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2026 NPPES data Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician NPI 1265412415 M.D.
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Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician in Birmingham, 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 44,326 in Obstetrics & Gynecology 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
125
Medicare Part D claims · 43 beneficiaries · Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician avg: 179
Generic prescribing
90%
generic claims · 10% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
72/100
▼ 11 pts below national avg 83.5 · Mid-tier
Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File, 2023
What the federal data shows
Lewis Schulman, M.D. reported a CMS MIPS final score of 72/100 - below the 83.5 national average - and filed 125 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.
- 72/100
- MIPS score · -11 vs avg
- 125
- Part D claims, 2023
- 90%
- 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.
CMS NPPES provider registry desk
NPI 1265412415 · Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician
NPI-10 · ENUM-LEGACY · TAX-MID · MIPS-LOW · RX-LIGHT · BOOK-THIN · PHOTO-FINISH
- NPI-10 1265412415
- ENUM-LEGACY 2006
- TAX-MID 44K Obstetrics &
- MIPS-LOW 72/100
- RX-LIGHT 125
- BOOK-THIN 478 in Alabama
- PHOTO-FINISH Rene Hinkle · ±0.0
MIPS final-score neighbourhood
Same-specialty nationwide peers by CMS final score, not geographic proximity
- Milo Hibbert · l…
Milo Hibbert
71.9 MIPS pts
- Schulman · this …
Schulman · this provider
72 MIPS pts
- Jeremiah Bartley…
Jeremiah Bartley
72 MIPS pts
- Rene Hinkle · near
Rene Hinkle
72 MIPS pts
- Jennifer Klausch…
Jennifer Klauschie
72.2 MIPS pts
What this shows Nearest measured MIPS peers for this NUCC specialty (2023 performance year).
Lewis Schulman, M.D.'s MIPS score vs every measured U.S. clinician
CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) final score, 2023, the federal quality measure. Clinicians whose score CMS assigned without scoring any category are excluded.
72 ≥ 10th percentile 10% of 454,083 measured providers are in lower value bands
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Source CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) · 2023
Where Lewis Schulman, M.D. sits
This provider among obstetrics & gynecology physician peers
Across the 7,360 obstetrics & gynecology physician providers who report both Medicare Part D prescribing and a MIPS quality score, Lewis Schulman, M.D. writes more Part D claims than 58% of them and scores higher on MIPS quality than 6% - placing this provider in the high-volume, lower-quality quadrant. Volume reflects patient-panel size and specialty, not quality; the two axes are independent.
Each dot is one obstetrics & gynecology physician peer from a representative sample of 60; the gold marker is Lewis Schulman, 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)
Lewis Schulman, M.D. practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + MIPS quality reporting - 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 Lewis Schulman, M.D.?
Below national averagePrimary specialty
Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician
Medicare Part D claims
125 30% vs specialty avg
MIPS final score
72/100 11.5 pts vs avg
Specialty distribution in Alabama
How Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician compares to other specialties among Alabama providers
Medicare quality performance, MIPS
Lewis Schulman, M.D.'s 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician national average
- MIPS Final Score
- 72/100
- vs 83.5 national avg · 2023 performance year
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).
Practice Address
Provider Details
| NPI | 1265412415 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician |
| Credentials | M.D. |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Issued | 01/21/2006 |
CMS Quality Score (MIPS)
Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores from CMS, 2023 performance year.
72.0487
Final Score
Measured-score avg: 83.5
67.2459
Quality
66.8783
Cost
Reporting: Group practice
Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical
Lewis Schulman, M.D. - brand share 10.0%
Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician average
10% brand-name claims vs 90% generic, on 125 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.
125
Total Claims
$7K
Total Drug Cost
43
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 260
- Total Day Supply
- 7,692
- Brand vs Generic
- 10% brand / 90% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $2K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $5K
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 66.0 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 1.23
- Age Distribution
- <65: 16, 65-74: 20, 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 Lewis Schulman, M.D. prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Estradiol
Estradiol
63 claims
- Estradiol (Once We… 15
Estradiol (Once Weekly)
15 claims
- Medroxyprogesteron… 15
Medroxyprogesterone Acetate
15 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Estradiol | 63 |
| Estradiol (Once Weekly) Estradiol | 15 |
| Medroxyprogesterone Acetate | 15 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician Overview
How Lewis Schulman, M.D. fits within the Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician landscape nationally.
44,326
Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician Providers in US
56
States with Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician
179
Avg Claims per Provider
Lewis Schulman, M.D.'s 125 claims are below the specialty average of 179.
Nationwide Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician peers with similar MIPS or enrollment year
Two federal-record peer sets for Schulman, both outside Alabama so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.
Similar MIPS final score
Nearest same-specialty clinicians by CMS MIPS final score (72 here).
Same NPPES enumeration year (2006)
Same-specialty clinicians who entered the NPI registry in the same calendar year, outside this state.
Nearby Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician Providers in Alabama
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Alabama, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Schulman.
One of 478 Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician providers enrolled in Alabama, 5 are shown here.
Dr. Rachel Acuff
MD
Madison, AL
Dr. Jon Adcock
M.D.
Birmingham, AL
Dr. Edith Aguayo
MD
Huntsville, AL
Dr. Justin Aldred
D.O
Birmingham, AL
Dr. Amanda Alexander-Wall
M.D.
Huntsville, AL
Compare Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lewis Schulman, M.D.'s specialty? ▼
Lewis Schulman, M.D. specializes in Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician and practices in Birmingham, Alabama. Credentials: M.D..
How much does Lewis Schulman, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Lewis Schulman, M.D. wrote 125 Medicare Part D claims totaling $7K in drug costs for 43 beneficiaries.
What is Lewis Schulman, M.D.'s Medicare quality score? ▼
Lewis Schulman, M.D. has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 72/100 (Quality: 67.2, Cost: 66.9). The average MIPS Final Score across the 454,083 clinicians with at least one published category score is 83.5; clinicians whose score CMS assigned without scoring any category are excluded from that average. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is Lewis Schulman, M.D. located? ▼
Lewis Schulman, M.D. is located at 3686 GRANDVIEW PARKWAY, Birmingham, AL, 35243. Phone: (205) 971-5499.
What is Lewis Schulman, M.D.'s NPI number? ▼
Lewis Schulman, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1265412415, issued on 01/21/2006.
Does Lewis Schulman, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Lewis Schulman, M.D.'s prescribing is 10% brand-name and 90% generic drugs by claim count, with $2K in brand drug costs.
How many Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 44,326 Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician providers across 56 states in the US. The average Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician provider writes 179 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Lewis Schulman, M.D. prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Lewis Schulman, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Estradiol, Estradiol (Once Weekly), Medroxyprogesterone Acetate. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Lewis Schulman, M.D. accept Medicare? ▼
Lewis Schulman, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 125 Part D claims and 43 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Lewis Schulman, M.D.'s credentials? ▼
Lewis Schulman, M.D.'s NPI is 1265412415 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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