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2026 NPPES data Pain Medicine (Anesthesiology) Physician NPI 1962467555 M.D.
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Pain Medicine (Anesthesiology) Physician in Roswell, New Mexico.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 4,020 in Pain Medicine (Anesthesiology) 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
2K
Medicare Part D claims · 198 beneficiaries · Pain Medicine (Anesthesiology) Physician avg: 2K
Generic prescribing
96%
generic claims · 4% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
98.3/100
▲ 15 pts above national avg 83.1 · Exceptional
Industry payments
$142.66
3 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 Underwood, M.D. reported a CMS MIPS final score of 98.3/100 - above the 83.1 national average - and filed 1,945 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.
- 98.3/100
- MIPS score · +15 vs avg
- 2K
- Part D claims, 2023
- 96%
- 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 Underwood, 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
98 Top 11% higher than 89% of 477,587 scored providers
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Source CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) · 2023
Where John Underwood, M.D. sits
This provider among pain medicine (anesthesiology) physician peers
Across the 1,110 pain medicine (anesthesiology) physician providers who report both Medicare Part D prescribing and a MIPS quality score, John Underwood, M.D. writes more Part D claims than 64% of them and scores higher on MIPS quality than 90% - 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 pain medicine (anesthesiology) physician peer from a representative sample of 60; the gold marker is John Underwood, 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 Underwood, 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 Underwood, M.D.?
High performer (top quartile)Primary specialty
Pain Medicine (Anesthesiology) Physician
Medicare Part D claims
1,945 17% vs specialty avg
MIPS final score
98.3/100 15.2 pts vs avg
Specialty distribution in New Mexico
How Pain Medicine (Anesthesiology) Physician compares to other specialties among New Mexico providers
Medicare quality performance, MIPS
John Underwood, M.D.'s 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Pain Medicine (Anesthesiology) Physician national average
- MIPS Final Score
- 98.3/100
- vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year
MIPS final score (Pain Medicine (Anesthesiology) Physician) - 98.3/100 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 Underwood, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Pain Medicine (Anesthesiology) Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 400 N PENNSYLVANIA AVE STE 570, Roswell, NM, 88201, with a listed phone of (575) 434-0159. NPI 1962467555 was issued on 04/18/2006.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 1,945 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 198 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $109K in drug spend, split 4% brand-name and 96% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 51.4%. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 98.3/100 for the 2023 performance year, compared with the national average of 83.1.
Pain Medicine (Anesthesiology) Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 4,020 enrolled providers across 53 states and an average of 1,657 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 | 1962467555 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Pain Medicine (Anesthesiology) Physician |
| Credentials | M.D. |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Issued | 04/18/2006 |
CMS Quality Score (MIPS)
Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores from CMS, 2023 performance year.
98.3
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
98
Promoting Interoperability
Reporting: Group practice
Hospital and facility affiliations
Facilities where John Underwood, 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.
Otero County Hospital Association
Alamogordo, NM
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 Underwood, M.D.. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.
Total received
$143
Largest payer
SPR Therapeutics, 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 · Generic-heavy
John Underwood, M.D. - brand share 4.0%
Pain Medicine (Anesthesiology) Physician average
4% brand-name claims vs 96% generic, on 1,945 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.
1,945
Total Claims
$109K
Total Drug Cost
198
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 2,138
- Total Day Supply
- 62,092
- Brand vs Generic
- 4% brand / 96% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $55K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $54K
- Opioid Claims
- 1,000 (51.4% rate)
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 68.7 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 1.41
- Gender Split
- 55% female / 45% male
- Age Distribution
- <65: 51, 65-74: 98, 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.
What John Underwood, M.D. prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Hydrocodone-Acetam…
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen
331 claims
- Oxycodone Hcl
Oxycodone Hcl
242 claims
- Tizanidine Hcl
Tizanidine Hcl
190 claims
- Tramadol Hcl
Tramadol Hcl
157 claims
- Gabapentin 126
Gabapentin
126 claims
- Zolpidem Tartrate 117
Zolpidem Tartrate
117 claims
- Pregabalin 115
Pregabalin
115 claims
- Oxycodone-Acetamin… 112
Oxycodone-Acetaminophen
112 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen | 331 |
| Oxycodone Hcl | 242 |
| Tizanidine Hcl | 190 |
| Tramadol Hcl | 157 |
| Gabapentin | 126 |
| Zolpidem Tartrate | 117 |
| Pregabalin | 115 |
| Oxycodone-Acetaminophen Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophen | 112 |
| Cyclobenzaprine Hcl | 69 |
| Oxycontin Oxycodone Hcl | 50 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
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Pain Medicine (Anesthesiology) Physician Overview
How John Underwood, M.D. fits within the Pain Medicine (Anesthesiology) Physician landscape nationally.
4,020
Pain Medicine (Anesthesiology) Physician Providers in US
53
States with Pain Medicine (Anesthesiology) Physician
1,657
Avg Claims per Provider
John Underwood, M.D.'s 1,945 claims are above the specialty average of 1,657.
Nearby Pain Medicine (Anesthesiology) Physician Providers in New Mexico
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in New Mexico, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Underwood.
Dr. Carmelita Agodon
MD
Gallup, NM
Dr. David Calkins
M.D.
Albuquerque, NM
Dr. Mark Crawford
MD
Albuquerque, NM
Dr. Robert Culling
DO
Albuquerque, NM
Dr. Nels Dahlgren
MD
Rio Rancho, NM
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is John Underwood, M.D.'s specialty? ▼
John Underwood, M.D. specializes in Pain Medicine (Anesthesiology) Physician and practices in Roswell, New Mexico. Credentials: M.D..
How much does John Underwood, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, John Underwood, M.D. wrote 1,945 Medicare Part D claims totaling $109K in drug costs for 198 beneficiaries.
What is John Underwood, M.D.'s Medicare quality score? ▼
John Underwood, M.D. has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 98.3/100. The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is John Underwood, M.D. located? ▼
John Underwood, M.D. is located at 400 N PENNSYLVANIA AVE STE 570, Roswell, NM, 88201. Phone: (575) 434-0159.
What is John Underwood, M.D.'s NPI number? ▼
John Underwood, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1962467555, issued on 04/18/2006.
Does John Underwood, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
John Underwood, M.D.'s prescribing is 4% brand-name and 96% generic drugs by claim count, with $55K in brand drug costs.
Does John Underwood, M.D. prescribe opioids? ▼
Yes, John Underwood, M.D. had 1,000 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 51.4%.
How many Pain Medicine (Anesthesiology) Physician providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 4,020 Pain Medicine (Anesthesiology) Physician providers across 53 states in the US. The average Pain Medicine (Anesthesiology) Physician provider writes 1,657 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does John Underwood, M.D. prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, John Underwood, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen, Oxycodone Hcl, Tizanidine Hcl. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does John Underwood, M.D. accept Medicare? ▼
John Underwood, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 1,945 Part D claims and 198 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify John Underwood, M.D.'s credentials? ▼
John Underwood, M.D.'s NPI is 1962467555 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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