescribers

0–200: 670,926 prescribers (49%). Below this entry. 200–400: 182,923 prescribers (13%). Below this entry. 400–600: 90,619 prescribers (7%). Below this entry. 600–800: 56,224 prescribers (4%). Below this entry. 800–1,000: 40,919 prescribers (3%). Below this entry. 1,000–1,200: 31,827 prescribers (2%). Below this entry. 1,200–1,400: 26,224 prescribers (2%). Below this entry. 1,400–1,600: 21,710 prescribers (2%). Below this entry. 1,600–1,800: 19,072 prescribers (1%). Below this entry. 1,800–2,000: 16,451 prescribers (1%). Below this entry. 2,000–2,200: 213,991 prescribers (16%). This entry sits in this band. This provider 0 2K+ every Part D prescriber (claims/yr), bucketed by value

Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more prescribers. 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 Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

SCOTT STERN, MD 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).

What does the federal data show about SCOTT STERN, MD?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 03/28/2006

NPI 1376504753

Primary specialty

Addiction Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician

Niche

763 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

5,264 364% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,134

Specialty distribution in New York

How Addiction Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician compares to other specialties among New York providers

New York providers

Addiction Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician share within New York

1. Addiction Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Addiction Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician share within New York

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Addiction Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Addiction Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Addiction Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Addiction Medicine (Family Medicine) 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).

SCOTT STERN, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Addiction Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician provider holding MD credentials at 7785 N STATE ST FL 3, LOWVILLE, NY, 13367, with a listed phone of (315) 376-5287. NPI 1376504753 was issued on 03/28/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what STERN 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 5,264 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 261 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $554K in drug spend, split 14% brand-name and 86% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 4.3%. 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.

Addiction Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 763 enrolled providers across 48 states and an average of 1,134 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

7785 N STATE ST FL 3
LOWVILLE, NY 13367

Provider Details

NPI 1376504753
Specialty Addiction Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 03/28/2006

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where SCOTT STERN, MD 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.

NORTH COUNTRY FAMILY HEALTH CENTER, INC.
WATERTOWN, NY

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 SCOTT STERN, MD. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$55

Largest payer

AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP

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.

License & disciplinary context — New York NYSBPMC 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 ~100K New York medical licensees in 2023 — they are NOT specific to SCOTT STERN, MD. To verify SCOTT STERN, MD's current license status, search the NYSBPMC public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.

312
Total board actions, New York 2023
Across 302 cases
3.12
Actions per 1,000 licensees
New York statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
89 cases

NYSBPMC 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 New York disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical

SCOTT STERN, MD — brand share 14.0%
Specialty average (est.)

14% brand-name claims vs 86% generic, on 5,264 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.

5,264
Total Claims
$554K
Total Drug Cost
261
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
7,207
Total Day Supply
205,085
Brand vs Generic
14% brand / 86% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$454K
Generic Drug Cost
$97K
Opioid Claims
225 (4.3% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
17

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
60.8 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.45
Gender Split
45% female / 55% male
Age Distribution
<65: 131, 65-74: 102, 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 SCOTT STERN, MD prescribes most

Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023

claims
Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File As of 2023
Drug Claims
Atorvastatin Calcium
352
Amlodipine Besylate
244
Lisinopril
214
Albuterol Sulfate Hfa
Albuterol Sulfate
174
Metformin Hcl
173
Omeprazole
169
Levothyroxine Sodium
166
Gabapentin
162
Duloxetine Hcl
110
Metoprolol Succinate
110

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

Addiction Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician Overview

How SCOTT STERN, MD fits within the Addiction Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician landscape nationally.

763
Addiction Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician Providers in US
48
States with Addiction Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician
1,134
Avg Claims per Provider

SCOTT STERN, MD's 5,264 claims are above the specialty average of 1,134.

Nearby Addiction Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician Providers in New York

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

Compare Addiction Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is SCOTT STERN, MD's specialty?
SCOTT STERN, MD specializes in Addiction Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician and practices in LOWVILLE, New York. Credentials: MD.
How much does SCOTT STERN, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, SCOTT STERN, MD wrote 5,264 Medicare Part D claims totaling $554K in drug costs for 261 beneficiaries.
Where is SCOTT STERN, MD located?
SCOTT STERN, MD is located at 7785 N STATE ST FL 3, LOWVILLE, NY, 13367. Phone: (315) 376-5287.
What is SCOTT STERN, MD's NPI number?
SCOTT STERN, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1376504753, issued on 03/28/2006.
Does SCOTT STERN, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
SCOTT STERN, MD's prescribing is 14% brand-name and 86% generic drugs by claim count, with $454K in brand drug costs.
Does SCOTT STERN, MD prescribe opioids?
Yes, SCOTT STERN, MD had 225 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 4.3%.
How many Addiction Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 763 Addiction Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician providers across 48 states in the US. The average Addiction Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician provider writes 1,134 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does SCOTT STERN, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, SCOTT STERN, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Atorvastatin Calcium, Amlodipine Besylate, Lisinopril. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does SCOTT STERN, MD accept Medicare?
SCOTT STERN, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 5,264 Part D claims and 261 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify SCOTT STERN, MD's credentials?
SCOTT STERN, MD's NPI is 1376504753 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.

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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