2026 NPPES data Otolaryngology Physician NPI 1881685352 M.D.
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STEPHEN FREIFELD, M.D.

Otolaryngology Physician in SPRINGFIELD, 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
92
Medicare Part D claims · 13 beneficiaries · Otolaryngology Physician avg: 509
Generic prescribing
77%
generic claims · 23% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
What the federal data reveals: STEPHEN FREIFELD, M.D. is a Otolaryngology Physician ([object Object]) practicing in SPRINGFIELD, New Jersey with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 92 claims across 13 beneficiaries — 23% brand-name prescribing .

What stands out: STEPHEN FREIFELD, M.D. filed 92 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across SPRINGFIELD, New Jersey. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

Board-eligible specialty (heuristic — not verified)

STEPHEN FREIFELD, M.D. 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).

STEPHEN FREIFELD, M.D. at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 11/02/2005

NPI 1881685352

Primary specialty

Otolaryngology Physician

Mid-sized

10,895 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

92 82% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 509

Specialty distribution in New Jersey

How Otolaryngology Physician compares to other specialties among New Jersey providers

New Jersey providers

Otolaryngology Physician share within New Jersey

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

Specialty board-certification context

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

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

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

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

STEPHEN FREIFELD, M.D. is a Otolaryngology Physician provider practicing in SPRINGFIELD, New Jersey, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: M.D.. NPI: 1881685352. 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.

STEPHEN FREIFELD, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Otolaryngology Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 454 MORRIS AVE, SPRINGFIELD, NJ, 07081, with a listed phone of (908) 277-3875. NPI 1881685352 was issued on 11/02/2005. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what FREIFELD 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 92 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 13 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $11K in drug spend, split 23% brand-name and 77% 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.

Otolaryngology Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 10,895 enrolled providers across 54 states and an average of 509 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

454 MORRIS AVE
SPRINGFIELD, NJ 07081

Provider Details

NPI 1881685352
Specialty Otolaryngology Physician
Credentials M.D.
Gender Male
NPI Issued 11/02/2005

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical

STEPHEN FREIFELD, M.D. — brand share 23.0%
Specialty average (est.)

23% brand-name claims vs 77% generic, on 92 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.

92
Total Claims
$11K
Total Drug Cost
13
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
129
Total Day Supply
3,351
Brand vs Generic
23% brand / 77% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$6K
Generic Drug Cost
$4K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
76.2 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.35
Age Distribution
<65: 0, 65-74: N/A, 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.

Drug Claims
Betamethasone Dipropionate
22

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

Otolaryngology Physician Overview

How STEPHEN FREIFELD, M.D. fits within the Otolaryngology Physician landscape nationally.

10,895
Otolaryngology Physician Providers in US
54
States with Otolaryngology Physician
509
Avg Claims per Provider

STEPHEN FREIFELD, M.D.'s 92 claims are below the specialty average of 509.

Nearby Otolaryngology Physician Providers in New Jersey

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is STEPHEN FREIFELD, M.D.'s specialty?
STEPHEN FREIFELD, M.D. specializes in Otolaryngology Physician and practices in SPRINGFIELD, New Jersey. Credentials: M.D..
How much does STEPHEN FREIFELD, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, STEPHEN FREIFELD, M.D. wrote 92 Medicare Part D claims totaling $11K in drug costs for 13 beneficiaries.
Where is STEPHEN FREIFELD, M.D. located?
STEPHEN FREIFELD, M.D. is located at 454 MORRIS AVE, SPRINGFIELD, NJ, 07081. Phone: (908) 277-3875.
What is STEPHEN FREIFELD, M.D.'s NPI number?
STEPHEN FREIFELD, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1881685352, issued on 11/02/2005.
Does STEPHEN FREIFELD, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
STEPHEN FREIFELD, M.D.'s prescribing is 23% brand-name and 77% generic drugs by claim count, with $6K in brand drug costs.
How many Otolaryngology Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 10,895 Otolaryngology Physician providers across 54 states in the US. The average Otolaryngology Physician provider writes 509 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does STEPHEN FREIFELD, M.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, STEPHEN FREIFELD, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Betamethasone Dipropionate. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does STEPHEN FREIFELD, M.D. accept Medicare?
STEPHEN FREIFELD, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 92 Part D claims and 13 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify STEPHEN FREIFELD, M.D.'s credentials?
STEPHEN FREIFELD, M.D.'s NPI is 1881685352 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.
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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