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2026 NPPES data Occupational Medicine Physician NPI 1952422909 MD
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Occupational Medicine Physician in Las Cruces, New Mexico.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 2,230 in Occupational 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 · 262 beneficiaries · Occupational Medicine Physician avg: 605
Generic prescribing
85%
generic claims · 14% 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
Stephen Vinge, MD filed 2,936 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Occupational Medicine Physician in Las Cruces, New Mexico, prescribing 85% generic.
- 3K
- Part D claims, 2023
- 85%
- 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 Vinge, MD's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023, across all CMS prescribers nationally
2,936 Top 12% higher than 88% 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 certification likely (heuristic, not verified)
Stephen Vinge, MD practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + 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 Vinge, MD?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Occupational Medicine Physician
Medicare Part D claims
2,936 385% vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in New Mexico
How Occupational Medicine Physician compares to other specialties among New Mexico 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 Occupational 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).
Stephen Vinge, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Occupational Medicine Physician provider holding MD credentials at 575 S ALAMEDA BLVD, Las Cruces, NM, 88005, with a listed phone of (575) 528-6400. NPI 1952422909 was issued on 04/03/2007.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 2,936 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 262 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $450K in drug spend, split 14% brand-name and 85% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 2.9%.
Occupational Medicine Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 2,230 enrolled providers across 52 states and an average of 605 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 | 1952422909 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Occupational Medicine Physician |
| Credentials | MD |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Issued | 04/03/2007 |
Hospital and facility affiliations
Facilities where Stephen Vinge, 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.
Amador Health Center, Inc.
Las Cruces, NM
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 Vinge, MD - brand share 14.0%
Occupational Medicine Physician average
14% brand-name claims vs 85% generic, on 2,936 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.
2,936
Total Claims
$450K
Total Drug Cost
262
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 6,994
- Total Day Supply
- 204,036
- Brand vs Generic
- 14% brand / 85% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $383K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $65K
- Opioid Claims
- 84 (2.9% rate)
- Antibiotic Claims
- 65
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 72.2 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 1.18
- Gender Split
- 48% female / 52% male
- Age Distribution
- <65: 27, 65-74: 139, 75-84: 74, 85+: 22
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Stephen Vinge, MD prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Lisinopril
Lisinopril
133 claims
- Metformin Hcl
Metformin Hcl
123 claims
- Atorvastatin Calcium
Atorvastatin Calcium
110 claims
- Losartan Potassium
Losartan Potassium
108 claims
- Amlodipine Besylate
Amlodipine Besylate
98 claims
- Levothyroxine Sodium
Levothyroxine Sodium
98 claims
- Tamsulosin Hcl
Tamsulosin Hcl
73 claims
- Omeprazole
Omeprazole
59 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Lisinopril | 133 |
| Metformin Hcl | 123 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 110 |
| Losartan Potassium | 108 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 98 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 98 |
| Tamsulosin Hcl | 73 |
| Omeprazole | 59 |
| Trulicity Dulaglutide | 58 |
| Montelukast Sodium | 56 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
Occupational Medicine Physician Overview
How Stephen Vinge, MD fits within the Occupational Medicine Physician landscape nationally.
2,230
Occupational Medicine Physician Providers in US
52
States with Occupational Medicine Physician
605
Avg Claims per Provider
Stephen Vinge, MD's 2,936 claims are above the specialty average of 605.
Nearby Occupational Medicine Physician Providers in New Mexico
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in New Mexico, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Vinge.
Dr. Wesley Boose
M.D.
Los Alamos, NM
Dr. Harry Burger
DO
Cedar Crest, NM
Dr. Larry Clevenger
M.D.
Albuquerque, NM
Dr. Guillermo Colocho
M.D.
Albuquerque, NM
Dr. Benito Gallardo
M.D.
Las Cruces, NM
Compare Occupational Medicine Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
Before you book an appointment
Use this federal record as your verification checklist, not as a recommendation.
- Confirm the NPI record is current in the official CMS registry, providers update their own NPPES details, and moves can lag. Verify this NPI
- Check the active license and any disciplinary history with the New Mexico medical board, federal registration is not a license check. Credential verification guide
- Weigh a second option: compare this provider with a nearby Occupational Medicine Physician peer on Medicare volume and prescribing patterns. Compare providers
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Stephen Vinge, MD's specialty? ▼
Stephen Vinge, MD specializes in Occupational Medicine Physician and practices in Las Cruces, New Mexico. Credentials: MD.
How much does Stephen Vinge, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Stephen Vinge, MD wrote 2,936 Medicare Part D claims totaling $450K in drug costs for 262 beneficiaries.
Where is Stephen Vinge, MD located? ▼
Stephen Vinge, MD is located at 575 S ALAMEDA BLVD, Las Cruces, NM, 88005. Phone: (575) 528-6400.
What is Stephen Vinge, MD's NPI number? ▼
Stephen Vinge, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1952422909, issued on 04/03/2007.
Does Stephen Vinge, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Stephen Vinge, MD's prescribing is 14% brand-name and 85% generic drugs by claim count, with $383K in brand drug costs.
Does Stephen Vinge, MD prescribe opioids? ▼
Yes, Stephen Vinge, MD had 84 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 2.9%.
How many Occupational Medicine Physician providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 2,230 Occupational Medicine Physician providers across 52 states in the US. The average Occupational Medicine Physician provider writes 605 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Stephen Vinge, MD prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Stephen Vinge, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Lisinopril, Metformin Hcl, Atorvastatin Calcium. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Stephen Vinge, MD accept Medicare? ▼
Stephen Vinge, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 2,936 Part D claims and 262 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Stephen Vinge, MD's credentials? ▼
Stephen Vinge, MD's NPI is 1952422909 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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