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2026 NPPES data Interventional Pain Medicine Physician NPI 1487610697 M.D.
Verify on CMS → Ezra Riber, M.D.
Interventional Pain Medicine Physician in Columbia, South Carolina.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 1,528 in Interventional Pain Medicine Physician, 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
5K
Medicare Part D claims · 736 beneficiaries · Interventional Pain Medicine Physician avg: 2K
Generic prescribing
87%
generic claims · 13% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
100/100
▲ 17 pts above national avg 83.1 · Exceptional
Industry payments
$268.65
11 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
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
Ezra Riber, M.D. reported a CMS MIPS final score of 100/100 - above the 83.1 national average - and filed 4,605 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.
- 100/100
- MIPS score · +17 vs avg
- 5K
- Part D claims, 2023
- 87%
- 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.
Ezra Riber, M.D.'s MIPS score vs every scored U.S. clinician
CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) final score, 2023, the federal quality measure
100 Top 7% higher than 93% of 477,587 scored providers
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Source CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) · 2023
Where Ezra Riber, M.D. sits
This provider among interventional pain medicine physician peers
Across the 546 interventional pain medicine physician providers who report both Medicare Part D prescribing and a MIPS quality score, Ezra Riber, M.D. writes more Part D claims than 79% of them and scores higher on MIPS quality than 93% - placing this provider in the high-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 interventional pain medicine physician peer from a representative sample of 60; the gold marker is Ezra Riber, M.D.. Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber data and the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, 2023.
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Board certification likely (heuristic, not verified)
Ezra Riber, M.D. 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 Ezra Riber, M.D.?
High performer (top quartile)Primary specialty
Interventional Pain Medicine Physician
Medicare Part D claims
4,605 110% vs specialty avg
MIPS final score
100/100 16.9 pts vs avg
Specialty distribution in South Carolina
How Interventional Pain Medicine Physician compares to other specialties among South Carolina providers
Medicare quality performance, MIPS
Ezra Riber, M.D.'s 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Interventional Pain Medicine Physician national average
- MIPS Final Score
- 100/100
- vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year
MIPS final score (Interventional Pain Medicine Physician) - 100/100 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.
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).
Ezra Riber, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Interventional Pain Medicine Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 1655 BERNARDIN AVE, Columbia, SC, 29204, with a listed phone of (803) 779-3263. NPI 1487610697 was issued on 04/25/2006.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 4,605 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 736 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $595K in drug spend, split 13% brand-name and 87% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 54.4%. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 100/100 for the 2023 performance year, compared with the national average of 83.1.
Interventional Pain Medicine Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 1,528 enrolled providers across 53 states and an average of 2,197 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 | 1487610697 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Interventional Pain Medicine Physician |
| Credentials | M.D. |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Issued | 04/25/2006 |
CMS Quality Score (MIPS)
Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores from CMS, 2023 performance year.
100
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
100
Promoting Interoperability
Reporting: Group practice
Hospital and facility affiliations
Facilities where Ezra Riber, M.D. 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.
Palmetto Pain Management LLC
Columbia, SC
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 Ezra Riber, M.D.. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.
Total received
$269
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 · Typical
Ezra Riber, M.D. - brand share 13.0%
Interventional Pain Medicine Physician average
13% brand-name claims vs 87% generic, on 4,605 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.
4,605
Total Claims
$595K
Total Drug Cost
736
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 4,820
- Total Day Supply
- 132,996
- Brand vs Generic
- 13% brand / 87% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $386K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $210K
- Opioid Claims
- 2,505 (54.4% rate)
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 65.9 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 1.59
- Gender Split
- 67% female / 33% male
- Age Distribution
- <65: 300, 65-74: 286, 75-84: 122, 85+: 28
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Ezra Riber, M.D. prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Oxycodone-Acetamin…
Oxycodone-Acetaminophen
604 claims
- Hydrocodone-Acetam…
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen
559 claims
- Cyclobenzaprine Hcl
Cyclobenzaprine Hcl
286 claims
- Morphine Sulfate Er
Morphine Sulfate Er
270 claims
- Gabapentin
Gabapentin
247 claims
- Tizanidine Hcl 183
Tizanidine Hcl
183 claims
- Xtampza Er 182
Xtampza Er
182 claims
- Pregabalin 143
Pregabalin
143 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Oxycodone-Acetaminophen Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophen | 604 |
| Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen | 559 |
| Cyclobenzaprine Hcl | 286 |
| Morphine Sulfate Er Morphine Sulfate | 270 |
| Gabapentin | 247 |
| Tizanidine Hcl | 183 |
| Xtampza Er Oxycodone Myristate | 182 |
| Pregabalin | 143 |
| Tramadol Hcl | 141 |
| Diclofenac Sodium | 138 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
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Interventional Pain Medicine Physician Overview
How Ezra Riber, M.D. fits within the Interventional Pain Medicine Physician landscape nationally.
1,528
Interventional Pain Medicine Physician Providers in US
53
States with Interventional Pain Medicine Physician
2,197
Avg Claims per Provider
Ezra Riber, M.D.'s 4,605 claims are above the specialty average of 2,197.
Nearby Interventional Pain Medicine Physician Providers in South Carolina
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in South Carolina, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Riber.
Dr. Christopher Beal
DO
West Columbia, SC
Dr. Russell Bingham
PA-C
West Columbia, SC
Dr. David Brosman
MD
Hilton Head, SC
Dr. Iva Chapple
M.D.
West Columbia, SC
Morris Chemell
Greenville, SC
Compare Interventional Pain Medicine Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
Before you book an appointment
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- Check the active license and any disciplinary history with the South Carolina medical board, federal registration is not a license check. Credential verification guide
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ezra Riber, M.D.'s specialty? ▼
Ezra Riber, M.D. specializes in Interventional Pain Medicine Physician and practices in Columbia, South Carolina. Credentials: M.D..
How much does Ezra Riber, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Ezra Riber, M.D. wrote 4,605 Medicare Part D claims totaling $595K in drug costs for 736 beneficiaries.
What is Ezra Riber, M.D.'s Medicare quality score? ▼
Ezra Riber, M.D. has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 100/100. The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is Ezra Riber, M.D. located? ▼
Ezra Riber, M.D. is located at 1655 BERNARDIN AVE, Columbia, SC, 29204. Phone: (803) 779-3263.
What is Ezra Riber, M.D.'s NPI number? ▼
Ezra Riber, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1487610697, issued on 04/25/2006.
Does Ezra Riber, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Ezra Riber, M.D.'s prescribing is 13% brand-name and 87% generic drugs by claim count, with $386K in brand drug costs.
Does Ezra Riber, M.D. prescribe opioids? ▼
Yes, Ezra Riber, M.D. had 2,505 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 54.4%.
How many Interventional Pain Medicine Physician providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 1,528 Interventional Pain Medicine Physician providers across 53 states in the US. The average Interventional Pain Medicine Physician provider writes 2,197 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Ezra Riber, M.D. prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Ezra Riber, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Oxycodone-Acetaminophen, Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen, Cyclobenzaprine Hcl. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Ezra Riber, M.D. accept Medicare? ▼
Ezra Riber, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 4,605 Part D claims and 736 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Ezra Riber, M.D.'s credentials? ▼
Ezra Riber, M.D.'s NPI is 1487610697 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
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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