2026 NPPES data Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Surgery Physician NPI 1881942423 MD
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CARSON STRICKLAND, MD

Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Surgery Physician in COLUMBIA, Tennessee. 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
438
Medicare Part D claims · 193 beneficiaries · Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Surgery Physician avg: 218
Generic prescribing
96%
generic claims · 4% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
75/100
▼ 8 pts below national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
Industry payments
$7.2K
25 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: CARSON STRICKLAND, MD is a Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Surgery Physician ([object Object]) practicing in COLUMBIA, Tennessee with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 438 claims across 193 beneficiaries — 4% brand-name prescribing . Their CMS MIPS Final Score of 75/100 (national average: 83.1) reflects performance across Quality, Cost, Interoperability, and Improvement Activities . Industry payments of $7.2K across 25 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: CARSON STRICKLAND, MD reported a CMS MIPS final score of 75 out of 100, below the 83.1 national average, and filed 438 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)

CARSON STRICKLAND, 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).

CARSON STRICKLAND, MD at a glance

Below national average

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 08/28/2012

NPI 1881942423

Primary specialty

Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Surgery Physician

Niche

678 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

438 101% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 218

MIPS final score

75/100 8.099999999999994% pts

Above neutral band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Tennessee

How Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Surgery Physician compares to other specialties among Tennessee providers

Tennessee providers

Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Surgery Physician share within Tennessee

1. Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Surgery Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Surgery Physician share within Tennessee

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

CARSON STRICKLAND, MD's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Surgery Physician national average

Below national average
MIPS Final Score
75/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Surgery Physician) — 75/100 vs national avg 83.1

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MIPS final score (Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Surgery Physician) — 75/100 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).

CARSON STRICKLAND, MD is a Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Surgery Physician provider practicing in COLUMBIA, Tennessee, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: MD. NPI: 1881942423. 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.

CARSON STRICKLAND, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Surgery Physician provider holding MD credentials at 1050 N JAMES M CAMPBELL BLVD STE 200, COLUMBIA, TN, 38401, with a listed phone of (931) 381-2663. NPI 1881942423 was issued on 08/28/2012. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what STRICKLAND 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 438 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 193 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $12K in drug spend, split 4% brand-name and 96% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 36.5%. 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 75/100 for the 2023 performance year, compared with the national average of 83.1.

Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Surgery Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 678 enrolled providers across 51 states and an average of 218 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

1050 N JAMES M CAMPBELL BLVD STE 200
COLUMBIA, TN 38401

Provider Details

NPI 1881942423
Specialty Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Surgery Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 08/28/2012

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

75
Final Score
Avg: 83.1

Reporting: Group practice

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where CARSON STRICKLAND, 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.

TENNESSEE ORTHOPAEDIC ALLIANCE PA
COLUMBIA, TN

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 CARSON STRICKLAND, MD. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$7.2K

Largest payer

Medline Industries LP

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 · Generic-heavy

CARSON STRICKLAND, MD — brand share 4.0%
Specialty average (est.)

4% brand-name claims vs 96% generic, on 438 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.

438
Total Claims
$12K
Total Drug Cost
193
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
445
Total Day Supply
5,641
Brand vs Generic
4% brand / 96% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$9K
Generic Drug Cost
$3K
Opioid Claims
160 (36.5% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
78

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
69.0 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.21
Gender Split
73% female / 27% 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
81
Methylprednisolone
70
Meloxicam
68
Sulfamethoxazole-Trimethoprim
Sulfamethoxazole/Trimethoprim
50
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen
Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen
44
Gabapentin
20
Tramadol Hcl
20
Cephalexin
14
Ibuprofen
13

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

Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Surgery Physician Overview

How CARSON STRICKLAND, MD fits within the Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Surgery Physician landscape nationally.

678
Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Surgery Physician Providers in US
51
States with Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Surgery Physician
218
Avg Claims per Provider

CARSON STRICKLAND, MD's 438 claims are above the specialty average of 218.

Nearby Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Surgery Physician Providers in Tennessee

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

Compare Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Surgery Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CARSON STRICKLAND, MD's specialty?
CARSON STRICKLAND, MD specializes in Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Surgery Physician and practices in COLUMBIA, Tennessee. Credentials: MD.
How much does CARSON STRICKLAND, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, CARSON STRICKLAND, MD wrote 438 Medicare Part D claims totaling $12K in drug costs for 193 beneficiaries.
What is CARSON STRICKLAND, MD's Medicare quality score?
CARSON STRICKLAND, MD has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 75/100. The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is CARSON STRICKLAND, MD located?
CARSON STRICKLAND, MD is located at 1050 N JAMES M CAMPBELL BLVD STE 200, COLUMBIA, TN, 38401. Phone: (931) 381-2663.
What is CARSON STRICKLAND, MD's NPI number?
CARSON STRICKLAND, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1881942423, issued on 08/28/2012.
Does CARSON STRICKLAND, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
CARSON STRICKLAND, MD's prescribing is 4% brand-name and 96% generic drugs by claim count, with $9K in brand drug costs.
Does CARSON STRICKLAND, MD prescribe opioids?
Yes, CARSON STRICKLAND, MD had 160 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 36.5%.
How many Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Surgery Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 678 Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Surgery Physician providers across 51 states in the US. The average Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Surgery Physician provider writes 218 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does CARSON STRICKLAND, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, CARSON STRICKLAND, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Oxycodone-Acetaminophen, Methylprednisolone, Meloxicam. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does CARSON STRICKLAND, MD accept Medicare?
CARSON STRICKLAND, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 438 Part D claims and 193 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify CARSON STRICKLAND, MD's credentials?
CARSON STRICKLAND, MD's NPI is 1881942423 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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