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2026 NPPES data Interventional Cardiology Physician NPI 1598700338 MD
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Interventional Cardiology Physician in Cape Girardeau, Missouri.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 3,400 in Interventional Cardiology 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
303
Medicare Part D claims · 101 beneficiaries · Interventional Cardiology Physician avg: 3K
Generic prescribing
81%
generic claims · 19% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File, 2023
Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.
What the federal data shows
Clifford Talbert, MD filed 303 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Interventional Cardiology Physician in Cape Girardeau, Missouri, prescribing 81% generic.
- 303
- Part D claims, 2023
- 81%
- generic prescribing
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.
Clifford Talbert, MD's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023, across all CMS prescribers nationally
303 Top 43% higher than 57% of 1,370,886 prescribers
Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more prescribers. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023
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Board-eligible specialty (heuristic, not verified)
Clifford Talbert, MD practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty but we don't have enough CMS-participation signals to confirm active board-certified status. Consult CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).
What does the federal data show about Clifford Talbert, MD?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Interventional Cardiology Physician
Medicare Part D claims
303 90% vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in Missouri
How Interventional Cardiology Physician compares to other specialties among Missouri providers
Board certification
Not published by CMS
CMS does not publish a per-provider board-certification field in NPPES. PlainDoctor does not have a reliable per-specialty certification rate to show for Interventional Cardiology Physician. Verify directly:
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).
Clifford Talbert, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as an Interventional Cardiology Physician provider holding MD credentials at 211 SAINT FRANCIS DR, Cape Girardeau, MO, 63703, with a listed phone of (573) 331-3333. NPI 1598700338 was issued on 06/17/2006.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 303 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 101 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $51K in drug spend, split 19% brand-name and 81% generic by claim count.
Interventional Cardiology Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 3,400 enrolled providers across 53 states and an average of 2,984 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 | 1598700338 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Interventional Cardiology Physician |
| Credentials | MD |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Issued | 06/17/2006 |
Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical
Clifford Talbert, MD - brand share 19.0%
Interventional Cardiology Physician average
19% brand-name claims vs 81% generic, on 303 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.
303
Total Claims
$51K
Total Drug Cost
101
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 560
- Total Day Supply
- 16,601
- Brand vs Generic
- 19% brand / 81% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $46K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $6K
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 76.6 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 1.58
- Gender Split
- 50% female / 50% male
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Clifford Talbert, MD prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Metoprolol Tartrate
Metoprolol Tartrate
22 claims
- Eliquis
Eliquis
21 claims
- Furosemide
Furosemide
21 claims
- Isosorbide Mononit…
Isosorbide Mononitrate Er
17 claims
- Xarelto
Xarelto
17 claims
- Metoprolol Succinate
Metoprolol Succinate
14 claims
- Propafenone Hcl
Propafenone Hcl
13 claims
- Verapamil Hcl
Verapamil Hcl
13 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Metoprolol Tartrate | 22 |
| Eliquis Apixaban | 21 |
| Furosemide | 21 |
| Isosorbide Mononitrate Er Isosorbide Mononitrate | 17 |
| Xarelto Rivaroxaban | 17 |
| Metoprolol Succinate | 14 |
| Propafenone Hcl | 13 |
| Verapamil Hcl | 13 |
| Pravastatin Sodium | 12 |
| Rosuvastatin Calcium | 12 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
Interventional Cardiology Physician Overview
How Clifford Talbert, MD fits within the Interventional Cardiology Physician landscape nationally.
3,400
Interventional Cardiology Physician Providers in US
53
States with Interventional Cardiology Physician
2,984
Avg Claims per Provider
Clifford Talbert, MD's 303 claims are below the specialty average of 2,984.
Nearby Interventional Cardiology Physician Providers in Missouri
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Missouri, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Talbert.
Dr. Ahmad Abdin
M.D.
Joplin, MO
Dr. Elsayed Abo-Salem
MD
Saint Louis, MO
Dr. Prakash Acharya
M.D.
Columbia, MO
Dr. Zain Ali
M.D.
Fenton, MO
Dr. Zaid Alirhayim
M.D.
Saint Joseph, MO
Compare Interventional Cardiology 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 Missouri medical board, federal registration is not a license check. Credential verification guide
- Weigh a second option: compare this provider with a nearby Interventional Cardiology Physician peer on Medicare volume and prescribing patterns. Compare providers
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Clifford Talbert, MD's specialty? ▼
Clifford Talbert, MD specializes in Interventional Cardiology Physician and practices in Cape Girardeau, Missouri. Credentials: MD.
How much does Clifford Talbert, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Clifford Talbert, MD wrote 303 Medicare Part D claims totaling $51K in drug costs for 101 beneficiaries.
Where is Clifford Talbert, MD located? ▼
Clifford Talbert, MD is located at 211 SAINT FRANCIS DR, Cape Girardeau, MO, 63703. Phone: (573) 331-3333.
What is Clifford Talbert, MD's NPI number? ▼
Clifford Talbert, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1598700338, issued on 06/17/2006.
Does Clifford Talbert, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Clifford Talbert, MD's prescribing is 19% brand-name and 81% generic drugs by claim count, with $46K in brand drug costs.
How many Interventional Cardiology Physician providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 3,400 Interventional Cardiology Physician providers across 53 states in the US. The average Interventional Cardiology Physician provider writes 2,984 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Clifford Talbert, MD prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Clifford Talbert, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Metoprolol Tartrate, Eliquis, Furosemide. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Clifford Talbert, MD accept Medicare? ▼
Clifford Talbert, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 303 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 Clifford Talbert, MD's credentials? ▼
Clifford Talbert, MD's NPI is 1598700338 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.
- 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).
Disclaimer: Data from CMS NPPES and Medicare Part D. PlainDoctor does not rate or rank providers. Provider information is self-reported and may not be current. Always verify information directly with the provider. About · Methodology
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