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2026 NPPES data Cardiovascular Disease Physician NPI 1649263294 MD
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Cardiovascular Disease Physician in Florence, Alabama.
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
10K
Medicare Part D claims · 992 beneficiaries · Cardiovascular Disease Physician avg: 3K
Generic prescribing
86%
generic claims · 14% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
86.4/100
▲ 3 pts above national avg 83.1 · Above neutral
Industry payments
$685.61
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
John Baron, MD reported a CMS MIPS final score of 86.4/100 - above the 83.1 national average - and filed 10,192 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.
- 86.4/100
- MIPS score · +3 vs avg
- 10K
- Part D claims, 2023
- 86%
- 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.
John Baron, MD's MIPS score vs every scored U.S. clinician
CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) final score, 2023, the federal quality measure
86 Top 48% higher than 52% of 477,587 scored providers
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Source CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) · 2023
Where John Baron, MD 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, John Baron, MD writes more Part D claims than 95% of them and scores higher on MIPS quality than 54% - 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 cardiovascular disease physician peer from a representative sample of 60; the gold marker is John Baron, 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)
John Baron, 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 John Baron, MD?
High performer (top quartile)Primary specialty
Cardiovascular Disease Physician
Medicare Part D claims
10,192 236% vs specialty avg
MIPS final score
86.4/100 3.3 pts vs avg
Specialty distribution in Alabama
How Cardiovascular Disease Physician compares to other specialties among Alabama providers
Medicare quality performance, MIPS
John Baron, MD's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Cardiovascular Disease Physician national average
- MIPS Final Score
- 86.4/100
- vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year
MIPS final score (Cardiovascular Disease Physician) - 86.4/100 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).
John Baron, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Cardiovascular Disease Physician provider holding MD credentials at 201 E DR HICKS BLVD, Florence, AL, 35630, with a listed phone of (256) 766-8570. NPI 1649263294 was issued on 08/30/2005.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 10,192 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 992 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $1.3 million in drug spend, split 14% brand-name and 86% generic by claim count. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 86.4/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 70.6, Cost 94), 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 | 1649263294 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Cardiovascular Disease Physician |
| Credentials | MD |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Issued | 08/30/2005 |
CMS Quality Score (MIPS)
Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores from CMS, 2023 performance year.
86.4312
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
70.5822
Quality
93.9946
Cost
Reporting: Individual
Hospital and facility affiliations
Facilities where John Baron, 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.
Ecm Health Group LLC
Muscle Shoals, AL
Heart Health Center PC
Florence, AL
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 John Baron, MD. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.
Total received
$686
Largest payer
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
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
John Baron, MD - brand share 14.0%
Cardiovascular Disease Physician average
14% brand-name claims vs 86% generic, on 10,192 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.
10,192
Total Claims
$1.3M
Total Drug Cost
992
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 20,301
- Total Day Supply
- 603,734
- Brand vs Generic
- 14% brand / 86% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $1.1M
- Generic Drug Cost
- $216K
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 74.6 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 1.58
- Gender Split
- 52% female / 48% male
- Age Distribution
- <65: 97, 65-74: 382, 75-84: 393, 85+: 120
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What John Baron, MD prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Atorvastatin Calcium
Atorvastatin Calcium
763 claims
- Eliquis
Eliquis
657 claims
- Losartan Potassium
Losartan Potassium
602 claims
- Amlodipine Besylate
Amlodipine Besylate
523 claims
- Metoprolol Tartrate
Metoprolol Tartrate
513 claims
- Potassium Chloride
Potassium Chloride
449 claims
- Metoprolol Succinate
Metoprolol Succinate
445 claims
- Isosorbide Mononit…
Isosorbide Mononitrate Er
398 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 763 |
| Eliquis Apixaban | 657 |
| Losartan Potassium | 602 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 523 |
| Metoprolol Tartrate | 513 |
| Potassium Chloride | 449 |
| Metoprolol Succinate | 445 |
| Isosorbide Mononitrate Er Isosorbide Mononitrate | 398 |
| Furosemide | 392 |
| Atenolol | 388 |
* 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 John Baron, MD 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
John Baron, MD's 10,192 claims are above the specialty average of 3,033.
Nearby Cardiovascular Disease Physician Providers in Alabama
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Alabama, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Baron.
Dr. Rashida Abbas
MD
Huntsville, AL
Dr. Deeksha Acharya
MD
Mobile, AL
Dr. Himanshu Aggarwal
M.D., MPH
Clanton, AL
Dr. Michael Aikens
MD
Opelika, AL
Dr. Firas Al Solaiman
MD
Birmingham, AL
Compare Cardiovascular Disease Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is John Baron, MD's specialty? ▼
John Baron, MD specializes in Cardiovascular Disease Physician and practices in Florence, Alabama. Credentials: MD.
How much does John Baron, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, John Baron, MD wrote 10,192 Medicare Part D claims totaling $1.3M in drug costs for 992 beneficiaries.
What is John Baron, MD's Medicare quality score? ▼
John Baron, MD has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 86.4/100 (Quality: 70.6, Cost: 94). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is John Baron, MD located? ▼
John Baron, MD is located at 201 E DR HICKS BLVD, Florence, AL, 35630. Phone: (256) 766-8570.
What is John Baron, MD's NPI number? ▼
John Baron, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1649263294, issued on 08/30/2005.
Does John Baron, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
John Baron, MD's prescribing is 14% brand-name and 86% generic drugs by claim count, with $1.1M 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 John Baron, MD prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, John Baron, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Atorvastatin Calcium, Eliquis, Losartan Potassium. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does John Baron, MD accept Medicare? ▼
John Baron, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 10,192 Part D claims and 992 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify John Baron, MD's credentials? ▼
John Baron, MD's NPI is 1649263294 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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