NPI registry status
Active
2026 NPPES data Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician NPI 1578589701 MD
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Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician in Saint Louis, 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 4,215 in Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) 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
860
Medicare Part D claims · 153 beneficiaries · Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician avg: 4K
Generic prescribing
97%
generic claims · 3% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
79.3/100
▼ 4 pts below national avg 83.5 · Above neutral
Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File, 2024
What the federal data shows
Ellen Binder, MD reported a CMS MIPS final score of 79.3/100 - below the 83.5 national average - and filed 860 Medicare Part D claims in 2024.
- 79.3/100
- MIPS score · -4 vs avg
- 860
- Part D claims, 2024
- 97%
- generic prescribing
- 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.
Federal trust snapshot
What official records show about Ellen Binder, MD
Federal records show an active NPI with both Medicare prescribing volume and a measured CMS quality score — objective registry data, not patient reviews.
- Verified
NPI registry status
Active listing in the CMS National Provider Identifier Registry (NPI 1578589701), first enumerated 07/14/2006.
Source: CMS NPPES
- Reported
Medicare Part D participation
Filed 860 Medicare Part D prescription claims in the 2023 CMS public use file — indicates active Medicare prescribing participation.
Source: CMS Part D Prescriber PUF
- Reported
CMS quality reporting (MIPS)
Reported a CMS MIPS final score of 79.3/100 in the Quality Payment Program — a federal quality measure, not a patient review.
Source: CMS Quality Payment Program
- 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
1 CMS Care Compare hospital affiliation on record — practice footprint from the Doctors and Clinicians file.
Source: CMS Care Compare
- Not in federal data
Individual sanction lookup
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Source: State medical board / FSMB
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Compare Binder with other Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician providers
Same primary specialty, same federal CMS NPPES roster.
Also enrolled in Missouri
- Dr. Muthanna Al Hasan, M.D. Joplin, MO
- Dr. Muhammad Ali, M.D. Saint Louis, MO
- Dr. Iqbal Amin, M.D. Saint Louis, MO
- Dr. Muhammad Azharuddin, MD Festus, MO
- Dr. Lakshmi Bandi, M.D. Saint Louis, MO
- Dr. William Banks, M.D. Saint Louis, MO
Other specialties in Saint Louis: Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program (1,598) · Clinical Social Worker (1,420) · Internal Medicine Physician (1,363) · Speech-Language Pathologist (1,077)
CMS NPPES provider registry desk
NPI 1578589701 · Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician
NPI-10 · ENUM-LEGACY · TAX-NARROW · MIPS-BELOW · RX-LIGHT · BOOK-THIN · PHOTO-FINISH
- NPI-10 1578589701
- ENUM-LEGACY 2006
- TAX-NARROW 4,215
- MIPS-BELOW 79.3/100
- RX-LIGHT 860
- BOOK-THIN 76 in Missouri
- PHOTO-FINISH Kevin James, M.D. · ±0.0
MIPS final-score neighbourhood
Same-specialty nationwide peers by CMS final score, not geographic proximity
- Binder · this pr…
Binder · this provider
79.3 MIPS pts
- Joann Wang, D.O.…
Joann Wang, D.O.
79.3 MIPS pts
- Kevin James, M.D…
Kevin James, M.D.
79.3 MIPS pts
- Timothy Richards…
Timothy Richardson, M.D.
79.3 MIPS pts
- Rebecca Spear, D…
Rebecca Spear, D.O.
79.3 MIPS pts
What this shows Nearest measured MIPS peers for this NUCC specialty (2023 performance year).
Ellen Binder, MD's MIPS score vs every measured U.S. clinician
CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) final score, 2023, the federal quality measure. Clinicians whose score CMS assigned without scoring any category are excluded.
79 ≥ 26th percentile 26% of 454,083 measured providers are in lower value bands
Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more measured 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.
The percentile is a conservative whole-score-point band: it counts only measured clinicians in lower score bands. A CMS MIPS metric is not a recommendation or a clinical-quality rating by PlainDoctor. See methodology § corpus placement.
Source CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) · 2023
Where Ellen Binder, MD sits
This provider among geriatric medicine (internal medicine) physician peers
Across the 686 geriatric medicine (internal medicine) physician providers who report both Medicare Part D prescribing and a MIPS quality score, Ellen Binder, MD writes more Part D claims than 35% of them and scores higher on MIPS quality than 29% - placing this provider in the lower-volume, lower-quality quadrant. Volume reflects patient-panel size and specialty, not quality; the two axes are independent.
Each dot is one geriatric medicine (internal medicine) physician peer from a representative sample of 60; the gold marker is Ellen Binder, 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)
Ellen Binder, 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 Ellen Binder, MD?
Near national averagePrimary specialty
Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician
Medicare Part D claims
860 81% vs specialty avg
MIPS final score
79.3/100 4.2 pts vs avg
Specialty distribution in Missouri
How Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician compares to other specialties among Missouri providers
Medicare quality performance, MIPS
Ellen Binder, MD's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician national average
- MIPS Final Score
- 79.3/100
- vs 83.5 national avg · 2023 performance year
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 | 1578589701 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician |
| Credentials | MD |
| Gender | Female |
| NPI Issued | 07/14/2006 |
CMS Quality Score (MIPS)
Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores from CMS, 2023 performance year.
79.292
Final Score
Measured-score avg: 83.5
71.46
Quality
59.5132
Cost
100
Promoting Interoperability
Reporting: Group practice
Hospital and facility affiliations
Facilities where Ellen Binder, 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.
Washington University
Saint Louis, 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).
Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Generic-heavy
Ellen Binder, MD - brand share 3.0%
Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician average
3% brand-name claims vs 97% generic, on 860 2024 Medicare Part D claims.
The federal Medicare Part D Generic Dispensing Rate national benchmark sits near 90% generic / 10% brand for primary-care prescribers, per CMS Office of the Actuary 2024 estimates. Higher brand share is common in specialty prescribing where generic equivalents are not available.
Medicare Part D Prescribing Data
CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2024.
860
Total Claims
$21K
Total Drug Cost
153
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 1,267.267
- Total Day Supply
- 37,153
- Brand vs Generic
- 3% brand / 97% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $7K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $14K
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 80.6 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 1.84
- Gender Split
- 71% female / 29% male
- Age Distribution
- <65: 0, 65-74: 41, 75-84: 59, 85+: 53
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2024. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Ellen Binder, MD prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2024
- Donepezil Hcl
Donepezil Hcl
257 claims
- Memantine Hcl
Memantine Hcl
220 claims
- Escitalopram Oxalate 96
Escitalopram Oxalate
96 claims
- Mirtazapine 49
Mirtazapine
49 claims
- Duloxetine Hcl 43
Duloxetine Hcl
43 claims
- Trazodone Hcl 27
Trazodone Hcl
27 claims
- Quetiapine Fumarate 26
Quetiapine Fumarate
26 claims
- Sertraline Hcl 26
Sertraline Hcl
26 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Donepezil Hcl | 257 |
| Memantine Hcl | 220 |
| Escitalopram Oxalate | 96 |
| Mirtazapine | 49 |
| Duloxetine Hcl | 43 |
| Trazodone Hcl | 27 |
| Quetiapine Fumarate | 26 |
| Sertraline Hcl | 26 |
| Memantine Hcl Er Memantine Hcl | 18 |
| Venlafaxine Hcl Er Venlafaxine Hcl | 17 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
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Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician Overview
How Ellen Binder, MD fits within the Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician landscape nationally.
4,215
Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician Providers in US
52
States with Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician
4,420
Avg Claims per Provider
Ellen Binder, MD's 860 claims are below the specialty average of 4,420.
Nationwide Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician peers with similar MIPS or enrollment year
Two federal-record peer sets for Binder, both outside Missouri so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.
Similar MIPS final score
Nearest same-specialty clinicians by CMS MIPS final score (79.3 here).
Same NPPES enumeration year (2006)
Same-specialty clinicians who entered the NPI registry in the same calendar year, outside this state.
Nearby Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician Providers in Missouri
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Missouri, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Binder.
One of 76 Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician providers enrolled in Missouri, 11 are shown on this page.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ellen Binder, MD's specialty? ▼
Ellen Binder, MD specializes in Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician and practices in Saint Louis, Missouri. Credentials: MD.
How much does Ellen Binder, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2024, Ellen Binder, MD wrote 860 Medicare Part D claims totaling $21K in drug costs for 153 beneficiaries.
What is Ellen Binder, MD's Medicare quality score? ▼
Ellen Binder, MD has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 79.3/100 (Quality: 71.5, Cost: 59.5). The average MIPS Final Score across the 454,083 clinicians with at least one published category score is 83.5; clinicians whose score CMS assigned without scoring any category are excluded from that average. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is Ellen Binder, MD located? ▼
Ellen Binder, MD is located at 10 BARNES WEST DR, Saint Louis, MO, 63141. Phone: (314) 273-4374.
What is Ellen Binder, MD's NPI number? ▼
Ellen Binder, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1578589701, issued on 07/14/2006.
Does Ellen Binder, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Ellen Binder, MD's prescribing is 3% brand-name and 97% generic drugs by claim count, with $7K in brand drug costs.
How many Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 4,215 Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician providers across 52 states in the US. The average Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician provider writes 4,420 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Ellen Binder, MD prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2024 Medicare Part D data, Ellen Binder, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Donepezil Hcl, Memantine Hcl, Escitalopram Oxalate. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Ellen Binder, MD accept Medicare? ▼
Ellen Binder, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 860 Part D claims and 153 Medicare beneficiaries in 2024. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Ellen Binder, MD's credentials? ▼
Ellen Binder, MD's NPI is 1578589701 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 (2024). 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 August 2026 (NPPES) / 2024 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).
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