2026 NPPES data Rheumatology Physician NPI 1760449565 M.D.
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STEVEN GOLOMBEK, M.D.

Rheumatology Physician in DOVER, 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
5K
Medicare Part D claims · 651 beneficiaries · Rheumatology Physician avg: 2K
Generic prescribing
94%
generic claims · 6% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
75/100
▼ 8 pts below national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
Industry payments
$31.6K
76 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: STEVEN GOLOMBEK, M.D. is a Rheumatology Physician ([object Object]) practicing in DOVER, New Jersey with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 5K claims across 651 beneficiaries — 6% brand-name prescribing . Their CMS MIPS Final Score of 75/100 (national average: 83.1) reflects performance across Quality, Cost, Interoperability, and Improvement Activities . Industry payments of $31.6K across 76 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: STEVEN GOLOMBEK, M.D. reported a CMS MIPS final score of 75 out of 100, below the 83.1 national average, and filed 4,519 Medicare Part D claims in 2023. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

STEVEN GOLOMBEK, M.D. practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + MIPS quality reporting + 2 hospital affiliations — signals consistent with board-certified status. For verified board certification, see CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).

STEVEN GOLOMBEK, M.D. at a glance

Below national average

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 04/27/2006

NPI 1760449565

Primary specialty

Rheumatology Physician

Mid-sized

6,181 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

4,519 120% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 2,054

MIPS final score

75/100 8.099999999999994% pts

Above neutral band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in New Jersey

How Rheumatology Physician compares to other specialties among New Jersey providers

New Jersey providers

Rheumatology Physician share within New Jersey

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

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

STEVEN GOLOMBEK, M.D.'s 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Rheumatology Physician national average

Below national average
MIPS Final Score
75/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Rheumatology Physician) — 75/100 vs national avg 83.1

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MIPS final score (Rheumatology Physician) — 75/100 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).

STEVEN GOLOMBEK, M.D. is a Rheumatology Physician provider practicing in DOVER, New Jersey, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: M.D.. NPI: 1760449565. 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.

STEVEN GOLOMBEK, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Rheumatology Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 600 MOUNT PLEASANT AVE, DOVER, NJ, 07801, with a listed phone of (973) 989-0500. NPI 1760449565 was issued on 04/27/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what GOLOMBEK 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 4,519 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 651 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $1.3 million in drug spend, split 6% brand-name and 94% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 6.7%. 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 75/100 for the 2023 performance year, compared with the national average of 83.1.

Rheumatology Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 6,181 enrolled providers across 52 states and an average of 2,054 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

600 MOUNT PLEASANT AVE
DOVER, NJ 07801

Provider Details

NPI 1760449565
Specialty Rheumatology Physician
Credentials M.D.
Gender Male
NPI Issued 04/27/2006

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

75
Final Score
Avg: 83.1

Reporting: Individual

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where STEVEN GOLOMBEK, M.D. 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.

ALLERGY AND ARTHRITIS ASSOCIATES
DOVER, NJ
ARTHRITIS AND ALLERGY ASSOCIATES LLC
DOVER, 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).

Industry payments received (2024) — CMS Open Payments transparency data

The federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act (part of the Affordable Care Act) requires drug and medical-device manufacturers + group purchasing organizations to publicly report payments and other transfers of value to physicians and teaching hospitals. The data below covers 2024 for STEVEN GOLOMBEK, M.D.. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$31.6K

Largest payer

Amgen Inc.

Most common payment type

Food and Beverage

Industry payments are not necessarily indicators of bias — they include research funding, consulting fees for evidence-based work, royalties for inventions, food at conferences, and similar items. The disclosure exists for transparency. Read our methodology for how we interpret this data.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Generic-heavy

STEVEN GOLOMBEK, M.D. — brand share 6.0%
Specialty average (est.)

6% brand-name claims vs 94% generic, on 4,519 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.

4,519
Total Claims
$1.3M
Total Drug Cost
651
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
8,522
Total Day Supply
249,122
Brand vs Generic
6% brand / 94% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$1.2M
Generic Drug Cost
$99K
Opioid Claims
304 (6.7% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
32

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
74.1 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.28
Gender Split
67% female / 33% male
Age Distribution
<65: 44, 65-74: 294, 75-84: 254, 85+: 59

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Prednisone
834
Methotrexate
Methotrexate Sodium
759
Gabapentin
248
Tramadol Hcl
170
Hydroxychloroquine Sulfate
159
Allopurinol
157
Meloxicam
135
Duloxetine Hcl
123
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen
Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen
72
Folic Acid
63

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

Rheumatology Physician Overview

How STEVEN GOLOMBEK, M.D. fits within the Rheumatology Physician landscape nationally.

6,181
Rheumatology Physician Providers in US
52
States with Rheumatology Physician
2,054
Avg Claims per Provider

STEVEN GOLOMBEK, M.D.'s 4,519 claims are above the specialty average of 2,054.

Nearby Rheumatology Physician Providers in New Jersey

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is STEVEN GOLOMBEK, M.D.'s specialty?
STEVEN GOLOMBEK, M.D. specializes in Rheumatology Physician and practices in DOVER, New Jersey. Credentials: M.D..
How much does STEVEN GOLOMBEK, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, STEVEN GOLOMBEK, M.D. wrote 4,519 Medicare Part D claims totaling $1.3M in drug costs for 651 beneficiaries.
What is STEVEN GOLOMBEK, M.D.'s Medicare quality score?
STEVEN GOLOMBEK, M.D. has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 75/100. The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is STEVEN GOLOMBEK, M.D. located?
STEVEN GOLOMBEK, M.D. is located at 600 MOUNT PLEASANT AVE, DOVER, NJ, 07801. Phone: (973) 989-0500.
What is STEVEN GOLOMBEK, M.D.'s NPI number?
STEVEN GOLOMBEK, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1760449565, issued on 04/27/2006.
Does STEVEN GOLOMBEK, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
STEVEN GOLOMBEK, M.D.'s prescribing is 6% brand-name and 94% generic drugs by claim count, with $1.2M in brand drug costs.
Does STEVEN GOLOMBEK, M.D. prescribe opioids?
Yes, STEVEN GOLOMBEK, M.D. had 304 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 6.7%.
How many Rheumatology Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 6,181 Rheumatology Physician providers across 52 states in the US. The average Rheumatology Physician provider writes 2,054 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does STEVEN GOLOMBEK, M.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, STEVEN GOLOMBEK, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Prednisone, Methotrexate, Gabapentin. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does STEVEN GOLOMBEK, M.D. accept Medicare?
STEVEN GOLOMBEK, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 4,519 Part D claims and 651 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify STEVEN GOLOMBEK, M.D.'s credentials?
STEVEN GOLOMBEK, M.D.'s NPI is 1760449565 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.
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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