NPI registry status
Active
2026 NPPES data Neurological Surgery Physician NPI 1578510954 M.D.
Verify on CMS → Edwin Cunningham, M.D.
Neurological Surgery Physician in Springfield, Missouri.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 8,317 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
322
Medicare Part D claims · 115 beneficiaries · Neurological Surgery Physician avg: 189
Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File, 2024
What the federal data shows
Edwin Cunningham, M.D. filed 322 Medicare Part D claims in 2024 as a Neurological Surgery Physician in Springfield, Missouri.
- 322
- Part D claims, 2024
- Likely
- board-certified (heuristic)
- ≥56th
- pct by Part D claim volume (lower-bound band)
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.
Federal trust snapshot
What official records show about Edwin Cunningham, M.D.
Federal records show an active NPI with Medicare Part D prescribing activity — verifiable registry data, not a proprietary rating.
- Verified
NPI registry status
Active listing in the CMS National Provider Identifier Registry (NPI 1578510954), first enumerated 05/30/2006.
Source: CMS NPPES
- Reported
Medicare Part D participation
Filed 322 Medicare Part D prescription claims in the 2023 CMS public use file — indicates active Medicare prescribing participation.
Source: CMS Part D Prescriber PUF
- Reported
Board certification signal
Heuristic suggests board-certified status based on ABMS-eligible specialty taxonomy plus active CMS participation signals — not a direct ABMS verification.
- Reported
Hospital affiliations
2 CMS Care Compare hospital affiliations on record — practice footprint from the Doctors and Clinicians file.
Source: CMS Care Compare
- Not in federal data
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CMS NPPES provider registry desk
NPI 1578510954 · Neurological Surgery Physician
NPI-10 · ENUM-LEGACY · TAX-MID · RX-LIGHT · BOOK-THIN · PHOTO-ENUM
- NPI-10 1578510954
- ENUM-LEGACY 2006
- TAX-MID 8K Neurological Surgery
- RX-LIGHT 322
- BOOK-THIN 195 in Missouri
- PHOTO-ENUM Domenic Esposito · 2006
Edwin Cunningham, M.D.'s Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2024, across all CMS prescribers nationally
322 ≥ 56th percentile 56% of 1,416,883 prescribers are in lower value bands
Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more prescribers. 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.
The percentile is a conservative 100-claim band: it counts only prescribers in lower claim-volume bands. Medicare Part D claim volume is activity context, not a quality measure or recommendation. See methodology § corpus placement.
Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2024
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Board certification likely (heuristic, not verified)
Edwin Cunningham, M.D. practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + 2 hospital affiliations - 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 Edwin Cunningham, M.D.?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Neurological Surgery Physician
Medicare Part D claims
322 70% vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in Missouri
How Neurological Surgery Physician compares to other specialties among Missouri providers
Board certification
Not published by CMS
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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).
Practice Address
Provider Details
| NPI | 1578510954 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Neurological Surgery Physician |
| Credentials | M.D. |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Issued | 05/30/2006 |
Hospital and facility affiliations
Facilities where Edwin Cunningham, 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.
Lester E Cox Medical Centers
Lebanon, MO
Springfield Neurological And Spine Institute
Springfield, 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).
Medicare Part D Prescribing Data
CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2024.
322
Total Claims
$3K
Total Drug Cost
115
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 354
- Total Day Supply
- 6,279
- Brand Drug Cost
- $0
- Generic Drug Cost
- $3K
- Opioid Claims
- 88 (27.3% rate)
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 69.6 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 1.15
- Gender Split
- 58% female / 42% male
- Age Distribution
- <65: 26, 65-74: 55, 75-84: N/A, 85+: N/A
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2024. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Edwin Cunningham, M.D. prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2024
- Tizanidine Hcl
Tizanidine Hcl
70 claims
- Cyclobenzaprine Hcl
Cyclobenzaprine Hcl
47 claims
- Gabapentin
Gabapentin
45 claims
- Oxycodone-Acetamin…
Oxycodone-Acetaminophen
42 claims
- Hydrocodone-Acetam…
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen
36 claims
- Clopidogrel
Clopidogrel
33 claims
- Diazepam 14
Diazepam
14 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Tizanidine Hcl | 70 |
| Cyclobenzaprine Hcl | 47 |
| Gabapentin | 45 |
| Oxycodone-Acetaminophen Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophen | 42 |
| Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen | 36 |
| Clopidogrel Clopidogrel Bisulfate | 33 |
| Diazepam | 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 Edwin Cunningham, M.D. fits within the Neurological Surgery Physician landscape nationally.
8,317
Neurological Surgery Physician Providers in US
53
States with Neurological Surgery Physician
189
Avg Claims per Provider
Edwin Cunningham, M.D.'s 322 claims are above the specialty average of 189.
Nationwide Neurological Surgery Physician peers with similar MIPS or enrollment year
Two federal-record peer sets for Cunningham, both outside Missouri so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.
Same NPPES enumeration year (2006)
Same-specialty clinicians who entered the NPI registry in the same calendar year, outside this state.
Nearby Neurological Surgery Physician Providers in Missouri
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Missouri, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Cunningham.
One of 195 Neurological Surgery Physician providers enrolled in Missouri, 5 are shown here.
Dr. Daniel Aaronson
M.D.
Saint Louis, MO
Dr. Andrew Abumoussa
MD
Lees Summit, MO
Dr. Abudumijiti Aibaidula
MD
Columbia, MO
Dr. Faisal Albanna
M.D.
Saint Louis, MO
Dr. John Albers
MD, PHD
Saint Louis, MO
Compare Neurological Surgery Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Edwin Cunningham, M.D.'s specialty? ▼
Edwin Cunningham, M.D. specializes in Neurological Surgery Physician and practices in Springfield, Missouri. Credentials: M.D..
How much does Edwin Cunningham, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2024, Edwin Cunningham, M.D. wrote 322 Medicare Part D claims totaling $3K in drug costs for 115 beneficiaries.
Where is Edwin Cunningham, M.D. located? ▼
Edwin Cunningham, M.D. is located at 3801 S NATIONAL AVE, Springfield, MO, 65807. Phone: (417) 885-3888.
What is Edwin Cunningham, M.D.'s NPI number? ▼
Edwin Cunningham, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1578510954, issued on 05/30/2006.
Does Edwin Cunningham, M.D. prescribe opioids? ▼
Yes, Edwin Cunningham, M.D. had 88 opioid claims in 2024 with an opioid prescribing rate of 27.3%.
How many Neurological Surgery Physician providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 8,317 Neurological Surgery Physician providers across 53 states in the US. The average Neurological Surgery Physician provider writes 189 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Edwin Cunningham, M.D. prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2024 Medicare Part D data, Edwin Cunningham, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Tizanidine Hcl, Cyclobenzaprine Hcl, Gabapentin. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Edwin Cunningham, M.D. accept Medicare? ▼
Edwin Cunningham, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 322 Part D claims and 115 Medicare beneficiaries in 2024. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Edwin Cunningham, M.D.'s credentials? ▼
Edwin Cunningham, M.D.'s NPI is 1578510954 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 (2024). Includes claims, drug costs, beneficiaries, and opioid prescribing rates.
- 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 August 2026 (NPPES) / 2024 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).
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