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2026 NPPES data Colon & Rectal Surgery Physician NPI 1376534149 M.D.
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Colon & Rectal Surgery Physician in Oakland, Maryland.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 1,608 in Colon & Rectal Surgery 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
32
Medicare Part D claims · 18 beneficiaries · Colon & Rectal Surgery Physician avg: 196
MIPS score
86.9/100
▲ 4 pts above national avg 83.1 · Above neutral
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What the federal data shows
Lynda Dougherty, M.D. reported a CMS MIPS final score of 86.9/100 - above the 83.1 national average - and filed 32 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.
- 86.9/100
- MIPS score · +4 vs avg
- 32
- 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.
Lynda Dougherty, 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
87 Top 48% higher than 52% 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 Lynda Dougherty, M.D. sits
This provider among colon & rectal surgery physician peers
Across the 536 colon & rectal surgery physician providers who report both Medicare Part D prescribing and a MIPS quality score, Lynda Dougherty, M.D. writes more Part D claims than 8% of them and scores higher on MIPS quality than 50% - placing this provider in the lower-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 colon & rectal surgery physician peer from a representative sample of 60; the gold marker is Lynda Dougherty, 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)
Lynda Dougherty, 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 Lynda Dougherty, M.D.?
High performer (top quartile)Primary specialty
Colon & Rectal Surgery Physician
Medicare Part D claims
32 84% vs specialty avg
MIPS final score
86.9/100 3.8 pts vs avg
Specialty distribution in Maryland
How Colon & Rectal Surgery Physician compares to other specialties among Maryland providers
Medicare quality performance, MIPS
Lynda Dougherty, M.D.'s 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Colon & Rectal Surgery Physician national average
- MIPS Final Score
- 86.9/100
- vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year
MIPS final score (Colon & Rectal Surgery Physician) - 86.9/100 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).
Lynda Dougherty, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Colon & Rectal Surgery Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 880 MEMORIAL DR, Oakland, MD, 21550, with a listed phone of (301) 334-4340. NPI 1376534149 was issued on 11/02/2005.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 32 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 18 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $1K in drug spend. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 86.9/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 70.1, Cost 80.8), compared with the national average of 83.1.
Colon & Rectal Surgery Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 1,608 enrolled providers across 50 states and an average of 196 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 | 1376534149 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Colon & Rectal Surgery Physician |
| Credentials | M.D. |
| Gender | Female |
| NPI Issued | 11/02/2005 |
CMS Quality Score (MIPS)
Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores from CMS, 2023 performance year.
86.9298
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
70.0824
Quality
80.8031
Cost
100
Promoting Interoperability
Reporting: Group practice
Hospital and facility affiliations
Facilities where Lynda Dougherty, 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.
Upmc Western Maryland Health Services LLC
Cumberland, MD
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.
32
Total Claims
$1K
Total Drug Cost
18
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 34
- Total Day Supply
- 649
- Generic Drug Cost
- $891
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 70.1 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 0.90
Colon & Rectal Surgery Physician Overview
How Lynda Dougherty, M.D. fits within the Colon & Rectal Surgery Physician landscape nationally.
1,608
Colon & Rectal Surgery Physician Providers in US
50
States with Colon & Rectal Surgery Physician
196
Avg Claims per Provider
Lynda Dougherty, M.D.'s 32 claims are below the specialty average of 196.
Nearby Colon & Rectal Surgery Physician Providers in Maryland
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Maryland, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Dougherty.
Dr. Chady Atallah
M.D.
Baltimore, MD
Dr. Bradley Bennett
M.D.
Rockville, MD
Dr. Howard Berg
M.D.
Owings Mills, MD
Dr. Irina Bernescu
MD
Baltimore, MD
Dr. Evan Buckingham
M.D.
Baltimore, MD
Compare Colon & Rectal Surgery Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lynda Dougherty, M.D.'s specialty? ▼
Lynda Dougherty, M.D. specializes in Colon & Rectal Surgery Physician and practices in Oakland, Maryland. Credentials: M.D..
How much does Lynda Dougherty, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Lynda Dougherty, M.D. wrote 32 Medicare Part D claims totaling $1K in drug costs for 18 beneficiaries.
What is Lynda Dougherty, M.D.'s Medicare quality score? ▼
Lynda Dougherty, M.D. has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 86.9/100 (Quality: 70.1, Cost: 80.8). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is Lynda Dougherty, M.D. located? ▼
Lynda Dougherty, M.D. is located at 880 MEMORIAL DR, Oakland, MD, 21550. Phone: (301) 334-4340.
What is Lynda Dougherty, M.D.'s NPI number? ▼
Lynda Dougherty, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1376534149, issued on 11/02/2005.
How many Colon & Rectal Surgery Physician providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 1,608 Colon & Rectal Surgery Physician providers across 50 states in the US. The average Colon & Rectal Surgery Physician provider writes 196 Medicare Part D claims per year.
Does Lynda Dougherty, M.D. accept Medicare? ▼
Lynda Dougherty, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 32 Part D claims and 18 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Lynda Dougherty, M.D.'s credentials? ▼
Lynda Dougherty, M.D.'s NPI is 1376534149 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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