2026 NPPES data Neurology Physician NPI 1518976620 MD
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MARCELLA MWAISELA, MD

Neurology Physician in TOWSON, Maryland. 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
1K
Medicare Part D claims · 226 beneficiaries · Neurology Physician avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
83%
generic claims · 17% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
89.2543/100
▲ 6 pts above national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
Industry payments
$582.75
16 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

MARCELLA MWAISELA, MD reported a CMS MIPS final score of 89.2543/100 — above the 83.1 national average — and filed 1,336 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.

89.2543/100
MIPS score · +6 vs avg
1K
Part D claims, 2023
83%
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.

MARCELLA MWAISELA, MD's MIPS score vs every scored U.S. clinician

CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) final score, 2023 — the federal quality measure

89 Top 42% higher than 58% 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%). This entry sits in this band. 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)

MARCELLA MWAISELA, MD 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 MARCELLA MWAISELA, MD?

High performer (top quartile)

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 08/07/2006

NPI 1518976620

Primary specialty

Neurology Physician

Mid-sized

19,866 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

1,336 2% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,309

MIPS final score

89.2543/100 6.154300000000006% pts

Exceptional band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Maryland

How Neurology Physician compares to other specialties among Maryland providers

Maryland providers

Neurology Physician share within Maryland

1. Neurology Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Neurology Physician share within Maryland

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

MARCELLA MWAISELA, MD's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Neurology Physician national average

High performer (top quartile)
MIPS Final Score
89.2543/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Neurology Physician) — 89.2543/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%89.3%
MIPS final score (Neurology Physician) — 89.2543/100 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).

MARCELLA MWAISELA, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Neurology Physician provider holding MD credentials at 7801 YORK RD, TOWSON, MD, 21204, with a listed phone of (410) 321-6055. NPI 1518976620 was issued on 08/07/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what MWAISELA 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 1,336 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 226 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $621K in drug spend, split 17% brand-name and 83% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 3.8%. 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 89.2543/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 86.8728, Cost 77.3081), compared with the national average of 83.1.

Neurology Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 19,866 enrolled providers across 54 states and an average of 1,309 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

7801 YORK RD
TOWSON, MD 21204

Provider Details

NPI 1518976620
Specialty Neurology Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Female
NPI Issued 08/07/2006

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

89.2543
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
86.8728
Quality
77.3081
Cost
100
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Group practice

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where MARCELLA MWAISELA, MD 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.

GREATER BALTIMORE MEDICAL CENTER INC
BALTIMORE, 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).

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 MARCELLA MWAISELA, MD. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$583

Largest payer

Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, 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 · Typical

MARCELLA MWAISELA, MD — brand share 17.0%
Specialty average (est.)

17% brand-name claims vs 83% generic, on 1,336 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.

1,336
Total Claims
$621K
Total Drug Cost
226
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
2,385
Total Day Supply
69,698
Brand vs Generic
17% brand / 83% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$469K
Generic Drug Cost
$152K
Opioid Claims
51 (3.8% rate)

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
71.3 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.08
Gender Split
68% female / 32% male
Age Distribution
<65: 33, 65-74: 86, 75-84: 88, 85+: 19

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What MARCELLA MWAISELA, MD 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
Sumatriptan Succinate
104
Carbidopa-Levodopa
Carbidopa/Levodopa
94
Gabapentin
68
Donepezil Hcl
63
Levetiracetam
63
Primidone
52
Propranolol Hcl Er
Propranolol Hcl
39
Amitriptyline Hcl
34
Nortriptyline Hcl
34
Aimovig Autoinjector
Erenumab-Aooe
32

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

Neurology Physician Overview

How MARCELLA MWAISELA, MD fits within the Neurology Physician landscape nationally.

19,866
Neurology Physician Providers in US
54
States with Neurology Physician
1,309
Avg Claims per Provider

MARCELLA MWAISELA, MD's 1,336 claims are above the specialty average of 1,309.

Nearby Neurology Physician Providers in Maryland

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

Compare Neurology Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is MARCELLA MWAISELA, MD's specialty?
MARCELLA MWAISELA, MD specializes in Neurology Physician and practices in TOWSON, Maryland. Credentials: MD.
How much does MARCELLA MWAISELA, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, MARCELLA MWAISELA, MD wrote 1,336 Medicare Part D claims totaling $621K in drug costs for 226 beneficiaries.
What is MARCELLA MWAISELA, MD's Medicare quality score?
MARCELLA MWAISELA, MD has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 89.2543/100 (Quality: 86.8728, Cost: 77.3081). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is MARCELLA MWAISELA, MD located?
MARCELLA MWAISELA, MD is located at 7801 YORK RD, TOWSON, MD, 21204. Phone: (410) 321-6055.
What is MARCELLA MWAISELA, MD's NPI number?
MARCELLA MWAISELA, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1518976620, issued on 08/07/2006.
Does MARCELLA MWAISELA, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
MARCELLA MWAISELA, MD's prescribing is 17% brand-name and 83% generic drugs by claim count, with $469K in brand drug costs.
Does MARCELLA MWAISELA, MD prescribe opioids?
Yes, MARCELLA MWAISELA, MD had 51 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 3.8%.
How many Neurology Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 19,866 Neurology Physician providers across 54 states in the US. The average Neurology Physician provider writes 1,309 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does MARCELLA MWAISELA, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, MARCELLA MWAISELA, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Sumatriptan Succinate, Carbidopa-Levodopa, Gabapentin. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does MARCELLA MWAISELA, MD accept Medicare?
MARCELLA MWAISELA, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 1,336 Part D claims and 226 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify MARCELLA MWAISELA, MD's credentials?
MARCELLA MWAISELA, MD's NPI is 1518976620 with credentials MD. 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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