2026 NPPES data Legal Medicine NPI 1568534964
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WILLIAM FONFEDER

Legal Medicine in BROOKLYN, New York. 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
122
Medicare Part D claims · 24 beneficiaries · Legal Medicine avg: 3K
Generic prescribing
75%
generic claims · 25% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
What the federal data reveals: WILLIAM FONFEDER is a Legal Medicine ([object Object]) practicing in BROOKLYN, New York with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 122 claims across 24 beneficiaries — 25% brand-name prescribing .

What stands out: WILLIAM FONFEDER filed 122 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across BROOKLYN, New York. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

WILLIAM FONFEDER at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 11/14/2006

NPI 1568534964

Primary specialty

Legal Medicine

Niche

1,067 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

122 96% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 2,821

Specialty distribution in New York

How Legal Medicine compares to other specialties among New York providers

New York providers

Legal Medicine share within New York

1. Legal Medicine42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Legal Medicine share within New York

Specialty board-certification context

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

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

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

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

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WILLIAM FONFEDER is a Legal Medicine provider practicing in BROOKLYN, New York, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). NPI: 1568534964. 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.

WILLIAM FONFEDER appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Legal Medicine provider at 1472 53RD ST, BROOKLYN, NY, 11219, with a listed phone of (718) 438-2309. NPI 1568534964 was issued on 11/14/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what FONFEDER 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 122 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 24 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $17K in drug spend, split 25% brand-name and 75% 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.

Legal Medicine is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 1,067 enrolled providers across 51 states and an average of 2,821 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

1472 53RD ST
BROOKLYN, NY 11219

Provider Details

NPI 1568534964
Specialty Legal Medicine
Gender Male
NPI Issued 11/14/2006

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where WILLIAM FONFEDER 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.

AHAVA MEDICAL AND REHABILITATION CENTER, LLC
BROOKLYN, NY

Affiliations sourced from CMS Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File; hospital ratings from CMS Hospital General Information dataset (cross-referenced by facility name + state).

License & disciplinary context — New York NYSBPMC 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 ~100K New York medical licensees in 2023 — they are NOT specific to WILLIAM FONFEDER. To verify WILLIAM FONFEDER's current license status, search the NYSBPMC public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.

312
Total board actions, New York 2023
Across 302 cases
3.12
Actions per 1,000 licensees
New York statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
89 cases

NYSBPMC 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 New York disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Above average

WILLIAM FONFEDER — brand share 25.0%
Specialty average (est.)

25% brand-name claims vs 75% generic, on 122 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.

122
Total Claims
$17K
Total Drug Cost
24
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
220
Total Day Supply
6,073
Brand vs Generic
25% brand / 75% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$16K
Generic Drug Cost
$2K
Antibiotic Claims
11

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
72.0 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.48
Gender Split
50% female / 50% male

Legal Medicine Overview

How WILLIAM FONFEDER fits within the Legal Medicine landscape nationally.

1,067
Legal Medicine Providers in US
51
States with Legal Medicine
2,821
Avg Claims per Provider

WILLIAM FONFEDER's 122 claims are below the specialty average of 2,821.

Nearby Legal Medicine Providers in New York

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

Compare Legal Medicine nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is WILLIAM FONFEDER's specialty?
WILLIAM FONFEDER specializes in Legal Medicine and practices in BROOKLYN, New York.
How much does WILLIAM FONFEDER prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, WILLIAM FONFEDER wrote 122 Medicare Part D claims totaling $17K in drug costs for 24 beneficiaries.
Where is WILLIAM FONFEDER located?
WILLIAM FONFEDER is located at 1472 53RD ST, BROOKLYN, NY, 11219. Phone: (718) 438-2309.
What is WILLIAM FONFEDER's NPI number?
WILLIAM FONFEDER's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1568534964, issued on 11/14/2006.
Does WILLIAM FONFEDER prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
WILLIAM FONFEDER's prescribing is 25% brand-name and 75% generic drugs by claim count, with $16K in brand drug costs.
How many Legal Medicine providers are there in the US?
There are 1,067 Legal Medicine providers across 51 states in the US. The average Legal Medicine provider writes 2,821 Medicare Part D claims per year.
Does WILLIAM FONFEDER accept Medicare?
WILLIAM FONFEDER appears in CMS Medicare data with 122 Part D claims and 24 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify WILLIAM FONFEDER's credentials?
WILLIAM FONFEDER's NPI is 1568534964. 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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