2026 NPPES data Orthopaedic Surgery Physician NPI 1134299142 M.D.
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ERIC DAWSON, M.D.

Orthopaedic Surgery Physician in OXON HILL, 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
315
Medicare Part D claims · 63 beneficiaries · Orthopaedic Surgery Physician avg: 324
Generic prescribing
92%
generic claims · 8% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
What the federal data reveals: ERIC DAWSON, M.D. is a Orthopaedic Surgery Physician ([object Object]) practicing in OXON HILL, Maryland with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 315 claims across 63 beneficiaries — 8% brand-name prescribing .

What stands out: ERIC DAWSON, M.D. filed 315 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across OXON HILL, Maryland. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

Board-eligible specialty (heuristic — not verified)

ERIC DAWSON, M.D. practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty but we don't have enough CMS-participation signals to confirm active board-certified status. Consult CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).

ERIC DAWSON, M.D. at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 11/08/2006

NPI 1134299142

Primary specialty

Orthopaedic Surgery Physician

Mid-sized

25,781 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

315 3% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 324

Specialty distribution in Maryland

How Orthopaedic Surgery Physician compares to other specialties among Maryland providers

Maryland providers

Orthopaedic Surgery Physician share within Maryland

1. Orthopaedic Surgery Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Orthopaedic Surgery Physician share within Maryland

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Orthopaedic Surgery Physician (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Orthopaedic Surgery Physician ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Orthopaedic Surgery Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Orthopaedic Surgery Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

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).

ERIC DAWSON, M.D. is a Orthopaedic Surgery Physician provider practicing in OXON HILL, Maryland, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: M.D.. NPI: 1134299142. 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.

ERIC DAWSON, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Orthopaedic Surgery Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 6196 OXON HILL RD STE 310, OXON HILL, MD, 20745, with a listed phone of (301) 567-2850. NPI 1134299142 was issued on 11/08/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what DAWSON 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 315 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 63 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $38K in drug spend, split 8% brand-name and 92% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 17.1%. 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.

Orthopaedic Surgery Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 25,781 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 324 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

6196 OXON HILL RD STE 310
OXON HILL, MD 20745

Provider Details

NPI 1134299142
Specialty Orthopaedic Surgery Physician
Credentials M.D.
Gender Male
NPI Issued 11/08/2006

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Generic-heavy

ERIC DAWSON, M.D. — brand share 8.0%
Specialty average (est.)

8% brand-name claims vs 92% generic, on 315 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.

315
Total Claims
$38K
Total Drug Cost
63
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
357
Total Day Supply
9,043
Brand vs Generic
8% brand / 92% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$17K
Generic Drug Cost
$21K
Opioid Claims
54 (17.1% rate)

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
67.8 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.28
Gender Split
62% female / 38% male
Age Distribution
<65: 17, 65-74: 32, 75-84: 14, 85+: 0

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Diclofenac Sodium
94
Gabapentin
56
Baclofen
27
Oxycontin
Oxycodone Hcl
24
Celecoxib
18
Prednisone
16
Diclofenac Potassium
15
Percocet
Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophen
12
Oxycodone-Acetaminophen
Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophen
11

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

Orthopaedic Surgery Physician Overview

How ERIC DAWSON, M.D. fits within the Orthopaedic Surgery Physician landscape nationally.

25,781
Orthopaedic Surgery Physician Providers in US
56
States with Orthopaedic Surgery Physician
324
Avg Claims per Provider

ERIC DAWSON, M.D.'s 315 claims are below the specialty average of 324.

Nearby Orthopaedic Surgery Physician Providers in Maryland

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

Compare Orthopaedic Surgery Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is ERIC DAWSON, M.D.'s specialty?
ERIC DAWSON, M.D. specializes in Orthopaedic Surgery Physician and practices in OXON HILL, Maryland. Credentials: M.D..
How much does ERIC DAWSON, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, ERIC DAWSON, M.D. wrote 315 Medicare Part D claims totaling $38K in drug costs for 63 beneficiaries.
Where is ERIC DAWSON, M.D. located?
ERIC DAWSON, M.D. is located at 6196 OXON HILL RD STE 310, OXON HILL, MD, 20745. Phone: (301) 567-2850.
What is ERIC DAWSON, M.D.'s NPI number?
ERIC DAWSON, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1134299142, issued on 11/08/2006.
Does ERIC DAWSON, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
ERIC DAWSON, M.D.'s prescribing is 8% brand-name and 92% generic drugs by claim count, with $17K in brand drug costs.
Does ERIC DAWSON, M.D. prescribe opioids?
Yes, ERIC DAWSON, M.D. had 54 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 17.1%.
How many Orthopaedic Surgery Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 25,781 Orthopaedic Surgery Physician providers across 56 states in the US. The average Orthopaedic Surgery Physician provider writes 324 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does ERIC DAWSON, M.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, ERIC DAWSON, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Diclofenac Sodium, Gabapentin, Baclofen. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does ERIC DAWSON, M.D. accept Medicare?
ERIC DAWSON, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 315 Part D claims and 63 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify ERIC DAWSON, M.D.'s credentials?
ERIC DAWSON, M.D.'s NPI is 1134299142 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

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.
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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