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2026 NPPES data Sports Medicine (Orthopaedic Surgery) Physician NPI 1891760591 MD
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Sports Medicine (Orthopaedic Surgery) Physician in Lincoln, Nebraska.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 2,681 in Sports Medicine (Orthopaedic Surgery) 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
326
Medicare Part D claims · 178 beneficiaries · Sports Medicine (Orthopaedic Surgery) Physician avg: 278
MIPS score
21.2/100
▼ 62 pts below national avg 83.1 · Below average
Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.
What the federal data shows
Douglas Tewes, MD reported a CMS MIPS final score of 21.2/100 - below the 83.1 national average - and filed 326 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.
- 21.2/100
- MIPS score · -62 vs avg
- 326
- 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.
Douglas Tewes, MD's MIPS score vs every scored U.S. clinician
CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) final score, 2023, the federal quality measure
21 3rd percentile higher than 3% of 477,587 scored providers
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Source CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) · 2023
Where Douglas Tewes, MD sits
This provider among sports medicine (orthopaedic surgery) physician peers
Across the 1,085 sports medicine (orthopaedic surgery) physician providers who report both Medicare Part D prescribing and a MIPS quality score, Douglas Tewes, MD writes more Part D claims than 65% of them and scores higher on MIPS quality than 5% - placing this provider in the high-volume, lower-quality quadrant. Volume reflects patient-panel size and specialty, not quality; the two axes are independent.
Part D claim volume vs MIPS quality, by specialty percentile
Each dot is one sports medicine (orthopaedic surgery) physician peer from a representative sample of 60; the gold marker is Douglas Tewes, MD. Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber data and the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, 2023.
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Board certification likely (heuristic, not verified)
Douglas Tewes, MD 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 Douglas Tewes, MD?
Below national averagePrimary specialty
Sports Medicine (Orthopaedic Surgery) Physician
Medicare Part D claims
326 17% vs specialty avg
MIPS final score
21.2/100 61.9 pts vs avg
Specialty distribution in Nebraska
How Sports Medicine (Orthopaedic Surgery) Physician compares to other specialties among Nebraska providers
Medicare quality performance, MIPS
Douglas Tewes, MD's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Sports Medicine (Orthopaedic Surgery) Physician national average
- MIPS Final Score
- 21.2/100
- vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year
MIPS final score (Sports Medicine (Orthopaedic Surgery) Physician) - 21.2/100 vs national avg 83.1
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).
Douglas Tewes, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Sports Medicine (Orthopaedic Surgery) Physician provider holding MD credentials at 6900 A ST, Lincoln, NE, 68510, with a listed phone of (402) 436-2000. NPI 1891760591 was issued on 02/17/2006.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 326 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 178 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $3K in drug spend, with an opioid prescribing rate of 35.6%. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 21.2/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 0, Cost 45.8), compared with the national average of 83.1.
Sports Medicine (Orthopaedic Surgery) Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 2,681 enrolled providers across 53 states and an average of 278 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 | 1891760591 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Sports Medicine (Orthopaedic Surgery) Physician |
| Credentials | MD |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Issued | 02/17/2006 |
CMS Quality Score (MIPS)
Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores from CMS, 2023 performance year.
21.2451
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
0
Quality
45.817
Cost
Reporting: Group practice
Hospital and facility affiliations
Facilities where Douglas Tewes, MD 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.
Nebraska Orthopaedic Center PC
Lincoln, NE
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.
326
Total Claims
$3K
Total Drug Cost
178
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 326
- Total Day Supply
- 3,188
- Generic Drug Cost
- $2K
- Opioid Claims
- 116 (35.6% rate)
- Antibiotic Claims
- 106
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 72.4 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 0.74
- Gender Split
- 53% female / 47% male
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Douglas Tewes, MD prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Amoxicillin
Amoxicillin
91 claims
- Meloxicam
Meloxicam
54 claims
- Oxycodone Hcl 36
Oxycodone Hcl
36 claims
- Tramadol Hcl 36
Tramadol Hcl
36 claims
- Hydrocodone-Acetam… 26
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen
26 claims
- Ondansetron Hcl 22
Ondansetron Hcl
22 claims
- Oxycodone-Acetamin… 18
Oxycodone-Acetaminophen
18 claims
- Prednisone 11
Prednisone
11 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Amoxicillin | 91 |
| Meloxicam | 54 |
| Oxycodone Hcl | 36 |
| Tramadol Hcl | 36 |
| Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen | 26 |
| Ondansetron Hcl | 22 |
| Oxycodone-Acetaminophen Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophen | 18 |
| Prednisone | 11 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
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Sports Medicine (Orthopaedic Surgery) Physician Overview
How Douglas Tewes, MD fits within the Sports Medicine (Orthopaedic Surgery) Physician landscape nationally.
2,681
Sports Medicine (Orthopaedic Surgery) Physician Providers in US
53
States with Sports Medicine (Orthopaedic Surgery) Physician
278
Avg Claims per Provider
Douglas Tewes, MD's 326 claims are above the specialty average of 278.
Nearby Sports Medicine (Orthopaedic Surgery) Physician Providers in Nebraska
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Nebraska, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Tewes.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Douglas Tewes, MD's specialty? ▼
Douglas Tewes, MD specializes in Sports Medicine (Orthopaedic Surgery) Physician and practices in Lincoln, Nebraska. Credentials: MD.
How much does Douglas Tewes, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Douglas Tewes, MD wrote 326 Medicare Part D claims totaling $3K in drug costs for 178 beneficiaries.
What is Douglas Tewes, MD's Medicare quality score? ▼
Douglas Tewes, MD has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 21.2/100 (Quality: 0, Cost: 45.8). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is Douglas Tewes, MD located? ▼
Douglas Tewes, MD is located at 6900 A ST, Lincoln, NE, 68510. Phone: (402) 436-2000.
What is Douglas Tewes, MD's NPI number? ▼
Douglas Tewes, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1891760591, issued on 02/17/2006.
Does Douglas Tewes, MD prescribe opioids? ▼
Yes, Douglas Tewes, MD had 116 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 35.6%.
How many Sports Medicine (Orthopaedic Surgery) Physician providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 2,681 Sports Medicine (Orthopaedic Surgery) Physician providers across 53 states in the US. The average Sports Medicine (Orthopaedic Surgery) Physician provider writes 278 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Douglas Tewes, MD prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Douglas Tewes, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Amoxicillin, Meloxicam, Oxycodone Hcl. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Douglas Tewes, MD accept Medicare? ▼
Douglas Tewes, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 326 Part D claims and 178 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Douglas Tewes, MD's credentials? ▼
Douglas Tewes, MD's NPI is 1891760591 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.
- 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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