2026 NPPES data Family Medicine Physician NPI 1033182274 MD
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FALANA CARTER, MD

Family Medicine Physician in HANOVER, 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
2K
Medicare Part D claims · 140 beneficiaries · Family Medicine Physician avg: 3K
Generic prescribing
89%
generic claims · 11% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
89.4255/100
▲ 6 pts above national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
Industry payments
$100.96
5 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

FALANA CARTER, MD reported a CMS MIPS final score of 89.4255/100 — above the 83.1 national average — and filed 1,868 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.

89.4255/100
MIPS score · +6 vs avg
2K
Part D claims, 2023
89%
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.

FALANA CARTER, MD's MIPS score vs every scored U.S. clinician

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

89 Top 42% higher than 58% 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%). This entry sits in this band. 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)

FALANA CARTER, 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 FALANA CARTER, MD?

High performer (top quartile)

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 02/08/2006

NPI 1033182274

Primary specialty

Family Medicine Physician

High-volume

147,640 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

1,868 45% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 3,418

MIPS final score

89.4255/100 6.325500000000005% pts

Exceptional band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Maryland

How Family Medicine Physician compares to other specialties among Maryland providers

Maryland providers

Family Medicine Physician share within Maryland

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

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

FALANA CARTER, MD's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Family Medicine Physician national average

High performer (top quartile)
MIPS Final Score
89.4255/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Family Medicine Physician) — 89.4255/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%89.4%
MIPS final score (Family Medicine Physician) — 89.4255/100 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).

FALANA CARTER, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Family Medicine Physician provider holding MD credentials at 7556 TEAGUE RD, HANOVER, MD, 21076, with a listed phone of (410) 551-0499. NPI 1033182274 was issued on 02/08/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what CARTER 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 1,868 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 140 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $148K in drug spend, split 11% brand-name and 89% generic by claim count. 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 89.4255/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 88.3888, Cost 76.3627), compared with the national average of 83.1.

Family Medicine Physician is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 147,640 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 3,418 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

7556 TEAGUE RD
HANOVER, MD 21076

Provider Details

NPI 1033182274
Specialty Family Medicine Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Female
NPI Issued 02/08/2006

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

89.4255
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
88.3888
Quality
76.3627
Cost
100
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Group practice

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where FALANA CARTER, 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.

MARYLAND PRIMARY CARE PHYSICIANS, LLC
HANOVER, MD

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 FALANA CARTER, MD. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$101

Largest payer

Astellas Pharma US 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

FALANA CARTER, MD — brand share 11.0%
Specialty average (est.)

11% brand-name claims vs 89% generic, on 1,868 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.

1,868
Total Claims
$148K
Total Drug Cost
140
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
4,025
Total Day Supply
116,781
Brand vs Generic
11% brand / 89% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$107K
Generic Drug Cost
$40K
Antibiotic Claims
38

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
71.7 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.26
Gender Split
79% female / 21% male

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What FALANA CARTER, 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
Atorvastatin Calcium
116
Levothyroxine Sodium
100
Metoprolol Succinate
91
Amlodipine Besylate
80
Hydrochlorothiazide
67
Lisinopril
65
Pravastatin Sodium
42
Losartan Potassium
38
Metformin Hcl
37
Atenolol
36

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

Family Medicine Physician Overview

How FALANA CARTER, MD fits within the Family Medicine Physician landscape nationally.

147,640
Family Medicine Physician Providers in US
56
States with Family Medicine Physician
3,418
Avg Claims per Provider

FALANA CARTER, MD's 1,868 claims are below the specialty average of 3,418.

Nearby Family Medicine Physician Providers in Maryland

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

Compare Family Medicine Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is FALANA CARTER, MD's specialty?
FALANA CARTER, MD specializes in Family Medicine Physician and practices in HANOVER, Maryland. Credentials: MD.
How much does FALANA CARTER, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, FALANA CARTER, MD wrote 1,868 Medicare Part D claims totaling $148K in drug costs for 140 beneficiaries.
What is FALANA CARTER, MD's Medicare quality score?
FALANA CARTER, MD has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 89.4255/100 (Quality: 88.3888, Cost: 76.3627). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is FALANA CARTER, MD located?
FALANA CARTER, MD is located at 7556 TEAGUE RD, HANOVER, MD, 21076. Phone: (410) 551-0499.
What is FALANA CARTER, MD's NPI number?
FALANA CARTER, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1033182274, issued on 02/08/2006.
Does FALANA CARTER, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
FALANA CARTER, MD's prescribing is 11% brand-name and 89% generic drugs by claim count, with $107K in brand drug costs.
How many Family Medicine Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 147,640 Family Medicine Physician providers across 56 states in the US. The average Family Medicine Physician provider writes 3,418 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does FALANA CARTER, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, FALANA CARTER, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Atorvastatin Calcium, Levothyroxine Sodium, Metoprolol Succinate. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does FALANA CARTER, MD accept Medicare?
FALANA CARTER, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 1,868 Part D claims and 140 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify FALANA CARTER, MD's credentials?
FALANA CARTER, MD's NPI is 1033182274 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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