2026 NPPES data Rheumatology Physician NPI 1992875421 MD
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VIVIEN HSU, MD

Rheumatology Physician in NEW BRUNSWICK, 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
2K
Medicare Part D claims · 168 beneficiaries · Rheumatology Physician avg: 2K
Generic prescribing
79%
generic claims · 21% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$2.5K
2 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: VIVIEN HSU, MD is a Rheumatology Physician ([object Object]) practicing in NEW BRUNSWICK, New Jersey with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 2K claims across 168 beneficiaries — 21% brand-name prescribing . Industry payments of $2.5K across 2 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: VIVIEN HSU, MD filed 1,749 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across NEW BRUNSWICK, New Jersey. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

VIVIEN HSU, 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).

VIVIEN HSU, MD at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 11/09/2006

NPI 1992875421

Primary specialty

Rheumatology Physician

Mid-sized

6,181 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

1,749 15% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 2,054

Specialty distribution in New Jersey

How Rheumatology Physician compares to other specialties among New Jersey providers

New Jersey providers

Rheumatology Physician share within New Jersey

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

Specialty board-certification context

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

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

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

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

VIVIEN HSU, MD is a Rheumatology Physician provider practicing in NEW BRUNSWICK, New Jersey, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: MD. NPI: 1992875421. 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.

VIVIEN HSU, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Rheumatology Physician provider holding MD credentials at 125 PATERSON ST, NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ, 08901, with a listed phone of (732) 235-7217. NPI 1992875421 was issued on 11/09/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what HSU 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 1,749 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 168 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $3.9 million in drug spend, split 21% brand-name and 79% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 2.4%. 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.

Rheumatology Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 6,181 enrolled providers across 52 states and an average of 2,054 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

125 PATERSON ST
NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ 08901

Provider Details

NPI 1992875421
Specialty Rheumatology Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Female
NPI Issued 11/09/2006

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where VIVIEN HSU, 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.

RUTGERS HEALTH-RWJ SCLERODERMA PROGRAM
NEW BRUNSWICK, 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 VIVIEN HSU, MD. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$2.5K

Largest payer

Boehringer Ingelheim 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.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical

VIVIEN HSU, MD — brand share 21.0%
Specialty average (est.)

21% brand-name claims vs 79% generic, on 1,749 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.

1,749
Total Claims
$3.9M
Total Drug Cost
168
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
3,423
Total Day Supply
100,851
Brand vs Generic
21% brand / 79% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$3.4M
Generic Drug Cost
$555K
Opioid Claims
42 (2.4% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
17

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
68.2 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.85
Gender Split
77% female / 23% 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
Methotrexate
Methotrexate Sodium
211
Omeprazole
127
Prednisone
103
Ofev
Nintedanib Esylate
100
Ambrisentan
93
Tadalafil
61
Gabapentin
56
Pantoprazole Sodium
55
Alendronate Sodium
53
Mycophenolate Mofetil
50

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

Rheumatology Physician Overview

How VIVIEN HSU, MD fits within the Rheumatology Physician landscape nationally.

6,181
Rheumatology Physician Providers in US
52
States with Rheumatology Physician
2,054
Avg Claims per Provider

VIVIEN HSU, MD's 1,749 claims are below the specialty average of 2,054.

Nearby Rheumatology Physician Providers in New Jersey

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is VIVIEN HSU, MD's specialty?
VIVIEN HSU, MD specializes in Rheumatology Physician and practices in NEW BRUNSWICK, New Jersey. Credentials: MD.
How much does VIVIEN HSU, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, VIVIEN HSU, MD wrote 1,749 Medicare Part D claims totaling $3.9M in drug costs for 168 beneficiaries.
Where is VIVIEN HSU, MD located?
VIVIEN HSU, MD is located at 125 PATERSON ST, NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ, 08901. Phone: (732) 235-7217.
What is VIVIEN HSU, MD's NPI number?
VIVIEN HSU, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1992875421, issued on 11/09/2006.
Does VIVIEN HSU, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
VIVIEN HSU, MD's prescribing is 21% brand-name and 79% generic drugs by claim count, with $3.4M in brand drug costs.
Does VIVIEN HSU, MD prescribe opioids?
Yes, VIVIEN HSU, MD had 42 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 2.4%.
How many Rheumatology Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 6,181 Rheumatology Physician providers across 52 states in the US. The average Rheumatology Physician provider writes 2,054 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does VIVIEN HSU, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, VIVIEN HSU, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Methotrexate, Omeprazole, Prednisone. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does VIVIEN HSU, MD accept Medicare?
VIVIEN HSU, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 1,749 Part D claims and 168 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify VIVIEN HSU, MD's credentials?
VIVIEN HSU, MD's NPI is 1992875421 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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