2026 NPPES data Internal Medicine Physician NPI 1568605319 M.D.
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DANIEL SHERLING, M.D.

Internal Medicine Physician in FOLEY, 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
504
Medicare Part D claims · 226 beneficiaries · Internal Medicine Physician avg: 3K
MIPS score
87.4763/100
▲ 4 pts above national avg 83.1 · [object Object]

What the federal data shows

DANIEL SHERLING, M.D. reported a CMS MIPS final score of 87.4763/100 — above the 83.1 national average — and filed 504 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.

87.4763/100
MIPS score · +4 vs avg
504
Part D claims, 2023
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.

DANIEL SHERLING, 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

87 Top 46% higher than 54% 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%). This entry sits in this band. 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)

DANIEL SHERLING, 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).

What does the federal data show about DANIEL SHERLING, M.D.?

High performer (top quartile)

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 04/09/2009

NPI 1568605319

Primary specialty

Internal Medicine Physician

High-volume

172,858 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

504 81% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 2,716

MIPS final score

87.4763/100 4.3763000000000005% pts

Above neutral band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Alabama

How Internal Medicine Physician compares to other specialties among Alabama providers

Alabama providers

Internal Medicine Physician share within Alabama

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

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

DANIEL SHERLING, M.D.'s 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Internal Medicine Physician national average

High performer (top quartile)
MIPS Final Score
87.4763/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Internal Medicine Physician) — 87.4763/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%87.5%
MIPS final score (Internal Medicine Physician) — 87.4763/100 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).

DANIEL SHERLING, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Internal Medicine Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 1613 N MCKENZIE ST, FOLEY, AL, 36535, with a listed phone of (251) 949-3710. NPI 1568605319 was issued on 04/09/2009. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what SHERLING 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 504 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 226 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $31K 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 87.4763/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 74.9526), compared with the national average of 83.1.

Internal Medicine Physician is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 172,858 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 2,716 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

1613 N MCKENZIE ST
FOLEY, AL 36535

Provider Details

NPI 1568605319
Specialty Internal Medicine Physician
Credentials M.D.
Gender Male
NPI Issued 04/09/2009

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

87.4763
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
74.9526
Quality
100
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Alternative Payment Model

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where DANIEL SHERLING, 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.

FOLEY CLINIC CORP.
GULF SHORES, AL

Affiliations sourced from CMS Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File; hospital ratings from CMS Hospital General Information dataset (cross-referenced by facility name + state).

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.

504
Total Claims
$31K
Total Drug Cost
226
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
519
Total Day Supply
10,531
Generic Drug Cost
$7K
Antibiotic Claims
110

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
74.5 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.94
Gender Split
52% female / 48% male
Age Distribution
<65: 24, 65-74: 78, 75-84: 104, 85+: 20

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What DANIEL SHERLING, 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
Atorvastatin Calcium
29
Prednisone
26
Amlodipine Besylate
25
Carvedilol
21
Furosemide
21
Eliquis
Apixaban
20
Metoprolol Succinate
19
Doxycycline Hyclate
18
Levofloxacin
18
Losartan Potassium
18

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

Internal Medicine Physician Overview

How DANIEL SHERLING, M.D. fits within the Internal Medicine Physician landscape nationally.

172,858
Internal Medicine Physician Providers in US
56
States with Internal Medicine Physician
2,716
Avg Claims per Provider

DANIEL SHERLING, M.D.'s 504 claims are below the specialty average of 2,716.

Nearby Internal Medicine Physician Providers in Alabama

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

Compare Internal Medicine Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is DANIEL SHERLING, M.D.'s specialty?
DANIEL SHERLING, M.D. specializes in Internal Medicine Physician and practices in FOLEY, Alabama. Credentials: M.D..
How much does DANIEL SHERLING, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, DANIEL SHERLING, M.D. wrote 504 Medicare Part D claims totaling $31K in drug costs for 226 beneficiaries.
What is DANIEL SHERLING, M.D.'s Medicare quality score?
DANIEL SHERLING, M.D. has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 87.4763/100 (Quality: 74.9526). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is DANIEL SHERLING, M.D. located?
DANIEL SHERLING, M.D. is located at 1613 N MCKENZIE ST, FOLEY, AL, 36535. Phone: (251) 949-3710.
What is DANIEL SHERLING, M.D.'s NPI number?
DANIEL SHERLING, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1568605319, issued on 04/09/2009.
How many Internal Medicine Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 172,858 Internal Medicine Physician providers across 56 states in the US. The average Internal Medicine Physician provider writes 2,716 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does DANIEL SHERLING, M.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, DANIEL SHERLING, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Atorvastatin Calcium, Prednisone, Amlodipine Besylate. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does DANIEL SHERLING, M.D. accept Medicare?
DANIEL SHERLING, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 504 Part D claims and 226 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify DANIEL SHERLING, M.D.'s credentials?
DANIEL SHERLING, M.D.'s NPI is 1568605319 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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