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2026 NPPES data Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician NPI 1093133746 MD
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Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician in Verona, 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 784 in Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Family 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
3K
Medicare Part D claims · 435 beneficiaries · Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician avg: 2K
Generic prescribing
88%
generic claims · 11% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
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
Simone Douge, MD filed 3,124 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician in Verona, New Jersey, prescribing 88% generic.
- 3K
- Part D claims, 2023
- 88%
- generic prescribing
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.
Simone Douge, MD's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023, across all CMS prescribers nationally
3,124 Top 11% higher than 89% of 1,370,886 prescribers
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
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Board-eligible specialty (heuristic, not verified)
Simone Douge, 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).
What does the federal data show about Simone Douge, MD?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician
Medicare Part D claims
3,124 51% vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in New Jersey
How Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician compares to other specialties among New Jersey providers
Board certification
Not published by CMS
CMS does not publish a per-provider board-certification field in NPPES. PlainDoctor does not have a reliable per-specialty certification rate to show for Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician. Verify directly:
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).
Simone Douge, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician provider holding MD credentials at 271 GROVE AVE STE A, Verona, NJ, 07044, with a listed phone of (973) 239-2600. NPI 1093133746 was issued on 03/31/2014.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 3,124 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 435 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $258K in drug spend, split 11% brand-name and 88% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 1.7%.
Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 784 enrolled providers across 51 states and an average of 2,070 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 | 1093133746 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician |
| Credentials | MD |
| Gender | Female |
| NPI Issued | 03/31/2014 |
Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical
Simone Douge, MD - brand share 11.0%
Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician average
11% brand-name claims vs 88% generic, on 3,124 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.
3,124
Total Claims
$258K
Total Drug Cost
435
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 7,428
- Total Day Supply
- 216,443
- Brand vs Generic
- 11% brand / 88% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $198K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $59K
- Opioid Claims
- 54 (1.7% rate)
- Antibiotic Claims
- 103
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 75.9 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 1.02
- Gender Split
- 71% female / 29% male
- Age Distribution
- <65: 22, 65-74: 179, 75-84: 152, 85+: 82
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Simone Douge, MD prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Atorvastatin Calcium
Atorvastatin Calcium
231 claims
- Levothyroxine Sodium
Levothyroxine Sodium
193 claims
- Amlodipine Besylate
Amlodipine Besylate
173 claims
- Losartan Potassium
Losartan Potassium
144 claims
- Simvastatin
Simvastatin
106 claims
- Alprazolam
Alprazolam
99 claims
- Rosuvastatin Calcium 86
Rosuvastatin Calcium
86 claims
- Lisinopril 81
Lisinopril
81 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 231 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 193 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 173 |
| Losartan Potassium | 144 |
| Simvastatin | 106 |
| Alprazolam | 99 |
| Rosuvastatin Calcium | 86 |
| Lisinopril | 81 |
| Escitalopram Oxalate | 74 |
| Hydrochlorothiazide | 67 |
* 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 (Family Medicine) Physician Overview
How Simone Douge, MD fits within the Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician landscape nationally.
784
Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician Providers in US
51
States with Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician
2,070
Avg Claims per Provider
Simone Douge, MD's 3,124 claims are above the specialty average of 2,070.
Nearby Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Family 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 Douge.
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- Check the active license and any disciplinary history with the New Jersey medical board, federal registration is not a license check. Credential verification guide
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Simone Douge, MD's specialty? ▼
Simone Douge, MD specializes in Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician and practices in Verona, New Jersey. Credentials: MD.
How much does Simone Douge, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Simone Douge, MD wrote 3,124 Medicare Part D claims totaling $258K in drug costs for 435 beneficiaries.
Where is Simone Douge, MD located? ▼
Simone Douge, MD is located at 271 GROVE AVE STE A, Verona, NJ, 07044. Phone: (973) 239-2600.
What is Simone Douge, MD's NPI number? ▼
Simone Douge, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1093133746, issued on 03/31/2014.
Does Simone Douge, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Simone Douge, MD's prescribing is 11% brand-name and 88% generic drugs by claim count, with $198K in brand drug costs.
Does Simone Douge, MD prescribe opioids? ▼
Yes, Simone Douge, MD had 54 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 1.7%.
How many Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 784 Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician providers across 51 states in the US. The average Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician provider writes 2,070 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Simone Douge, MD prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Simone Douge, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Atorvastatin Calcium, Levothyroxine Sodium, Amlodipine Besylate. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Simone Douge, MD accept Medicare? ▼
Simone Douge, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 3,124 Part D claims and 435 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Simone Douge, MD's credentials? ▼
Simone Douge, MD's NPI is 1093133746 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
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.
- 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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