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DAE SONG, M.D.

Legal Medicine in SELMA, Alabama. 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
3K
Medicare Part D claims · 549 beneficiaries · Legal Medicine avg: 3K
Generic prescribing
65%
generic claims · 35% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
100/100
▲ 17 pts above national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
Industry payments
$90.75
6 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: DAE SONG, M.D. is a Legal Medicine ([object Object]) practicing in SELMA, Alabama with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 3K claims across 549 beneficiaries — 35% brand-name prescribing . Their CMS MIPS Final Score of 100/100 (national average: 83.1) reflects performance across Quality, Cost, Interoperability, and Improvement Activities . Industry payments of $90.75 across 6 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: DAE SONG, M.D. reported a CMS MIPS final score of 100 out of 100, above the 83.1 national average, and filed 3,121 Medicare Part D claims in 2023. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

DAE SONG, M.D. at a glance

High performer (top quartile)

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 04/19/2006

NPI 1316902802

Primary specialty

Legal Medicine

Niche

1,067 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

3,121 11% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 2,821

MIPS final score

100/100 16.900000000000006% pts

Exceptional band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Alabama

How Legal Medicine compares to other specialties among Alabama providers

Alabama providers

Legal Medicine share within Alabama

1. Legal Medicine42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Legal Medicine share within Alabama

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

DAE SONG, M.D.'s 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Legal Medicine national average

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

MIPS final score (Legal Medicine) — 100/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%99%
MIPS final score (Legal Medicine) — 100/100 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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DAE SONG, M.D. is a Legal Medicine provider practicing in SELMA, Alabama, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: M.D.. NPI: 1316902802. 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.

DAE SONG, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Legal Medicine provider holding M.D. credentials at 1100 MEDICAL CENTER PKWY, SELMA, AL, 36701, with a listed phone of (334) 874-8787. NPI 1316902802 was issued on 04/19/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what SONG 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 3,121 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 549 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $112K in drug spend, split 35% brand-name and 65% 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 100/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 100), compared with the national average of 83.1.

Legal Medicine is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 1,067 enrolled providers across 51 states and an average of 2,821 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

1100 MEDICAL CENTER PKWY
SELMA, AL 36701

Provider Details

NPI 1316902802
Specialty Legal Medicine
Credentials M.D.
Gender Male
NPI Issued 04/19/2006

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

100
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
100
Quality

Reporting: Individual

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where DAE SONG, 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.

CENTER FOR SIGHT EVA I LIANG MD PC
HENDERSON, NV

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 DAE SONG, M.D.. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$91

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

DAE SONG, M.D. — brand share 35.0%
Specialty average (est.)

35% brand-name claims vs 65% generic, on 3,121 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.

3,121
Total Claims
$112K
Total Drug Cost
549
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
4,295
Total Day Supply
116,581
Brand vs Generic
35% brand / 65% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$60K
Generic Drug Cost
$53K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
71.2 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.35
Gender Split
63% female / 37% male
Age Distribution
<65: 105, 65-74: 241, 75-84: 149, 85+: 54

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Latanoprost
1,051
Dorzolamide-Timolol
Dorzolamide Hcl/Timolol Maleat
730
Brimonidine Tartrate
379
Timolol Maleate
348
Prednisolone Acetate
190
Ofloxacin
159
Neomycin-Polymyxin-Dexameth
Neomycin/Polymyxin B/Dexametha
111
Combigan
Brimonidine Tartrate/Timolol
33
Travoprost
22
Dorzolamide Hcl
16

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

Legal Medicine Overview

How DAE SONG, M.D. fits within the Legal Medicine landscape nationally.

1,067
Legal Medicine Providers in US
51
States with Legal Medicine
2,821
Avg Claims per Provider

DAE SONG, M.D.'s 3,121 claims are above the specialty average of 2,821.

Nearby Legal Medicine Providers in Alabama

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

Compare Legal Medicine nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is DAE SONG, M.D.'s specialty?
DAE SONG, M.D. specializes in Legal Medicine and practices in SELMA, Alabama. Credentials: M.D..
How much does DAE SONG, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, DAE SONG, M.D. wrote 3,121 Medicare Part D claims totaling $112K in drug costs for 549 beneficiaries.
What is DAE SONG, M.D.'s Medicare quality score?
DAE SONG, M.D. has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 100/100 (Quality: 100). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is DAE SONG, M.D. located?
DAE SONG, M.D. is located at 1100 MEDICAL CENTER PKWY, SELMA, AL, 36701. Phone: (334) 874-8787.
What is DAE SONG, M.D.'s NPI number?
DAE SONG, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1316902802, issued on 04/19/2006.
Does DAE SONG, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
DAE SONG, M.D.'s prescribing is 35% brand-name and 65% generic drugs by claim count, with $60K in brand drug costs.
How many Legal Medicine providers are there in the US?
There are 1,067 Legal Medicine providers across 51 states in the US. The average Legal Medicine provider writes 2,821 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does DAE SONG, M.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, DAE SONG, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Latanoprost, Dorzolamide-Timolol, Brimonidine Tartrate. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does DAE SONG, M.D. accept Medicare?
DAE SONG, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 3,121 Part D claims and 549 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify DAE SONG, M.D.'s credentials?
DAE SONG, M.D.'s NPI is 1316902802 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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