2026 NPPES data Specialist NPI 1659392538 M.D.
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LYNN SWISHER, M.D.

Specialist in ITHACA, New York. 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
2K
Medicare Part D claims · 478 beneficiaries · Specialist avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
72%
generic claims · 28% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
95.2197/100
▲ 12 pts above national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
Industry payments
$432.56
16 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

LYNN SWISHER, M.D. reported a CMS MIPS final score of 95.2197/100 — above the 83.1 national average — and filed 1,863 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.

95.2197/100
MIPS score · +12 vs avg
2K
Part D claims, 2023
72%
generic prescribing
$432.56
industry payments (Sunshine Act)

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.

LYNN SWISHER, 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

95 Top 21% higher than 79% of 477,587 scored providers

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

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Source CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) · 2023

What does the federal data show about LYNN SWISHER, M.D.?

High performer (top quartile)

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 07/23/2006

NPI 1659392538

Primary specialty

Specialist

High-volume

69,658 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

1,863 26% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,474

MIPS final score

95.2197/100 12.119700000000009% pts

Exceptional band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in New York

How Specialist compares to other specialties among New York providers

New York providers

Specialist share within New York

1. Specialist42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Specialist share within New York

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

LYNN SWISHER, M.D.'s 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Specialist national average

High performer (top quartile)
MIPS Final Score
95.2197/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Specialist) — 95.2197/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%95.2%
MIPS final score (Specialist) — 95.2197/100 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.

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LYNN SWISHER, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Specialist provider holding M.D. credentials at 2432 N TRIPHAMMER RD, ITHACA, NY, 14850, with a listed phone of (607) 272-0460. NPI 1659392538 was issued on 07/23/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what SWISHER 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 1,863 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 478 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $671K in drug spend, split 28% brand-name and 72% generic by claim count. 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 95.2197/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 84.6968), compared with the national average of 83.1.

Specialist is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 69,658 enrolled providers across 55 states and an average of 1,474 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

2432 N TRIPHAMMER RD
ITHACA, NY 14850

Provider Details

NPI 1659392538
Specialty Specialist
Credentials M.D.
Gender Female
NPI Issued 07/23/2006

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

95.2197
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
84.6968
Quality
100
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Alternative Payment Model

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where LYNN SWISHER, 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.

CAYUGA MEDICAL ASSOCIATES PC
ITHACA, NY

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 LYNN SWISHER, M.D.. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$433

Largest payer

BIOTRONIK 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 — New York NYSBPMC 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 ~100K New York medical licensees in 2023 — they are NOT specific to LYNN SWISHER, M.D.. To verify LYNN SWISHER, M.D.'s current license status, search the NYSBPMC public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.

312
Total board actions, New York 2023
Across 302 cases
3.12
Actions per 1,000 licensees
New York statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
89 cases

NYSBPMC 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 New York disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Above average

LYNN SWISHER, M.D. — brand share 28.0%
Specialty average (est.)

28% brand-name claims vs 72% generic, on 1,863 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.

1,863
Total Claims
$671K
Total Drug Cost
478
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
4,801
Total Day Supply
143,224
Brand vs Generic
28% brand / 72% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$614K
Generic Drug Cost
$57K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
76.6 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.33
Gender Split
47% female / 53% male
Age Distribution
<65: 19, 65-74: 194, 75-84: 180, 85+: 85

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What LYNN SWISHER, 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
Metoprolol Succinate
270
Jardiance
Empagliflozin
164
Eliquis
Apixaban
132
Atorvastatin Calcium
100
Amlodipine Besylate
93
Ezetimibe
89
Rosuvastatin Calcium
73
Carvedilol
56
Entresto
Sacubitril/Valsartan
55
Losartan Potassium
55

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

Specialist Overview

How LYNN SWISHER, M.D. fits within the Specialist landscape nationally.

69,658
Specialist Providers in US
55
States with Specialist
1,474
Avg Claims per Provider

LYNN SWISHER, M.D.'s 1,863 claims are above the specialty average of 1,474.

Nearby Specialist Providers in New York

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in New York, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as SWISHER.

Compare Specialist nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is LYNN SWISHER, M.D.'s specialty?
LYNN SWISHER, M.D. specializes in Specialist and practices in ITHACA, New York. Credentials: M.D..
How much does LYNN SWISHER, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, LYNN SWISHER, M.D. wrote 1,863 Medicare Part D claims totaling $671K in drug costs for 478 beneficiaries.
What is LYNN SWISHER, M.D.'s Medicare quality score?
LYNN SWISHER, M.D. has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 95.2197/100 (Quality: 84.6968). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is LYNN SWISHER, M.D. located?
LYNN SWISHER, M.D. is located at 2432 N TRIPHAMMER RD, ITHACA, NY, 14850. Phone: (607) 272-0460.
What is LYNN SWISHER, M.D.'s NPI number?
LYNN SWISHER, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1659392538, issued on 07/23/2006.
Does LYNN SWISHER, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
LYNN SWISHER, M.D.'s prescribing is 28% brand-name and 72% generic drugs by claim count, with $614K in brand drug costs.
How many Specialist providers are there in the US?
There are 69,658 Specialist providers across 55 states in the US. The average Specialist provider writes 1,474 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does LYNN SWISHER, M.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, LYNN SWISHER, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Metoprolol Succinate, Jardiance, Eliquis. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does LYNN SWISHER, M.D. accept Medicare?
LYNN SWISHER, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 1,863 Part D claims and 478 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify LYNN SWISHER, M.D.'s credentials?
LYNN SWISHER, M.D.'s NPI is 1659392538 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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