2026 NPPES data Ophthalmology Physician NPI 1235188798 MD
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STEPHEN URETSKY, MD

Ophthalmology Physician in LINWOOD, 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
3K
Medicare Part D claims · 828 beneficiaries · Ophthalmology Physician avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
68%
generic claims · 32% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
90.9195/100
▲ 8 pts above national avg 83.1 · [object Object]

What the federal data shows

STEPHEN URETSKY, MD reported a CMS MIPS final score of 90.9195/100 — above the 83.1 national average — and filed 2,815 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.

90.9195/100
MIPS score · +8 vs avg
3K
Part D claims, 2023
68%
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.

STEPHEN URETSKY, MD's MIPS score vs every scored U.S. clinician

CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) final score, 2023 — the federal quality measure

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

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

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

STEPHEN URETSKY, MD practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + MIPS quality reporting + 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 STEPHEN URETSKY, MD?

High performer (top quartile)

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 05/10/2006

NPI 1235188798

Primary specialty

Ophthalmology Physician

Mid-sized

22,090 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

2,815 98% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,420

MIPS final score

90.9195/100 7.819500000000005% pts

Exceptional band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in New Jersey

How Ophthalmology Physician compares to other specialties among New Jersey providers

New Jersey providers

Ophthalmology Physician share within New Jersey

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

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

STEPHEN URETSKY, MD's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Ophthalmology Physician national average

High performer (top quartile)
MIPS Final Score
90.9195/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Ophthalmology Physician) — 90.9195/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%90.9%
MIPS final score (Ophthalmology Physician) — 90.9195/100 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).

STEPHEN URETSKY, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Ophthalmology Physician provider holding MD credentials at 2021 NEW ROAD, LINWOOD, NJ, 08221, with a listed phone of (609) 927-3373. NPI 1235188798 was issued on 05/10/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what URETSKY 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 2,815 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 828 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $420K in drug spend, split 32% brand-name and 68% 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 90.9195/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 99.4303, Cost 70.776), compared with the national average of 83.1.

Ophthalmology Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 22,090 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 1,420 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

2021 NEW ROAD
LINWOOD, NJ 08221

Provider Details

NPI 1235188798
Specialty Ophthalmology Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 05/10/2006

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

90.9195
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
99.4303
Quality
70.776
Cost

Reporting: Group practice

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where STEPHEN URETSKY, 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.

ASSOCIATED RETINAL CONSULTANTS LLC
CAPE MAY COURT HOUSE, NJ

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 · Above average

STEPHEN URETSKY, MD — brand share 32.0%
Specialty average (est.)

32% brand-name claims vs 68% generic, on 2,815 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.

2,815
Total Claims
$420K
Total Drug Cost
828
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
5,004
Total Day Supply
137,106
Brand vs Generic
32% brand / 68% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$338K
Generic Drug Cost
$82K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
76.5 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.21
Gender Split
61% female / 39% male
Age Distribution
<65: 26, 65-74: 313, 75-84: 356, 85+: 133

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What STEPHEN URETSKY, 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
Latanoprost
755
Ofloxacin
337
Ketorolac Tromethamine
238
Dorzolamide-Timolol
Dorzolamide Hcl/Timolol Maleat
237
Prednisolone Acetate
218
Dorzolamide Hcl
143
Timolol Maleate
128
Brimonidine Tartrate
104
Restasis
Cyclosporine
95
Tobramycin-Dexamethasone
Tobramycin/Dexamethasone
63

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

Ophthalmology Physician Overview

How STEPHEN URETSKY, MD fits within the Ophthalmology Physician landscape nationally.

22,090
Ophthalmology Physician Providers in US
56
States with Ophthalmology Physician
1,420
Avg Claims per Provider

STEPHEN URETSKY, MD's 2,815 claims are above the specialty average of 1,420.

Nearby Ophthalmology Physician Providers in New Jersey

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is STEPHEN URETSKY, MD's specialty?
STEPHEN URETSKY, MD specializes in Ophthalmology Physician and practices in LINWOOD, New Jersey. Credentials: MD.
How much does STEPHEN URETSKY, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, STEPHEN URETSKY, MD wrote 2,815 Medicare Part D claims totaling $420K in drug costs for 828 beneficiaries.
What is STEPHEN URETSKY, MD's Medicare quality score?
STEPHEN URETSKY, MD has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 90.9195/100 (Quality: 99.4303, Cost: 70.776). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is STEPHEN URETSKY, MD located?
STEPHEN URETSKY, MD is located at 2021 NEW ROAD, LINWOOD, NJ, 08221. Phone: (609) 927-3373.
What is STEPHEN URETSKY, MD's NPI number?
STEPHEN URETSKY, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1235188798, issued on 05/10/2006.
Does STEPHEN URETSKY, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
STEPHEN URETSKY, MD's prescribing is 32% brand-name and 68% generic drugs by claim count, with $338K in brand drug costs.
How many Ophthalmology Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 22,090 Ophthalmology Physician providers across 56 states in the US. The average Ophthalmology Physician provider writes 1,420 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does STEPHEN URETSKY, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, STEPHEN URETSKY, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Latanoprost, Ofloxacin, Ketorolac Tromethamine. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does STEPHEN URETSKY, MD accept Medicare?
STEPHEN URETSKY, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 2,815 Part D claims and 828 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify STEPHEN URETSKY, MD's credentials?
STEPHEN URETSKY, MD's NPI is 1235188798 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.
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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