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2026 NPPES data Sports Medicine (Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine) Physician NPI 1992797922 MD
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Sports Medicine (Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine) Physician in Florence, Kentucky.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 552 in Sports Medicine (Neuromusculoskeletal 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 · 911 beneficiaries · Sports Medicine (Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine) Physician avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
97%
generic claims · 3% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
90.4/100
▲ 7 pts above national avg 83.1 · Exceptional
Industry payments
$1.0K
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
Howard Schertzinger, MD reported a CMS MIPS final score of 90.4/100 - above the 83.1 national average - and filed 4,552 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.
- 90.4/100
- MIPS score · +7 vs avg
- 5K
- Part D claims, 2023
- 97%
- 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.
Howard Schertzinger, MD's MIPS score vs every scored U.S. clinician
CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) final score, 2023, the federal quality measure
90 Top 40% higher than 60% of 477,587 scored providers
Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more scored providers. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
Source CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) · 2023
Where Howard Schertzinger, MD sits
This provider among sports medicine (neuromusculoskeletal medicine) physician peers
Across the 62 sports medicine (neuromusculoskeletal medicine) physician providers who report both Medicare Part D prescribing and a MIPS quality score, Howard Schertzinger, MD writes more Part D claims than 89% of them and scores higher on MIPS quality than 74% - 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 sports medicine (neuromusculoskeletal medicine) physician peer from a representative sample of 60; the gold marker is Howard Schertzinger, MD. 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)
Howard Schertzinger, MD practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + MIPS quality reporting + 2 hospital affiliations - 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 Howard Schertzinger, MD?
High performer (top quartile)Primary specialty
Sports Medicine (Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine) Physician
Medicare Part D claims
4,552 309% vs specialty avg
MIPS final score
90.4/100 7.3 pts vs avg
Specialty distribution in Kentucky
How Sports Medicine (Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine) Physician compares to other specialties among Kentucky providers
Medicare quality performance, MIPS
Howard Schertzinger, MD's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Sports Medicine (Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine) Physician national average
- MIPS Final Score
- 90.4/100
- vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year
MIPS final score (Sports Medicine (Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine) Physician) - 90.4/100 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).
Howard Schertzinger, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Sports Medicine (Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine) Physician provider holding MD credentials at 8726 US HIGHWAY 42, Florence, KY, 41042, with a listed phone of (859) 301-2663. NPI 1992797922 was issued on 08/16/2005.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 4,552 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 911 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $295K in drug spend, split 3% brand-name and 97% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 11.2%. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 90.4/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 80.8), compared with the national average of 83.1.
Sports Medicine (Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine) Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 552 enrolled providers across 51 states and an average of 1,113 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 | 1992797922 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Sports Medicine (Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine) Physician |
| Credentials | MD |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Issued | 08/16/2005 |
CMS Quality Score (MIPS)
Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores from CMS, 2023 performance year.
90.3837
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
80.7674
Quality
100
Promoting Interoperability
Reporting: Alternative Payment Model
Hospital and facility affiliations
Facilities where Howard Schertzinger, 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.
Kentucky Rehabilitation Services, Inc.
Hebron, KY
Orthocincy Orthopaedics And Sports Medicine Psc
Cincinnati, OH
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 Howard Schertzinger, MD. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.
Total received
$1.0K
Largest payer
Amgen 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
Howard Schertzinger, MD - brand share 3.0%
Sports Medicine (Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine) Physician average
3% brand-name claims vs 97% generic, on 4,552 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.
4,552
Total Claims
$295K
Total Drug Cost
911
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 5,103
- Total Day Supply
- 119,893
- Brand vs Generic
- 3% brand / 97% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $235K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $59K
- Opioid Claims
- 512 (11.2% rate)
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 72.6 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 1.35
- Gender Split
- 67% female / 33% male
- Age Distribution
- <65: 102, 65-74: 450, 75-84: 283, 85+: 76
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Howard Schertzinger, MD prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Tizanidine Hcl
Tizanidine Hcl
988 claims
- Celecoxib
Celecoxib
695 claims
- Diclofenac Sodium
Diclofenac Sodium
596 claims
- Nabumetone
Nabumetone
536 claims
- Gabapentin 272
Gabapentin
272 claims
- Tramadol Hcl 262
Tramadol Hcl
262 claims
- Prednisone 245
Prednisone
245 claims
- Methylprednisolone 191
Methylprednisolone
191 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Tizanidine Hcl | 988 |
| Celecoxib | 695 |
| Diclofenac Sodium | 596 |
| Nabumetone | 536 |
| Gabapentin | 272 |
| Tramadol Hcl | 262 |
| Prednisone | 245 |
| Methylprednisolone | 191 |
| Oxycodone Hcl | 158 |
| Alendronate Sodium | 121 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
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How Howard Schertzinger, MD fits within the Sports Medicine (Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine) Physician landscape nationally.
552
Sports Medicine (Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine) Physician Providers in US
51
States with Sports Medicine (Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine) Physician
1,113
Avg Claims per Provider
Howard Schertzinger, MD's 4,552 claims are above the specialty average of 1,113.
Nearby Sports Medicine (Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine) Physician Providers in Kentucky
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Kentucky, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Schertzinger.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Howard Schertzinger, MD's specialty? ▼
Howard Schertzinger, MD specializes in Sports Medicine (Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine) Physician and practices in Florence, Kentucky. Credentials: MD.
How much does Howard Schertzinger, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Howard Schertzinger, MD wrote 4,552 Medicare Part D claims totaling $295K in drug costs for 911 beneficiaries.
What is Howard Schertzinger, MD's Medicare quality score? ▼
Howard Schertzinger, MD has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 90.4/100 (Quality: 80.8). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is Howard Schertzinger, MD located? ▼
Howard Schertzinger, MD is located at 8726 US HIGHWAY 42, Florence, KY, 41042. Phone: (859) 301-2663.
What is Howard Schertzinger, MD's NPI number? ▼
Howard Schertzinger, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1992797922, issued on 08/16/2005.
Does Howard Schertzinger, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Howard Schertzinger, MD's prescribing is 3% brand-name and 97% generic drugs by claim count, with $235K in brand drug costs.
Does Howard Schertzinger, MD prescribe opioids? ▼
Yes, Howard Schertzinger, MD had 512 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 11.2%.
How many Sports Medicine (Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine) Physician providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 552 Sports Medicine (Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine) Physician providers across 51 states in the US. The average Sports Medicine (Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine) Physician provider writes 1,113 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Howard Schertzinger, MD prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Howard Schertzinger, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Tizanidine Hcl, Celecoxib, Diclofenac Sodium. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Howard Schertzinger, MD accept Medicare? ▼
Howard Schertzinger, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 4,552 Part D claims and 911 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Howard Schertzinger, MD's credentials? ▼
Howard Schertzinger, MD's NPI is 1992797922 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
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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