2026 NPPES data Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician NPI 1649356262 MD
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ERIC LOWDEN, MD

Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician in PARKERSBURG, West Virginia. 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
430
Medicare Part D claims · 127 beneficiaries · Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician avg: 179
Generic prescribing
83%
generic claims · 17% 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 shows

ERIC LOWDEN, MD reported a CMS MIPS final score of 94.1061/100 — above the 83.1 national average — and filed 430 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.

94.1061/100
MIPS score · +11 vs avg
430
Part D claims, 2023
83%
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 LOWDEN, 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

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 LOWDEN, 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 LOWDEN, MD?

High performer (top quartile)

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 10/27/2006

NPI 1649356262

Primary specialty

Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician

Mid-sized

44,313 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

430 140% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 179

MIPS final score

94.1061/100 11.006100000000004% pts

Exceptional band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in West Virginia

How Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician compares to other specialties among West Virginia providers

West Virginia providers

Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician share within West Virginia

1. Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician share within West Virginia

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

ERIC LOWDEN, MD's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician national average

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

MIPS final score (Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician) — 94.1061/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%94.1%
MIPS final score (Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician) — 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.

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 LOWDEN, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician provider holding MD credentials at 705 GARFIELD AVE, PARKERSBURG, WV, 26101, with a listed phone of (304) 424-2085. NPI 1649356262 was issued on 10/27/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what LOWDEN 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 430 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 127 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $48K in drug spend, split 17% brand-name and 83% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 2.8%. 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.

Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 44,313 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 179 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

705 GARFIELD AVE
PARKERSBURG, WV 26101

Provider Details

NPI 1649356262
Specialty Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 10/27/2006

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 ERIC LOWDEN, 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.

CAMDEN-CLARK PHYSICIAN CORPORATION
PARKERSBURG, WV

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 · Typical

ERIC LOWDEN, MD — brand share 17.0%
Specialty average (est.)

17% brand-name claims vs 83% generic, on 430 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.

430
Total Claims
$48K
Total Drug Cost
127
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
712
Total Day Supply
18,901
Brand vs Generic
17% brand / 83% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$31K
Generic Drug Cost
$17K
Opioid Claims
12 (2.8% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
25

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
66.4 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.05
Gender Split
100% female / 0% male
Age Distribution
<65: 34, 65-74: 57, 75-84: N/A, 85+: N/A

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What ERIC LOWDEN, 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
Estradiol
91
Tri-Sprintec
Norgestimate-Ethinyl Estradiol
28
Hydrocortisone
20
Myrbetriq
Mirabegron
20
Clotrimazole-Betamethasone
Clotrimazole/Betamethasone Dip
15
Alendronate Sodium
13
Fluconazole
12
Fluoxetine Hcl
12
Metronidazole
12
Solifenacin Succinate
11

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

Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician Overview

How ERIC LOWDEN, MD fits within the Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician landscape nationally.

44,313
Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician Providers in US
56
States with Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician
179
Avg Claims per Provider

ERIC LOWDEN, MD's 430 claims are above the specialty average of 179.

Nearby Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician Providers in West Virginia

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in West Virginia, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as LOWDEN.

Compare Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is ERIC LOWDEN, MD's specialty?
ERIC LOWDEN, MD specializes in Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician and practices in PARKERSBURG, West Virginia. Credentials: MD.
How much does ERIC LOWDEN, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, ERIC LOWDEN, MD wrote 430 Medicare Part D claims totaling $48K in drug costs for 127 beneficiaries.
What is ERIC LOWDEN, MD's Medicare quality score?
ERIC LOWDEN, 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 ERIC LOWDEN, MD located?
ERIC LOWDEN, MD is located at 705 GARFIELD AVE, PARKERSBURG, WV, 26101. Phone: (304) 424-2085.
What is ERIC LOWDEN, MD's NPI number?
ERIC LOWDEN, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1649356262, issued on 10/27/2006.
Does ERIC LOWDEN, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
ERIC LOWDEN, MD's prescribing is 17% brand-name and 83% generic drugs by claim count, with $31K in brand drug costs.
Does ERIC LOWDEN, MD prescribe opioids?
Yes, ERIC LOWDEN, MD had 12 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 2.8%.
How many Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 44,313 Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician providers across 56 states in the US. The average Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician provider writes 179 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does ERIC LOWDEN, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, ERIC LOWDEN, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Estradiol, Tri-Sprintec, Hydrocortisone. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does ERIC LOWDEN, MD accept Medicare?
ERIC LOWDEN, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 430 Part D claims and 127 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify ERIC LOWDEN, MD's credentials?
ERIC LOWDEN, MD's NPI is 1649356262 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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