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2026 NPPES data Legal Medicine NPI 1104862838 MD
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Legal Medicine in Baltimore, Maryland.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 1,065 in Legal Medicine, 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 · 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
94.1/100
▲ 11 pts above national avg 83.1 · Exceptional
Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File, 2023
Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.
What the federal data shows
Emerson Que, MD reported a CMS MIPS final score of 94.1/100 - above the 83.1 national average - and filed 1,399 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.
- 94.1/100
- MIPS score · +11 vs avg
- 1K
- Part D claims, 2023
- 68%
- generic prescribing
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.
Emerson Que, MD's MIPS score vs every scored U.S. clinician
CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) final score, 2023, the federal quality measure
94 Top 25% higher than 75% 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 Emerson Que, MD sits
This provider among legal medicine peers
Across the 93 legal medicine providers who report both Medicare Part D prescribing and a MIPS quality score, Emerson Que, MD writes more Part D claims than 44% of them and scores higher on MIPS quality than 73% - placing this provider in the lower-volume, high-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 legal medicine peer from a representative sample of 60; the gold marker is Emerson Que, MD. Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber data and the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, 2023.
What does the federal data show about Emerson Que, MD?
High performer (top quartile)Primary specialty
Legal Medicine
Medicare Part D claims
1,399 50% vs specialty avg
MIPS final score
94.1/100 11 pts vs avg
Specialty distribution in Maryland
How Legal Medicine compares to other specialties among Maryland providers
Medicare quality performance, MIPS
Emerson Que, MD's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Legal Medicine national average
- MIPS Final Score
- 94.1/100
- vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year
MIPS final score (Legal Medicine) - 94.1/100 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.
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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.
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. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 94.1/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 78.5), compared with the national average of 83.1.
Legal Medicine is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 1,065 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
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%
Legal Medicine average
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.
What Emerson Que, MD prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Prednisolone Acetate
Prednisolone Acetate
345 claims
- Ketorolac Trometha…
Ketorolac Tromethamine
332 claims
- Moxifloxacin
Moxifloxacin
326 claims
- Latanoprost
Latanoprost
166 claims
- Brimonidine Tartrate 56
Brimonidine Tartrate
56 claims
- Dorzolamide Hcl 38
Dorzolamide Hcl
38 claims
- Travoprost 31
Travoprost
31 claims
- Lumigan 22
Lumigan
22 claims
| 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.
1,065
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.
Dr. George Albright
M.D.
Timonium, MD
Dr. Zabiullah Ali
M.D.
Baltimore, MD
Dr. Akinlawon Ayeni
M.D.
Largo, MD
Dr. Fariba Baghai
M.D.
Hyattsville, MD
Dr. Nalini Bhargava
M.D
Baltimore, MD
Compare Legal Medicine nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
Before you book an appointment
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- 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 Maryland medical board, federal registration is not a license check. Credential verification guide
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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 94.1/100 (Quality: 78.5). 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 1,065 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
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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