2026 NPPES data Pain Medicine (Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation) Physician NPI 1881762029 DO
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TED FREEMAN, DO

Pain Medicine (Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation) Physician in BRICK, 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
3K
Medicare Part D claims · 490 beneficiaries · Pain Medicine (Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation) Physician avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
83%
generic claims · 17% 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
$1.3K
78 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: TED FREEMAN, DO is a Pain Medicine (Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation) Physician ([object Object]) practicing in BRICK, New Jersey with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 3K claims across 490 beneficiaries — 17% 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 $1.3K across 78 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: TED FREEMAN, DO reported a CMS MIPS final score of 75 out of 100, below the 83.1 national average, and filed 3,371 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)

TED FREEMAN, DO 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).

TED FREEMAN, DO at a glance

Below national average

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 12/04/2006

NPI 1881762029

Primary specialty

Pain Medicine (Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation) Physician

Niche

1,626 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

3,371 141% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,401

MIPS final score

75/100 8.099999999999994% pts

Above neutral band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in New Jersey

How Pain Medicine (Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation) Physician compares to other specialties among New Jersey providers

New Jersey providers

Pain Medicine (Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation) Physician share within New Jersey

1. Pain Medicine (Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation) Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Pain Medicine (Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation) Physician share within New Jersey

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

TED FREEMAN, DO's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Pain Medicine (Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation) Physician national average

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

MIPS final score (Pain Medicine (Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation) Physician) — 75/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%75%
MIPS final score (Pain Medicine (Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation) 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).

TED FREEMAN, DO is a Pain Medicine (Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation) Physician provider practicing in BRICK, New Jersey, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: DO. NPI: 1881762029. 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.

TED FREEMAN, DO appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Pain Medicine (Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation) Physician provider holding DO credentials at 186 JACK MARTIN BLVD, BRICK, NJ, 08724, with a listed phone of (732) 785-1600. NPI 1881762029 was issued on 12/04/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what FREEMAN 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 3,371 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 490 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $521K in drug spend, split 17% brand-name and 83% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 72.0%. 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.

Pain Medicine (Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation) Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 1,626 enrolled providers across 50 states and an average of 1,401 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

186 JACK MARTIN BLVD
BRICK, NJ 08724

Provider Details

NPI 1881762029
Specialty Pain Medicine (Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation) Physician
Credentials DO
Gender Male
NPI Issued 12/04/2006

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 TED FREEMAN, DO 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.

TED L. FREEMAN,DO, PC
BRICK, 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 TED FREEMAN, DO. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$1.3K

Largest payer

Collegium 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 · Typical

TED FREEMAN, DO — brand share 17.0%
Specialty average (est.)

17% brand-name claims vs 83% generic, on 3,371 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.

3,371
Total Claims
$521K
Total Drug Cost
490
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
3,403
Total Day Supply
79,471
Brand vs Generic
17% brand / 83% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$366K
Generic Drug Cost
$155K
Opioid Claims
2,426 (72.0% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
104

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
68.1 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
2.22
Gender Split
58% female / 42% male
Age Distribution
<65: 173, 65-74: 181, 75-84: 97, 85+: 39

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Oxycodone-Acetaminophen
Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophen
631
Oxycodone Hcl
475
Oxycontin
Oxycodone Hcl
262
Morphine Sulfate Er
Morphine Sulfate
211
Gabapentin
182
Acetaminophen-Codeine
Acetaminophen With Codeine
138
Pregabalin
135
Hydromorphone Hcl
117
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen
Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen
106
Fentanyl
101

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

Pain Medicine (Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation) Physician Overview

How TED FREEMAN, DO fits within the Pain Medicine (Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation) Physician landscape nationally.

1,626
Pain Medicine (Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation) Physician Providers in US
50
States with Pain Medicine (Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation) Physician
1,401
Avg Claims per Provider

TED FREEMAN, DO's 3,371 claims are above the specialty average of 1,401.

Nearby Pain Medicine (Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation) Physician Providers in New Jersey

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

Compare Pain Medicine (Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation) Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is TED FREEMAN, DO's specialty?
TED FREEMAN, DO specializes in Pain Medicine (Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation) Physician and practices in BRICK, New Jersey. Credentials: DO.
How much does TED FREEMAN, DO prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, TED FREEMAN, DO wrote 3,371 Medicare Part D claims totaling $521K in drug costs for 490 beneficiaries.
What is TED FREEMAN, DO's Medicare quality score?
TED FREEMAN, DO 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 TED FREEMAN, DO located?
TED FREEMAN, DO is located at 186 JACK MARTIN BLVD, BRICK, NJ, 08724. Phone: (732) 785-1600.
What is TED FREEMAN, DO's NPI number?
TED FREEMAN, DO's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1881762029, issued on 12/04/2006.
Does TED FREEMAN, DO prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
TED FREEMAN, DO's prescribing is 17% brand-name and 83% generic drugs by claim count, with $366K in brand drug costs.
Does TED FREEMAN, DO prescribe opioids?
Yes, TED FREEMAN, DO had 2,426 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 72.0%.
How many Pain Medicine (Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation) Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 1,626 Pain Medicine (Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation) Physician providers across 50 states in the US. The average Pain Medicine (Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation) Physician provider writes 1,401 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does TED FREEMAN, DO prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, TED FREEMAN, DO's most frequently prescribed drugs include Oxycodone-Acetaminophen, Oxycodone Hcl, Oxycontin. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does TED FREEMAN, DO accept Medicare?
TED FREEMAN, DO appears in CMS Medicare data with 3,371 Part D claims and 490 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify TED FREEMAN, DO's credentials?
TED FREEMAN, DO's NPI is 1881762029 with credentials DO. 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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