2026 NPPES data Surgery Physician NPI 1356302855 MD
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VICTOR NOVAK, MD

Surgery Physician in SOMERSET, Pennsylvania. 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
324
Medicare Part D claims · 93 beneficiaries · Surgery Physician avg: 169
Generic prescribing
86%
generic claims · 14% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$519.06
14 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

VICTOR NOVAK, MD filed 324 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Surgery Physician in SOMERSET, Pennsylvania, prescribing 86% generic.

324
Part D claims, 2023
86%
generic prescribing
$519.06
industry payments (Sunshine Act)

Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records (NPPES, Medicare Part D, MIPS, Open Payments) — no proprietary rating or editorial opinion is applied.

VICTOR NOVAK, MD's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023 — across all CMS prescribers nationally

324 Top 43% higher than 57% of 1,370,886 prescribers

0–200: 670,926 prescribers (49%). Below this entry. 200–400: 182,923 prescribers (13%). This entry sits in this band. 400–600: 90,619 prescribers (7%). Above this entry. 600–800: 56,224 prescribers (4%). Above this entry. 800–1,000: 40,919 prescribers (3%). Above this entry. 1,000–1,200: 31,827 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,200–1,400: 26,224 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,400–1,600: 21,710 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,600–1,800: 19,072 prescribers (1%). Above this entry. 1,800–2,000: 16,451 prescribers (1%). Above this entry. 2,000–2,200: 213,991 prescribers (16%). Above this entry. This provider 0 2K+ every Part D prescriber (claims/yr), bucketed by value

Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more prescribers. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023

Board-eligible specialty (heuristic — not verified)

VICTOR NOVAK, MD practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty but we don't have enough CMS-participation signals to confirm active board-certified status. Consult CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).

What does the federal data show about VICTOR NOVAK, MD?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 04/01/2006

NPI 1356302855

Primary specialty

Surgery Physician

Mid-sized

36,191 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

324 92% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 169

Specialty distribution in Pennsylvania

How Surgery Physician compares to other specialties among Pennsylvania providers

Pennsylvania providers

Surgery Physician share within Pennsylvania

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

Specialty board-certification context

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

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

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

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

VICTOR NOVAK, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Surgery Physician provider holding MD credentials at 223 S PLEASANT AVE STE 302, SOMERSET, PA, 15501, with a listed phone of (814) 445-2123. NPI 1356302855 was issued on 04/01/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what NOVAK 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 324 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 93 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $19K in drug spend, split 14% brand-name and 86% 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.

Surgery Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 36,191 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 169 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

223 S PLEASANT AVE STE 302
SOMERSET, PA 15501

Provider Details

NPI 1356302855
Specialty Surgery Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 04/01/2006

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 VICTOR NOVAK, MD. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$519

Largest payer

Phathom Pharmaceuticals, 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.

License & disciplinary context — Pennsylvania PA-BOM 2023 annual report

Aggregate state board data only — NOT a determination of any individual provider's status. The figures below describe statewide disciplinary activity across all ~45K Pennsylvania medical licensees in 2023 — they are NOT specific to VICTOR NOVAK, MD. To verify VICTOR NOVAK, MD's current license status, search the PA-BOM public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.

133
Total board actions, Pennsylvania 2023
Across 129 cases
2.96
Actions per 1,000 licensees
Pennsylvania statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
48 cases

PA-BOM publishes annual disciplinary statistics as part of public-record reporting under each state's Administrative Procedure Act. See the full breakdown by action type and year on the Pennsylvania disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical

VICTOR NOVAK, MD — brand share 14.0%
Specialty average (est.)

14% brand-name claims vs 86% generic, on 324 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.

324
Total Claims
$19K
Total Drug Cost
93
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
512
Total Day Supply
13,581
Brand vs Generic
14% brand / 86% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$7K
Generic Drug Cost
$11K
Antibiotic Claims
13

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
69.1 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.23
Gender Split
53% female / 47% male
Age Distribution
<65: 18, 65-74: 54, 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.

What VICTOR NOVAK, MD prescribes most

Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023

claims
Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File As of 2023
Drug Claims
Pantoprazole Sodium
106
Sucralfate
43
Peg 3350-Electrolyte
Sodium Chloride/Nahco3/Kcl/Peg
22
Dexlansoprazole Dr
Dexlansoprazole
15

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

Surgery Physician Overview

How VICTOR NOVAK, MD fits within the Surgery Physician landscape nationally.

36,191
Surgery Physician Providers in US
56
States with Surgery Physician
169
Avg Claims per Provider

VICTOR NOVAK, MD's 324 claims are above the specialty average of 169.

Nearby Surgery Physician Providers in Pennsylvania

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is VICTOR NOVAK, MD's specialty?
VICTOR NOVAK, MD specializes in Surgery Physician and practices in SOMERSET, Pennsylvania. Credentials: MD.
How much does VICTOR NOVAK, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, VICTOR NOVAK, MD wrote 324 Medicare Part D claims totaling $19K in drug costs for 93 beneficiaries.
Where is VICTOR NOVAK, MD located?
VICTOR NOVAK, MD is located at 223 S PLEASANT AVE STE 302, SOMERSET, PA, 15501. Phone: (814) 445-2123.
What is VICTOR NOVAK, MD's NPI number?
VICTOR NOVAK, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1356302855, issued on 04/01/2006.
Does VICTOR NOVAK, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
VICTOR NOVAK, MD's prescribing is 14% brand-name and 86% generic drugs by claim count, with $7K in brand drug costs.
How many Surgery Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 36,191 Surgery Physician providers across 56 states in the US. The average Surgery Physician provider writes 169 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does VICTOR NOVAK, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, VICTOR NOVAK, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Pantoprazole Sodium, Sucralfate, Peg 3350-Electrolyte. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does VICTOR NOVAK, MD accept Medicare?
VICTOR NOVAK, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 324 Part D claims and 93 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify VICTOR NOVAK, MD's credentials?
VICTOR NOVAK, MD's NPI is 1356302855 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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