2026 NPPES data Legal Medicine NPI 1104862838 MD
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EMERSON QUE, MD

Legal Medicine in BALTIMORE, Maryland. CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System profile including specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare prescribing data when reported.

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Prescribing volume
1K
Medicare Part D claims · 321 beneficiaries · Legal Medicine avg: 3K
Generic prescribing
68%
generic claims · 32% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
94.1061/100
▲ 11 pts above national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
What the federal data reveals: EMERSON QUE, MD is a Legal Medicine ([object Object]) practicing in BALTIMORE, Maryland with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 1K claims across 321 beneficiaries — 32% brand-name prescribing . Their CMS MIPS Final Score of 94.1061/100 (national average: 83.1) reflects performance across Quality, Cost, Interoperability, and Improvement Activities .

What stands out: EMERSON QUE, MD reported a CMS MIPS final score of 94.1061 out of 100, above the 83.1 national average, and filed 1,399 Medicare Part D claims in 2023. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

EMERSON QUE, MD at a glance

High performer (top quartile)

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 06/21/2006

NPI 1104862838

Primary specialty

Legal Medicine

Niche

1,067 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

1,399 50% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 2,821

MIPS final score

94.1061/100 11.006100000000004% pts

Exceptional band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Maryland

How Legal Medicine compares to other specialties among Maryland providers

Maryland providers

Legal Medicine share within Maryland

1. Legal Medicine42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Legal Medicine share within Maryland

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

EMERSON QUE, MD's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Legal Medicine national average

High performer (top quartile)
MIPS Final Score
94.1061/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Legal Medicine) — 94.1061/100 vs national avg 83.1

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MIPS final score (Legal Medicine) — 94.1061/100 vs national avg 83.1

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.

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EMERSON QUE, MD is a Legal Medicine provider practicing in BALTIMORE, Maryland, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: MD. NPI: 1104862838. This profile includes practice location, specialty classification, and organizational affiliations from the CMS provider registry. Provider information is self-reported to CMS and updated monthly.

EMERSON QUE, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Legal Medicine provider holding MD credentials at 1800 ORLEANS ST, BALTIMORE, MD, 21287, with a listed phone of (410) 955-5000. NPI 1104862838 was issued on 06/21/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what QUE most recently submitted to CMS rather than a vetted directory listing, which is why patients should always confirm the practice is still at this location before scheduling.

Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 1,399 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 321 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $77K in drug spend, split 32% brand-name and 68% generic by claim count. These figures capture only Medicare Part D — commercial insurance, Medicaid, and cash-pay prescriptions are not included, and any drug-beneficiary cell under 11 is suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 94.1061/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 78.4655), compared with the national average of 83.1.

Legal Medicine is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 1,067 enrolled providers across 51 states and an average of 2,821 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

1800 ORLEANS ST
BALTIMORE, MD 21287

Provider Details

NPI 1104862838
Specialty Legal Medicine
Credentials MD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 06/21/2006

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores from CMS, 2023 performance year.

94.1061
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
78.4655
Quality
100
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Alternative Payment Model

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where EMERSON QUE, 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.

JOHNS HOPKINS UNIVERSITY
ARLINGTON, VA

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 · Above average

EMERSON QUE, MD — brand share 32.0%
Specialty average (est.)

32% brand-name claims vs 68% generic, on 1,399 2023 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 2023.

1,399
Total Claims
$77K
Total Drug Cost
321
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
1,858
Total Day Supply
48,047
Brand vs Generic
32% brand / 68% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$51K
Generic Drug Cost
$27K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
73.2 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.23
Gender Split
63% female / 37% male
Age Distribution
<65: 28, 65-74: 160, 75-84: 110, 85+: 23

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.

Drug Claims
Prednisolone Acetate
345
Ketorolac Tromethamine
332
Moxifloxacin
Moxifloxacin Hcl
326
Latanoprost
166
Brimonidine Tartrate
56
Dorzolamide Hcl
38
Travoprost
31
Lumigan
Bimatoprost
22
Erythromycin
Erythromycin Base
14

* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.

Legal Medicine Overview

How EMERSON QUE, MD fits within the Legal Medicine landscape nationally.

1,067
Legal Medicine Providers in US
51
States with Legal Medicine
2,821
Avg Claims per Provider

EMERSON QUE, MD's 1,399 claims are below the specialty average of 2,821.

Nearby Legal Medicine Providers in Maryland

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Maryland, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as QUE.

Compare Legal Medicine nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is EMERSON QUE, MD's specialty?
EMERSON QUE, MD specializes in Legal Medicine and practices in BALTIMORE, Maryland. Credentials: MD.
How much does EMERSON QUE, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, EMERSON QUE, MD wrote 1,399 Medicare Part D claims totaling $77K in drug costs for 321 beneficiaries.
What is EMERSON QUE, MD's Medicare quality score?
EMERSON QUE, MD has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 94.1061/100 (Quality: 78.4655). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is EMERSON QUE, MD located?
EMERSON QUE, MD is located at 1800 ORLEANS ST, BALTIMORE, MD, 21287. Phone: (410) 955-5000.
What is EMERSON QUE, MD's NPI number?
EMERSON QUE, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1104862838, issued on 06/21/2006.
Does EMERSON QUE, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
EMERSON QUE, MD's prescribing is 32% brand-name and 68% generic drugs by claim count, with $51K in brand drug costs.
How many Legal Medicine providers are there in the US?
There are 1,067 Legal Medicine providers across 51 states in the US. The average Legal Medicine provider writes 2,821 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does EMERSON QUE, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, EMERSON QUE, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Prednisolone Acetate, Ketorolac Tromethamine, Moxifloxacin. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does EMERSON QUE, MD accept Medicare?
EMERSON QUE, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 1,399 Part D claims and 321 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify EMERSON QUE, MD's credentials?
EMERSON QUE, MD's NPI is 1104862838 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

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.

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Data as of April 2026 (NPPES) / 2023 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

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