2026 NPPES data Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician NPI 1659459659 MD
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ANTHONY CAPRIO, MD

Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) 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
3K
Medicare Part D claims · 174 beneficiaries · Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician avg: 4K
Generic prescribing
88%
generic claims · 12% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
95.3578/100
▲ 12 pts above national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
What the federal data reveals: ANTHONY CAPRIO, MD is a Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician ([object Object]) practicing in CHARLOTTE, North Carolina with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 3K claims across 174 beneficiaries — 12% brand-name prescribing . Their CMS MIPS Final Score of 95.3578/100 (national average: 83.1) reflects performance across Quality, Cost, Interoperability, and Improvement Activities .

What stands out: ANTHONY CAPRIO, MD reported a CMS MIPS final score of 95.3578 out of 100, above the 83.1 national average, and filed 3,293 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)

ANTHONY CAPRIO, 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).

ANTHONY CAPRIO, MD at a glance

High performer (top quartile)

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 11/01/2006

NPI 1659459659

Primary specialty

Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician

Niche

4,161 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

3,293 26% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 4,450

MIPS final score

95.3578/100 12.257800000000003% pts

Exceptional band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in North Carolina

How Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician compares to other specialties among North Carolina providers

North Carolina providers

Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician share within North Carolina

1. Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician share within North Carolina

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

ANTHONY CAPRIO, MD's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician national average

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

MIPS final score (Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician) — 95.3578/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%95.4%
MIPS final score (Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) 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).

ANTHONY CAPRIO, MD is a Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician provider practicing in CHARLOTTE, North Carolina, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: MD. NPI: 1659459659. 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.

ANTHONY CAPRIO, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician provider holding MD credentials at 1021 MOREHEAD MEDICAL DR, CHARLOTTE, NC, 28204, with a listed phone of (980) 442-2000. NPI 1659459659 was issued on 11/01/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what CAPRIO 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 3,293 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 174 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $205K in drug spend, split 12% brand-name and 88% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 1.5%. 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.

Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 4,161 enrolled providers across 52 states and an average of 4,450 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

1021 MOREHEAD MEDICAL DR
CHARLOTTE, NC 28204

Provider Details

NPI 1659459659
Specialty Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 11/01/2006

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 ANTHONY CAPRIO, 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.

THE CHARLOTTE-MECKLENBURG HOSPITAL AUTHORITY
CHARLOTTE, 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).

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical

ANTHONY CAPRIO, MD — brand share 12.0%
Specialty average (est.)

12% brand-name claims vs 88% generic, on 3,293 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.

3,293
Total Claims
$205K
Total Drug Cost
174
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
4,208
Total Day Supply
115,549
Brand vs Generic
12% brand / 88% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$147K
Generic Drug Cost
$58K
Opioid Claims
51 (1.5% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
46

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
86.8 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.64
Gender Split
66% female / 34% 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
Levothyroxine Sodium
217
Eliquis
Apixaban
178
Atorvastatin Calcium
165
Warfarin Sodium
165
Omeprazole
108
Metoprolol Succinate
96
Sertraline Hcl
90
Losartan Potassium
81
Lisinopril
78
Furosemide
76

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

Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician Overview

How ANTHONY CAPRIO, MD fits within the Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician landscape nationally.

4,161
Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician Providers in US
52
States with Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician
4,450
Avg Claims per Provider

ANTHONY CAPRIO, MD's 3,293 claims are below the specialty average of 4,450.

Nearby Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician Providers in North Carolina

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

Compare Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is ANTHONY CAPRIO, MD's specialty?
ANTHONY CAPRIO, MD specializes in Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician and practices in CHARLOTTE, North Carolina. Credentials: MD.
How much does ANTHONY CAPRIO, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, ANTHONY CAPRIO, MD wrote 3,293 Medicare Part D claims totaling $205K in drug costs for 174 beneficiaries.
What is ANTHONY CAPRIO, MD's Medicare quality score?
ANTHONY CAPRIO, 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 ANTHONY CAPRIO, MD located?
ANTHONY CAPRIO, MD is located at 1021 MOREHEAD MEDICAL DR, CHARLOTTE, NC, 28204. Phone: (980) 442-2000.
What is ANTHONY CAPRIO, MD's NPI number?
ANTHONY CAPRIO, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1659459659, issued on 11/01/2006.
Does ANTHONY CAPRIO, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
ANTHONY CAPRIO, MD's prescribing is 12% brand-name and 88% generic drugs by claim count, with $147K in brand drug costs.
Does ANTHONY CAPRIO, MD prescribe opioids?
Yes, ANTHONY CAPRIO, MD had 51 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 1.5%.
How many Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 4,161 Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician providers across 52 states in the US. The average Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician provider writes 4,450 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does ANTHONY CAPRIO, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, ANTHONY CAPRIO, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Levothyroxine Sodium, Eliquis, Atorvastatin Calcium. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does ANTHONY CAPRIO, MD accept Medicare?
ANTHONY CAPRIO, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 3,293 Part D claims and 174 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify ANTHONY CAPRIO, MD's credentials?
ANTHONY CAPRIO, MD's NPI is 1659459659 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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