2026 NPPES data Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician NPI 1336706159 MD
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JOHN BULLARD, MD

Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician in COLUMBIA, South Carolina. 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
128
Medicare Part D claims · 34 beneficiaries · Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician avg: 2K
MIPS score
99.3294/100
▲ 16 pts above national avg 83.1 · [object Object]

What the federal data shows

JOHN BULLARD, MD reported a CMS MIPS final score of 99.3294/100 — above the 83.1 national average — and filed 128 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.

99.3294/100
MIPS score · +16 vs avg
128
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.

JOHN BULLARD, MD's MIPS score vs every scored U.S. clinician

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

99 Top 9% higher than 91% of 477,587 scored providers

0–10: 8,684 scored providers (2%). Below this entry. 10–20: 3,008 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 20–30: 3,069 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 30–40: 2,746 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 40–50: 2,928 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 50–60: 5,882 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 60–70: 13,906 scored providers (3%). Below this entry. 70–80: 118,074 scored providers (25%). Below this entry. 80–90: 129,887 scored providers (27%). Below this entry. 90–100: 189,403 scored providers (40%). This entry sits in this band. 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)

JOHN BULLARD, MD practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + MIPS quality reporting + 1 hospital affiliation — 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 BULLARD, MD?

High performer (top quartile)

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 05/28/2019

NPI 1336706159

Primary specialty

Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician

Niche

784 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

128 94% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 2,070

MIPS final score

99.3294/100 16.229400000000012% pts

Exceptional band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in South Carolina

How Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician compares to other specialties among South Carolina providers

South Carolina providers

Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician share within South Carolina

1. Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician share within South Carolina

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

JOHN BULLARD, MD's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician national average

High performer (top quartile)
MIPS Final Score
99.3294/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician) — 99.3294/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%99%
MIPS final score (Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician) — 99.3294/100 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).

JOHN BULLARD, MD is a Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician provider practicing in COLUMBIA, South Carolina, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: MD. NPI: 1336706159. 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.

JOHN BULLARD, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician provider holding MD credentials at 1 RICHLAND MEDICAL PARK DR STE 100, COLUMBIA, SC, 29203, with a listed phone of (803) 434-6095. NPI 1336706159 was issued on 05/28/2019. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what BULLARD 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 128 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 34 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $11K in drug spend, with an opioid prescribing rate of 30.5%. 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 99.3294/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 90.5979), compared with the national average of 83.1.

Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 784 enrolled providers across 51 states and an average of 2,070 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

1 RICHLAND MEDICAL PARK DR STE 100
COLUMBIA, SC 29203

Provider Details

NPI 1336706159
Specialty Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 05/28/2019

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

99.3294
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
90.5979
Quality
100
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Alternative Payment Model

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where JOHN BULLARD, 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.

PRISMA HEALTH MEDICAL GROUP-MIDLANDS
COLUMBIA, SC

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.

128
Total Claims
$11K
Total Drug Cost
34
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
166
Total Day Supply
4,361
Generic Drug Cost
$2K
Opioid Claims
39 (30.5% rate)

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
62.3 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
2.45
Gender Split
47% female / 53% male
Age Distribution
<65: 14, 65-74: 14, 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
Gabapentin
11

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

Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician Overview

How JOHN BULLARD, MD fits within the Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician landscape nationally.

784
Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician Providers in US
51
States with Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician
2,070
Avg Claims per Provider

JOHN BULLARD, MD's 128 claims are below the specialty average of 2,070.

Nearby Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician Providers in South Carolina

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in South Carolina, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as BULLARD.

Compare Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is JOHN BULLARD, MD's specialty?
JOHN BULLARD, MD specializes in Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician and practices in COLUMBIA, South Carolina. Credentials: MD.
How much does JOHN BULLARD, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, JOHN BULLARD, MD wrote 128 Medicare Part D claims totaling $11K in drug costs for 34 beneficiaries.
What is JOHN BULLARD, MD's Medicare quality score?
JOHN BULLARD, MD has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 99.3294/100 (Quality: 90.5979). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is JOHN BULLARD, MD located?
JOHN BULLARD, MD is located at 1 RICHLAND MEDICAL PARK DR STE 100, COLUMBIA, SC, 29203. Phone: (803) 434-6095.
What is JOHN BULLARD, MD's NPI number?
JOHN BULLARD, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1336706159, issued on 05/28/2019.
Does JOHN BULLARD, MD prescribe opioids?
Yes, JOHN BULLARD, MD had 39 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 30.5%.
How many Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 784 Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician providers across 51 states in the US. The average Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician provider writes 2,070 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does JOHN BULLARD, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, JOHN BULLARD, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Gabapentin. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does JOHN BULLARD, MD accept Medicare?
JOHN BULLARD, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 128 Part D claims and 34 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify JOHN BULLARD, MD's credentials?
JOHN BULLARD, MD's NPI is 1336706159 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.

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Data as of April 2026 (NPPES) / 2023 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

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