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2026 NPPES data Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine & OMM Physician NPI 1669438602 DPM
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Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine & OMM Physician in Tuscaloosa, Alabama.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 1,235 in Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine & OMM Physician, and covers specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare Part D prescribing data when reported. According to CMS, every field reflects the provider's official federal registration, see our methodology.
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Prescribing volume
464
Medicare Part D claims · 180 beneficiaries · Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine & OMM Physician avg: 1K
MIPS score
100/100
▲ 17 pts above national avg 83.1 · Exceptional
Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File, 2023
Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.
What the federal data shows
Barry Gould, DPM reported a CMS MIPS final score of 100/100 - above the 83.1 national average - and filed 464 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.
- 100/100
- MIPS score · +17 vs avg
- 464
- Part D claims, 2023
- 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.
Barry Gould, DPM's MIPS score vs every scored U.S. clinician
CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) final score, 2023, the federal quality measure
100 Top 7% higher than 93% of 477,587 scored providers
Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more scored providers. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
Source CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) · 2023
Where Barry Gould, DPM sits
This provider among neuromusculoskeletal medicine & omm physician peers
Across the 101 neuromusculoskeletal medicine & omm physician providers who report both Medicare Part D prescribing and a MIPS quality score, Barry Gould, DPM writes more Part D claims than 45% of them and scores higher on MIPS quality than 94% - placing this provider in the lower-volume, high-quality quadrant. Volume reflects patient-panel size and specialty, not quality; the two axes are independent.
Part D claim volume vs MIPS quality, by specialty percentile
Each dot is one neuromusculoskeletal medicine & omm physician peer from a representative sample of 60; the gold marker is Barry Gould, DPM. Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber data and the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, 2023.
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Board certification likely (heuristic, not verified)
Barry Gould, DPM practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + MIPS quality reporting - 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 Barry Gould, DPM?
High performer (top quartile)Primary specialty
Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine & OMM Physician
Medicare Part D claims
464 58% vs specialty avg
MIPS final score
100/100 16.9 pts vs avg
Specialty distribution in Alabama
How Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine & OMM Physician compares to other specialties among Alabama providers
Medicare quality performance, MIPS
Barry Gould, DPM's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine & OMM Physician national average
- MIPS Final Score
- 100/100
- vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year
MIPS final score (Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine & OMM Physician) - 100/100 vs national avg 83.1
How MIPS and board certification work
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).
Barry Gould, DPM appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine & OMM Physician provider holding DPM credentials at 1788 MCFARLAND BLVD N, Tuscaloosa, AL, 35406, with a listed phone of (205) 759-9100. NPI 1669438602 was issued on 04/26/2006.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 464 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 180 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $8K in drug spend, with an opioid prescribing rate of 5.0%. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 100/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 100), compared with the national average of 83.1.
Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine & OMM Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 1,235 enrolled providers across 51 states and an average of 1,107 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
Provider Details
| NPI | 1669438602 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine & OMM Physician |
| Credentials | DPM |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Issued | 04/26/2006 |
CMS Quality Score (MIPS)
Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores from CMS, 2023 performance year.
100
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
100
Quality
Reporting: Group practice
Medicare Part D Prescribing Data
CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.
464
Total Claims
$8K
Total Drug Cost
180
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 493
- Total Day Supply
- 10,940
- Brand Drug Cost
- $0
- Generic Drug Cost
- $8K
- Opioid Claims
- 23 (5.0% rate)
- Antibiotic Claims
- 73
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 70.5 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 1.45
- Gender Split
- 62% female / 38% male
- Age Distribution
- <65: 37, 65-74: 84, 75-84: 44, 85+: 15
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Barry Gould, DPM prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Gabapentin
Gabapentin
114 claims
- Diclofenac Sodium
Diclofenac Sodium
99 claims
- Meloxicam
Meloxicam
50 claims
- Cephalexin 41
Cephalexin
41 claims
- Clotrimazole-Betam… 35
Clotrimazole-Betamethasone
35 claims
- Clindamycin Hcl 25
Clindamycin Hcl
25 claims
- Ketoconazole 21
Ketoconazole
21 claims
- Hydrocodone-Acetam… 19
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen
19 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Gabapentin | 114 |
| Diclofenac Sodium | 99 |
| Meloxicam | 50 |
| Cephalexin | 41 |
| Clotrimazole-Betamethasone Clotrimazole/Betamethasone Dip | 35 |
| Clindamycin Hcl | 25 |
| Ketoconazole | 21 |
| Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen | 19 |
| Methylprednisolone | 12 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
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How Barry Gould, DPM fits within the Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine & OMM Physician landscape nationally.
1,235
Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine & OMM Physician Providers in US
51
States with Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine & OMM Physician
1,107
Avg Claims per Provider
Barry Gould, DPM's 464 claims are below the specialty average of 1,107.
Nearby Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine & OMM Physician Providers in Alabama
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Alabama, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Gould.
Dr. Jackilyn Barr
DO
Huntsville, AL
Dr. Darron Barrus
D.P.M.
Alabaster, AL
Dr. Ronald Moon
D.O.
Birmingham, AL
Dr. Krishna Reddy
MD
Cropwell, AL
Dr. Gregory Thompson
D.O.
Dothan, AL
Compare Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine & OMM Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
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- Check the active license and any disciplinary history with the Alabama medical board, federal registration is not a license check. Credential verification guide
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Barry Gould, DPM's specialty? ▼
Barry Gould, DPM specializes in Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine & OMM Physician and practices in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. Credentials: DPM.
How much does Barry Gould, DPM prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Barry Gould, DPM wrote 464 Medicare Part D claims totaling $8K in drug costs for 180 beneficiaries.
What is Barry Gould, DPM's Medicare quality score? ▼
Barry Gould, DPM has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 100/100 (Quality: 100). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is Barry Gould, DPM located? ▼
Barry Gould, DPM is located at 1788 MCFARLAND BLVD N, Tuscaloosa, AL, 35406. Phone: (205) 759-9100.
What is Barry Gould, DPM's NPI number? ▼
Barry Gould, DPM's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1669438602, issued on 04/26/2006.
Does Barry Gould, DPM prescribe opioids? ▼
Yes, Barry Gould, DPM had 23 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 5.0%.
How many Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine & OMM Physician providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 1,235 Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine & OMM Physician providers across 51 states in the US. The average Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine & OMM Physician provider writes 1,107 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Barry Gould, DPM prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Barry Gould, DPM's most frequently prescribed drugs include Gabapentin, Diclofenac Sodium, Meloxicam. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Barry Gould, DPM accept Medicare? ▼
Barry Gould, DPM appears in CMS Medicare data with 464 Part D claims and 180 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Barry Gould, DPM's credentials? ▼
Barry Gould, DPM's NPI is 1669438602 with credentials DPM. 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
View source datasets and methodology notes
- 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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