2026 NPPES data Orthopaedic Surgery Physician NPI 1588646129 MD
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TARIK KARDESTUNCER, MD

Orthopaedic Surgery Physician in NORTH FRANKLIN, 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
38
Medicare Part D claims · 34 beneficiaries · Orthopaedic Surgery Physician avg: 324
MIPS score
75/100
▼ 8 pts below national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
What the federal data reveals: TARIK KARDESTUNCER, MD is a Orthopaedic Surgery Physician ([object Object]) practicing in NORTH FRANKLIN, Connecticut with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 38 claims across 34 beneficiaries . Their CMS MIPS Final Score of 75/100 (national average: 83.1) reflects performance across Quality, Cost, Interoperability, and Improvement Activities .

What stands out: TARIK KARDESTUNCER, MD reported a CMS MIPS final score of 75 out of 100, below the 83.1 national average, and filed 38 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)

TARIK KARDESTUNCER, MD practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + MIPS quality reporting + 1 hospital affiliation — signals consistent with board-certified status. For verified board certification, see CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).

TARIK KARDESTUNCER, MD at a glance

Below national average

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 11/18/2005

NPI 1588646129

Primary specialty

Orthopaedic Surgery Physician

Mid-sized

25,781 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

38 88% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 324

MIPS final score

75/100 8.099999999999994% pts

Above neutral band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Connecticut

How Orthopaedic Surgery Physician compares to other specialties among Connecticut providers

Connecticut providers

Orthopaedic Surgery Physician share within Connecticut

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

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

TARIK KARDESTUNCER, MD's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Orthopaedic Surgery Physician national average

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

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

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MIPS final score (Orthopaedic Surgery 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).

TARIK KARDESTUNCER, MD is a Orthopaedic Surgery Physician provider practicing in NORTH FRANKLIN, Connecticut, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: MD. NPI: 1588646129. 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.

TARIK KARDESTUNCER, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Orthopaedic Surgery Physician provider holding MD credentials at 82 NEW PARK AVE, NORTH FRANKLIN, CT, 06254, with a listed phone of (860) 889-7345. NPI 1588646129 was issued on 11/18/2005. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what KARDESTUNCER 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 38 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 34 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $245 in drug spend, with an opioid prescribing rate of 36.8%. 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.

Orthopaedic Surgery Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 25,781 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

82 NEW PARK AVE
NORTH FRANKLIN, CT 06254

Provider Details

NPI 1588646129
Specialty Orthopaedic Surgery Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 11/18/2005

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

75
Final Score
Avg: 83.1

Reporting: Group practice

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where TARIK KARDESTUNCER, 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.

NORWICH ORTHOPEDIC GROUP PC
NORTH FRANKLIN, 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).

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

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

38
Total Claims
$245
Total Drug Cost
34
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
38
Total Day Supply
256
Generic Drug Cost
$155
Opioid Claims
14 (36.8% rate)

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
68.6 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.10
Gender Split
62% female / 38% 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
Prednisone
15

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

Orthopaedic Surgery Physician Overview

How TARIK KARDESTUNCER, MD fits within the Orthopaedic Surgery Physician landscape nationally.

25,781
Orthopaedic Surgery Physician Providers in US
56
States with Orthopaedic Surgery Physician
324
Avg Claims per Provider

TARIK KARDESTUNCER, MD's 38 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 KARDESTUNCER.

Compare Orthopaedic Surgery Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is TARIK KARDESTUNCER, MD's specialty?
TARIK KARDESTUNCER, MD specializes in Orthopaedic Surgery Physician and practices in NORTH FRANKLIN, Connecticut. Credentials: MD.
How much does TARIK KARDESTUNCER, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, TARIK KARDESTUNCER, MD wrote 38 Medicare Part D claims totaling $245 in drug costs for 34 beneficiaries.
What is TARIK KARDESTUNCER, MD's Medicare quality score?
TARIK KARDESTUNCER, MD 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 TARIK KARDESTUNCER, MD located?
TARIK KARDESTUNCER, MD is located at 82 NEW PARK AVE, NORTH FRANKLIN, CT, 06254. Phone: (860) 889-7345.
What is TARIK KARDESTUNCER, MD's NPI number?
TARIK KARDESTUNCER, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1588646129, issued on 11/18/2005.
Does TARIK KARDESTUNCER, MD prescribe opioids?
Yes, TARIK KARDESTUNCER, MD had 14 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 36.8%.
How many Orthopaedic Surgery Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 25,781 Orthopaedic Surgery Physician providers across 56 states in the US. The average Orthopaedic Surgery Physician provider writes 324 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does TARIK KARDESTUNCER, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, TARIK KARDESTUNCER, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Prednisone. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does TARIK KARDESTUNCER, MD accept Medicare?
TARIK KARDESTUNCER, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 38 Part D claims and 34 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify TARIK KARDESTUNCER, MD's credentials?
TARIK KARDESTUNCER, MD's NPI is 1588646129 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.

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Data as of April 2026 (NPPES) / 2023 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

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