2026 NPPES data Orthopaedic Surgery Physician NPI 1013935592 M.D.
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Steven Carlow, M.D.

Orthopaedic Surgery Physician in Groton, Connecticut.

This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 25,775 in Orthopaedic Surgery 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
13
Medicare Part D claims · Orthopaedic Surgery Physician avg: 324
Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.

What the federal data shows

Steven Carlow, M.D. filed 13 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Orthopaedic Surgery Physician in Groton, Connecticut.

13
Part D claims, 2023

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.

Steven Carlow, M.D.'s Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023, across all CMS prescribers nationally

13 0th percentile higher than 0% of 1,370,886 prescribers

0–200: 670,926 prescribers (49%). This entry sits in this band. 200–400: 182,923 prescribers (13%). Above this entry. 400–600: 90,619 prescribers (7%). Above this entry. 600–800: 56,224 prescribers (4%). Above this entry. 800–1,000: 40,919 prescribers (3%). Above this entry. 1,000–1,200: 31,827 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,200–1,400: 26,224 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,400–1,600: 21,710 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,600–1,800: 19,072 prescribers (1%). Above this entry. 1,800–2,000: 16,451 prescribers (1%). Above this entry. 2K+: 213,991 prescribers (16%). Above this entry. This provider 0 2K+ every Part D prescriber (claims/yr), bucketed by value

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

Board-eligible specialty (heuristic, not verified)

Steven Carlow, 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).

What does the federal data show about Steven Carlow, M.D.?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 07/17/2006

NPI 1013935592

Primary specialty

Orthopaedic Surgery Physician

Mid-sized

25,775 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

13 96% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 324

Specialty distribution in Connecticut

How Orthopaedic Surgery Physician compares to other specialties among Connecticut providers

Connecticut providers
Clinical Social Worker - 8.4%Clinical Social Worker8.4%Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program - 7.7%Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program7.7%Physical Therapist - 4.2%Physical Therapist4.2%Pharmacist - 3.9%Pharmacist3.9%Internal Medicine Physician - 3.4%Internal Medicine Physician3.4%Mental Health Counselor - 3.2%Mental Health Counselor3.2%Orthopaedic Surgery Physician - 0.5%Orthopaedic Surgery Physician0.5%
Largest specialties in Connecticut (% of in-state 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 Orthopaedic Surgery 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).

Steven Carlow, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Orthopaedic Surgery Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 495 GOLD STAR HWY, Groton, CT, 06340, with a listed phone of (860) 449-1413. NPI 1013935592 was issued on 07/17/2006.

Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 13 prescription claims written by this provider, covering N/A Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $333 in drug spend.

Orthopaedic Surgery Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 25,775 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 324 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

495 GOLD STAR HWY
Groton, CT 06340

Provider Details

NPI 1013935592
Specialty Orthopaedic Surgery Physician
Credentials M.D.
Gender Male
NPI Issued 07/17/2006

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.

13
Total Claims
$333
Total Drug Cost
N/A
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
15
Total Day Supply
392
Brand Drug Cost
$0
Generic Drug Cost
$333

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
73.2 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.57

Orthopaedic Surgery Physician Overview

How Steven Carlow, M.D. fits within the Orthopaedic Surgery Physician landscape nationally.

25,775
Orthopaedic Surgery Physician Providers in US
56
States with Orthopaedic Surgery Physician
324
Avg Claims per Provider

Steven Carlow, M.D.'s 13 claims are below the specialty average of 324.

Nearby Orthopaedic Surgery Physician Providers in Connecticut

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Connecticut, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Carlow.

Compare Orthopaedic Surgery 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 Connecticut medical board, federal registration is not a license check. Credential verification guide
  • Weigh a second option: compare this provider with a nearby Orthopaedic Surgery Physician peer on Medicare volume and prescribing patterns. Compare providers

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Steven Carlow, M.D.'s specialty?
Steven Carlow, M.D. specializes in Orthopaedic Surgery Physician and practices in Groton, Connecticut. Credentials: M.D..
How much does Steven Carlow, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, Steven Carlow, M.D. wrote 13 Medicare Part D claims totaling $333 in drug costs for N/A beneficiaries.
Where is Steven Carlow, M.D. located?
Steven Carlow, M.D. is located at 495 GOLD STAR HWY, Groton, CT, 06340. Phone: (860) 449-1413.
What is Steven Carlow, M.D.'s NPI number?
Steven Carlow, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1013935592, issued on 07/17/2006.
How many Orthopaedic Surgery Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 25,775 Orthopaedic Surgery Physician providers across 56 states in the US. The average Orthopaedic Surgery Physician provider writes 324 Medicare Part D claims per year.
Does Steven Carlow, M.D. accept Medicare?
Steven Carlow, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 13 Part D claims and N/A Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Steven Carlow, M.D.'s credentials?
Steven Carlow, M.D.'s NPI is 1013935592 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

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).

Disclaimer: Data from CMS NPPES and Medicare Part D. PlainDoctor does not rate or rank providers. Provider information is self-reported and may not be current. Always verify information directly with the provider. About · Methodology

Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.