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2026 NPPES data Cardiovascular Disease Physician NPI 1760445886 M.D.
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Cardiovascular Disease Physician in Baltimore, Maryland.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 24,810 in Cardiovascular Disease 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
1K
Medicare Part D claims · 317 beneficiaries · Cardiovascular Disease Physician avg: 3K
Generic prescribing
88%
generic claims · 12% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
86.7/100
▲ 4 pts above national avg 83.1 · Above neutral
Industry payments
$806.37
44 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
James Stafford, M.D. reported a CMS MIPS final score of 86.7/100 - above the 83.1 national average - and filed 1,490 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.
- 86.7/100
- MIPS score · +4 vs avg
- 1K
- Part D claims, 2023
- 88%
- 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.
James Stafford, M.D.'s MIPS score vs every scored U.S. clinician
CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) final score, 2023, the federal quality measure
87 Top 48% higher than 52% 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 James Stafford, M.D. sits
This provider among cardiovascular disease physician peers
Across the 8,753 cardiovascular disease physician providers who report both Medicare Part D prescribing and a MIPS quality score, James Stafford, M.D. writes more Part D claims than 30% of them and scores higher on MIPS quality than 54% - placing this provider in the lower-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 cardiovascular disease physician peer from a representative sample of 60; the gold marker is James Stafford, M.D.. 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 Stafford, M.D. 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 James Stafford, M.D.?
High performer (top quartile)Primary specialty
Cardiovascular Disease Physician
Medicare Part D claims
1,490 51% vs specialty avg
MIPS final score
86.7/100 3.6 pts vs avg
Specialty distribution in Maryland
How Cardiovascular Disease Physician compares to other specialties among Maryland providers
Medicare quality performance, MIPS
James Stafford, M.D.'s 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Cardiovascular Disease Physician national average
- MIPS Final Score
- 86.7/100
- vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year
MIPS final score (Cardiovascular Disease Physician) - 86.7/100 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 Stafford, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Cardiovascular Disease Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 22 S GREENE ST, Baltimore, MD, 21201, with a listed phone of (410) 328-4383. NPI 1760445886 was issued on 04/10/2006.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 1,490 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 317 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $246K in drug spend, split 12% brand-name and 88% generic by claim count. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 86.7/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 90, Cost 65.5), compared with the national average of 83.1.
Cardiovascular Disease Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 24,810 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
Provider Details
| NPI | 1760445886 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Cardiovascular Disease Physician |
| Credentials | M.D. |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Issued | 04/10/2006 |
CMS Quality Score (MIPS)
Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores from CMS, 2023 performance year.
86.672
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
90.0395
Quality
65.5337
Cost
100
Promoting Interoperability
Reporting: Group practice
Hospital and facility affiliations
Facilities where James Stafford, 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.
University OF Maryland Baltimore Washington Heart Associates LLC
Glen Burnie, MD
University OF Maryland Community Medical Group Inc
Glen Burnie, MD
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 James Stafford, M.D.. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.
Total received
$806
Largest payer
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
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 · Typical
James Stafford, M.D. - brand share 12.0%
Cardiovascular Disease Physician average
12% brand-name claims vs 88% generic, on 1,490 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.
1,490
Total Claims
$246K
Total Drug Cost
317
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 4,103
- Total Day Supply
- 122,645
- Brand vs Generic
- 12% brand / 88% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $203K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $43K
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 73.8 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 1.56
- Gender Split
- 55% female / 45% male
- Age Distribution
- <65: 32, 65-74: 140, 75-84: 108, 85+: 37
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What James Stafford, M.D. prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Metoprolol Succinate
Metoprolol Succinate
209 claims
- Atorvastatin Calcium
Atorvastatin Calcium
163 claims
- Rosuvastatin Calcium
Rosuvastatin Calcium
128 claims
- Metoprolol Tartrate
Metoprolol Tartrate
125 claims
- Furosemide 77
Furosemide
77 claims
- Eliquis 75
Eliquis
75 claims
- Losartan Potassium 69
Losartan Potassium
69 claims
- Lisinopril 61
Lisinopril
61 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Metoprolol Succinate | 209 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 163 |
| Rosuvastatin Calcium | 128 |
| Metoprolol Tartrate | 125 |
| Furosemide | 77 |
| Eliquis Apixaban | 75 |
| Losartan Potassium | 69 |
| Lisinopril | 61 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 60 |
| Spironolactone | 54 |
* 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 Stafford, M.D. fits within the Cardiovascular Disease Physician landscape nationally.
24,810
Cardiovascular Disease Physician Providers in US
54
States with Cardiovascular Disease Physician
3,033
Avg Claims per Provider
James Stafford, M.D.'s 1,490 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 Stafford.
Dr. Seyed Hossein Aalaei-Andabili
M.D
Baltimore, MD
Dr. Leith Abdulla
M.D.
Olney, MD
Dr. Rasaq Abu
M.D.
Berwyn Heights, MD
Dr. Mohammed Abuzahra
MD
Baltimore, MD
Dr. Stephen Achuff
M.D.
Baltimore, MD
Compare Cardiovascular Disease Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is James Stafford, M.D.'s specialty? ▼
James Stafford, M.D. specializes in Cardiovascular Disease Physician and practices in Baltimore, Maryland. Credentials: M.D..
How much does James Stafford, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, James Stafford, M.D. wrote 1,490 Medicare Part D claims totaling $246K in drug costs for 317 beneficiaries.
What is James Stafford, M.D.'s Medicare quality score? ▼
James Stafford, M.D. has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 86.7/100 (Quality: 90, Cost: 65.5). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is James Stafford, M.D. located? ▼
James Stafford, M.D. is located at 22 S GREENE ST, Baltimore, MD, 21201. Phone: (410) 328-4383.
What is James Stafford, M.D.'s NPI number? ▼
James Stafford, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1760445886, issued on 04/10/2006.
Does James Stafford, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
James Stafford, M.D.'s prescribing is 12% brand-name and 88% generic drugs by claim count, with $203K in brand drug costs.
How many Cardiovascular Disease Physician providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 24,810 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 Stafford, M.D. prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, James Stafford, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Metoprolol Succinate, Atorvastatin Calcium, Rosuvastatin Calcium. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does James Stafford, M.D. accept Medicare? ▼
James Stafford, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 1,490 Part D claims and 317 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify James Stafford, M.D.'s credentials? ▼
James Stafford, M.D.'s NPI is 1760445886 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
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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