2026 NPPES data Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology Physician NPI 1215920541 M.D.
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DAN PIERCE, M.D.

Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology Physician in COLUMBIA, Missouri. 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
5K
Medicare Part D claims · 658 beneficiaries · Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology Physician avg: 2K
Generic prescribing
81%
generic claims · 19% 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
$634.45
22 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: DAN PIERCE, M.D. is a Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology Physician ([object Object]) practicing in COLUMBIA, Missouri with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 5K claims across 658 beneficiaries — 19% 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 $634.45 across 22 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: DAN PIERCE, M.D. reported a CMS MIPS final score of 100 out of 100, above the 83.1 national average, and filed 5,495 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)

DAN PIERCE, M.D. 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).

DAN PIERCE, M.D. at a glance

High performer (top quartile)

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 08/23/2005

NPI 1215920541

Primary specialty

Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology Physician

Niche

1,570 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

5,495 244% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,596

MIPS final score

100/100 16.900000000000006% pts

Exceptional band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Missouri

How Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology Physician compares to other specialties among Missouri providers

Missouri providers

Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology Physician share within Missouri

1. Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology Physician share within Missouri

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

DAN PIERCE, M.D.'s 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology Physician national average

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

MIPS final score (Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology Physician) — 100/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%99%
MIPS final score (Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology Physician) — 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.

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).

DAN PIERCE, M.D. is a Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology Physician provider practicing in COLUMBIA, Missouri, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: M.D.. NPI: 1215920541. 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.

DAN PIERCE, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 1605 E BROADWAY STE 300, COLUMBIA, MO, 65201, with a listed phone of (573) 256-7700. NPI 1215920541 was issued on 08/23/2005. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what PIERCE 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 5,495 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 658 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $1.0 million in drug spend, split 19% brand-name and 81% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 0.8%. 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, compared with the national average of 83.1.

Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 1,570 enrolled providers across 52 states and an average of 1,596 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

1605 E BROADWAY STE 300
COLUMBIA, MO 65201

Provider Details

NPI 1215920541
Specialty Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology Physician
Credentials M.D.
Gender Male
NPI Issued 08/23/2005

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

100
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
100
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Group practice

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where DAN PIERCE, 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.

CHAS PHYSICIAN SERVICES LLC
COLUMBIA, MO

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 DAN PIERCE, M.D.. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$634

Largest payer

Medtronic, 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 · Typical

DAN PIERCE, M.D. — brand share 19.0%
Specialty average (est.)

19% brand-name claims vs 81% generic, on 5,495 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.

5,495
Total Claims
$1.0M
Total Drug Cost
658
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
11,744
Total Day Supply
348,838
Brand vs Generic
19% brand / 81% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$917K
Generic Drug Cost
$107K
Opioid Claims
42 (0.8% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
11

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
76.3 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.56
Gender Split
48% female / 52% male
Age Distribution
<65: 41, 65-74: 235, 75-84: 268, 85+: 114

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Eliquis
Apixaban
581
Sotalol
Sotalol Hcl
506
Diltiazem 24hr Er (Cd)
Diltiazem Hcl
397
Metoprolol Succinate
349
Furosemide
322
Flecainide Acetate
303
Amiodarone Hcl
269
Warfarin Sodium
261
Carvedilol
208
Xarelto
Rivaroxaban
189

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

Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology Physician Overview

How DAN PIERCE, M.D. fits within the Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology Physician landscape nationally.

1,570
Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology Physician Providers in US
52
States with Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology Physician
1,596
Avg Claims per Provider

DAN PIERCE, M.D.'s 5,495 claims are above the specialty average of 1,596.

Nearby Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology Physician Providers in Missouri

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

Compare Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is DAN PIERCE, M.D.'s specialty?
DAN PIERCE, M.D. specializes in Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology Physician and practices in COLUMBIA, Missouri. Credentials: M.D..
How much does DAN PIERCE, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, DAN PIERCE, M.D. wrote 5,495 Medicare Part D claims totaling $1.0M in drug costs for 658 beneficiaries.
What is DAN PIERCE, M.D.'s Medicare quality score?
DAN PIERCE, M.D. has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 100/100. The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is DAN PIERCE, M.D. located?
DAN PIERCE, M.D. is located at 1605 E BROADWAY STE 300, COLUMBIA, MO, 65201. Phone: (573) 256-7700.
What is DAN PIERCE, M.D.'s NPI number?
DAN PIERCE, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1215920541, issued on 08/23/2005.
Does DAN PIERCE, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
DAN PIERCE, M.D.'s prescribing is 19% brand-name and 81% generic drugs by claim count, with $917K in brand drug costs.
Does DAN PIERCE, M.D. prescribe opioids?
Yes, DAN PIERCE, M.D. had 42 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 0.8%.
How many Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 1,570 Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology Physician providers across 52 states in the US. The average Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology Physician provider writes 1,596 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does DAN PIERCE, M.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, DAN PIERCE, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Eliquis, Sotalol, Diltiazem 24hr Er (Cd). This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does DAN PIERCE, M.D. accept Medicare?
DAN PIERCE, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 5,495 Part D claims and 658 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify DAN PIERCE, M.D.'s credentials?
DAN PIERCE, M.D.'s NPI is 1215920541 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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