2026 NPPES data Diagnostic Neuroimaging (Psychiatry & Neurology) Physician NPI 1215914080 MD
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FRANCOIS PICOT, MD

Diagnostic Neuroimaging (Psychiatry & Neurology) Physician in HUNTERSVILLE, 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
3K
Medicare Part D claims · 383 beneficiaries · Diagnostic Neuroimaging (Psychiatry & Neurology) Physician avg: 1K
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 · [object Object]

What the federal data shows

FRANCOIS PICOT, MD reported a CMS MIPS final score of 100/100 — above the 83.1 national average — and filed 2,747 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.

100/100
MIPS score · +17 vs avg
3K
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.

FRANCOIS PICOT, MD'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

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)

FRANCOIS PICOT, 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 FRANCOIS PICOT, MD?

High performer (top quartile)

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 12/22/2005

NPI 1215914080

Primary specialty

Diagnostic Neuroimaging (Psychiatry & Neurology) Physician

Rare

30 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

2,747 139% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,149

MIPS final score

100/100 16.900000000000006% pts

Exceptional band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in North Carolina

How Diagnostic Neuroimaging (Psychiatry & Neurology) Physician compares to other specialties among North Carolina providers

North Carolina providers

Diagnostic Neuroimaging (Psychiatry & Neurology) Physician share within North Carolina

1. Diagnostic Neuroimaging (Psychiatry & Neurology) Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Diagnostic Neuroimaging (Psychiatry & Neurology) Physician share within North Carolina

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

FRANCOIS PICOT, MD's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Diagnostic Neuroimaging (Psychiatry & Neurology) Physician national average

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

MIPS final score (Diagnostic Neuroimaging (Psychiatry & Neurology) Physician) — 100/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%99%
MIPS final score (Diagnostic Neuroimaging (Psychiatry & Neurology) Physician) — 100/100 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).

FRANCOIS PICOT, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Diagnostic Neuroimaging (Psychiatry & Neurology) Physician provider holding MD credentials at 16645 BIRKDALE COMMONS PKWY, HUNTERSVILLE, NC, 28078, with a listed phone of (704) 801-1440. NPI 1215914080 was issued on 12/22/2005. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what PICOT 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 2,747 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 383 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $1.1 million in drug spend, split 13% brand-name and 87% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 4.3%. 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 100/100 for the 2023 performance year, compared with the national average of 83.1.

Diagnostic Neuroimaging (Psychiatry & Neurology) Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 30 enrolled providers across 16 states and an average of 1,149 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

16645 BIRKDALE COMMONS PKWY
HUNTERSVILLE, NC 28078

Provider Details

NPI 1215914080
Specialty Diagnostic Neuroimaging (Psychiatry & Neurology) Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 12/22/2005

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

100
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
99
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Group practice

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where FRANCOIS PICOT, 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.

THE CHARLOTTE-MECKLENBURG HOSPITAL AUTHORITY
CONCORD, 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).

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical

FRANCOIS PICOT, MD — brand share 13.0%
Specialty average (est.)

13% brand-name claims vs 87% generic, on 2,747 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.

2,747
Total Claims
$1.1M
Total Drug Cost
383
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
4,205
Total Day Supply
118,597
Brand vs Generic
13% brand / 87% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$1.0M
Generic Drug Cost
$104K
Opioid Claims
119 (4.3% rate)

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
69.4 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.43
Gender Split
63% female / 37% male
Age Distribution
<65: 111, 65-74: 138, 75-84: 100, 85+: 34

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What FRANCOIS PICOT, 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
Gabapentin
291
Topiramate
203
Tizanidine Hcl
169
Memantine Hcl
168
Donepezil Hcl
121
Rizatriptan
Rizatriptan Benzoate
99
Primidone
89
Levetiracetam
86
Nurtec Odt
Rimegepant Sulfate
79
Aimovig Autoinjector
Erenumab-Aooe
70

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

Diagnostic Neuroimaging (Psychiatry & Neurology) Physician Overview

How FRANCOIS PICOT, MD fits within the Diagnostic Neuroimaging (Psychiatry & Neurology) Physician landscape nationally.

30
Diagnostic Neuroimaging (Psychiatry & Neurology) Physician Providers in US
16
States with Diagnostic Neuroimaging (Psychiatry & Neurology) Physician
1,149
Avg Claims per Provider

FRANCOIS PICOT, MD's 2,747 claims are above the specialty average of 1,149.

Nearby Diagnostic Neuroimaging (Psychiatry & Neurology) Physician Providers in North Carolina

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

Compare Diagnostic Neuroimaging (Psychiatry & Neurology) Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is FRANCOIS PICOT, MD's specialty?
FRANCOIS PICOT, MD specializes in Diagnostic Neuroimaging (Psychiatry & Neurology) Physician and practices in HUNTERSVILLE, North Carolina. Credentials: MD.
How much does FRANCOIS PICOT, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, FRANCOIS PICOT, MD wrote 2,747 Medicare Part D claims totaling $1.1M in drug costs for 383 beneficiaries.
What is FRANCOIS PICOT, MD's Medicare quality score?
FRANCOIS PICOT, MD 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 FRANCOIS PICOT, MD located?
FRANCOIS PICOT, MD is located at 16645 BIRKDALE COMMONS PKWY, HUNTERSVILLE, NC, 28078. Phone: (704) 801-1440.
What is FRANCOIS PICOT, MD's NPI number?
FRANCOIS PICOT, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1215914080, issued on 12/22/2005.
Does FRANCOIS PICOT, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
FRANCOIS PICOT, MD's prescribing is 13% brand-name and 87% generic drugs by claim count, with $1.0M in brand drug costs.
Does FRANCOIS PICOT, MD prescribe opioids?
Yes, FRANCOIS PICOT, MD had 119 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 4.3%.
How many Diagnostic Neuroimaging (Psychiatry & Neurology) Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 30 Diagnostic Neuroimaging (Psychiatry & Neurology) Physician providers across 16 states in the US. The average Diagnostic Neuroimaging (Psychiatry & Neurology) Physician provider writes 1,149 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does FRANCOIS PICOT, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, FRANCOIS PICOT, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Gabapentin, Topiramate, Tizanidine Hcl. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does FRANCOIS PICOT, MD accept Medicare?
FRANCOIS PICOT, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 2,747 Part D claims and 383 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify FRANCOIS PICOT, MD's credentials?
FRANCOIS PICOT, MD's NPI is 1215914080 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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