2026 NPPES data Gynecology Physician NPI 1245206002 M.D.
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HOWARD CURLIN, M.D.

Gynecology Physician in NASHVILLE, Tennessee. 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
40
Medicare Part D claims · 15 beneficiaries · Gynecology Physician avg: 295
Generic prescribing
72%
generic claims · 28% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
97.1279/100
▲ 14 pts above national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
What the federal data reveals: HOWARD CURLIN, M.D. is a Gynecology Physician ([object Object]) practicing in NASHVILLE, Tennessee with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 40 claims across 15 beneficiaries — 28% brand-name prescribing . Their CMS MIPS Final Score of 97.1279/100 (national average: 83.1) reflects performance across Quality, Cost, Interoperability, and Improvement Activities .

What stands out: HOWARD CURLIN, M.D. reported a CMS MIPS final score of 97.1279 out of 100, above the 83.1 national average, and filed 40 Medicare Part D claims in 2023. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

HOWARD CURLIN, 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).

HOWARD CURLIN, M.D. at a glance

High performer (top quartile)

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 02/23/2006

NPI 1245206002

Primary specialty

Gynecology Physician

Niche

3,902 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

40 86% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 295

MIPS final score

97.1279/100 14.027900000000002% pts

Exceptional band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Tennessee

How Gynecology Physician compares to other specialties among Tennessee providers

Tennessee providers

Gynecology Physician share within Tennessee

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

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

HOWARD CURLIN, M.D.'s 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Gynecology Physician national average

High performer (top quartile)
MIPS Final Score
97.1279/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Gynecology Physician) — 97.1279/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%97.1%
MIPS final score (Gynecology Physician) — 97.1279/100 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).

HOWARD CURLIN, M.D. is a Gynecology Physician provider practicing in NASHVILLE, Tennessee, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: M.D.. NPI: 1245206002. This profile includes practice location, specialty classification, and organizational affiliations from the CMS provider registry. Provider information is self-reported to CMS and updated monthly.

HOWARD CURLIN, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Gynecology Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 3601 THE VANDERBILT CLINIC, NASHVILLE, TN, 37232, with a listed phone of (615) 936-2000. NPI 1245206002 was issued on 02/23/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what CURLIN 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 40 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 15 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $2K in drug spend, split 28% brand-name and 72% 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 97.1279/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 85.6458), compared with the national average of 83.1.

Gynecology Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 3,902 enrolled providers across 53 states and an average of 295 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

3601 THE VANDERBILT CLINIC
NASHVILLE, TN 37232

Provider Details

NPI 1245206002
Specialty Gynecology Physician
Credentials M.D.
Gender Male
NPI Issued 02/23/2006

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

97.1279
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
85.6458
Quality
100
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Alternative Payment Model

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where HOWARD CURLIN, 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.

VANDERBILT UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER
★★★★★ 5/5
NASHVILLE, TN
Acute Care Hospitals
CMS CCN: 440039

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 · Above average

HOWARD CURLIN, M.D. — brand share 28.0%
Specialty average (est.)

28% brand-name claims vs 72% generic, on 40 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.

40
Total Claims
$2K
Total Drug Cost
15
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
64
Total Day Supply
1,715
Brand vs Generic
28% brand / 72% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$1K
Generic Drug Cost
$1K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
49.8 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.54
Gender Split
100% female / 0% male

Gynecology Physician Overview

How HOWARD CURLIN, M.D. fits within the Gynecology Physician landscape nationally.

3,902
Gynecology Physician Providers in US
53
States with Gynecology Physician
295
Avg Claims per Provider

HOWARD CURLIN, M.D.'s 40 claims are below the specialty average of 295.

Nearby Gynecology Physician Providers in Tennessee

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is HOWARD CURLIN, M.D.'s specialty?
HOWARD CURLIN, M.D. specializes in Gynecology Physician and practices in NASHVILLE, Tennessee. Credentials: M.D..
How much does HOWARD CURLIN, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, HOWARD CURLIN, M.D. wrote 40 Medicare Part D claims totaling $2K in drug costs for 15 beneficiaries.
What is HOWARD CURLIN, M.D.'s Medicare quality score?
HOWARD CURLIN, M.D. has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 97.1279/100 (Quality: 85.6458). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is HOWARD CURLIN, M.D. located?
HOWARD CURLIN, M.D. is located at 3601 THE VANDERBILT CLINIC, NASHVILLE, TN, 37232. Phone: (615) 936-2000.
What is HOWARD CURLIN, M.D.'s NPI number?
HOWARD CURLIN, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1245206002, issued on 02/23/2006.
Does HOWARD CURLIN, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
HOWARD CURLIN, M.D.'s prescribing is 28% brand-name and 72% generic drugs by claim count, with $1K in brand drug costs.
How many Gynecology Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 3,902 Gynecology Physician providers across 53 states in the US. The average Gynecology Physician provider writes 295 Medicare Part D claims per year.
Does HOWARD CURLIN, M.D. accept Medicare?
HOWARD CURLIN, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 40 Part D claims and 15 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify HOWARD CURLIN, M.D.'s credentials?
HOWARD CURLIN, M.D.'s NPI is 1245206002 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

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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