2026 NPPES data Acupuncturist NPI 1982756730 MD, MPH
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IRIS BAZING, MD, MPH

Acupuncturist in HAGERSTOWN, 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
143
Medicare Part D claims · 44 beneficiaries · Acupuncturist avg: 797
MIPS score
55.6538/100
▼ 27 pts below national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
What the federal data reveals: IRIS BAZING, MD, MPH is a Acupuncturist ([object Object]) practicing in HAGERSTOWN, Maryland with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 143 claims across 44 beneficiaries . Their CMS MIPS Final Score of 55.6538/100 (national average: 83.1) reflects performance across Quality, Cost, Interoperability, and Improvement Activities .

What stands out: IRIS BAZING, MD, MPH reported a CMS MIPS final score of 55.6538 out of 100, below the 83.1 national average, and filed 143 Medicare Part D claims in 2023. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

IRIS BAZING, MD, MPH at a glance

Below national average

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 01/18/2007

NPI 1982756730

Primary specialty

Acupuncturist

Mid-sized

33,269 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

143 82% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 797

MIPS final score

55.6538/100 27.446199999999997% pts

Mid-tier band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Maryland

How Acupuncturist compares to other specialties among Maryland providers

Maryland providers

Acupuncturist share within Maryland

1. Acupuncturist42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Acupuncturist share within Maryland

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

IRIS BAZING, MD, MPH's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Acupuncturist national average

Below national average
MIPS Final Score
55.6538/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Acupuncturist) — 55.6538/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%55.7%
MIPS final score (Acupuncturist) — 55.6538/100 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.

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IRIS BAZING, MD, MPH is a Acupuncturist provider practicing in HAGERSTOWN, Maryland, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: MD, MPH. NPI: 1982756730. 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.

IRIS BAZING, MD, MPH appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Acupuncturist provider holding MD, MPH credentials at 24 N WALNUT ST, HAGERSTOWN, MD, 21740, with a listed phone of (301) 745-3777. NPI 1982756730 was issued on 01/18/2007. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what BAZING 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 143 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 44 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $39K in drug spend. 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 55.6538/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 67.5171, Cost 51.3288), compared with the national average of 83.1.

Acupuncturist is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 33,269 enrolled providers across 55 states and an average of 797 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

24 N WALNUT ST
HAGERSTOWN, MD 21740

Provider Details

NPI 1982756730
Specialty Acupuncturist
Credentials MD, MPH
Gender Female
NPI Issued 01/18/2007

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

55.6538
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
67.5171
Quality
51.3288
Cost
0
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Group practice

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where IRIS BAZING, MD, MPH 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.

DHHS PHS NAIHS SHIPROCK HOSPITAL
SHIPROCK, NM

Affiliations sourced from CMS Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File; hospital ratings from CMS Hospital General Information dataset (cross-referenced by facility name + state).

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.

143
Total Claims
$39K
Total Drug Cost
44
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
203
Total Day Supply
5,600
Generic Drug Cost
$841

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
67.2 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
2.82
Gender Split
66% female / 34% male
Age Distribution
<65: 16, 65-74: 16, 75-84: N/A, 85+: N/A

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Atorvastatin Calcium
12

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

Acupuncturist Overview

How IRIS BAZING, MD, MPH fits within the Acupuncturist landscape nationally.

33,269
Acupuncturist Providers in US
55
States with Acupuncturist
797
Avg Claims per Provider

IRIS BAZING, MD, MPH's 143 claims are below the specialty average of 797.

Nearby Acupuncturist Providers in Maryland

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

Compare Acupuncturist nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is IRIS BAZING, MD, MPH's specialty?
IRIS BAZING, MD, MPH specializes in Acupuncturist and practices in HAGERSTOWN, Maryland. Credentials: MD, MPH.
How much does IRIS BAZING, MD, MPH prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, IRIS BAZING, MD, MPH wrote 143 Medicare Part D claims totaling $39K in drug costs for 44 beneficiaries.
What is IRIS BAZING, MD, MPH's Medicare quality score?
IRIS BAZING, MD, MPH has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 55.6538/100 (Quality: 67.5171, Cost: 51.3288). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is IRIS BAZING, MD, MPH located?
IRIS BAZING, MD, MPH is located at 24 N WALNUT ST, HAGERSTOWN, MD, 21740. Phone: (301) 745-3777.
What is IRIS BAZING, MD, MPH's NPI number?
IRIS BAZING, MD, MPH's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1982756730, issued on 01/18/2007.
How many Acupuncturist providers are there in the US?
There are 33,269 Acupuncturist providers across 55 states in the US. The average Acupuncturist provider writes 797 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does IRIS BAZING, MD, MPH prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, IRIS BAZING, MD, MPH's most frequently prescribed drugs include Atorvastatin Calcium. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does IRIS BAZING, MD, MPH accept Medicare?
IRIS BAZING, MD, MPH appears in CMS Medicare data with 143 Part D claims and 44 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify IRIS BAZING, MD, MPH's credentials?
IRIS BAZING, MD, MPH's NPI is 1982756730 with credentials MD, MPH. 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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