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2026 NPPES data Neurological Surgery Physician NPI 1710997135 M.D.
Verify on CMS → Edward Cullom, M.D.
Neurological Surgery Physician in Flowood, Mississippi.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 8,100 in Neurological 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
423
Medicare Part D claims · 132 beneficiaries · Neurological Surgery Physician avg: 181
MIPS score
71/100
▼ 12 pts below national avg 83.1 · Mid-tier
Industry payments
$1.1K
45 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.
What the federal data shows
Edward Cullom, M.D. reported a CMS MIPS final score of 71/100 - below the 83.1 national average - and filed 423 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.
- 71/100
- MIPS score · -12 vs avg
- 423
- 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.
Edward Cullom, 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
71 9th percentile higher than 9% of 477,587 scored providers
Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more scored providers. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
Source CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) · 2023
Where Edward Cullom, M.D. sits
This provider among neurological surgery physician peers
Across the 1,737 neurological surgery physician providers who report both Medicare Part D prescribing and a MIPS quality score, Edward Cullom, M.D. writes more Part D claims than 88% of them and scores higher on MIPS quality than 12% - 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 neurological surgery physician peer from a representative sample of 60; the gold marker is Edward Cullom, M.D.. 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)
Edward Cullom, 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 Edward Cullom, M.D.?
Below national averagePrimary specialty
Neurological Surgery Physician
Medicare Part D claims
423 134% vs specialty avg
MIPS final score
71/100 12.1 pts vs avg
Specialty distribution in Mississippi
How Neurological Surgery Physician compares to other specialties among Mississippi providers
Medicare quality performance, MIPS
Edward Cullom, M.D.'s 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Neurological Surgery Physician national average
- MIPS Final Score
- 71/100
- vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year
MIPS final score (Neurological Surgery Physician) - 71/100 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).
Edward Cullom, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Neurological Surgery Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 1029 RIVER OAKS DR, Flowood, MS, 39232, with a listed phone of (601) 664-1000. NPI 1710997135 was issued on 08/08/2006.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 423 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 132 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $5K in drug spend, with an opioid prescribing rate of 32.6%. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 71/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 56.6, Cost 58.4), compared with the national average of 83.1.
Neurological Surgery Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 8,100 enrolled providers across 53 states and an average of 181 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 | 1710997135 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Neurological Surgery Physician |
| Credentials | M.D. |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Issued | 08/08/2006 |
CMS Quality Score (MIPS)
Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores from CMS, 2023 performance year.
71.0019
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
56.5817
Quality
58.4246
Cost
86
Promoting Interoperability
Reporting: Group practice
Hospital and facility affiliations
Facilities where Edward Cullom, 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.
Medical Foundation OF Central Mississippi Inc
Jackson, MS
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 Edward Cullom, M.D.. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.
Total received
$1.1K
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.
Medicare Part D Prescribing Data
CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.
423
Total Claims
$5K
Total Drug Cost
132
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 448
- Total Day Supply
- 6,108
- Generic Drug Cost
- $5K
- Opioid Claims
- 138 (32.6% rate)
- Antibiotic Claims
- 107
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 66.8 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 1.25
- Gender Split
- 58% female / 42% male
- Age Distribution
- <65: 52, 65-74: 43, 75-84: N/A, 85+: N/A
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Edward Cullom, M.D. prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Methocarbamol
Methocarbamol
73 claims
- Cephalexin
Cephalexin
66 claims
- Oxycodone-Acetamin…
Oxycodone-Acetaminophen
54 claims
- Oxycodone Hcl
Oxycodone Hcl
38 claims
- Hydrocodone-Acetam…
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen
33 claims
- Cyclobenzaprine Hcl 17
Cyclobenzaprine Hcl
17 claims
- Clindamycin Hcl 16
Clindamycin Hcl
16 claims
- Gabapentin 16
Gabapentin
16 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Methocarbamol | 73 |
| Cephalexin | 66 |
| Oxycodone-Acetaminophen Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophen | 54 |
| Oxycodone Hcl | 38 |
| Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen | 33 |
| Cyclobenzaprine Hcl | 17 |
| Clindamycin Hcl | 16 |
| Gabapentin | 16 |
| Cefdinir | 15 |
| Amitriptyline Hcl | 14 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
Neurological Surgery Physician Overview
How Edward Cullom, M.D. fits within the Neurological Surgery Physician landscape nationally.
8,100
Neurological Surgery Physician Providers in US
53
States with Neurological Surgery Physician
181
Avg Claims per Provider
Edward Cullom, M.D.'s 423 claims are above the specialty average of 181.
Nearby Neurological Surgery Physician Providers in Mississippi
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Mississippi, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Cullom.
Dr. Eric Amundson
M.D.
Flowood, MS
Dr. Philip Azordegan
M.D.
Flowood, MS
Dr. Kerry Bernardo
MD
Hattiesburg, MS
Dr. Carl Bevering
MD
Tupelo, MS
Dr. Richard Bobo
MD
Tupelo, MS
Compare Neurological 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 Mississippi medical board, federal registration is not a license check. Credential verification guide
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Edward Cullom, M.D.'s specialty? ▼
Edward Cullom, M.D. specializes in Neurological Surgery Physician and practices in Flowood, Mississippi. Credentials: M.D..
How much does Edward Cullom, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Edward Cullom, M.D. wrote 423 Medicare Part D claims totaling $5K in drug costs for 132 beneficiaries.
What is Edward Cullom, M.D.'s Medicare quality score? ▼
Edward Cullom, M.D. has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 71/100 (Quality: 56.6, Cost: 58.4). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is Edward Cullom, M.D. located? ▼
Edward Cullom, M.D. is located at 1029 RIVER OAKS DR, Flowood, MS, 39232. Phone: (601) 664-1000.
What is Edward Cullom, M.D.'s NPI number? ▼
Edward Cullom, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1710997135, issued on 08/08/2006.
Does Edward Cullom, M.D. prescribe opioids? ▼
Yes, Edward Cullom, M.D. had 138 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 32.6%.
How many Neurological Surgery Physician providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 8,100 Neurological Surgery Physician providers across 53 states in the US. The average Neurological Surgery Physician provider writes 181 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Edward Cullom, M.D. prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Edward Cullom, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Methocarbamol, Cephalexin, Oxycodone-Acetaminophen. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Edward Cullom, M.D. accept Medicare? ▼
Edward Cullom, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 423 Part D claims and 132 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Edward Cullom, M.D.'s credentials? ▼
Edward Cullom, M.D.'s NPI is 1710997135 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
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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