2026 NPPES data Specialist NPI 1184706913 M.D
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CLIFTON NICHOLSON-UHL, M.D

Specialist in MARRERO, Louisiana. 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
449
Medicare Part D claims · 106 beneficiaries · Specialist avg: 1K
MIPS score
96.9086/100
▲ 14 pts above national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
Industry payments
$349.25
20 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

CLIFTON NICHOLSON-UHL, M.D reported a CMS MIPS final score of 96.9086/100 — above the 83.1 national average — and filed 449 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.

96.9086/100
MIPS score · +14 vs avg
449
Part D claims, 2023
$349.25
industry payments (Sunshine Act)

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.

CLIFTON NICHOLSON-UHL, M.D's MIPS score vs every scored U.S. clinician

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

97 Top 17% higher than 83% 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

What does the federal data show about CLIFTON NICHOLSON-UHL, M.D?

High performer (top quartile)

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 10/20/2006

NPI 1184706913

Primary specialty

Specialist

High-volume

69,658 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

449 70% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,474

MIPS final score

96.9086/100 13.808600000000013% pts

Exceptional band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Louisiana

How Specialist compares to other specialties among Louisiana providers

Louisiana providers

Specialist share within Louisiana

1. Specialist42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Specialist share within Louisiana

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

CLIFTON NICHOLSON-UHL, M.D's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Specialist national average

High performer (top quartile)
MIPS Final Score
96.9086/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Specialist) — 96.9086/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%96.9%
MIPS final score (Specialist) — 96.9086/100 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.

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CLIFTON NICHOLSON-UHL, M.D appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Specialist provider holding M.D credentials at 1111 MEDICAL CENTER BLVD, MARRERO, LA, 70072, with a listed phone of (504) 349-6945. NPI 1184706913 was issued on 10/20/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what NICHOLSON-UHL 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 449 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 106 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $87K in drug spend. 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 96.9086/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 77.779), compared with the national average of 83.1.

Specialist is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 69,658 enrolled providers across 55 states and an average of 1,474 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

1111 MEDICAL CENTER BLVD
MARRERO, LA 70072

Provider Details

NPI 1184706913
Specialty Specialist
Credentials M.D
Gender Male
NPI Issued 10/20/2006

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

96.9086
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
77.779
Quality
100
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Alternative Payment Model

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where CLIFTON NICHOLSON-UHL, M.D 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.

WJH PHYSICIAN SERVICES
MARRERO, LA

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 CLIFTON NICHOLSON-UHL, M.D. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$349

Largest payer

Hologic Sales and Service, LLC

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.

449
Total Claims
$87K
Total Drug Cost
106
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
854
Total Day Supply
24,086
Generic Drug Cost
$13K
Antibiotic Claims
16

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
66.0 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.18
Gender Split
100% female / 0% male
Age Distribution
<65: 29, 65-74: 51, 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 CLIFTON NICHOLSON-UHL, M.D 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
Estradiol
87
Raloxifene Hcl
48
Valacyclovir
Valacyclovir Hcl
34
Linzess
Linaclotide
27
Yuvafem
Estradiol
20
Alendronate Sodium
17
Metronidazole
15
Escitalopram Oxalate
12
Prolia
Denosumab
12
Venlafaxine Hcl Er
Venlafaxine Hcl
12

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

Specialist Overview

How CLIFTON NICHOLSON-UHL, M.D fits within the Specialist landscape nationally.

69,658
Specialist Providers in US
55
States with Specialist
1,474
Avg Claims per Provider

CLIFTON NICHOLSON-UHL, M.D's 449 claims are below the specialty average of 1,474.

Nearby Specialist Providers in Louisiana

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Louisiana, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as NICHOLSON-UHL.

Compare Specialist nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CLIFTON NICHOLSON-UHL, M.D's specialty?
CLIFTON NICHOLSON-UHL, M.D specializes in Specialist and practices in MARRERO, Louisiana. Credentials: M.D.
How much does CLIFTON NICHOLSON-UHL, M.D prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, CLIFTON NICHOLSON-UHL, M.D wrote 449 Medicare Part D claims totaling $87K in drug costs for 106 beneficiaries.
What is CLIFTON NICHOLSON-UHL, M.D's Medicare quality score?
CLIFTON NICHOLSON-UHL, M.D has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 96.9086/100 (Quality: 77.779). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is CLIFTON NICHOLSON-UHL, M.D located?
CLIFTON NICHOLSON-UHL, M.D is located at 1111 MEDICAL CENTER BLVD, MARRERO, LA, 70072. Phone: (504) 349-6945.
What is CLIFTON NICHOLSON-UHL, M.D's NPI number?
CLIFTON NICHOLSON-UHL, M.D's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1184706913, issued on 10/20/2006.
How many Specialist providers are there in the US?
There are 69,658 Specialist providers across 55 states in the US. The average Specialist provider writes 1,474 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does CLIFTON NICHOLSON-UHL, M.D prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, CLIFTON NICHOLSON-UHL, M.D's most frequently prescribed drugs include Estradiol, Raloxifene Hcl, Valacyclovir. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does CLIFTON NICHOLSON-UHL, M.D accept Medicare?
CLIFTON NICHOLSON-UHL, M.D appears in CMS Medicare data with 449 Part D claims and 106 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify CLIFTON NICHOLSON-UHL, M.D's credentials?
CLIFTON NICHOLSON-UHL, M.D's NPI is 1184706913 with credentials M.D. 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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