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WAEL ELKHOLY, MD, LAC

Acupuncturist in HAMILTON, 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
289
Medicare Part D claims · 46 beneficiaries · Acupuncturist avg: 797
What the federal data reveals: WAEL ELKHOLY, MD, LAC is a Acupuncturist ([object Object]) practicing in HAMILTON, New Jersey with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 289 claims across 46 beneficiaries .

What stands out: WAEL ELKHOLY, MD, LAC filed 289 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across HAMILTON, New Jersey. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

WAEL ELKHOLY, MD, LAC at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 09/27/2006

NPI 1437240298

Primary specialty

Acupuncturist

Mid-sized

33,269 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

289 64% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 797

Specialty distribution in New Jersey

How Acupuncturist compares to other specialties among New Jersey providers

New Jersey providers

Acupuncturist share within New Jersey

1. Acupuncturist42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Acupuncturist share within New Jersey

Specialty board-certification context

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

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

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

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

WAEL ELKHOLY, MD, LAC is a Acupuncturist provider practicing in HAMILTON, New Jersey, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: MD, LAC. NPI: 1437240298. 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.

WAEL ELKHOLY, MD, LAC appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Acupuncturist provider holding MD, LAC credentials at 1255 WHITEHORSE MERCERVILLE RD STE 510, HAMILTON, NJ, 08619, with a listed phone of (732) 444-8888. NPI 1437240298 was issued on 09/27/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what ELKHOLY 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 289 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 46 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $11K in drug spend, with an opioid prescribing rate of 51.6%. 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.

Acupuncturist is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 33,269 enrolled providers across 55 states and an average of 797 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

1255 WHITEHORSE MERCERVILLE RD STE 510
HAMILTON, NJ 08619

Provider Details

NPI 1437240298
Specialty Acupuncturist
Credentials MD, LAC
Gender Male
NPI Issued 09/27/2006

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where WAEL ELKHOLY, MD, LAC 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.

PRECISION PAIN AND SPINE INSTITUTE LLC
CLIFTON, 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).

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

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

289
Total Claims
$11K
Total Drug Cost
46
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
321
Total Day Supply
9,206
Brand Drug Cost
$0
Generic Drug Cost
$11K
Opioid Claims
149 (51.6% rate)

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
64.8 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.37
Gender Split
57% female / 43% male
Age Distribution
<65: 15, 65-74: 26, 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.

Drug Claims
Oxycodone-Acetaminophen
Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophen
74
Gabapentin
44
Cyclobenzaprine Hcl
30
Ibuprofen
26
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen
Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen
25
Fentanyl
11
Morphine Sulfate Er
Morphine Sulfate
11
Oxycodone Hcl
11
Oxymorphone Hcl Er
Oxymorphone Hcl
11

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

Acupuncturist Overview

How WAEL ELKHOLY, MD, LAC fits within the Acupuncturist landscape nationally.

33,269
Acupuncturist Providers in US
55
States with Acupuncturist
797
Avg Claims per Provider

WAEL ELKHOLY, MD, LAC's 289 claims are below the specialty average of 797.

Nearby Acupuncturist Providers in New Jersey

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

Compare Acupuncturist nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is WAEL ELKHOLY, MD, LAC's specialty?
WAEL ELKHOLY, MD, LAC specializes in Acupuncturist and practices in HAMILTON, New Jersey. Credentials: MD, LAC.
How much does WAEL ELKHOLY, MD, LAC prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, WAEL ELKHOLY, MD, LAC wrote 289 Medicare Part D claims totaling $11K in drug costs for 46 beneficiaries.
Where is WAEL ELKHOLY, MD, LAC located?
WAEL ELKHOLY, MD, LAC is located at 1255 WHITEHORSE MERCERVILLE RD STE 510, HAMILTON, NJ, 08619. Phone: (732) 444-8888.
What is WAEL ELKHOLY, MD, LAC's NPI number?
WAEL ELKHOLY, MD, LAC's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1437240298, issued on 09/27/2006.
Does WAEL ELKHOLY, MD, LAC prescribe opioids?
Yes, WAEL ELKHOLY, MD, LAC had 149 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 51.6%.
How many Acupuncturist providers are there in the US?
There are 33,269 Acupuncturist providers across 55 states in the US. The average Acupuncturist provider writes 797 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does WAEL ELKHOLY, MD, LAC prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, WAEL ELKHOLY, MD, LAC's most frequently prescribed drugs include Oxycodone-Acetaminophen, Gabapentin, Cyclobenzaprine Hcl. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does WAEL ELKHOLY, MD, LAC accept Medicare?
WAEL ELKHOLY, MD, LAC appears in CMS Medicare data with 289 Part D claims and 46 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify WAEL ELKHOLY, MD, LAC's credentials?
WAEL ELKHOLY, MD, LAC's NPI is 1437240298 with credentials MD, LAC. 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.

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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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