2026 NPPES data Sports Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician NPI 1437221322 M.D.
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BENJAMIN MOOREHEAD, M.D.

Sports Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician in MORGANTOWN, West Virginia. 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
1K
Medicare Part D claims · 160 beneficiaries · Sports Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
93%
generic claims · 7% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
94.1061/100
▲ 11 pts above national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
What the federal data reveals: BENJAMIN MOOREHEAD, M.D. is a Sports Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician ([object Object]) practicing in MORGANTOWN, West Virginia with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 1K claims across 160 beneficiaries — 7% brand-name prescribing . Their CMS MIPS Final Score of 94.1061/100 (national average: 83.1) reflects performance across Quality, Cost, Interoperability, and Improvement Activities .

What stands out: BENJAMIN MOOREHEAD, M.D. reported a CMS MIPS final score of 94.1061 out of 100, above the 83.1 national average, and filed 1,143 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)

BENJAMIN MOOREHEAD, M.D. practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + MIPS quality reporting + 2 hospital affiliations — signals consistent with board-certified status. For verified board certification, see CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).

BENJAMIN MOOREHEAD, M.D. at a glance

High performer (top quartile)

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 11/15/2006

NPI 1437221322

Primary specialty

Sports Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician

Rare

292 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

1,143 10% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,267

MIPS final score

94.1061/100 11.006100000000004% pts

Exceptional band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in West Virginia

How Sports Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician compares to other specialties among West Virginia providers

West Virginia providers

Sports Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician share within West Virginia

1. Sports Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Sports Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician share within West Virginia

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

BENJAMIN MOOREHEAD, M.D.'s 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Sports Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician national average

High performer (top quartile)
MIPS Final Score
94.1061/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Sports Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician) — 94.1061/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%94.1%
MIPS final score (Sports Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician) — 94.1061/100 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).

BENJAMIN MOOREHEAD, M.D. is a Sports Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician provider practicing in MORGANTOWN, West Virginia, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: M.D.. NPI: 1437221322. 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.

BENJAMIN MOOREHEAD, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Sports Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 1 STADIUM DRIVE, MORGANTOWN, WV, 26506, with a listed phone of (304) 598-4800. NPI 1437221322 was issued on 11/15/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what MOOREHEAD 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 1,143 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 160 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $62K in drug spend, split 7% brand-name and 93% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 2.1%. 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 94.1061/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 78.4655), compared with the national average of 83.1.

Sports Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 292 enrolled providers across 43 states and an average of 1,267 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

1 STADIUM DRIVE
MORGANTOWN, WV 26506

Provider Details

NPI 1437221322
Specialty Sports Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician
Credentials M.D.
Gender Male
NPI Issued 11/15/2006

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

94.1061
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
78.4655
Quality
100
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Alternative Payment Model

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where BENJAMIN MOOREHEAD, M.D. 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.

MEDICAL REHABILITATION SYSTEMS LLC
GRANTSVILLE, MD
WEST VIRGINIA UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CORPORATION
MORGANTOWN, WV

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 · Generic-heavy

BENJAMIN MOOREHEAD, M.D. — brand share 7.0%
Specialty average (est.)

7% brand-name claims vs 93% generic, on 1,143 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.

1,143
Total Claims
$62K
Total Drug Cost
160
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
2,311
Total Day Supply
67,566
Brand vs Generic
7% brand / 93% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$46K
Generic Drug Cost
$15K
Opioid Claims
24 (2.1% rate)

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
69.7 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.14
Gender Split
59% female / 41% 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
Meloxicam
159
Diclofenac Sodium
80
Atorvastatin Calcium
45
Lisinopril
30
Metformin Hcl
30
Allopurinol
28
Lidocaine
27
Amlodipine Besylate
25
Naproxen
25
Montelukast Sodium
20

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

Sports Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician Overview

How BENJAMIN MOOREHEAD, M.D. fits within the Sports Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician landscape nationally.

292
Sports Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician Providers in US
43
States with Sports Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician
1,267
Avg Claims per Provider

BENJAMIN MOOREHEAD, M.D.'s 1,143 claims are below the specialty average of 1,267.

Nearby Sports Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician Providers in West Virginia

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in West Virginia, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as MOOREHEAD.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is BENJAMIN MOOREHEAD, M.D.'s specialty?
BENJAMIN MOOREHEAD, M.D. specializes in Sports Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician and practices in MORGANTOWN, West Virginia. Credentials: M.D..
How much does BENJAMIN MOOREHEAD, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, BENJAMIN MOOREHEAD, M.D. wrote 1,143 Medicare Part D claims totaling $62K in drug costs for 160 beneficiaries.
What is BENJAMIN MOOREHEAD, M.D.'s Medicare quality score?
BENJAMIN MOOREHEAD, M.D. has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 94.1061/100 (Quality: 78.4655). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is BENJAMIN MOOREHEAD, M.D. located?
BENJAMIN MOOREHEAD, M.D. is located at 1 STADIUM DRIVE, MORGANTOWN, WV, 26506. Phone: (304) 598-4800.
What is BENJAMIN MOOREHEAD, M.D.'s NPI number?
BENJAMIN MOOREHEAD, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1437221322, issued on 11/15/2006.
Does BENJAMIN MOOREHEAD, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
BENJAMIN MOOREHEAD, M.D.'s prescribing is 7% brand-name and 93% generic drugs by claim count, with $46K in brand drug costs.
Does BENJAMIN MOOREHEAD, M.D. prescribe opioids?
Yes, BENJAMIN MOOREHEAD, M.D. had 24 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 2.1%.
How many Sports Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 292 Sports Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician providers across 43 states in the US. The average Sports Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician provider writes 1,267 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does BENJAMIN MOOREHEAD, M.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, BENJAMIN MOOREHEAD, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Meloxicam, Diclofenac Sodium, Atorvastatin Calcium. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does BENJAMIN MOOREHEAD, M.D. accept Medicare?
BENJAMIN MOOREHEAD, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 1,143 Part D claims and 160 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify BENJAMIN MOOREHEAD, M.D.'s credentials?
BENJAMIN MOOREHEAD, M.D.'s NPI is 1437221322 with credentials M.D.. 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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