2026 NPPES data Specialist NPI 1235222860 M.D.
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SIDNEY NEWMAN, M.D.

Specialist in LOS ALAMITOS, California. 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
340
Medicare Part D claims · 177 beneficiaries · Specialist avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
96%
generic claims · 4% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
29.394/100
▼ 54 pts below national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
Industry payments
$199.45
10 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

SIDNEY NEWMAN, M.D. reported a CMS MIPS final score of 29.394/100 — below the 83.1 national average — and filed 340 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.

29.394/100
MIPS score · -54 vs avg
340
Part D claims, 2023
96%
generic prescribing
$199.45
industry payments (Sunshine Act)

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.

SIDNEY NEWMAN, 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

29 3rd percentile higher than 3% 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%). This entry sits in this band. 30–40: 2,746 scored providers (1%). Above this entry. 40–50: 2,928 scored providers (1%). Above this entry. 50–60: 5,882 scored providers (1%). Above this entry. 60–70: 13,906 scored providers (3%). Above this entry. 70–80: 118,074 scored providers (25%). Above this entry. 80–90: 129,887 scored providers (27%). Above this entry. 90–100: 189,403 scored providers (40%). Above this entry. This provider 0 100 every MIPS-scored clinician, bucketed by value

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Source CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) · 2023

What does the federal data show about SIDNEY NEWMAN, M.D.?

Below national average

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 10/02/2006

NPI 1235222860

Primary specialty

Specialist

High-volume

69,658 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

340 77% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,474

MIPS final score

29.394/100 53.705999999999996% pts

Below average band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in California

How Specialist compares to other specialties among California providers

California providers

Specialist share within California

1. Specialist42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Specialist share within California

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

SIDNEY NEWMAN, M.D.'s 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Specialist national average

Below national average
MIPS Final Score
29.394/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Specialist) — 29.394/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%29.4%
MIPS final score (Specialist) — 29.394/100 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).

SIDNEY NEWMAN, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Specialist provider holding M.D. credentials at 3801 KATELLA AVE., LOS ALAMITOS, CA, 90720, with a listed phone of (562) 598-8593. NPI 1235222860 was issued on 10/02/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what NEWMAN 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 340 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 177 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $12K in drug spend, split 4% brand-name and 96% 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 29.394/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 60, Cost 17.98), compared with the national average of 83.1.

Specialist is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 69,658 enrolled providers across 55 states and an average of 1,474 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

3801 KATELLA AVE.
LOS ALAMITOS, CA 90720

Provider Details

NPI 1235222860
Specialty Specialist
Credentials M.D.
Gender Male
NPI Issued 10/02/2006

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

29.394
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
60
Quality
17.98
Cost

Reporting: Group practice

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where SIDNEY NEWMAN, 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.

ALAMITOS DERMATOLOGICAL MEDICAL CLINIC A PROFESSIONAL CORP
LOS ALAMITOS, CA

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 SIDNEY NEWMAN, M.D.. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$199

Largest payer

Amgen Inc.

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 — California MBC 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 ~150K California medical licensees in 2023 — they are NOT specific to SIDNEY NEWMAN, M.D.. To verify SIDNEY NEWMAN, M.D.'s current license status, search the MBC public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.

576
Total board actions, California 2023
Across 556 cases
3.84
Actions per 1,000 licensees
California statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
186 cases

MBC 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 California disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Generic-heavy

SIDNEY NEWMAN, M.D. — brand share 4.0%
Specialty average (est.)

4% brand-name claims vs 96% generic, on 340 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.

340
Total Claims
$12K
Total Drug Cost
177
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
368
Total Day Supply
8,366
Brand vs Generic
4% brand / 96% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$2K
Generic Drug Cost
$10K
Antibiotic Claims
58

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
78.2 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.12
Gender Split
53% female / 47% male

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What SIDNEY NEWMAN, M.D. 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
Triamcinolone Acetonide
84
Doxycycline Hyclate
42
Ketoconazole
34
Mupirocin
32
Fluorouracil
23
Acyclovir
19
Clobetasol Propionate
16
Metronidazole
15
Prednisone
15

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

Specialist Overview

How SIDNEY NEWMAN, M.D. fits within the Specialist landscape nationally.

69,658
Specialist Providers in US
55
States with Specialist
1,474
Avg Claims per Provider

SIDNEY NEWMAN, M.D.'s 340 claims are below the specialty average of 1,474.

Nearby Specialist Providers in California

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

Compare Specialist nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is SIDNEY NEWMAN, M.D.'s specialty?
SIDNEY NEWMAN, M.D. specializes in Specialist and practices in LOS ALAMITOS, California. Credentials: M.D..
How much does SIDNEY NEWMAN, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, SIDNEY NEWMAN, M.D. wrote 340 Medicare Part D claims totaling $12K in drug costs for 177 beneficiaries.
What is SIDNEY NEWMAN, M.D.'s Medicare quality score?
SIDNEY NEWMAN, M.D. has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 29.394/100 (Quality: 60, Cost: 17.98). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is SIDNEY NEWMAN, M.D. located?
SIDNEY NEWMAN, M.D. is located at 3801 KATELLA AVE., LOS ALAMITOS, CA, 90720. Phone: (562) 598-8593.
What is SIDNEY NEWMAN, M.D.'s NPI number?
SIDNEY NEWMAN, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1235222860, issued on 10/02/2006.
Does SIDNEY NEWMAN, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
SIDNEY NEWMAN, M.D.'s prescribing is 4% brand-name and 96% generic drugs by claim count, with $2K in brand drug costs.
How many Specialist providers are there in the US?
There are 69,658 Specialist providers across 55 states in the US. The average Specialist provider writes 1,474 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does SIDNEY NEWMAN, M.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, SIDNEY NEWMAN, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Triamcinolone Acetonide, Doxycycline Hyclate, Ketoconazole. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does SIDNEY NEWMAN, M.D. accept Medicare?
SIDNEY NEWMAN, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 340 Part D claims and 177 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify SIDNEY NEWMAN, M.D.'s credentials?
SIDNEY NEWMAN, M.D.'s NPI is 1235222860 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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