2026 NPPES data Geriatric Psychiatry Physician NPI 1679623797 MD
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STEVEN SAMUELS, MD

Geriatric Psychiatry Physician in ENGLEWOOD, 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
216
Medicare Part D claims · 54 beneficiaries · Geriatric Psychiatry Physician avg: 2K
Generic prescribing
94%
generic claims · 6% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$43.33
1 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: STEVEN SAMUELS, MD is a Geriatric Psychiatry Physician ([object Object]) practicing in ENGLEWOOD, New Jersey with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 216 claims across 54 beneficiaries — 6% brand-name prescribing . Industry payments of $43.33 across 1 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: STEVEN SAMUELS, MD filed 216 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across ENGLEWOOD, New Jersey. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

STEVEN SAMUELS, 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).

STEVEN SAMUELS, MD at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 01/11/2007

NPI 1679623797

Primary specialty

Geriatric Psychiatry Physician

Niche

785 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

216 86% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,586

Specialty distribution in New Jersey

How Geriatric Psychiatry Physician compares to other specialties among New Jersey providers

New Jersey providers

Geriatric Psychiatry Physician share within New Jersey

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

Specialty board-certification context

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

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

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

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

STEVEN SAMUELS, MD is a Geriatric Psychiatry Physician provider practicing in ENGLEWOOD, New Jersey, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: MD. NPI: 1679623797. 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 SAMUELS, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Geriatric Psychiatry Physician provider holding MD credentials at 350 ENGLE STREET, 4 EAST, ENGLEWOOD, NJ, 07631, with a listed phone of (201) 681-2915. NPI 1679623797 was issued on 01/11/2007. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what SAMUELS 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 216 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 54 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $23K in drug spend, split 6% brand-name and 94% 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.

Geriatric Psychiatry Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 785 enrolled providers across 46 states and an average of 1,586 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

350 ENGLE STREET, 4 EAST
ENGLEWOOD, NJ 07631

Provider Details

NPI 1679623797
Specialty Geriatric Psychiatry Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 01/11/2007

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where STEVEN SAMUELS, 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.

ADIRONDACK MEDICAL CENTER
SARANAC LAKE, NY

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 SAMUELS, MD. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$43

Largest payer

Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, 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 SAMUELS, MD — brand share 6.0%
Specialty average (est.)

6% brand-name claims vs 94% generic, on 216 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.

216
Total Claims
$23K
Total Drug Cost
54
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
228
Total Day Supply
6,243
Brand vs Generic
6% brand / 94% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$17K
Generic Drug Cost
$6K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
67.9 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.87
Gender Split
65% female / 35% male
Age Distribution
<65: 19, 65-74: 23, 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
Lorazepam
14
Sertraline Hcl
12

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

Geriatric Psychiatry Physician Overview

How STEVEN SAMUELS, MD fits within the Geriatric Psychiatry Physician landscape nationally.

785
Geriatric Psychiatry Physician Providers in US
46
States with Geriatric Psychiatry Physician
1,586
Avg Claims per Provider

STEVEN SAMUELS, MD's 216 claims are below the specialty average of 1,586.

Nearby Geriatric Psychiatry Physician Providers in New Jersey

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

Compare Geriatric Psychiatry Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is STEVEN SAMUELS, MD's specialty?
STEVEN SAMUELS, MD specializes in Geriatric Psychiatry Physician and practices in ENGLEWOOD, New Jersey. Credentials: MD.
How much does STEVEN SAMUELS, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, STEVEN SAMUELS, MD wrote 216 Medicare Part D claims totaling $23K in drug costs for 54 beneficiaries.
Where is STEVEN SAMUELS, MD located?
STEVEN SAMUELS, MD is located at 350 ENGLE STREET, 4 EAST, ENGLEWOOD, NJ, 07631. Phone: (201) 681-2915.
What is STEVEN SAMUELS, MD's NPI number?
STEVEN SAMUELS, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1679623797, issued on 01/11/2007.
Does STEVEN SAMUELS, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
STEVEN SAMUELS, MD's prescribing is 6% brand-name and 94% generic drugs by claim count, with $17K in brand drug costs.
How many Geriatric Psychiatry Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 785 Geriatric Psychiatry Physician providers across 46 states in the US. The average Geriatric Psychiatry Physician provider writes 1,586 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does STEVEN SAMUELS, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, STEVEN SAMUELS, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Lorazepam, Sertraline Hcl. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does STEVEN SAMUELS, MD accept Medicare?
STEVEN SAMUELS, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 216 Part D claims and 54 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify STEVEN SAMUELS, MD's credentials?
STEVEN SAMUELS, MD's NPI is 1679623797 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.
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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