2026 NPPES data Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine Physician NPI 1013999408 MD
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ALFRED RHYNE, MD

Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine Physician in CHARLOTTE, North Carolina. 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
389
Medicare Part D claims · 176 beneficiaries · Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine Physician avg: 362
MIPS score
95.3578/100
▲ 12 pts above national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
Industry payments
$78.78
2 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: ALFRED RHYNE, MD is a Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine Physician ([object Object]) practicing in CHARLOTTE, North Carolina with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 389 claims across 176 beneficiaries . Their CMS MIPS Final Score of 95.3578/100 (national average: 83.1) reflects performance across Quality, Cost, Interoperability, and Improvement Activities . Industry payments of $78.78 across 2 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: ALFRED RHYNE, MD reported a CMS MIPS final score of 95.3578 out of 100, above the 83.1 national average, and filed 389 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)

ALFRED RHYNE, MD 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).

ALFRED RHYNE, MD at a glance

High performer (top quartile)

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 11/19/2005

NPI 1013999408

Primary specialty

Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine Physician

Niche

1,773 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

389 7% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 362

MIPS final score

95.3578/100 12.257800000000003% pts

Exceptional band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in North Carolina

How Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine Physician compares to other specialties among North Carolina providers

North Carolina providers

Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine Physician share within North Carolina

1. Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine Physician share within North Carolina

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

ALFRED RHYNE, MD's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine Physician national average

High performer (top quartile)
MIPS Final Score
95.3578/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine Physician) — 95.3578/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%95.4%
MIPS final score (Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine Physician) — 95.3578/100 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).

ALFRED RHYNE, MD is a Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine Physician provider practicing in CHARLOTTE, North Carolina, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: MD. NPI: 1013999408. 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.

ALFRED RHYNE, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine Physician provider holding MD credentials at 2001 RANDOLPH RD, CHARLOTTE, NC, 28207, with a listed phone of (704) 323-2000. NPI 1013999408 was issued on 11/19/2005. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what RHYNE 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 389 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 176 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $5K in drug spend, with an opioid prescribing rate of 15.7%. 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 95.3578/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 84.2235), compared with the national average of 83.1.

Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 1,773 enrolled providers across 51 states and an average of 362 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

2001 RANDOLPH RD
CHARLOTTE, NC 28207

Provider Details

NPI 1013999408
Specialty Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 11/19/2005

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores from CMS, 2023 performance year.

95.3578
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
84.2235
Quality
100
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Alternative Payment Model

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where ALFRED RHYNE, 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.

ORTHOCAROLINA, PA
HUNTERSVILLE, NC

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 ALFRED RHYNE, MD. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$79

Largest payer

Boston Scientific Corporation

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.

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

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

389
Total Claims
$5K
Total Drug Cost
176
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
412
Total Day Supply
8,772
Generic Drug Cost
$5K
Opioid Claims
61 (15.7% rate)

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
72.3 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.23
Gender Split
55% female / 45% male
Age Distribution
<65: 19, 65-74: 90, 75-84: 55, 85+: 12

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Gabapentin
82
Prednisone
55
Meloxicam
50
Tramadol Hcl
30
Tizanidine Hcl
26
Cyclobenzaprine Hcl
21
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen
Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen
20
Diclofenac Sodium
15
Lorazepam
15
Calcitonin-Salmon
"Calcitonin
N/A

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

Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine Physician Overview

How ALFRED RHYNE, MD fits within the Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine Physician landscape nationally.

1,773
Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine Physician Providers in US
51
States with Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine Physician
362
Avg Claims per Provider

ALFRED RHYNE, MD's 389 claims are above the specialty average of 362.

Nearby Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine Physician Providers in North Carolina

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in North Carolina, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as RHYNE.

Compare Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is ALFRED RHYNE, MD's specialty?
ALFRED RHYNE, MD specializes in Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine Physician and practices in CHARLOTTE, North Carolina. Credentials: MD.
How much does ALFRED RHYNE, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, ALFRED RHYNE, MD wrote 389 Medicare Part D claims totaling $5K in drug costs for 176 beneficiaries.
What is ALFRED RHYNE, MD's Medicare quality score?
ALFRED RHYNE, MD has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 95.3578/100 (Quality: 84.2235). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is ALFRED RHYNE, MD located?
ALFRED RHYNE, MD is located at 2001 RANDOLPH RD, CHARLOTTE, NC, 28207. Phone: (704) 323-2000.
What is ALFRED RHYNE, MD's NPI number?
ALFRED RHYNE, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1013999408, issued on 11/19/2005.
Does ALFRED RHYNE, MD prescribe opioids?
Yes, ALFRED RHYNE, MD had 61 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 15.7%.
How many Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 1,773 Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine Physician providers across 51 states in the US. The average Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine Physician provider writes 362 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does ALFRED RHYNE, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, ALFRED RHYNE, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Gabapentin, Prednisone, Meloxicam. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does ALFRED RHYNE, MD accept Medicare?
ALFRED RHYNE, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 389 Part D claims and 176 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify ALFRED RHYNE, MD's credentials?
ALFRED RHYNE, MD's NPI is 1013999408 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.
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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