2026 NPPES data Cardiovascular Disease Physician NPI 1215938832 MD
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JAMES CLARKE, MD

Cardiovascular Disease Physician in TOWSON, 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 · 238 beneficiaries · Cardiovascular Disease Physician avg: 3K
MIPS score
19.403/100
▼ 64 pts below national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
Industry payments
$81.05
4 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

JAMES CLARKE, MD reported a CMS MIPS final score of 19.403/100 — below the 83.1 national average — and filed 2,018 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.

19.403/100
MIPS score · -64 vs avg
2K
Part D claims, 2023
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.

JAMES CLARKE, MD's MIPS score vs every scored U.S. clinician

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

19 2nd percentile higher than 2% of 477,587 scored providers

0–10: 8,684 scored providers (2%). Below this entry. 10–20: 3,008 scored providers (1%). This entry sits in this band. 20–30: 3,069 scored providers (1%). Above this entry. 30–40: 2,746 scored providers (1%). Above this entry. 40–50: 2,928 scored providers (1%). Above this entry. 50–60: 5,882 scored providers (1%). Above this entry. 60–70: 13,906 scored providers (3%). Above this entry. 70–80: 118,074 scored providers (25%). Above this entry. 80–90: 129,887 scored providers (27%). Above this entry. 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)

JAMES CLARKE, MD practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + MIPS quality reporting — 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 JAMES CLARKE, MD?

Below national average

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 08/04/2005

NPI 1215938832

Primary specialty

Cardiovascular Disease Physician

Mid-sized

24,795 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

2,018 33% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 3,033

MIPS final score

19.403/100 63.696999999999996% pts

Below average band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Maryland

How Cardiovascular Disease Physician compares to other specialties among Maryland providers

Maryland providers

Cardiovascular Disease Physician share within Maryland

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

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

JAMES CLARKE, MD's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Cardiovascular Disease Physician national average

Below national average
MIPS Final Score
19.403/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Cardiovascular Disease Physician) — 19.403/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%19.4%
MIPS final score (Cardiovascular Disease Physician) — 19.403/100 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).

JAMES CLARKE, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Cardiovascular Disease Physician provider holding MD credentials at 7600 OSLER DR, TOWSON, MD, 21204, with a listed phone of (410) 583-5500. NPI 1215938832 was issued on 08/04/2005. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what CLARKE 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 2,018 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 238 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $327K 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 19.403/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 0, Cost 64.6768), compared with the national average of 83.1.

Cardiovascular Disease Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 24,795 enrolled providers across 54 states and an average of 3,033 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

7600 OSLER DR
TOWSON, MD 21204

Provider Details

NPI 1215938832
Specialty Cardiovascular Disease Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 08/04/2005

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

19.403
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
0
Quality
64.6768
Cost

Reporting: Individual

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 JAMES CLARKE, MD. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$81

Largest payer

Esperion Therapeutics, 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.

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

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

2,018
Total Claims
$327K
Total Drug Cost
238
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
5,692
Total Day Supply
170,175
Generic Drug Cost
$58K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
78.0 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.18
Gender Split
47% female / 53% male

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What JAMES CLARKE, 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
Amlodipine Besylate
264
Metoprolol Succinate
189
Losartan Potassium
179
Hydrochlorothiazide
106
Eliquis
Apixaban
83
Lisinopril
82
Clopidogrel
Clopidogrel Bisulfate
81
Diltiazem 24hr Er (Cd)
Diltiazem Hcl
77
Atorvastatin Calcium
75
Ezetimibe
59

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

Cardiovascular Disease Physician Overview

How JAMES CLARKE, MD fits within the Cardiovascular Disease Physician landscape nationally.

24,795
Cardiovascular Disease Physician Providers in US
54
States with Cardiovascular Disease Physician
3,033
Avg Claims per Provider

JAMES CLARKE, MD's 2,018 claims are below the specialty average of 3,033.

Nearby Cardiovascular Disease Physician Providers in Maryland

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

Compare Cardiovascular Disease Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is JAMES CLARKE, MD's specialty?
JAMES CLARKE, MD specializes in Cardiovascular Disease Physician and practices in TOWSON, Maryland. Credentials: MD.
How much does JAMES CLARKE, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, JAMES CLARKE, MD wrote 2,018 Medicare Part D claims totaling $327K in drug costs for 238 beneficiaries.
What is JAMES CLARKE, MD's Medicare quality score?
JAMES CLARKE, MD has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 19.403/100 (Quality: 0, Cost: 64.6768). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is JAMES CLARKE, MD located?
JAMES CLARKE, MD is located at 7600 OSLER DR, TOWSON, MD, 21204. Phone: (410) 583-5500.
What is JAMES CLARKE, MD's NPI number?
JAMES CLARKE, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1215938832, issued on 08/04/2005.
How many Cardiovascular Disease Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 24,795 Cardiovascular Disease Physician providers across 54 states in the US. The average Cardiovascular Disease Physician provider writes 3,033 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does JAMES CLARKE, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, JAMES CLARKE, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Amlodipine Besylate, Metoprolol Succinate, Losartan Potassium. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does JAMES CLARKE, MD accept Medicare?
JAMES CLARKE, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 2,018 Part D claims and 238 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify JAMES CLARKE, MD's credentials?
JAMES CLARKE, MD's NPI is 1215938832 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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