2026 NPPES data Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Physician NPI 1134111289 MD
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ERIC EMERSON, MD

Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Physician in GASTONIA, North Carolina. 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
203
Medicare Part D claims · 145 beneficiaries · Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Physician avg: 86
Generic prescribing
91%
generic claims · 9% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
95.348/100
▲ 12 pts above national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
Industry payments
$151.88
7 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

ERIC EMERSON, MD reported a CMS MIPS final score of 95.348/100 — above the 83.1 national average — and filed 203 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.

95.348/100
MIPS score · +12 vs avg
203
Part D claims, 2023
91%
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.

ERIC EMERSON, MD's MIPS score vs every scored U.S. clinician

CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) final score, 2023 — the federal quality measure

95 Top 21% higher than 79% of 477,587 scored providers

0–10: 8,684 scored providers (2%). Below this entry. 10–20: 3,008 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 20–30: 3,069 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 30–40: 2,746 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 40–50: 2,928 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 50–60: 5,882 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 60–70: 13,906 scored providers (3%). Below this entry. 70–80: 118,074 scored providers (25%). Below this entry. 80–90: 129,887 scored providers (27%). Below this entry. 90–100: 189,403 scored providers (40%). This entry sits in this band. This provider 0 100 every MIPS-scored clinician, bucketed by value

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Source CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) · 2023

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

ERIC EMERSON, 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 ERIC EMERSON, MD?

High performer (top quartile)

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 08/16/2005

NPI 1134111289

Primary specialty

Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Physician

Niche

2,352 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

203 136% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 86

MIPS final score

95.348/100 12.248000000000005% pts

Exceptional band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in North Carolina

How Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Physician compares to other specialties among North Carolina providers

North Carolina providers

Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Physician share within North Carolina

1. Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Physician share within North Carolina

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

ERIC EMERSON, MD's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Physician national average

High performer (top quartile)
MIPS Final Score
95.348/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Physician) — 95.348/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%95.3%
MIPS final score (Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Physician) — 95.348/100 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.

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 EMERSON, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Physician provider holding MD credentials at 649 N NEW HOPE RD, GASTONIA, NC, 28054, with a listed phone of (704) 866-4005. NPI 1134111289 was issued on 08/16/2005. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what EMERSON 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 203 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 145 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $7K in drug spend, split 9% brand-name and 91% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 8.4%. 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 95.348/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 90.1371, Cost 98.523), compared with the national average of 83.1.

Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 2,352 enrolled providers across 54 states and an average of 86 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

649 N NEW HOPE RD
GASTONIA, NC 28054

Provider Details

NPI 1134111289
Specialty Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 08/16/2005

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

95.348
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
90.1371
Quality
98.523
Cost
95
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Individual

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where ERIC EMERSON, 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.

PIEDMONT PLASTIC SURGERY AND DERMATOLOGY PA
SHELBY, NC

Affiliations sourced from CMS Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File; hospital ratings from CMS Hospital General Information dataset (cross-referenced by facility name + state).

Industry payments received (2024) — CMS Open Payments transparency data

The federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act (part of the Affordable Care Act) requires drug and medical-device manufacturers + group purchasing organizations to publicly report payments and other transfers of value to physicians and teaching hospitals. The data below covers 2024 for ERIC EMERSON, MD. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$152

Largest payer

ABBVIE INC.

Most common payment type

Food and Beverage

Industry payments are not necessarily indicators of bias — they include research funding, consulting fees for evidence-based work, royalties for inventions, food at conferences, and similar items. The disclosure exists for transparency. Read our methodology for how we interpret this data.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Generic-heavy

ERIC EMERSON, MD — brand share 9.0%
Specialty average (est.)

9% brand-name claims vs 91% generic, on 203 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.

203
Total Claims
$7K
Total Drug Cost
145
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
205
Total Day Supply
2,894
Brand vs Generic
9% brand / 91% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$450
Generic Drug Cost
$7K
Opioid Claims
17 (8.4% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
87

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
75.5 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.21
Gender Split
50% female / 50% male
Age Distribution
<65: 11, 65-74: 47, 75-84: 67, 85+: 20

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What ERIC EMERSON, MD prescribes most

Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023

claims
Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File As of 2023
Drug Claims
Doxycycline Hyclate
65
Fluorouracil
38
Silver Sulfadiazine
12

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

Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Physician Overview

How ERIC EMERSON, MD fits within the Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Physician landscape nationally.

2,352
Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Physician Providers in US
54
States with Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Physician
86
Avg Claims per Provider

ERIC EMERSON, MD's 203 claims are above the specialty average of 86.

Nearby Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Physician Providers in North Carolina

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in North Carolina, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as EMERSON.

Compare Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is ERIC EMERSON, MD's specialty?
ERIC EMERSON, MD specializes in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Physician and practices in GASTONIA, North Carolina. Credentials: MD.
How much does ERIC EMERSON, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, ERIC EMERSON, MD wrote 203 Medicare Part D claims totaling $7K in drug costs for 145 beneficiaries.
What is ERIC EMERSON, MD's Medicare quality score?
ERIC EMERSON, MD has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 95.348/100 (Quality: 90.1371, Cost: 98.523). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is ERIC EMERSON, MD located?
ERIC EMERSON, MD is located at 649 N NEW HOPE RD, GASTONIA, NC, 28054. Phone: (704) 866-4005.
What is ERIC EMERSON, MD's NPI number?
ERIC EMERSON, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1134111289, issued on 08/16/2005.
Does ERIC EMERSON, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
ERIC EMERSON, MD's prescribing is 9% brand-name and 91% generic drugs by claim count, with $450 in brand drug costs.
Does ERIC EMERSON, MD prescribe opioids?
Yes, ERIC EMERSON, MD had 17 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 8.4%.
How many Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 2,352 Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Physician providers across 54 states in the US. The average Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Physician provider writes 86 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does ERIC EMERSON, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, ERIC EMERSON, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Doxycycline Hyclate, Fluorouracil, Silver Sulfadiazine. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does ERIC EMERSON, MD accept Medicare?
ERIC EMERSON, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 203 Part D claims and 145 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify ERIC EMERSON, MD's credentials?
ERIC EMERSON, MD's NPI is 1134111289 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.

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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