2026 NPPES data Neurology Physician NPI 1609073139 MD
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CATHERINE HAM, MD

Neurology Physician in RICHMOND, 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
592
Medicare Part D claims · 157 beneficiaries · Neurology Physician avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
53%
generic claims · 47% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
76.2306/100
▼ 7 pts below national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
Industry payments
$52.5K
66 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

CATHERINE HAM, MD reported a CMS MIPS final score of 76.2306/100 — below the 83.1 national average — and filed 592 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.

76.2306/100
MIPS score · -7 vs avg
592
Part D claims, 2023
53%
generic prescribing
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.

CATHERINE HAM, MD's MIPS score vs every scored U.S. clinician

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

76 21st percentile higher than 21% 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%). This entry sits in this band. 80–90: 129,887 scored providers (27%). Above this entry. 90–100: 189,403 scored providers (40%). Above this entry. 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)

CATHERINE HAM, 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).

What does the federal data show about CATHERINE HAM, MD?

Below national average

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 06/28/2007

NPI 1609073139

Primary specialty

Neurology Physician

Mid-sized

19,866 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

592 55% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,309

MIPS final score

76.2306/100 6.869399999999999% pts

Above neutral band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Virginia

How Neurology Physician compares to other specialties among Virginia providers

Virginia providers

Neurology Physician share within Virginia

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

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

CATHERINE HAM, MD's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Neurology Physician national average

Below national average
MIPS Final Score
76.2306/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Neurology Physician) — 76.2306/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%76.2%
MIPS final score (Neurology Physician) — 76.2306/100 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).

CATHERINE HAM, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Neurology Physician provider holding MD credentials at 11958 W BROAD ST, RICHMOND, VA, 23233, with a listed phone of (804) 828-9350. NPI 1609073139 was issued on 06/28/2007. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what HAM 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 592 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 157 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $385K in drug spend, split 47% brand-name and 53% generic by claim count. 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 76.2306/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 64.5816, Cost 56.1869), compared with the national average of 83.1.

Neurology Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 19,866 enrolled providers across 54 states and an average of 1,309 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

11958 W BROAD ST
RICHMOND, VA 23233

Provider Details

NPI 1609073139
Specialty Neurology Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Female
NPI Issued 06/28/2007

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

76.2306
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
64.5816
Quality
56.1869
Cost
100
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Group practice

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where CATHERINE HAM, 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.

CHARLESTON AREA MEDICAL CENTER INC
CHARLESTON, 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).

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 CATHERINE HAM, MD. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$52.5K

Largest payer

ABBVIE 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.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Above average

CATHERINE HAM, MD — brand share 47.0%
Specialty average (est.)

47% brand-name claims vs 53% generic, on 592 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.

592
Total Claims
$385K
Total Drug Cost
157
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
924
Total Day Supply
25,605
Brand vs Generic
47% brand / 53% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$370K
Generic Drug Cost
$15K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
60.9 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.39
Gender Split
83% female / 17% male
Age Distribution
<65: 87, 65-74: 47, 75-84: N/A, 85+: N/A

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.

What CATHERINE HAM, MD prescribes most

Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023

claims
Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File As of 2023
Drug Claims
Emgality Pen
Galcanezumab-Gnlm
72
Nurtec Odt
Rimegepant Sulfate
70
Ubrelvy
Ubrogepant
47
Topiramate
46
Sumatriptan Succinate
39
Aimovig Autoinjector
Erenumab-Aooe
30
Emgality Syringe
Galcanezumab-Gnlm
23
Rizatriptan
Rizatriptan Benzoate
22
Gabapentin
19
Nortriptyline Hcl
15

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

Neurology Physician Overview

How CATHERINE HAM, MD fits within the Neurology Physician landscape nationally.

19,866
Neurology Physician Providers in US
54
States with Neurology Physician
1,309
Avg Claims per Provider

CATHERINE HAM, MD's 592 claims are below the specialty average of 1,309.

Nearby Neurology Physician Providers in Virginia

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

Compare Neurology Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CATHERINE HAM, MD's specialty?
CATHERINE HAM, MD specializes in Neurology Physician and practices in RICHMOND, Virginia. Credentials: MD.
How much does CATHERINE HAM, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, CATHERINE HAM, MD wrote 592 Medicare Part D claims totaling $385K in drug costs for 157 beneficiaries.
What is CATHERINE HAM, MD's Medicare quality score?
CATHERINE HAM, MD has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 76.2306/100 (Quality: 64.5816, Cost: 56.1869). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is CATHERINE HAM, MD located?
CATHERINE HAM, MD is located at 11958 W BROAD ST, RICHMOND, VA, 23233. Phone: (804) 828-9350.
What is CATHERINE HAM, MD's NPI number?
CATHERINE HAM, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1609073139, issued on 06/28/2007.
Does CATHERINE HAM, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
CATHERINE HAM, MD's prescribing is 47% brand-name and 53% generic drugs by claim count, with $370K in brand drug costs.
How many Neurology Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 19,866 Neurology Physician providers across 54 states in the US. The average Neurology Physician provider writes 1,309 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does CATHERINE HAM, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, CATHERINE HAM, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Emgality Pen, Nurtec Odt, Ubrelvy. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does CATHERINE HAM, MD accept Medicare?
CATHERINE HAM, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 592 Part D claims and 157 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify CATHERINE HAM, MD's credentials?
CATHERINE HAM, MD's NPI is 1609073139 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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