2026 NPPES data Anesthesiology Physician NPI 1326064619 MD
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ESKANDER MORKOS, MD

Anesthesiology Physician in CLINTON, 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
4K
Medicare Part D claims · 414 beneficiaries · Anesthesiology Physician avg: 860
Generic prescribing
95%
generic claims · 5% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
72.502/100
▼ 11 pts below national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
Industry payments
$77
1 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

ESKANDER MORKOS, MD reported a CMS MIPS final score of 72.502/100 — below the 83.1 national average — and filed 4,346 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.

72.502/100
MIPS score · -11 vs avg
4K
Part D claims, 2023
95%
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.

ESKANDER MORKOS, MD's MIPS score vs every scored U.S. clinician

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

73 10th percentile higher than 10% 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%). This entry sits in this band. 80–90: 129,887 scored providers (27%). Above this entry. 90–100: 189,403 scored providers (40%). Above this entry. 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)

ESKANDER MORKOS, 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 ESKANDER MORKOS, MD?

Below national average

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 07/14/2006

NPI 1326064619

Primary specialty

Anesthesiology Physician

High-volume

56,398 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

4,346 405% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 860

MIPS final score

72.502/100 10.597999999999999% pts

Mid-tier band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in North Carolina

How Anesthesiology Physician compares to other specialties among North Carolina providers

North Carolina providers

Anesthesiology Physician share within North Carolina

1. Anesthesiology Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Anesthesiology Physician share within North Carolina

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

ESKANDER MORKOS, MD's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Anesthesiology Physician national average

Below national average
MIPS Final Score
72.502/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Anesthesiology Physician) — 72.502/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%72.5%
MIPS final score (Anesthesiology Physician) — 72.502/100 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).

ESKANDER MORKOS, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Anesthesiology Physician provider holding MD credentials at 518 BEAMAN ST, CLINTON, NC, 28328, with a listed phone of (910) 596-4288. NPI 1326064619 was issued on 07/14/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what MORKOS 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 4,346 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 414 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $268K in drug spend, split 5% brand-name and 95% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 57.1%. 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. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 72.502/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 54.0209, Cost 64.4879), compared with the national average of 83.1.

Anesthesiology Physician is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 56,398 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 860 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

518 BEAMAN ST
CLINTON, NC 28328

Provider Details

NPI 1326064619
Specialty Anesthesiology Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 07/14/2006

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

72.502
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
54.0209
Quality
64.4879
Cost

Reporting: Group practice

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where ESKANDER MORKOS, 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.

SAMPSON REGIONAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES LLC
CLINTON, 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 ESKANDER MORKOS, MD. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$77

Largest payer

SPR Therapeutics, 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

ESKANDER MORKOS, MD — brand share 5.0%
Specialty average (est.)

5% brand-name claims vs 95% generic, on 4,346 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.

4,346
Total Claims
$268K
Total Drug Cost
414
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
5,064
Total Day Supply
135,323
Brand vs Generic
5% brand / 95% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$127K
Generic Drug Cost
$141K
Opioid Claims
2,481 (57.1% rate)

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
69.8 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
2.06
Gender Split
64% female / 36% male
Age Distribution
<65: 104, 65-74: 184, 75-84: 106, 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 ESKANDER MORKOS, 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
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen
Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen
872
Oxycodone-Acetaminophen
Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophen
798
Gabapentin
484
Duloxetine Hcl
364
Pregabalin
358
Tramadol Hcl
208
Oxycodone Hcl
173
Cyclobenzaprine Hcl
154
Morphine Sulfate Er
Morphine Sulfate
130
Buprenorphine
128

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

Anesthesiology Physician Overview

How ESKANDER MORKOS, MD fits within the Anesthesiology Physician landscape nationally.

56,398
Anesthesiology Physician Providers in US
56
States with Anesthesiology Physician
860
Avg Claims per Provider

ESKANDER MORKOS, MD's 4,346 claims are above the specialty average of 860.

Nearby Anesthesiology Physician Providers in North Carolina

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

Compare Anesthesiology Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is ESKANDER MORKOS, MD's specialty?
ESKANDER MORKOS, MD specializes in Anesthesiology Physician and practices in CLINTON, North Carolina. Credentials: MD.
How much does ESKANDER MORKOS, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, ESKANDER MORKOS, MD wrote 4,346 Medicare Part D claims totaling $268K in drug costs for 414 beneficiaries.
What is ESKANDER MORKOS, MD's Medicare quality score?
ESKANDER MORKOS, MD has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 72.502/100 (Quality: 54.0209, Cost: 64.4879). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is ESKANDER MORKOS, MD located?
ESKANDER MORKOS, MD is located at 518 BEAMAN ST, CLINTON, NC, 28328. Phone: (910) 596-4288.
What is ESKANDER MORKOS, MD's NPI number?
ESKANDER MORKOS, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1326064619, issued on 07/14/2006.
Does ESKANDER MORKOS, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
ESKANDER MORKOS, MD's prescribing is 5% brand-name and 95% generic drugs by claim count, with $127K in brand drug costs.
Does ESKANDER MORKOS, MD prescribe opioids?
Yes, ESKANDER MORKOS, MD had 2,481 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 57.1%.
How many Anesthesiology Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 56,398 Anesthesiology Physician providers across 56 states in the US. The average Anesthesiology Physician provider writes 860 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does ESKANDER MORKOS, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, ESKANDER MORKOS, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen, Oxycodone-Acetaminophen, Gabapentin. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does ESKANDER MORKOS, MD accept Medicare?
ESKANDER MORKOS, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 4,346 Part D claims and 414 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify ESKANDER MORKOS, MD's credentials?
ESKANDER MORKOS, MD's NPI is 1326064619 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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