2026 NPPES data Family Medicine Physician NPI 1962616789 MD
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Barbara Michael, MD

Family Medicine Physician in Greensboro, 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
7K
Medicare Part D claims · 644 beneficiaries · Family Medicine Physician avg: 3K
Generic prescribing
87%
generic claims · 13% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
81.5/100
▼ 2 pts below national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
Industry payments
$816.25
42 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

Barbara Michael, MD reported a CMS MIPS final score of 81.5/100 — below the 83.1 national average — and filed 6,834 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.

81.5/100
MIPS score · -2 vs avg
7K
Part D claims, 2023
87%
generic prescribing
Likely
board-certified (heuristic)

Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records (NPPES, Medicare Part D, MIPS, Open Payments) — no proprietary rating or editorial opinion is applied.

Barbara Michael, MD's MIPS score vs every scored U.S. clinician

CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) final score, 2023 — the federal quality measure

82 36th percentile higher than 36% of 477,587 scored providers

0–10: 8,684 scored providers (2%). Below this entry. 10–20: 3,008 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 20–30: 3,069 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 30–40: 2,746 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 40–50: 2,928 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 50–60: 5,882 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 60–70: 13,906 scored providers (3%). Below this entry. 70–80: 118,074 scored providers (25%). Below this entry. 80–90: 129,887 scored providers (27%). This entry sits in this band. 90–100: 189,403 scored providers (40%). Above this entry. This provider 0 100 every MIPS-scored clinician, bucketed by value

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Source CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) · 2023

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

Barbara Michael, 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).

What does the federal data show about Barbara Michael, MD?

Near national average

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 05/10/2007

NPI 1962616789

Primary specialty

Family Medicine Physician

High-volume

147,640 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

6,834 100% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 3,418

MIPS final score

81.5/100 1.6 pts vs avg

Above neutral band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in North Carolina

How Family Medicine Physician compares to other specialties among North Carolina providers

North Carolina providers

Family Medicine Physician share within North Carolina

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

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

Barbara Michael, MD's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Family Medicine Physician national average

Near national average
MIPS Final Score
81.5/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Family Medicine Physician) — 81.5/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%81.5%
MIPS final score (Family Medicine Physician) — 81.5/100 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).

Barbara Michael, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Family Medicine Physician provider holding MD credentials at 3803 ROBERT PORCHER WAY, Greensboro, NC, 27410, with a listed phone of (336) 286-3442. NPI 1962616789 was issued on 05/10/2007. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what Michael 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 6,834 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 644 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $783K in drug spend, split 13% brand-name and 87% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 1.8%. 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 81.5/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 80.9, Cost 72.4), compared with the national average of 83.1.

Family Medicine Physician is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 147,640 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 3,418 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

3803 ROBERT PORCHER WAY
Greensboro, NC 27410

Provider Details

NPI 1962616789
Specialty Family Medicine Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Female
NPI Issued 05/10/2007

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

81.4862
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
80.9365
Quality
72.3508
Cost
82
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Group practice

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where Barbara Michael, 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.

Moses Cone Medical Services Inc
Greensboro, 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 Barbara Michael, MD. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$816

Largest payer

Novo Nordisk 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

Barbara Michael, MD — brand share 13.0%
Specialty average (est.)

13% brand-name claims vs 87% generic, on 6,834 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.

6,834
Total Claims
$783K
Total Drug Cost
644
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
15,574
Total Day Supply
458,353
Brand vs Generic
13% brand / 87% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$670K
Generic Drug Cost
$110K
Opioid Claims
125 (1.8% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
92

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
71.9 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.20
Gender Split
61% female / 39% male
Age Distribution
<65: 89, 65-74: 313, 75-84: 187, 85+: 55

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What Barbara Michael, MD prescribes most

Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023

claims
Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File As of 2023
Drug Claims
Atorvastatin Calcium
348
Amlodipine Besylate
251
Lisinopril
249
Levothyroxine Sodium
211
Metoprolol Succinate
211
Losartan Potassium
207
Metformin Hcl
201
Omeprazole
196
Pantoprazole Sodium
145
Ozempic
Semaglutide
141

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

Family Medicine Physician Overview

How Barbara Michael, MD fits within the Family Medicine Physician landscape nationally.

147,640
Family Medicine Physician Providers in US
56
States with Family Medicine Physician
3,418
Avg Claims per Provider

Barbara Michael, MD's 6,834 claims are above the specialty average of 3,418.

Nearby Family 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 Michael.

Compare Family Medicine Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Before you book an appointment

Use this federal record as your verification checklist, not as a recommendation.

  • Confirm the NPI record is current in the official CMS registry — providers update their own NPPES details, and moves can lag. Verify this NPI
  • Check the active license and any disciplinary history with the North Carolina medical board — federal registration is not a license check. Credential verification guide
  • Weigh a second option: compare this provider with a nearby Family Medicine Physician peer on Medicare volume and prescribing patterns. Compare providers

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Barbara Michael, MD's specialty?
Barbara Michael, MD specializes in Family Medicine Physician and practices in Greensboro, North Carolina. Credentials: MD.
How much does Barbara Michael, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, Barbara Michael, MD wrote 6,834 Medicare Part D claims totaling $783K in drug costs for 644 beneficiaries.
What is Barbara Michael, MD's Medicare quality score?
Barbara Michael, MD has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 81.5/100 (Quality: 80.9, Cost: 72.4). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is Barbara Michael, MD located?
Barbara Michael, MD is located at 3803 ROBERT PORCHER WAY, Greensboro, NC, 27410. Phone: (336) 286-3442.
What is Barbara Michael, MD's NPI number?
Barbara Michael, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1962616789, issued on 05/10/2007.
Does Barbara Michael, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
Barbara Michael, MD's prescribing is 13% brand-name and 87% generic drugs by claim count, with $670K in brand drug costs.
Does Barbara Michael, MD prescribe opioids?
Yes, Barbara Michael, MD had 125 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 1.8%.
How many Family Medicine Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 147,640 Family Medicine Physician providers across 56 states in the US. The average Family Medicine Physician provider writes 3,418 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Barbara Michael, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Barbara Michael, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Atorvastatin Calcium, Amlodipine Besylate, Lisinopril. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Barbara Michael, MD accept Medicare?
Barbara Michael, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 6,834 Part D claims and 644 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Barbara Michael, MD's credentials?
Barbara Michael, MD's NPI is 1962616789 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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