2026 NPPES data Emergency Medicine Physician NPI 1386140879 MD
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BRIAN AHEARN, MD

Emergency Medicine Physician in PORTSMOUTH, 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
135
Medicare Part D claims · 101 beneficiaries · Emergency Medicine Physician avg: 352
MIPS score
91.2532/100
▲ 8 pts above national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
Industry payments
$124.77
1 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

BRIAN AHEARN, MD reported a CMS MIPS final score of 91.2532/100 — above the 83.1 national average — and filed 135 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.

91.2532/100
MIPS score · +8 vs avg
135
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.

BRIAN AHEARN, MD's MIPS score vs every scored U.S. clinician

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

91 Top 37% higher than 63% 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%). Below this entry. 90–100: 189,403 scored providers (40%). This entry sits in this band. 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)

BRIAN AHEARN, 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 BRIAN AHEARN, MD?

High performer (top quartile)

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 04/03/2018

NPI 1386140879

Primary specialty

Emergency Medicine Physician

High-volume

64,398 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

135 62% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 352

MIPS final score

91.2532/100 8.153200000000012% pts

Exceptional band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Virginia

How Emergency Medicine Physician compares to other specialties among Virginia providers

Virginia providers

Emergency Medicine Physician share within Virginia

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

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

BRIAN AHEARN, MD's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Emergency Medicine Physician national average

High performer (top quartile)
MIPS Final Score
91.2532/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Emergency Medicine Physician) — 91.2532/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%91.3%
MIPS final score (Emergency Medicine Physician) — 91.2532/100 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).

BRIAN AHEARN, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Emergency Medicine Physician provider holding MD credentials at 3636 HIGH ST, PORTSMOUTH, VA, 23707, with a listed phone of (757) 398-2200. NPI 1386140879 was issued on 04/03/2018. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what AHEARN 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 135 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 101 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $4K in drug spend, with an opioid prescribing rate of 14.1%. 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 91.2532/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 74.9203), compared with the national average of 83.1.

Emergency Medicine Physician is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 64,398 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

3636 HIGH ST
PORTSMOUTH, VA 23707

Provider Details

NPI 1386140879
Specialty Emergency Medicine Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 04/03/2018

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

91.2532
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
74.9203
Quality
91.6794
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Alternative Payment Model

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 BRIAN AHEARN, MD. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$125

Largest payer

Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, 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.

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.

135
Total Claims
$4K
Total Drug Cost
101
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
135
Total Day Supply
1,453
Generic Drug Cost
$2K
Opioid Claims
19 (14.1% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
45

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
72.3 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.40
Gender Split
60% female / 40% 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
Oxycodone-Acetaminophen
Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophen
16
Cephalexin
15

* 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 BRIAN AHEARN, MD fits within the Emergency Medicine Physician landscape nationally.

64,398
Emergency Medicine Physician Providers in US
56
States with Emergency Medicine Physician
352
Avg Claims per Provider

BRIAN AHEARN, MD's 135 claims are below the specialty average of 352.

Nearby Emergency Medicine Physician Providers in Virginia

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is BRIAN AHEARN, MD's specialty?
BRIAN AHEARN, MD specializes in Emergency Medicine Physician and practices in PORTSMOUTH, Virginia. Credentials: MD.
How much does BRIAN AHEARN, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, BRIAN AHEARN, MD wrote 135 Medicare Part D claims totaling $4K in drug costs for 101 beneficiaries.
What is BRIAN AHEARN, MD's Medicare quality score?
BRIAN AHEARN, MD has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 91.2532/100 (Quality: 74.9203). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is BRIAN AHEARN, MD located?
BRIAN AHEARN, MD is located at 3636 HIGH ST, PORTSMOUTH, VA, 23707. Phone: (757) 398-2200.
What is BRIAN AHEARN, MD's NPI number?
BRIAN AHEARN, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1386140879, issued on 04/03/2018.
Does BRIAN AHEARN, MD prescribe opioids?
Yes, BRIAN AHEARN, MD had 19 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 14.1%.
How many Emergency Medicine Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 64,398 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 BRIAN AHEARN, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, BRIAN AHEARN, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Oxycodone-Acetaminophen, Cephalexin. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does BRIAN AHEARN, MD accept Medicare?
BRIAN AHEARN, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 135 Part D claims and 101 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify BRIAN AHEARN, MD's credentials?
BRIAN AHEARN, MD's NPI is 1386140879 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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