2026 NPPES data Urology Physician NPI 1578558201 MD
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STEVEN SHICHMAN, MD

Urology Physician in HARTFORD, Connecticut. 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
326
Medicare Part D claims · 110 beneficiaries · Urology Physician avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
91%
generic claims · 9% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
84.4788/100
▲ 1 pts above national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
Industry payments
$39.4
2 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: STEVEN SHICHMAN, MD is a Urology Physician ([object Object]) practicing in HARTFORD, Connecticut with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 326 claims across 110 beneficiaries — 9% brand-name prescribing . Their CMS MIPS Final Score of 84.4788/100 (national average: 83.1) reflects performance across Quality, Cost, Interoperability, and Improvement Activities . Industry payments of $39.4 across 2 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: STEVEN SHICHMAN, MD reported a CMS MIPS final score of 84.4788 out of 100, above the 83.1 national average, and filed 326 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 SHICHMAN, MD 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 SHICHMAN, MD at a glance

Near national average

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 09/19/2005

NPI 1578558201

Primary specialty

Urology Physician

Mid-sized

13,350 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

326 75% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,280

MIPS final score

84.4788/100 1.3788000000000125% pts

Above neutral band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Connecticut

How Urology Physician compares to other specialties among Connecticut providers

Connecticut providers

Urology Physician share within Connecticut

1. Urology Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Urology Physician share within Connecticut

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

STEVEN SHICHMAN, MD's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Urology Physician national average

Near national average
MIPS Final Score
84.4788/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Urology Physician) — 84.4788/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%84.5%
MIPS final score (Urology Physician) — 84.4788/100 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 SHICHMAN, MD is a Urology Physician provider practicing in HARTFORD, Connecticut, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: MD. NPI: 1578558201. 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 SHICHMAN, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Urology Physician provider holding MD credentials at 85 SEYMOUR ST, HARTFORD, CT, 06106, with a listed phone of (860) 947-8500. NPI 1578558201 was issued on 09/19/2005. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what SHICHMAN 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 326 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 110 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $9K in drug spend, split 9% brand-name and 91% 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 84.4788/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 79.2865, Cost 59.5997), compared with the national average of 83.1.

Urology Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 13,350 enrolled providers across 54 states and an average of 1,280 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

85 SEYMOUR ST
HARTFORD, CT 06106

Provider Details

NPI 1578558201
Specialty Urology Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 09/19/2005

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

84.4788
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
79.2865
Quality
59.5997
Cost
100
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Group practice

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where STEVEN SHICHMAN, 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.

HARTFORD HEALTHCARE MEDICAL GROUP SPECIALISTS PLLC
HARTFORD, CT
THE CHARLOTTE HUNGERFORD HOSPITAL
TORRINGTON, CT

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

Total received

$39

Largest payer

Medtronic, 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 SHICHMAN, MD — brand share 9.0%
Specialty average (est.)

9% brand-name claims vs 91% generic, on 326 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.

326
Total Claims
$9K
Total Drug Cost
110
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
754
Total Day Supply
21,127
Brand vs Generic
9% brand / 91% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$1K
Generic Drug Cost
$7K
Antibiotic Claims
62

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
77.4 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.55
Gender Split
16% female / 84% male

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Tamsulosin Hcl
163
Finasteride
43
Nitrofurantoin
Nitrofurantoin Macrocrystal
29

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

Urology Physician Overview

How STEVEN SHICHMAN, MD fits within the Urology Physician landscape nationally.

13,350
Urology Physician Providers in US
54
States with Urology Physician
1,280
Avg Claims per Provider

STEVEN SHICHMAN, MD's 326 claims are below the specialty average of 1,280.

Nearby Urology Physician Providers in Connecticut

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is STEVEN SHICHMAN, MD's specialty?
STEVEN SHICHMAN, MD specializes in Urology Physician and practices in HARTFORD, Connecticut. Credentials: MD.
How much does STEVEN SHICHMAN, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, STEVEN SHICHMAN, MD wrote 326 Medicare Part D claims totaling $9K in drug costs for 110 beneficiaries.
What is STEVEN SHICHMAN, MD's Medicare quality score?
STEVEN SHICHMAN, MD has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 84.4788/100 (Quality: 79.2865, Cost: 59.5997). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is STEVEN SHICHMAN, MD located?
STEVEN SHICHMAN, MD is located at 85 SEYMOUR ST, HARTFORD, CT, 06106. Phone: (860) 947-8500.
What is STEVEN SHICHMAN, MD's NPI number?
STEVEN SHICHMAN, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1578558201, issued on 09/19/2005.
Does STEVEN SHICHMAN, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
STEVEN SHICHMAN, MD's prescribing is 9% brand-name and 91% generic drugs by claim count, with $1K in brand drug costs.
How many Urology Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 13,350 Urology Physician providers across 54 states in the US. The average Urology Physician provider writes 1,280 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does STEVEN SHICHMAN, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, STEVEN SHICHMAN, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Tamsulosin Hcl, Finasteride, Nitrofurantoin. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does STEVEN SHICHMAN, MD accept Medicare?
STEVEN SHICHMAN, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 326 Part D claims and 110 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify STEVEN SHICHMAN, MD's credentials?
STEVEN SHICHMAN, MD's NPI is 1578558201 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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