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2026 NPPES data Orthopaedic Surgery Physician NPI 1043209513 MD
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Orthopaedic Surgery Physician in Anniston, Alabama.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 25,775 in 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
1K
Medicare Part D claims · 306 beneficiaries · Orthopaedic Surgery Physician avg: 324
MIPS score
75/100
▼ 8 pts below national avg 83.1 · Above neutral
Industry payments
$207.31
7 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.
What the federal data shows
Duane Tippets, MD reported a CMS MIPS final score of 75/100 - below the 83.1 national average - and filed 1,090 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.
- 75/100
- MIPS score · -8 vs avg
- 1K
- 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.
Duane Tippets, MD's MIPS score vs every scored U.S. clinician
CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) final score, 2023, the federal quality measure
75 15th percentile higher than 15% of 477,587 scored providers
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Source CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) · 2023
Where Duane Tippets, MD sits
This provider among orthopaedic surgery physician peers
Across the 8,194 orthopaedic surgery physician providers who report both Medicare Part D prescribing and a MIPS quality score, Duane Tippets, MD writes more Part D claims than 92% of them and scores higher on MIPS quality than 23% - 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 orthopaedic surgery physician peer from a representative sample of 60; the gold marker is Duane Tippets, 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)
Duane Tippets, MD practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + MIPS quality reporting - 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 Duane Tippets, MD?
Below national averagePrimary specialty
Orthopaedic Surgery Physician
Medicare Part D claims
1,090 236% vs specialty avg
MIPS final score
75/100 8.1 pts vs avg
Specialty distribution in Alabama
How Orthopaedic Surgery Physician compares to other specialties among Alabama providers
Medicare quality performance, MIPS
Duane Tippets, MD's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Orthopaedic Surgery Physician national average
- MIPS Final Score
- 75/100
- vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year
MIPS final score (Orthopaedic Surgery Physician) - 75/100 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).
Duane Tippets, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as an Orthopaedic Surgery Physician provider holding MD credentials at 731 LEIGHTON AVE, Anniston, AL, 36207, with a listed phone of (256) 236-4121. NPI 1043209513 was issued on 10/18/2005.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 1,090 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 306 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $21K in drug spend, with an opioid prescribing rate of 30.3%. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 75/100 for the 2023 performance year, compared with the national average of 83.1.
Orthopaedic Surgery Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 25,775 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 324 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 | 1043209513 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Orthopaedic Surgery Physician |
| Credentials | MD |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Issued | 10/18/2005 |
CMS Quality Score (MIPS)
Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores from CMS, 2023 performance year.
75
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
Reporting: Group practice
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 Duane Tippets, MD. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.
Total received
$207
Largest payer
Ethicon US, 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.
1,090
Total Claims
$21K
Total Drug Cost
306
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 1,322
- Total Day Supply
- 33,299
- Generic Drug Cost
- $18K
- Opioid Claims
- 330 (30.3% rate)
- Antibiotic Claims
- 22
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 69.6 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 1.47
- Gender Split
- 73% female / 27% male
- Age Distribution
- <65: 60, 65-74: 154, 75-84: 69, 85+: 23
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Duane Tippets, MD prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Tramadol Hcl
Tramadol Hcl
196 claims
- Tizanidine Hcl
Tizanidine Hcl
178 claims
- Gabapentin
Gabapentin
173 claims
- Meloxicam
Meloxicam
100 claims
- Diclofenac Sodium
Diclofenac Sodium
92 claims
- Hydrocodone-Acetam…
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen
88 claims
- Ketorolac Trometha… 35
Ketorolac Tromethamine
35 claims
- Celecoxib 28
Celecoxib
28 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Tramadol Hcl | 196 |
| Tizanidine Hcl | 178 |
| Gabapentin | 173 |
| Meloxicam | 100 |
| Diclofenac Sodium | 92 |
| Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen | 88 |
| Ketorolac Tromethamine | 35 |
| Celecoxib | 28 |
| Cyclobenzaprine Hcl | 25 |
| Ibuprofen | 22 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
Orthopaedic Surgery Physician Overview
How Duane Tippets, MD fits within the Orthopaedic Surgery Physician landscape nationally.
25,775
Orthopaedic Surgery Physician Providers in US
56
States with Orthopaedic Surgery Physician
324
Avg Claims per Provider
Duane Tippets, MD's 1,090 claims are above the specialty average of 324.
Nearby Orthopaedic Surgery Physician Providers in Alabama
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Alabama, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Tippets.
Dr. David Adkison
MD
Birmingham, AL
Dr. Abhinav Agarwal
M.B.B.S.
Birmingham, AL
Dr. Carl Albertson
M.D.
Fairhope, AL
Dr. Howard Alexander
M.D.
Huntsville, AL
Dr. David Alford
M.D.
Dothan, AL
Compare Orthopaedic Surgery Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
Before you book an appointment
Use this federal record as your verification checklist, not as a recommendation.
- Confirm the NPI record is current in the official CMS registry, providers update their own NPPES details, and moves can lag. Verify this NPI
- Check the active license and any disciplinary history with the Alabama medical board, federal registration is not a license check. Credential verification guide
- Weigh a second option: compare this provider with a nearby Orthopaedic Surgery Physician peer on Medicare volume and prescribing patterns. Compare providers
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Duane Tippets, MD's specialty? ▼
Duane Tippets, MD specializes in Orthopaedic Surgery Physician and practices in Anniston, Alabama. Credentials: MD.
How much does Duane Tippets, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Duane Tippets, MD wrote 1,090 Medicare Part D claims totaling $21K in drug costs for 306 beneficiaries.
What is Duane Tippets, MD's Medicare quality score? ▼
Duane Tippets, MD has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 75/100. The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is Duane Tippets, MD located? ▼
Duane Tippets, MD is located at 731 LEIGHTON AVE, Anniston, AL, 36207. Phone: (256) 236-4121.
What is Duane Tippets, MD's NPI number? ▼
Duane Tippets, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1043209513, issued on 10/18/2005.
Does Duane Tippets, MD prescribe opioids? ▼
Yes, Duane Tippets, MD had 330 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 30.3%.
How many Orthopaedic Surgery Physician providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 25,775 Orthopaedic Surgery Physician providers across 56 states in the US. The average Orthopaedic Surgery Physician provider writes 324 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Duane Tippets, MD prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Duane Tippets, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Tramadol Hcl, Tizanidine Hcl, Gabapentin. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Duane Tippets, MD accept Medicare? ▼
Duane Tippets, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 1,090 Part D claims and 306 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Duane Tippets, MD's credentials? ▼
Duane Tippets, MD's NPI is 1043209513 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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