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2026 NPPES data Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program NPI 1720399058 MD
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Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program in Fitchburg, Wisconsin.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 331,274 in Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program, 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
2K
Medicare Part D claims · 148 beneficiaries · Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program avg: 459
Generic prescribing
90%
generic claims · 10% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
80.2/100
▼ 3 pts below national avg 83.1 · Above neutral
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
Stephen Almasi, MD reported a CMS MIPS final score of 80.2/100 - below the 83.1 national average - and filed 2,137 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.
- 80.2/100
- MIPS score · -3 vs avg
- 2K
- Part D claims, 2023
- 90%
- 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.
Stephen Almasi, MD's MIPS score vs every scored U.S. clinician
CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) final score, 2023, the federal quality measure
80 33rd percentile higher than 33% 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 Stephen Almasi, MD sits
This provider among student in an organized health care education/training program peers
Across the 12,645 student in an organized health care education/training program providers who report both Medicare Part D prescribing and a MIPS quality score, Stephen Almasi, MD writes more Part D claims than 90% of them and scores higher on MIPS quality than 29% - placing this provider in the high-volume, lower-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 student in an organized health care education/training program peer from a representative sample of 60; the gold marker is Stephen Almasi, MD. Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber data and the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, 2023.
What does the federal data show about Stephen Almasi, MD?
Near national averagePrimary specialty
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
Medicare Part D claims
2,137 366% vs specialty avg
MIPS final score
80.2/100 2.9 pts vs avg
Specialty distribution in Wisconsin
How Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program compares to other specialties among Wisconsin providers
Medicare quality performance, MIPS
Stephen Almasi, MD's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program national average
- MIPS Final Score
- 80.2/100
- vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year
MIPS final score (Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program) - 80.2/100 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.
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Stephen Almasi, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program provider holding MD credentials at 3051 CAHILL MAIN, Fitchburg, WI, 53711, with a listed phone of (608) 251-4156. NPI 1720399058 was issued on 07/01/2010.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 2,137 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 148 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $154K in drug spend, split 10% brand-name and 90% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 2.5%. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 80.2/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 85.1, Cost 49.8), compared with the national average of 83.1.
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 331,274 enrolled providers across 55 states and an average of 459 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 | 1720399058 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program |
| Credentials | MD |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Issued | 07/01/2010 |
CMS Quality Score (MIPS)
Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores from CMS, 2023 performance year.
80.2217
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
85.0677
Quality
49.8379
Cost
99
Promoting Interoperability
Reporting: Group practice
Hospital and facility affiliations
Facilities where Stephen Almasi, 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.
Group Health Cooperative OF South Central Wisconsin
Madison, WI
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
Stephen Almasi, MD - brand share 10.0%
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program average
10% brand-name claims vs 90% generic, on 2,137 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.
2,137
Total Claims
$154K
Total Drug Cost
148
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 4,509
- Total Day Supply
- 130,595
- Brand vs Generic
- 10% brand / 90% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $123K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $30K
- Opioid Claims
- 53 (2.5% rate)
- Antibiotic Claims
- 39
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 71.1 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 0.75
- Gender Split
- 17% female / 83% male
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Stephen Almasi, MD prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Atorvastatin Calcium
Atorvastatin Calcium
159 claims
- Amlodipine Besylate
Amlodipine Besylate
123 claims
- Rosuvastatin Calcium
Rosuvastatin Calcium
122 claims
- Lisinopril
Lisinopril
120 claims
- Warfarin Sodium
Warfarin Sodium
72 claims
- Tamsulosin Hcl
Tamsulosin Hcl
71 claims
- Metformin Hcl Er 61
Metformin Hcl Er
61 claims
- Omeprazole 58
Omeprazole
58 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 159 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 123 |
| Rosuvastatin Calcium | 122 |
| Lisinopril | 120 |
| Warfarin Sodium | 72 |
| Tamsulosin Hcl | 71 |
| Metformin Hcl Er Metformin Hcl | 61 |
| Omeprazole | 58 |
| Losartan Potassium | 54 |
| Metoprolol Succinate | 46 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
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How Stephen Almasi, MD fits within the Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program landscape nationally.
331,274
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program Providers in US
55
States with Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
459
Avg Claims per Provider
Stephen Almasi, MD's 2,137 claims are above the specialty average of 459.
Nearby Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program Providers in Wisconsin
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Wisconsin, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Almasi.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Stephen Almasi, MD's specialty? ▼
Stephen Almasi, MD specializes in Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program and practices in Fitchburg, Wisconsin. Credentials: MD.
How much does Stephen Almasi, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Stephen Almasi, MD wrote 2,137 Medicare Part D claims totaling $154K in drug costs for 148 beneficiaries.
What is Stephen Almasi, MD's Medicare quality score? ▼
Stephen Almasi, MD has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 80.2/100 (Quality: 85.1, Cost: 49.8). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is Stephen Almasi, MD located? ▼
Stephen Almasi, MD is located at 3051 CAHILL MAIN, Fitchburg, WI, 53711. Phone: (608) 251-4156.
What is Stephen Almasi, MD's NPI number? ▼
Stephen Almasi, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1720399058, issued on 07/01/2010.
Does Stephen Almasi, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Stephen Almasi, MD's prescribing is 10% brand-name and 90% generic drugs by claim count, with $123K in brand drug costs.
Does Stephen Almasi, MD prescribe opioids? ▼
Yes, Stephen Almasi, MD had 53 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 2.5%.
How many Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 331,274 Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program providers across 55 states in the US. The average Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program provider writes 459 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Stephen Almasi, MD prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Stephen Almasi, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Atorvastatin Calcium, Amlodipine Besylate, Rosuvastatin Calcium. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Stephen Almasi, MD accept Medicare? ▼
Stephen Almasi, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 2,137 Part D claims and 148 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Stephen Almasi, MD's credentials? ▼
Stephen Almasi, MD's NPI is 1720399058 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.
- 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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