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2026 NPPES data Pediatrics Physician NPI 1821168154 M.D.
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Pediatrics Physician in Paducah, Kentucky.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 80,576 in Pediatrics 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
3K
Medicare Part D claims · 892 beneficiaries · Pediatrics Physician avg: 762
Generic prescribing
71%
generic claims · 28% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
95.5/100
▲ 12 pts above national avg 83.1 · Exceptional
Industry payments
$1.3K
102 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 Cecil, M.D. reported a CMS MIPS final score of 95.5/100 - above the 83.1 national average - and filed 3,312 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.
- 95.5/100
- MIPS score · +12 vs avg
- 3K
- Part D claims, 2023
- 71%
- 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 Cecil, 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
96 Top 21% higher than 79% 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 John Cecil, M.D. sits
This provider among pediatrics physician peers
Across the 1,120 pediatrics physician providers who report both Medicare Part D prescribing and a MIPS quality score, John Cecil, M.D. writes more Part D claims than 88% of them and scores higher on MIPS quality than 77% - 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 pediatrics physician peer from a representative sample of 60; the gold marker is John Cecil, 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)
John Cecil, M.D. 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 Cecil, M.D.?
High performer (top quartile)Primary specialty
Pediatrics Physician
Medicare Part D claims
3,312 335% vs specialty avg
MIPS final score
95.5/100 12.4 pts vs avg
Specialty distribution in Kentucky
How Pediatrics Physician compares to other specialties among Kentucky providers
Medicare quality performance, MIPS
John Cecil, M.D.'s 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Pediatrics Physician national average
- MIPS Final Score
- 95.5/100
- vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year
MIPS final score (Pediatrics Physician) - 95.5/100 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 Cecil, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Pediatrics Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 2670 NEW HOLT RD STE C, Paducah, KY, 42001, with a listed phone of (270) 575-1010. NPI 1821168154 was issued on 11/08/2006.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 3,312 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 892 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $385K in drug spend, split 28% brand-name and 71% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 0.7%. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 95.5/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 89.6), compared with the national average of 83.1.
Pediatrics Physician is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 80,576 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 762 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 | 1821168154 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Pediatrics Physician |
| Credentials | M.D. |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Issued | 11/08/2006 |
CMS Quality Score (MIPS)
Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores from CMS, 2023 performance year.
95.5077
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
89.5953
Quality
100
Promoting Interoperability
Reporting: Alternative Payment Model
Hospital and facility affiliations
Facilities where John Cecil, 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.
Baptist Health Medical Group Inc
Paducah, KY
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 Cecil, M.D.. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.
Total received
$1.3K
Largest payer
ABBVIE 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.
Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Above average
John Cecil, M.D. - brand share 28.0%
Pediatrics Physician average
28% brand-name claims vs 71% generic, on 3,312 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.
3,312
Total Claims
$385K
Total Drug Cost
892
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 5,166
- Total Day Supply
- 131,516
- Brand vs Generic
- 28% brand / 71% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $331K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $54K
- Opioid Claims
- 24 (0.7% rate)
- Antibiotic Claims
- 107
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 71.7 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 1.14
- Gender Split
- 59% female / 41% male
- Age Distribution
- <65: 117, 65-74: 405, 75-84: 282, 85+: 88
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What John Cecil, M.D. prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Shingrix
Shingrix
172 claims
- Gabapentin
Gabapentin
136 claims
- Atorvastatin Calcium
Atorvastatin Calcium
119 claims
- Lisinopril
Lisinopril
110 claims
- Quetiapine Fumarate
Quetiapine Fumarate
98 claims
- Levothyroxine Sodium
Levothyroxine Sodium
86 claims
- Vyvanse
Vyvanse
72 claims
- Amlodipine Besylate
Amlodipine Besylate
70 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Shingrix Varicella-Zoster Ge/As01b/Pf | 172 |
| Gabapentin | 136 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 119 |
| Lisinopril | 110 |
| Quetiapine Fumarate | 98 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 86 |
| Vyvanse Lisdexamfetamine Dimesylate | 72 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 70 |
| Dextroamphetamine-Amphet Er Dextroamphetamine/Amphetamine | 59 |
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 58 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
Pediatrics Physician Overview
How John Cecil, M.D. fits within the Pediatrics Physician landscape nationally.
80,576
Pediatrics Physician Providers in US
56
States with Pediatrics Physician
762
Avg Claims per Provider
John Cecil, M.D.'s 3,312 claims are above the specialty average of 762.
Nearby Pediatrics Physician Providers in Kentucky
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Kentucky, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Cecil.
Dr. Katherine Abbott
MD
Louisville, KY
Dr. Arebu Abdu
MD
Lexington, KY
Dr. Karen Abrams
MD
Louisville, KY
Dr. Hadi Abu Rasheed
M.D.
Beattyville, KY
Dr. David Adamkin
MD
Louisville, KY
Compare Pediatrics 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 Kentucky medical board, federal registration is not a license check. Credential verification guide
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is John Cecil, M.D.'s specialty? ▼
John Cecil, M.D. specializes in Pediatrics Physician and practices in Paducah, Kentucky. Credentials: M.D..
How much does John Cecil, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, John Cecil, M.D. wrote 3,312 Medicare Part D claims totaling $385K in drug costs for 892 beneficiaries.
What is John Cecil, M.D.'s Medicare quality score? ▼
John Cecil, M.D. has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 95.5/100 (Quality: 89.6). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is John Cecil, M.D. located? ▼
John Cecil, M.D. is located at 2670 NEW HOLT RD STE C, Paducah, KY, 42001. Phone: (270) 575-1010.
What is John Cecil, M.D.'s NPI number? ▼
John Cecil, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1821168154, issued on 11/08/2006.
Does John Cecil, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
John Cecil, M.D.'s prescribing is 28% brand-name and 71% generic drugs by claim count, with $331K in brand drug costs.
Does John Cecil, M.D. prescribe opioids? ▼
Yes, John Cecil, M.D. had 24 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 0.7%.
How many Pediatrics Physician providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 80,576 Pediatrics Physician providers across 56 states in the US. The average Pediatrics Physician provider writes 762 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does John Cecil, M.D. prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, John Cecil, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Shingrix, Gabapentin, Atorvastatin Calcium. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does John Cecil, M.D. accept Medicare? ▼
John Cecil, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 3,312 Part D claims and 892 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify John Cecil, M.D.'s credentials? ▼
John Cecil, M.D.'s NPI is 1821168154 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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