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2026 NPPES data Orthopaedic Surgery Physician NPI 1346211703 MD
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Orthopaedic Surgery Physician in Greenwich, Connecticut.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 25,775 in Orthopaedic Surgery 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
27
Medicare Part D claims · 18 beneficiaries · Orthopaedic Surgery Physician avg: 324
MIPS score
75/100
▼ 8 pts below national avg 83.1 · Above neutral
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
James Cunningham, MD reported a CMS MIPS final score of 75/100 - below the 83.1 national average - and filed 27 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.
- 75/100
- MIPS score · -8 vs avg
- 27
- Part D claims, 2023
- Likely
- board-certified (heuristic)
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James Cunningham, MD's MIPS score vs every scored U.S. clinician
CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) final score, 2023, the federal quality measure
75 15th percentile higher than 15% of 477,587 scored providers
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Source CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) · 2023
Where James Cunningham, MD sits
This provider among orthopaedic surgery physician peers
Across the 8,194 orthopaedic surgery physician providers who report both Medicare Part D prescribing and a MIPS quality score, James Cunningham, MD writes more Part D claims than 6% of them and scores higher on MIPS quality than 23% - placing this provider in the lower-volume, lower-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 orthopaedic surgery physician peer from a representative sample of 60; the gold marker is James Cunningham, 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)
James Cunningham, 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 Cunningham, MD?
Below national averagePrimary specialty
Orthopaedic Surgery Physician
Medicare Part D claims
27 92% vs specialty avg
MIPS final score
75/100 8.1 pts vs avg
Specialty distribution in Connecticut
How Orthopaedic Surgery Physician compares to other specialties among Connecticut providers
Medicare quality performance, MIPS
James Cunningham, MD's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Orthopaedic Surgery Physician national average
- MIPS Final Score
- 75/100
- vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year
MIPS final score (Orthopaedic Surgery Physician) - 75/100 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).
James Cunningham, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Orthopaedic Surgery Physician provider holding MD credentials at 6 GREENWICH OFFICE PARK, Greenwich, CT, 06831, with a listed phone of (203) 869-1145. NPI 1346211703 was issued on 02/01/2006.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 27 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 18 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $271 in drug spend. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 75/100 for the 2023 performance year, compared with the national average of 83.1.
Orthopaedic Surgery Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 25,775 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 324 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 | 1346211703 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Orthopaedic Surgery Physician |
| Credentials | MD |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Issued | 02/01/2006 |
CMS Quality Score (MIPS)
Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores from CMS, 2023 performance year.
75
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
Reporting: Group practice
Medicare Part D Prescribing Data
CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.
27
Total Claims
$271
Total Drug Cost
18
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 31
- Total Day Supply
- 807
- Brand Drug Cost
- $0
- Generic Drug Cost
- $271
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 72.2 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 0.58
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Meloxicam | 16 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
Orthopaedic Surgery Physician Overview
How James Cunningham, MD fits within the Orthopaedic Surgery Physician landscape nationally.
25,775
Orthopaedic Surgery Physician Providers in US
56
States with Orthopaedic Surgery Physician
324
Avg Claims per Provider
James Cunningham, MD's 27 claims are below the specialty average of 324.
Nearby Orthopaedic Surgery Physician Providers in Connecticut
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Connecticut, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Cunningham.
Dr. Christina Allen
MD
New Haven, CT
Dr. Kenneth Alleyne
MD
South Windsor, CT
Dr. Ammar Anbari
MD
North Franklin, CT
Dr. Nicole Arcand
MD
North Franklin, CT
Dr. Robert Arciero
MD
Farmington, CT
Compare Orthopaedic Surgery Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
Before you book an appointment
Use this federal record as your verification checklist, not as a recommendation.
- Confirm the NPI record is current in the official CMS registry, providers update their own NPPES details, and moves can lag. Verify this NPI
- Check the active license and any disciplinary history with the Connecticut medical board, federal registration is not a license check. Credential verification guide
- Weigh a second option: compare this provider with a nearby Orthopaedic Surgery Physician peer on Medicare volume and prescribing patterns. Compare providers
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is James Cunningham, MD's specialty? ▼
James Cunningham, MD specializes in Orthopaedic Surgery Physician and practices in Greenwich, Connecticut. Credentials: MD.
How much does James Cunningham, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, James Cunningham, MD wrote 27 Medicare Part D claims totaling $271 in drug costs for 18 beneficiaries.
What is James Cunningham, MD's Medicare quality score? ▼
James Cunningham, MD has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 75/100. The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is James Cunningham, MD located? ▼
James Cunningham, MD is located at 6 GREENWICH OFFICE PARK, Greenwich, CT, 06831. Phone: (203) 869-1145.
What is James Cunningham, MD's NPI number? ▼
James Cunningham, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1346211703, issued on 02/01/2006.
How many Orthopaedic Surgery Physician providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 25,775 Orthopaedic Surgery Physician providers across 56 states in the US. The average Orthopaedic Surgery Physician provider writes 324 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does James Cunningham, MD prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, James Cunningham, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Meloxicam. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does James Cunningham, MD accept Medicare? ▼
James Cunningham, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 27 Part D claims and 18 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify James Cunningham, MD's credentials? ▼
James Cunningham, MD's NPI is 1346211703 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).
Disclaimer: Data from CMS NPPES and Medicare Part D. PlainDoctor does not rate or rank providers. Provider information is self-reported and may not be current. Always verify information directly with the provider. About · Methodology
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