2026 NPPES data Vascular Surgery Physician NPI 1386668481 M.D.
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LUTHER COBB, M.D.

Vascular Surgery Physician in EUREKA, California. 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
246
Medicare Part D claims · 130 beneficiaries · Vascular Surgery Physician avg: 205
Generic prescribing
72%
generic claims · 28% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
0/100
▼ 83 pts below national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
Industry payments
$122.79
1 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

LUTHER COBB, M.D. reported a CMS MIPS final score of 0/100 — below the 83.1 national average — and filed 246 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.

0/100
MIPS score · -83 vs avg
246
Part D claims, 2023
72%
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.

LUTHER COBB, 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

0 0th percentile higher than 0% of 477,587 scored providers

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

LUTHER COBB, 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 LUTHER COBB, M.D.?

Below national average

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 07/26/2006

NPI 1386668481

Primary specialty

Vascular Surgery Physician

Niche

4,215 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

246 20% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 205

MIPS final score

0/100 83.1% pts

Penalty band band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in California

How Vascular Surgery Physician compares to other specialties among California providers

California providers

Vascular Surgery Physician share within California

1. Vascular Surgery Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Vascular Surgery Physician share within California

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

LUTHER COBB, M.D.'s 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Vascular Surgery Physician national average

Below national average
MIPS Final Score
0/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Vascular Surgery Physician) — 0/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%0%
MIPS final score (Vascular Surgery Physician) — 0/100 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).

LUTHER COBB, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Vascular Surgery Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 636 HARRIS ST STE A, EUREKA, CA, 95503, with a listed phone of (707) 476-0688. NPI 1386668481 was issued on 07/26/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what COBB 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 246 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 130 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $14K in drug spend, split 28% brand-name and 72% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 19.5%. 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 0/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 0), compared with the national average of 83.1.

Vascular Surgery Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 4,215 enrolled providers across 53 states and an average of 205 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

636 HARRIS ST STE A
EUREKA, CA 95503

Provider Details

NPI 1386668481
Specialty Vascular Surgery Physician
Credentials M.D.
Gender Male
NPI Issued 07/26/2006

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

0
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
0
Quality

Reporting: Individual

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 LUTHER COBB, M.D.. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$123

Largest payer

Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, 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.

License & disciplinary context — California MBC 2023 annual report

Aggregate state board data only — NOT a determination of any individual provider's status. The figures below describe statewide disciplinary activity across all ~150K California medical licensees in 2023 — they are NOT specific to LUTHER COBB, M.D.. To verify LUTHER COBB, M.D.'s current license status, search the MBC public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.

576
Total board actions, California 2023
Across 556 cases
3.84
Actions per 1,000 licensees
California statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
186 cases

MBC publishes annual disciplinary statistics as part of public-record reporting under each state's Administrative Procedure Act. See the full breakdown by action type and year on the California disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Above average

LUTHER COBB, M.D. — brand share 28.0%
Specialty average (est.)

28% brand-name claims vs 72% generic, on 246 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.

246
Total Claims
$14K
Total Drug Cost
130
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
270
Total Day Supply
2,893
Brand vs Generic
28% brand / 72% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$11K
Generic Drug Cost
$3K
Opioid Claims
48 (19.5% rate)

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
70.8 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
0.87
Gender Split
52% female / 48% male

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.

What LUTHER COBB, M.D. prescribes most

Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023

claims
Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File As of 2023
Drug Claims
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen
Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen
38
Metoclopramide Hcl
28
Sutab
Sod Sulf/Pot Chloride/Mag Sulf
18
Lorazepam
14
Diclofenac Sodium
13
Gavilyte-G
"Peg3350/Sod Sulf
N/A
Sod Sulf-Potass Sulf-Mag Sulf
"Sodium
N/A

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

Vascular Surgery Physician Overview

How LUTHER COBB, M.D. fits within the Vascular Surgery Physician landscape nationally.

4,215
Vascular Surgery Physician Providers in US
53
States with Vascular Surgery Physician
205
Avg Claims per Provider

LUTHER COBB, M.D.'s 246 claims are above the specialty average of 205.

Nearby Vascular Surgery Physician Providers in California

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in California, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as COBB.

Compare Vascular Surgery Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is LUTHER COBB, M.D.'s specialty?
LUTHER COBB, M.D. specializes in Vascular Surgery Physician and practices in EUREKA, California. Credentials: M.D..
How much does LUTHER COBB, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, LUTHER COBB, M.D. wrote 246 Medicare Part D claims totaling $14K in drug costs for 130 beneficiaries.
What is LUTHER COBB, M.D.'s Medicare quality score?
LUTHER COBB, M.D. has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 0/100 (Quality: 0). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is LUTHER COBB, M.D. located?
LUTHER COBB, M.D. is located at 636 HARRIS ST STE A, EUREKA, CA, 95503. Phone: (707) 476-0688.
What is LUTHER COBB, M.D.'s NPI number?
LUTHER COBB, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1386668481, issued on 07/26/2006.
Does LUTHER COBB, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
LUTHER COBB, M.D.'s prescribing is 28% brand-name and 72% generic drugs by claim count, with $11K in brand drug costs.
Does LUTHER COBB, M.D. prescribe opioids?
Yes, LUTHER COBB, M.D. had 48 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 19.5%.
How many Vascular Surgery Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 4,215 Vascular Surgery Physician providers across 53 states in the US. The average Vascular Surgery Physician provider writes 205 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does LUTHER COBB, M.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, LUTHER COBB, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen, Metoclopramide Hcl, Sutab. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does LUTHER COBB, M.D. accept Medicare?
LUTHER COBB, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 246 Part D claims and 130 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify LUTHER COBB, M.D.'s credentials?
LUTHER COBB, M.D.'s NPI is 1386668481 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

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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