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2026 NPPES data Emergency Medicine Physician NPI 1518904127 MD
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Emergency Medicine Physician in Wilmington, North Carolina.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 64,463 in Emergency Medicine 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
357
Medicare Part D claims · 243 beneficiaries · Emergency Medicine Physician avg: 352
MIPS score
92/100
▲ 9 pts above national avg 83.5 · Exceptional
What the federal data shows
Brandon Smallwood, MD reported a CMS MIPS final score of 92/100 - above the 83.5 national average - and filed 357 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.
- 92/100
- MIPS score · +9 vs avg
- 357
- Part D claims, 2023
- Likely
- board-certified (heuristic)
- ≥66th
- pct among measured MIPS (lower-bound band)
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.
Brandon Smallwood, MD's MIPS score vs every measured U.S. clinician
CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) final score, 2023, the federal quality measure. Clinicians whose score CMS assigned without scoring any category are excluded.
92 ≥ 66th percentile 66% of 454,083 measured providers are in lower value bands
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Source CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) · 2023
Where Brandon Smallwood, MD sits
This provider among emergency medicine physician peers
Across the 14,017 emergency medicine physician providers who report both Medicare Part D prescribing and a MIPS quality score, Brandon Smallwood, MD writes more Part D claims than 86% of them and scores higher on MIPS quality than 57% - placing this provider in the high-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 emergency medicine physician peer from a representative sample of 60; the gold marker is Brandon Smallwood, MD. 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)
Brandon Smallwood, MD 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 Brandon Smallwood, MD?
High performer (top quartile)Primary specialty
Emergency Medicine Physician
Medicare Part D claims
357 1% vs specialty avg
MIPS final score
92/100 8.5 pts vs avg
Specialty distribution in North Carolina
How Emergency Medicine Physician compares to other specialties among North Carolina providers
Medicare quality performance, MIPS
Brandon Smallwood, MD's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Emergency Medicine Physician national average
- MIPS Final Score
- 92/100
- vs 83.5 national avg · 2023 performance year
MIPS final score (Emergency Medicine Physician) - 92/100 vs national avg 83.5
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).
Brandon Smallwood, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as an Emergency Medicine Physician provider holding MD credentials at 4402 SHIPYARD BLVD, Wilmington, NC, 28403, with a listed phone of (910) 202-3363. NPI 1518904127 was issued on 06/01/2006.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 357 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 243 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $7K in drug spend, with an opioid prescribing rate of 16.5%. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 92/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 82.8, Cost 100), compared with the 83.5 average among clinicians with a measured score.
Emergency Medicine Physician is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 64,463 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 352 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 | 1518904127 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Emergency Medicine Physician |
| Credentials | MD |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Issued | 06/01/2006 |
CMS Quality Score (MIPS)
Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores from CMS, 2023 performance year.
92.0481
Final Score
Measured-score avg: 83.5
82.8369
Quality
100
Cost
Reporting: Group practice
Medicare Part D Prescribing Data
CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.
357
Total Claims
$7K
Total Drug Cost
243
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 357
- Total Day Supply
- 3,206
- Generic Drug Cost
- $4K
- Opioid Claims
- 59 (16.5% rate)
- Antibiotic Claims
- 115
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 71.0 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 1.91
- Gender Split
- 58% female / 42% male
- Age Distribution
- <65: 48, 65-74: 93, 75-84: 76, 85+: 26
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Brandon Smallwood, MD prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Methylprednisolone
Methylprednisolone
33 claims
- Ondansetron Odt
Ondansetron Odt
32 claims
- Hydrocodone-Acetam…
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen
30 claims
- Cefuroxime
Cefuroxime
27 claims
- Methocarbamol
Methocarbamol
16 claims
- Oxycodone Hcl
Oxycodone Hcl
16 claims
- Cefdinir
Cefdinir
15 claims
- Cephalexin
Cephalexin
14 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Methylprednisolone | 33 |
| Ondansetron Odt Ondansetron | 32 |
| Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen | 30 |
| Cefuroxime Cefuroxime Axetil | 27 |
| Methocarbamol | 16 |
| Oxycodone Hcl | 16 |
| Cefdinir | 15 |
| Cephalexin | 14 |
| Doxycycline Hyclate | 14 |
| Meclizine Hcl | 12 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
Emergency Medicine Physician Overview
How Brandon Smallwood, MD fits within the Emergency Medicine Physician landscape nationally.
64,463
Emergency Medicine Physician Providers in US
56
States with Emergency Medicine Physician
352
Avg Claims per Provider
Brandon Smallwood, MD's 357 claims are above the specialty average of 352.
Nearby Emergency 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 Smallwood.
Stephanny Acevedo Martinez
Greenville, NC
Dr. Joanna Adams
M.D.
Greenville, NC
Dr. John Adams
M.D.
Oxford, NC
Dr. Victor Adan
MD
Franklin, NC
Dr. Juliana Adedoyin
MD
Greenville, NC
Compare Emergency 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 Emergency Medicine Physician peer on Medicare volume and prescribing patterns. Compare providers
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Brandon Smallwood, MD's specialty? ▼
Brandon Smallwood, MD specializes in Emergency Medicine Physician and practices in Wilmington, North Carolina. Credentials: MD.
How much does Brandon Smallwood, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Brandon Smallwood, MD wrote 357 Medicare Part D claims totaling $7K in drug costs for 243 beneficiaries.
What is Brandon Smallwood, MD's Medicare quality score? ▼
Brandon Smallwood, MD has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 92/100 (Quality: 82.8, Cost: 100). The average MIPS Final Score across the 454,083 clinicians with at least one published category score is 83.5; clinicians whose score CMS assigned without scoring any category are excluded from that average. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is Brandon Smallwood, MD located? ▼
Brandon Smallwood, MD is located at 4402 SHIPYARD BLVD, Wilmington, NC, 28403. Phone: (910) 202-3363.
What is Brandon Smallwood, MD's NPI number? ▼
Brandon Smallwood, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1518904127, issued on 06/01/2006.
Does Brandon Smallwood, MD prescribe opioids? ▼
Yes, Brandon Smallwood, MD had 59 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 16.5%.
How many Emergency Medicine Physician providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 64,463 Emergency Medicine Physician providers across 56 states in the US. The average Emergency Medicine Physician provider writes 352 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Brandon Smallwood, MD prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Brandon Smallwood, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Methylprednisolone, Ondansetron Odt, Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Brandon Smallwood, MD accept Medicare? ▼
Brandon Smallwood, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 357 Part D claims and 243 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Brandon Smallwood, MD's credentials? ▼
Brandon Smallwood, MD's NPI is 1518904127 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
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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